阅读理解（七选五）-备战2024年高考英语近两年名校地市联考模拟试题精选汇编（新高考）
湖南师范大学附属中学2023-2024学年高三摸底考试
2. 广东省执信中学2023-2024学年高三开学试题
2024届浙江省强基联盟高三仿真模拟卷
2024届四川省成都市树德中学高高三适应性模拟试题
广东省广州市第二中学等6校2023年高三试题
浙江省金丽衢十二校2023年高三试题
福建省福州市四县（区）一中2023年高三联考
江苏省决胜新高考2023年高三大联考试题
9. 2023年湘豫名校联考高三试题
10.2023年湖南省郴州市九校联盟高三试题
1.【湖南师范大学附属中学2023-2024学年高三摸底考试】
Are you an elementary or high school student with all kinds of invention ideas You might not know what to do with all of these ideas or how to turn them into workable inventions. 16
Identify a problem worth solving.
Look at the world around you and ask yourself: What could work better What task could be done better or faster What annoys you and how could you fix it 17 Not every idea will be a great one, but don’t be afraid to think outside the box.
Draft your idea.
Draw out a basic illustration of what your invention will look like. 18 List the types of materials you would use to build the finished project. Don’t hesitate to make multiple drafts of the same design until you are satisfied with the result.
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You don’t need to use the highest quality materials, but simply ones that will give you a functional working device. Try checking second-hand stores and yard sales for parts that you can use. This will be much more cost-effective and you will also be eco-friendly.
Build your invention.
If you will be working with power tools or other dangerous materials, you will likely need adult supervision. Ask your parents when they have enough free time to sit down with you and start building. 20
After everything is completed, it’s time to test out and market your invention. If it turns out well-received, you may even have your invention patented and mass- produced down the road.
A．Or turn to your older peers if they can help you out as well.
B．If you enjoy creating things, you may consider becoming an inventor.
C．With some planning and practice, you can make these ideas into a working device.
D．Be creative with your ideas.
E．Gather the necessary materials.
F．Look around your home for recycled materials that you may be able to use.
G．Make notes about how various pieces will go together.
【答案】16．C 17．D 18．G 19．E 20．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要为有各种发明想法的小学生或中学生提供一些建议以帮助他们更好地进行发明。
16．根据空前“Are you an elementary or high school student with all kinds of invention ideas You might not know what to do with all of these ideas or how to turn them into workable inventions.(你是一个有各种发明想法的小学生或中学生吗？你可能不知道如何处理所有这些想法，或者如何将它们变成可行的发明。)”可知，上文讲述的是虽然有想法，但是小学生或中学生可能不知道如何处理所有这些想法，或者如何将它们变成可行的发明。选项C“With some planning and practice, you can make these ideas into a working device.(通过一些计划和练习，你可以把这些想法变成可行的方法。)”承上启下，既承接上文说明将想法变成发明有困难，同时引出下文具体的建议。故选C。
17．根据空前内容“Look at the world around you and ask yourself: What could work better What task could be done better or faster What annoys you and how could you fix it (看看你周围的世界，问问自己：什么能做得更好？什么任务可以做得更好或更快？什么让你烦恼？你如何解决它？)”可知，上文建议要问问自己，以找出值得研究的方向。选项D“Be creative with your ideas(要有创意。)”延续上文内容，指的都是想法或研究方向要有创意。故选D。
18．根据空前“Draw out a basic illustration of what your invention will look like.(画出你的发明将会是什么样子的基本插图。)”以及空后内容“List the types of materials you would use to build the finished project.(列出你将用于完成项目的材料类型。)”可知，本段讲述的是画出发明的草图。选项G“Make notes about how various pieces will go together.(记下不同的部分如何搭配。)”符合上下文内容，指的都是画出发明的草图。故选G。
19．空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文“You don’t need to use the highest quality materials, but simply ones that will give you a functional working device. Try checking second-hand stores and yard sales for parts that you can use. This will be much more cost-effective and you will also be eco-friendly.(你不需要使用最高质量的材料，只需要那些能给你一个功能性工作装置的材料。试着在二手商店和庭院销售中寻找你可以使用的零件。这将是更划算的，你也将是环保的。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是如何找寻发明所需的材料。选项E“Gather the necessary materials.(收集必要的材料。)”与本段内容一致，故选E。
20．根据空前内容“If you will be working with power tools or other dangerous materials, you will likely need adult supervision. Ask your parents when they have enough free time to sit down with you and start building.(如果你将使用电动工具或其他危险材料，你可能需要成年人的监督。问问你的父母，他们什么时候有足够的空闲时间坐下来和你一起开始建造。)”可知，上文讲述的是如果需要使用电动工具或其他危险材料，则需要有成年人的监督，可以询问自己的父母是否有空。选项A“Or turn to your older peers if they can help you out as well.(或者向年长的人求助，如果他们也能帮助你。)”是上文内容的延续，指的是既可以询问父母，也可以向年长的人求助。故选A。
2.【广东省执信中学2023-2024学年高三开学试题】
How to Be a Good Listener
Whether you’re communicating in person or on the phone, being a good listener is an important part of any healthy relationship. 16 If you’ve wondered whether you could be a better listener, the answer is almost certainly “yes”. Making sure the people in your life feel truly heard is something that you can improve upon.
You appear more interested when you invite the speaker to give explanations, by asking them things that need more than a “yes” or “no” answer. “An open-ended question is an invitation for the other person to say more, and continue going deeper into their train of thought, versus (与……相对比) a close-ended question that invites a factual answer,” Dr. Bobby explains. 17
What you’re expressing through your body language is as important as what you say. It’s about looking in someone’s eyes, smiling and nodding. Showing with your face that you’re following what someone is saying is really important. 18 Remember that looking into your laptop camera is like making eye contact, while breaking it to look downward makes it appear that you’re doing something else.
19 “People can be considered as poor listeners when they don’t understand what the conversation is actually about on a high level.” Dr. Bobby says. 20 Maybe they’re really just wanting to express their bad feelings, or talk about their day. So don’t try to give suggestions; just listen instead.
A．Listening requires looking at problems from other’s view.
B．In fact, people only want to get to know more about others.
C．This is equally key in virtual conversations on a video chat.
D．Sometimes, people simply want to talk about an unhappy situation.
E．This is something you can do to show that you’re really listening.
F．Being a bad listener can break that person’s trust in your relationship.
G．Listening doesn’t always require offering solutions — quite the opposite, in fact.
【答案】16．F 17．E 18．C 19．G 20．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍如何成为一个好的倾听者。
16．上文“Whether you’re communicating in person or on the phone, being a good listener is an important part of any healthy relationship.(无论你是面对面交流还是通过电话交流，做一个好的倾听者是任何健康关系的重要组成部分)”描述了成为一个好的倾听者的作用，结合下文“If you’ve wondered whether you could be a better listener(如果你想知道你是否可以成为一个更好的倾听者)”可知，空处是描述一个不好的倾听者的影响，下文“a better listener”与之形成比较关系，F项“做一个糟糕的倾听者会破坏对方对你们关系的信任”符合语境。故选F。
17．根据上文“You appear more interested when you invite the speaker to give explanations, by asking them things that need more than a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer. ‘An open-ended question is an invitation for the other person to say more, and continue going deeper into their train of thought, versus (与……相对比) a close-ended question that invites a factual answer,’ Dr. Bobby explains.(当你通过问一些不需要“是”或“否”回答的问题来邀请说话者给出解释时，你会显得更感兴趣。“一个开放式的问题是邀请对方说更多的话，并继续深入他们的思路，而一个封闭式的问题是邀请一个事实性的答案。”Bobby博士解释说)”可知，本段是建议在交流时询问一些开放式的问题，从而邀请对方说更多的话，显得你更感兴趣，E项“你可以这样做来表明你真的在倾听”总结上文，说明可以采用这种方法，并说明其好处，故选E。
18．上文“Showing with your face that you’re following what someone is saying is really important.(用你的面部表情表明你在听别人说的话是非常重要的)”提到肢体语言在交流中很重要，下文“Remember that looking into your laptop camera is like making eye contact, while breaking it to look downward makes it appear that you’re doing something else.(记住，看着你的笔记本电脑摄像头就像在进行眼神交流，反之向下看会让你看起来在做别的事情)”提到通过摄像头视频交流时的肢体语言，故空处是说肢体语言在视频交流时也同等重要，C项“这在视频聊天的虚拟对话中同样重要”符合语境，故选C。
19．空处是本段的主题句，根据本段末句的总结“So don’t try to give suggestions; just listen instead.(所以不要试图给出建议；只需倾听)”可知，本段是说有时交流时不需要给出建议，倾听就行了，G项“倾听并不总是需要提供解决方案——事实上恰恰相反”符合语境，G项中的“solutions”与末句中的“suggestions”呼应，故选G。
20．根据下文“Maybe they’re really just wanting to express their bad feelings, or talk about their day.(可能他们真的只是想表达他们不好的感觉，或者谈谈他们的一天)”可知，有时人们只是想谈论一下糟糕的感受，D项“有时，人们只是想谈谈不愉快的情况”与此处语义一致，下文的“they”指代D项中的“people”，故选D。
3. 【2024届浙江省强基联盟高三仿真模拟卷】
Some people measure success by the wealth they’ve accumulated, or the status they’ve achieved. Yet, even though they’ve reached success beyond their wildest dreams, they still feel something is missing from their life. Their soul may be searching for something more. 16
Although everyone is different, there are common threads that bind a life with purpose.
Live by your beliefs and values.
People who live a life of purpose have core beliefs and values that influence their decisions, shape their daily actions, and determine their priorities. They place significant value on being a person of virtue. 17 And they spend more time listening to their inner voice than being influenced by others.
Follow your passion.
People who live a life of purpose wake up each morning eager to face the new day. They pursue their dreams with enthusiasm, put their heart into everything they do, and feel that they’re personally making a difference. As James Dean once said, “ 18 ”
Feel content.
People who live a life of purpose have an inner peace. They’re satisfied with what they have and who they are. 19 As the saying goes, “The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money.”
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People who live a life of purpose have a positive impact on someone else’s life. They are willing to help people in need and make their life better and happier. They gain as much satisfaction witnessing the success of others as witnessing their own.
Without purpose, it’s easy to wander aimlessly through life instead of following your North Star. Without purpose, it’s easy to achieve remarkable success and still feel that life is passing you by.
A．Make a difference.
B．It’s the purpose of life.
C．Put others before yourself.
D．So they live with certain moral principles.
E．The secret of success is constancy to purpose.
F．Dream as if you’ll live forever and live as if you’ll die today.
G．To them, the grass is greener on their own side of the fence.
【答案】16．B 17．D 18．F 19．G 20．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍如何成为一个生活有目标的人，使人生更有意义。
16．上文“Some people measure success by the wealth they’ve accumulated, or the status they’ve achieved. Yet, even though they’ve reached success beyond their wildest dreams, they still feel something is missing from their life. Their soul may be searching for something more.(有些人以积累的财富或取得的地位来衡量成功。然而，即使他们已经取得了超乎想象的成功，他们仍然觉得生活中缺少了一些东西。他们的灵魂可能在寻找更多的东西。)”指出，以积累的财富或取得的地位来衡量人的成功，即使取得了超乎想象的成功，他们的灵魂可能在寻找更多的东西；由下文“Although everyone is different, there are common threads that bind a life with purpose.(尽管每个人都是不同的，但有一些共同的线索是将生活与目标联系在一起。)”可知，作者认为成功应该将生活与目标联系在一起；由此可知，B选项“It’s the purpose of life.(它就是生活的目的性。)”说明即使以积累的财富或取得的地位来衡量成功人取得成功，他们的灵魂可能在寻找更多的东西，这就是生活的目的性，符合语境，选项中的“It”指代上文中的“something more”。故选B。
17．上文“People who live a life of purpose have core beliefs and values that influence their decisions, shape their daily actions, and determine their priorities. They place significant value on being a person of virtue.(过着有目标的生活的人有核心信念和价值观，这些信念和价值观会影响他们的决定，塑造他们的日常行动，并决定他们的优先事项。他们非常重视做一个有美德的人。)”指出，过一种有目标的生活、能坚守自己价值和信念的人非常重视做一个有美德的人；D选项“So they live with certain moral principles.(所以他们有一定的道德准则。)”与上文构成因果关系，说明做一个有美德的人有一定的道德准则，符合语境；选项中的“they”与上文“They”所指代的人一致。故选D。
18．由小标题“Follow your passion.(追随你的热情。)”以及上文“People who live a life of purpose wake up each morning eager to face the new day. They pursue their dreams with enthusiasm, put their heart into everything they do, and feel that they’re personally making a difference. As James Dean once said, (生活有目标的人每天早上醒来都渴望面对新的一天。他们热情地追求自己的梦想，全身心地投入到他们所做的每一件事中，并且觉得他们个人正在做出改变。)”可知，作者认为应该追随自己的梦想，并引用James Dean的话来印证自己的观点；F选项“Dream as if you’ll live forever and live as if you’ll die today.(像你永远活着那样去追求梦想，也像今天即将死去那样用力活着。)”符合语境，选项中的“Dream as if you’ll live forever”与小标题“Follow your passion”以及上文中的“pursue their dreams with enthusiasm”表达意义一致。故选F。
19．上文“People who live a life of purpose have an inner peace. They’re satisfied with what they have and who they are.(生活有目标的人内心平静。他们对自己所拥有的和自己是谁感到满意。)”指出生活有目标的人内心平静，对自己现状很满足；G选项“To them, the grass is greener on their own side of the fence.(对他们来说，自家那边的草更绿。)”说明感到满足的人觉得自己所拥有的就很好，符合语境；选项中的“them”指代上文“They”，即内心平静、对自己所拥有的和自己是谁感到满意的人。故选G。
20．文章结构分析可知，设空处为小标题；由下文“People who live a life of purpose have a positive impact on someone else’s life. They are willing to help people in need and make their life better and happier. They gain as much satisfaction witnessing the success of others as witnessing their own.(有目标的人会对别人的生活产生积极的影响。他们愿意帮助有需要的人，使他们的生活更好、更快乐。他们看到别人的成功和看到自己的成功获得的满足感是一样多的。)”可知本段主要阐述要做一个对别人生活产生积极影响的人；A选项“Make a difference.(带来改变/影响)”符合本段主旨，适合作为小标题，选项与下文“have a positive impact on someone else’s life”表达内容一致。故选A。
4.【2024届四川省成都市树德中学高高三适应性模拟试题】
In the business of day-to-day life, we often forget to stop and be grateful for the present moment. 16 . It has many mental and physical benefits. If you want to work on being more grateful, try shifting your focus throughout the day. Work on practicing mindfulness, which can help you appreciate the present moment. You should also find a balance, allowing yourself to feel grateful.
17 . Mindfulness is also about paying attention to your breath. Breathing is a vital bodily function that we often do not notice throughout the day. Start making a conscious effort to focus on your own breathing.
Breathing is a natural process that follows a certain rhythm. Therefore, when our minds wander and stressful thoughts occur, focusing on the breath can help us stay calm. 18 .
Find a comfortable place to sit. 19 .Think of three or four phrases that sum up your core desires. For example, you might come up with something like, “May I be happy in my pursuits. May I have good health. May I be calm and patient throughout the day.”
Say this prayer for yourself. 20 . Direct it towards someone you are thankful for in your life. For example, “May my mother be happy in her pursuits. May my mother have good health, etc.”
A．Focus on the breath.
B．Then, direct it outwards.
C．As a result, we feel regretful later.
D．However, being grateful is important.
E．Find a number of things that can motivate you.
F．Close your eyes and imagine your wish for your life.
G．It can also allow us to return to the present moment and appreciate it.
【答案】16．D 17．A 18．G 19．F 20．B
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了，在日常繁忙的生活中，我们常常忘记停下来，对当下的时刻心存感激，然而心存感激很重要，文章对如何心存感激提出了一些方法。
16．由上一句“在日常繁忙的生活中，我们常常忘记停下来，对当下的时刻心存感激。”和下一句“它有许多精神和身体上的好处。”可知，生活繁忙，我们常常忘记感恩当下，但是感恩却对身心健康有好处，说明感恩是很重要的，上下文表转折，承接上下文，D选项“然而，感恩是很重要的。”切题。故选D项。
17．本题是小标题选择。由本段下文内容“正念也是关注你的呼吸。呼吸是一种重要的身体功能，我们经常一整天都没有注意到它。开始有意识地专注于你自己的呼吸。”可知，本段主要讲与呼吸有关的内容，承接下文，A选项“专注于呼吸。”切题。故选A项。
18．由上一句“因此，当我们走神和紧张的想法发生时，专注于呼吸可以帮助我们保持冷静。”可知，承接上文，G选项“专注于呼吸也能让我们回到当下，欣赏它。”切题；该空和上一句都是在讲，当我们走神和紧张的想法发生时，专注于呼吸的作用，一是保持冷静，二是让我们回到当下。故选G项。
19．由上一句“找个舒服的地方坐下。”和下两句“想出三四个短语来概括你的核心愿望。例如，你可能会想到“愿我在追求中快乐。祝我身体健康。愿我一整天都保持冷静和耐心”。”可知，作者建议读者找个舒服的地方坐下，用简单的话语来概括自己生活中的愿望，由常识可知，愿望是要闭眼想象的，此处应该指闭上眼睛想象自己生活的愿望，承接上下文，F选项“闭上你的眼睛，想象你的生活愿望。”切题。故选F项。
20．由上一句“为自己祈祷吧。”和下一句“对你生命中值得感激的人直接表示感激。”可知，作者建议读者要为自己祈祷后，也要对自己生活中的人直接表示感激，说明感激是要直接表达出来的，承接上下文，B选项“然后，直接表达感激之情。”切题。故选B项。
5.【广东省广州市第二中学等6校2023年高三试题】
Benefits of playing online games
The past three years during the pandemic highlighted just how important your mental and physical health is. While there are plenty of ways you can improve your health, many of which are common knowledge, but one that you may not have considered is the health benefits of playing online games. 16 , but it does.
The social benefits
Perhaps the most obvious benefit is the social aspect of online gaming. So many of the games offered today give players the chance to connect with others located around the world. 17 , you’ll be socializing with others in real-time thanks to the in-game chat feature. Many of the top trending games offer this mode of play, so it’s not hard to find.
Enjoy some stress relief
Online gaming is also a way for people to unplug from their everyday lives and enjoy some stress relief. When you’re gaming, you are in that moment, and your brain isn’t thinking about anything else. 18 .
Problem solving skills will be needed
Pretty much every online game out there will require problem-solving skills of one type or another. This is a skill that can help you in various areas of your everyday life, so finding a way to build on it is excellent.
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Then there is the element of risk, which many online games also feature. Learning how to be a risk-taker, at least a calculated risk-taker, can be a helpful benefit. 20 , look at the pros and cons, and make the move that will benefit you most. Online casino (赌场) sites can be perfect for risk-taking skills. Each time you place a bet, you are taking a risk, and there needs to be a thought process behind it. You’ll learn the difference between smart and not so smart risks fast.
By acknowledging the health benefits of online games, you’ll start to see them in a whole new, much more positive light.
A．Tap into your risk-taking side
B．Improve your decision-making ability
C．Whether you play against them or team up
D．If you become more confident in coping with trouble
E．It will train your brain how to weigh up your options
F．This is perfect for those who have a hard time shutting off
G．It may be hard to believe that gaming provides real and measurable benefits
【答案】16．G 17．C 18．F 19．A 20．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了玩网络游戏的好处。
16．上文“While there are plenty of ways you can improve your health, many of which are common knowledge, but one that you may not have considered is the health benefits of playing online games. (虽然有很多方法可以改善你的健康，其中许多是常识，但你可能没有考虑过玩网络游戏对健康的好处)”引出话题，提到玩网络游戏对健康的好处，下文“but it does(但确实如此)”。由此推知，空格处内容为可能你不认为玩网络游戏会带来健康的好处。由此可知，选项G项It may be hard to believe that gaming provides real and measurable benefits.(也许很难相信游戏能够提供真实且可衡量的好处)符合此推断，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
17．根据该句句子结构可推知，该句应为复合句，空格处应为从句。结合下文主句句意“you’ll be socializing with others in real-time thanks to the in-game chat feature.(由于游戏内聊天功能，你都可以与他人实时社交)”可知，选项C项Whether you play against them or team up(无论你是与他们对抗还是组队)符合该句结构，为Whether…or…引导的的让步状语从句，再结合句意可知，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
18．由该空位于该段句尾，可知为总结该段内容或与上文内容相关。该段上文“Online gaming is also a way for people to unplug from their everyday lives and enjoy some stress relief. When you’re gaming, you are in that moment, and your brain isn’t thinking about anything else. (网络游戏也是人们从日常生活中解脱出来、缓解压力的一种方式。当你在玩游戏时，你就沉浸在那一刻，你的大脑不会想其他事情)”讲的是玩网络游戏是一种缓解压力的方式，让你不会想其他事情。由此可知，选项F项This is perfect for those who have a hard time shutting off.(这对于那些难以关闭思考的人来说是完美的)与该段内容一致，为总结该段内容。故选F项。
19．由该题为段落小标题，可知为总结该段的内容。根据下文“Then there is the element of risk, which many online games also feature. Learning how to be a risk-taker, at least a calculated risk-taker, can be a helpful benefit. (其次是风险元素，这也是许多在线游戏的特色。学习如何成为一个冒险者，至少是一个有计划的冒险者，会有很大的好处)”可知，讲的是关于冒险。由此可知，选项A项Tap into your risk-taking side.(挖掘你冒险的一面)意思一致，为总结该段内容。故选A项。
20．上文“Learning how to be a risk-taker, at least a calculated risk-taker, can be a helpful benefit. (学习如何成为一个冒险者，至少是一个有计划的冒险者，会有很大的好处)”说明成为冒险者会有好处。下文“look at the pros and cons, and make the move that will benefit you most. (看看利弊，然后做出对你最有利的选择)”说明在做选择上有好处。由此推知，空格处内容为它会如何让你做出有利的选择。由此可知，选项E项It will train your brain how to weigh up your options.(它会训练你的大脑如何权衡你的选择)符合此推断，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
6.【浙江省金丽衢十二校2023年高三试题】
The UK, Finland, Germany, and Sweden are consistently the top performers in European tech ecosystems. These countries also have the largest economies in Europe. 36 Well, let’s find out now.
37 Even more amazing This country is home to many basic scientific principles. The world’s first steam engines, electric motors, the internet, and the jet engine are all inventions of this country. The UK government and its businesses have been spending billions of dollars on research and development to drive innovation in Biotech.
Finland is second in digital life overall, and first in cashless payment. This is because the internet plays a vital role in Finland’s digital life. High-speed internet access and freedom of speech make the Finnish ecosystem more sustainable, with good internet access and mobile coverage in remote areas. 38
Since the beginning, Germany’s industry has supported scientific research. German society and economy take pride in their research-development efforts. 39 Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen are some examples.
Sweden is a leader in technological innovation, with remarkable achievements in web development and mobile apps. For years, Ericsson and other large tech companies dominated the market. 40 Other Swedish companies like Spotify, Torrent, and Skype are now leading the charge.
Above are some European countries with the most advanced technological and digital expertise. As we know, the race for technological progress between countries is never over.
A．Here comes the truth.
B．The tide has turned today.
C．Most residents there can switch on easily.
D．We want to see how Europe’s tech countries compare.
E．Not all the countries experienced the smooth development.
F．This is supported by evidence from global automotive brands.
G．The British Empire was once the most developed country in the world.
【答案】36．D 37．G 38．C 39．F 40．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章比较了欧洲科技生态系统中表现最好的国家——英国、芬兰、德国和瑞典。
36．根据空后的“Well, let’s find out now.(好吧，现在让我们来看看。)”以及第二段中“The UK government and its businesses have been spending billions of dollars on research and development to drive innovation in Biotech.(英国政府及其企业已经在研发上投入了数十亿美元，以推动生物技术的创新。)”、第三段中“Finland is second in digital life overall, and first in cashless payment. (芬兰的数字生活总体排名第二，无现金支付排名第一。)”、第四段中“Since the beginning, Germany’s industry has supported scientific research.(从一开始，德国的工业就支持科学研究。)”和第五段中“Sweden is a leader in technological innovation, with remarkable achievements in web development and mobile apps. (瑞典是技术创新的领导者，在网页开发和移动应用方面取得了卓越的成就。)”可知，下面的文章是对这四个国家的技术进行了比较。D项“We want to see how Europe’s tech countries compare.(我们想看看欧洲的科技国家如何比较。)”可以引出后文，且D项中“Europe’s tech countries”指代的就是上文中的“The UK, Finland, Germany, and Sweden ”，与后文段落中比较的国家也一致。故选D项。
37．根据后文 “The UK government and its businesses have been spending billions of dollars on research and development to drive innovation in Biotech.(英国政府及其企业已经在研发上投入了数十亿美元，以推动生物技术的创新。)”可知本段讲的是英国的科技。G项“The British Empire was once the most developed country in the world.(大英帝国曾经是世界上最发达的国家。)”可作本段主题句。且“ Even more amazing (更神奇的是 )”是对前一句的肯定和对后文“This country is home to many basic scientific principles.(这个国家有许多基本的科学原理。)”的铺垫，“This country”指的就是G项中“The British Empire”。故选G项。
38．前文“High-speed internet access and freedom of speech make the Finnish ecosystem more sustainable, with good internet access and mobile coverage in remote areas. (高速互联网接入和言论自由使芬兰的生态系统更具可持续性，在偏远地区有良好的互联网接入和移动覆盖。)”说明了网络很好地覆盖了芬兰的偏远地区。C项“Most residents there can switch on easily.(那里的大多数居民都能轻松接通(网络)。)”与前文意义一致，且C项中“there”指上文中的“in remote areas”。故选C项。
39．后文“Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen are some examples.(奔驰、宝马和大众就是一些例子。)”属于汽车品牌。F项“This is supported by evidence from global automotive brands.(这得到了全球汽车品牌的支持。)”能够自然引出后文。故选F项。
40．前文“ For years, Ericsson and other large tech companies dominated the market.(多年来，爱立信和其他大型科技公司主导着市场。)”与后文“Other Swedish companies like Spotify, Torrent, and Skype are now leading the charge.(其他瑞典公司，如Spotify、Torrent和Skype，现在正在引领这一潮流。)”形成了转折，即主导的科技公司发生了变化。B项“The tide has turned today.(今天形势发生了变化。)”作为过渡句，符合语境。故选B项。
7.【福建省福州市四县（区）一中2023年高三联考】
You have been told more than once to gain greater confidence and believe your best days may still lie ahead. Now I tell you some secrets of improving confidence.
When you look good, you feel good. So take pride in your appearance. Make it a point to practice good hygiene (卫生), and get dressed each morning like you are going to work . 36 Then you’ll find that your opinion of yourself becomes more positive.
Activities like learning to paint or play an instrument, studying a foreign language, and taking dance lessons or writing classes help inspire the natural desire to learn and master a new skill. 37 But it shows you can still accomplish new things and find enjoyment in them. This also reminds you that it’s okay to make mistakes, so you can improve and grow, which helps build self-confidence.
38 Find a fitness challenge that you need to overcome, create a plan, and then work to meet that goal. Any form of exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise also helps you build confidence, while setting a challenge with mini-goals along the way lets you experience the wonderful feeling of accomplishment.
It’s not easy to go out and interact with people as you age. 39 Lack of confidence can make socializing a challenge, so it is a good idea to volunteer. Choose something you enjoy that also provides personal interaction and gives you a chance to use your available skills.
Help from your friends and teachers allows you to work through barriers that affect confidence. Never be afraid to seek help when you need it. 40
A．Face new challenges bravely.
B．Challenge yourself physically.
C．Being a beginner again is tough.
D．Make efforts to improve your appearance.
E．It’s always a good thing to help each other.
F．You will improve your confidence instantly.
G．And this is even harder when you feel less confident.
【答案】36．D 37．C 38．B 39．G 40．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了提高自信心的方法。
36．根据上文“When you look good, you feel good. So take pride in your appearance. (当你看起来很好的时候，你感觉很好。所以为你的外表感到骄傲)”可知，本段主要围绕通过改善自己外貌来提高自信展开。D项“Make efforts to improve your appearance.(努力改善你的外表)”符合本段主旨。故选D。
37．根据下文“But it shows you can still accomplish new things and find enjoyment in them. This also reminds you that it’s okay to make mistakes, so you can improve and grow, which helps build self-confidence.(但它表明你仍然可以完成新的事情并从中找到乐趣。这也提醒你，犯错是可以的，所以你可以改进和成长，这有助于建立自信)”中的but可知，空处与下文为转折关系，且下文提到了“完成新的事情”和“犯错”。由此推知，空处陈述犯错之后重新开始很难。C项“Being a beginner again is tough.(再次成为初学者很难)”符合题意，beginner呼应下文accomplish new things。故选C。
38．空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“Find a fitness challenge that you need to overcome, create a plan, and then work to meet that goal. Any form of exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. (找到你需要克服的健身挑战，制定计划，然后努力实现目标。任何形式的锻炼都有利于身心健康)”可知，本段建议在身体上给自己一些挑战。B项“Challenge yourself physically.(在身体上给自己一些挑战)”符合题意，可以作为主旨句，physically呼应下文的physical。故选B。
39．根据上文“It’s not easy to go out and interact with people as you age.(随着年龄的增长，外出与人互动并不容易)”和下文“Lack of confidence can make socializing a challenge, so it is a good idea to volunteer(缺乏自信会使社交成为一种挑战，做志愿者是个好主意)”可知，上文指出随着年龄的增长与他人互动不容易，下文指出缺乏自信使社交成为挑战。由此推知，空处承上启下，指出没有自信让与他人的互动变得更加困难。G项“And this is even harder when you feel less confident.(当你感到不自信时，这就更难了)”符合题意，this指代上文的“外出与人互动并不容易”这件事，confident与下文confidence呼应。故选G。
40．根据上文“Never be afraid to seek help when you need it.(当你需要帮助时，不要害怕寻求帮助)”再结合空处所处位置推知，此处总结本段，提醒大家不要忘了相互帮助的好处。E项“It’s always a good thing to help each other.(互相帮助总是件好事)”符合题意，help是关键词。故选E。
8.【江苏省决胜新高考2023年高三大联考试题】
Working from home has its advantages, but a sense of community is not one of them. 36 Research finds that people with friends at work are more satisfied with and perform better at their jobs. So what does it take to make friends at work Here are some tips:
Schedule an informal meeting just to chat.
37 One study found that while people feel closer the more time they spend together, this wasn’t true at work. In fact, the more time people spent together at work, the less close they felt. This is likely because when we only focus on work, we don’t reveal anything about ourselves. If you want to make friends at work, stop talking about work.
Make informal meetings consistent.
Friendship is not built from one interaction; it grows gradually. 38 Scheduling an informal chat is great, but this chat needs to be repeated for a friendship to develop. The best way to do this is to put a standing meeting on your calendar, perhaps once a week or once a month, depending on preference.
Share more of yourself.
Now that you have stopped talking about work, start sharing stories. Study shows that people like people who disclose details about themselves and when people answer a series of intimate questions, they feel closer afterward. 39 Some good options are: What do you do for fun What were you like in high school etc.
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We often think likable people are funny or smart or charismatic, but the secret to being likable is actually to like people. People like people who they think like them. Co-workers will be more likely to want to be your friend if you show them you like them by doing things like greeting them warmly and celebrating their success.
A．Express praise.
B．Get intentional with team building.
C．We unconsciously like those we are more exposed to.
D．Use interesting questions to get to know your co-workers.
E．It pays to build a network of co-workers who see your value.
F．You can’t build a friendship if you only ever talk about work.
G．Still, feeling connected at work is necessary for our success in our jobs and lives.
【答案】36．G 37．F 38．C 39．D 40．A
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了如何在工作中交朋友。
36．根据下文“Research finds that people with friends at work are more satisfied with and perform better at their jobs. (研究发现，工作中有朋友的人对自己的工作更满意，表现也更好。)”可知，在工作中能交到朋友有助于提高我们的工作表现，G项意为“尽管如此，在工作中感受到联系对于我们在工作和生活中取得成功是必要的。”选项能够引起下文，在工作中感受到联系对于我们的工作有益，而在工作中交到朋友能让我们在工作中感受到联系。故选G。
37．根据下文“This is likely because when we only focus on work, we don’t reveal anything about ourselves. If you want to make friends at work, stop talking about work. (这可能是因为当我们只专注于工作时，我们不会透露任何关于自己的信息。如果你想在工作中交朋友，就别再谈论工作了。)”可知，如果你想在工作中交朋友，就不要只是谈论工作，F项意为“如果你只谈论工作，你就无法建立友谊。”选项能够引起下文，下文解释了“如果你只谈论工作，你就无法建立友谊”的原因。故选F。
38．根据上文“Friendship is not built from one interaction; it grows gradually. (友谊不是从一次互动中建立起来的；它逐渐形成。)”可知，友谊是从不断的接触中形成的，C项意为“我们无意识地喜欢那些我们更容易接触的人。”选项能够承接上文，友谊是从不断的接触中形成的，因为我们总是无意识地喜欢那些我们更容易接触的人。故选C。
39．根据下文“Some good options are: What do you do for fun What were you like in high school etc. (一些好的选择是：你做什么取乐？你高中时是什么样的？等)”可知，下文介绍了为了了解你的同事，你可以问什么问题，D项意为“利用有趣的问题来了解你的同事。”选项能够引起下文，下文正是对“interesting questions”的举例。故选D。
40．根据下文“People like people who they think like them. Co-workers will be more likely to want to be your friend if you show them you like them by doing things like greeting them warmly and celebrating their success. (人们喜欢他们认为喜欢自己的人。如果你通过热情地问候同事和庆祝他们的成功等方式向他们表明你喜欢他们，那么同事更有可能成为你的朋友。)”可知，如果你经常表扬同事，表明你喜欢他们，那么同事更有可能成为你的朋友，A项意为“表达赞扬。”选项能概括段落主要内容，下文介绍了我们为什么要表达赞扬及要如何表达赞扬。故选A。
9.【2023届湘豫名校联考高三试题】
Ways to Cut Your Carbon Footprint
Your carbon footprint, which drives more global warming, is associated with everything from powering our homes to getting around, producing our food and making all the stuff we buy. There are dozens of things we can do to cut our carbon footprint.
Reduce food waste. About one-third of all food gets wasted each year. Producing food that won’t be eaten wastes valuable resources, including energy. It also creates a lot of greenhouse gases. Someone could cut their food carbon footprint by 12 percent by not wasting purchased food. 16
17 Most U. S. electricity comes from a mix of sources, including fossil fuels. Unless a home is fully powered by renewable sources, such as wind and solar, people will need to use less electricity to cut their energy carbon footprint.
Jacket your home with insulation(隔热材料). When it’s chilly out, a thick jacket holds in our body heat to keep us warm. 18 Thick insulation in the walls, roofs and floors keeps heat inside in winter and outdoors in summer. Roughly four in every five U. S. homes would save energy costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions if they added more insulation.
19 People who use traditional vehicles can make up the largest part of the carbon footprint. That’s why people should walk more, ride bikes or take mass transportation. If you need to use a car, consider an electric vehicle (EV). Once they hit the roads, EVs don’t emit planet-warming gases.
Buy less new stuff. Everything we buy also contributes to our carbon footprints. So a key way to shrink those footprints is to buy fewer new things. Shopping for the secondhand goods cuts much pollution, 20 And recycle wherever you can.
A．Use less energy.
B．Green your travel.
C．Eat more plant-based foods.
D．So avoid types designed to be used just once.
E．Next best is to extend the life of your products.
F．Insulating our homes does much the same thing.
G．One tip: Buy only as much food as you plan to use.
【答案】16．G 17．A 18．F 19．B 20．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。你的碳足迹会加剧全球变暖，它与我们的家庭供电、出行、生产食物和制造我们所购买的所有东西都有关。我们可以做很多事情来减少我们的碳足迹。
16．根据上文“Reduce food waste. About one-third of all food gets wasted each year.(减少食物浪费。每年大约有三分之一的食物被浪费掉。)”可知，此段讲我们每年都会浪费很多食物，要减少食物浪费。G项“One tip: Buy only as much food as you plan to use.(一个建议:只买你计划使用的食物。)”此空与本段主题句相呼应，要减少食物浪费，只买你打算用的食物。故选G项。
17． 根据下文“Most U. S. electricity comes from a mix of sources, including fossil fuels. Unless a home is fully powered by renewable sources, such as wind and solar, people will need to use less electricity to cut their energy carbon footprint.(美国大部分电力来自多种能源，包括化石燃料。除非一个家庭完全由可再生能源供电，如风能和太阳能，否则人们将需要使用更少的电力来减少他们的能源碳足迹。)”可知，本段主要说明为了减少碳足迹，要少用能源。A项“Use less energy.(用更少的能源。)”与本段内容一致，故选A项。
18．根据上文“When it’s chilly out, a thick jacket holds in our body heat to keep us warm.(当外面很冷的时候，一件厚夹克可以保持身体的热量，使我们保持温暖。)”以及下文“Thick insulation in the walls, roofs and floors keeps heat inside in winter and outdoors in summer.(墙壁、屋顶和地板的厚隔热层在冬天将热量保持在室内，在夏天保持在室外。)”可知，当外面很冷的时候，一件厚夹克可以锁住我们身体的热量来保暖，隔热我们的家也起到了同样的作用。F项“Insulating our homes does much the same thing.(给我们的房子隔热也是同样的道理。)”符合语境，故选F项。
19．根据下文“That’s why people should walk more, ride bikes or take mass transportation. If you need to use a car, consider an electric vehicle (EV).(这就是为什么人们应该多走路、骑自行车或乘坐公共交通工具。如果你需要开车，考虑电动汽车。)”可知，绿色出行能减少碳足迹。B项“Green your travel.(绿色出行。)”符合语境，故选B项。
20． 根据上文“Shopping for the secondhand goods cuts much pollution.(购买二手商品减少了很多污染。)”以及下文“And recycle wherever you can.(尽可能地回收利用。)”可知，购买二手商品可以减少污染，尽可能地回收利用。E项“Next best is to extend the life of your products.(其次是延长产品的使用寿命。)”符合语境。故选E项。
10.【2023年湖南省郴州市九校联盟高三试题】
Four Reasons Why Quiet People Are Successful
They listen more than they talk, so they learn a lot
Quiet people don’t fill every conversation with their own thoughts and opinions, and they certainly don’t feel the need to pretend that they know everything. 16 . They then use that information to form an opinion at a later time.
They can gain trust easily
Quiet people have an advantage when it comes to gaining trust because they don’t overreact to things or wear their feelings on their sleeves. 17 . They don’t come across as being pushy or aggressive like some other people who are always trying to get their way. And since quiet people don’t feel pressured to fill every gap in a conversation with words, they’re less likely to make mistakes during presentations or meetings.
They are great planners
Quiet people are often successful because they have great planning skills. 18 . They think about what needs to be done and how to go about it in order to achieve their goals. They ensure everything is done according to plan, so there is little room for doubt or mistakes.
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Quiet people tend to be more selective about what they focus on, which means they are less likely to be distracted (分心) by other people or things around them. They can focus on a task with single-minded determination and finish it faster than those who talk too much or get distracted easily by their surroundings. 20 .
A．They seldom show off
B．They are more concentrated
C．They often have a lot of fresh ideas
D．Instead, they are more likely to take in what others say
E．For this reason, people who talk less are often seen as more honest
F．They know how to map out their goals and accomplish them efficiently
G．Additionally, quiet individuals also have the ability to concentrate for a long time
【答案】16．D 17．E 18．F 19．B 20．G
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了为什么安静的人更成功的四个理由。
16．根据空前“Quiet people don’t fill every conversation with their own thoughts and opinions, and they certainly don’t feel the need to pretend that they know everything.(安静的人不会在对话中强行加入自己的想法和观点，他们也不会想要假装自己知道一切。)”可知，D项“相反，他们更可能会接纳其他人所说的话”是前文的顺义承接，安静的人不会在对话中强行加入自己的观点和想法，相反，他们会接纳其他人的观点，故选D项。
17．根据空前“Quiet people have an advantage when it comes to gaining trust because they don’t overreact to things or wear their feelings on their sleeves.(当谈到获取信任时，安静的人就占优势了。因为他们不会过激反应，也不会把自己的情感表露出来。)”可知，空前提到安静的人不会过激反应，也不会把自己的感情表露出来，因此会更占优势，故E项“因为这个原因，安静的人通常被认为是更加诚实的”符合，安静的人不会过激反应，也会不容易表露自己的情感，因此，更能获得信任，且E项中的“this reason”指代空前的“because they don’t overreact to things or wear their feelings on their sleeves.”，故选E项。
18．根据空前“Quiet people are often successful because they have great planning skills.(安静的人成功的原因是因为他们有着很强的计划能力。)”可知，空前提出安静的人有着更强的计划能力，故F项“他们知道怎样规划自己的目标，并如何有效率地完成这些目标。”符合，本空具体说明规划目标，有效率地完成这些目标的计划能力，故选F项。
19．根据本段内容“Quiet people tend to be more selective about what they focus on, which means they are less likely to be distracted (分心) by other people or things around them.(安静的人往往会选择他们专注的东西，这也就意味着他们很少被周围的人和事分散注意力。)”可知，本段主要介绍安静的人专注力更强，故B项“他们更加有专注力”符合本段小标题，故选B项。
20．根据空前“They can focus on a task with single-minded determination and finish it faster than those who talk too much or get distracted easily by their surroundings.(他们可以以坚定的决心专心于一个任务，并且比起那些喜欢说话，容易被周围的事情分散注意力的人，他们能更快地完成这个任务。)”可知，空前提出安静的人能将注意力完全集中地完成任务，故G项“并且，安静的人也可以有着长时间的专注力”符合，本空与前文递进，安静的人不仅能集中注意力，而且集中注意力的时间也很长，故选G项。阅读理解（七选五）-备战2024年高考英语近两年名校地市联考模拟试题精选汇编（新高考）
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湖南师范大学附属中学2023-2024学年高三摸底考试
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2024届浙江省强基联盟高三仿真模拟卷
2024届四川省成都市树德中学高高三适应性模拟试题
广东省广州市第二中学等6校2023年高三试题
浙江省金丽衢十二校2023年高三试题
福建省福州市四县（区）一中2023年高三联考
江苏省决胜新高考2023年高三大联考试题
9. 2023年湘豫名校联考高三试题
10.2023年湖南省郴州市九校联盟高三试题
1.【湖南师范大学附属中学2023-2024学年高三摸底考试】
Are you an elementary or high school student with all kinds of invention ideas You might not know what to do with all of these ideas or how to turn them into workable inventions. 16
Identify a problem worth solving.
Look at the world around you and ask yourself: What could work better What task could be done better or faster What annoys you and how could you fix it 17 Not every idea will be a great one, but don’t be afraid to think outside the box.
Draft your idea.
Draw out a basic illustration of what your invention will look like. 18 List the types of materials you would use to build the finished project. Don’t hesitate to make multiple drafts of the same design until you are satisfied with the result.
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You don’t need to use the highest quality materials, but simply ones that will give you a functional working device. Try checking second-hand stores and yard sales for parts that you can use. This will be much more cost-effective and you will also be eco-friendly.
Build your invention.
If you will be working with power tools or other dangerous materials, you will likely need adult supervision. Ask your parents when they have enough free time to sit down with you and start building. 20
After everything is completed, it’s time to test out and market your invention. If it turns out well-received, you may even have your invention patented and mass- produced down the road.
A．Or turn to your older peers if they can help you out as well.
B．If you enjoy creating things, you may consider becoming an inventor.
C．With some planning and practice, you can make these ideas into a working device.
D．Be creative with your ideas.
E．Gather the necessary materials.
F．Look around your home for recycled materials that you may be able to use.
G．Make notes about how various pieces will go together.
2.【广东省执信中学2023-2024学年高三开学试题】
How to Be a Good Listener
Whether you’re communicating in person or on the phone, being a good listener is an important part of any healthy relationship. 16 If you’ve wondered whether you could be a better listener, the answer is almost certainly “yes”. Making sure the people in your life feel truly heard is something that you can improve upon.
You appear more interested when you invite the speaker to give explanations, by asking them things that need more than a “yes” or “no” answer. “An open-ended question is an invitation for the other person to say more, and continue going deeper into their train of thought, versus (与……相对比) a close-ended question that invites a factual answer,” Dr. Bobby explains. 17
What you’re expressing through your body language is as important as what you say. It’s about looking in someone’s eyes, smiling and nodding. Showing with your face that you’re following what someone is saying is really important. 18 Remember that looking into your laptop camera is like making eye contact, while breaking it to look downward makes it appear that you’re doing something else.
19 “People can be considered as poor listeners when they don’t understand what the conversation is actually about on a high level.” Dr. Bobby says. 20 Maybe they’re really just wanting to express their bad feelings, or talk about their day. So don’t try to give suggestions; just listen instead.
A．Listening requires looking at problems from other’s view.
B．In fact, people only want to get to know more about others.
C．This is equally key in virtual conversations on a video chat.
D．Sometimes, people simply want to talk about an unhappy situation.
E．This is something you can do to show that you’re really listening.
F．Being a bad listener can break that person’s trust in your relationship.
G．Listening doesn’t always require offering solutions — quite the opposite, in fact.
3. 【2024届浙江省强基联盟高三仿真模拟卷】
Some people measure success by the wealth they’ve accumulated, or the status they’ve achieved. Yet, even though they’ve reached success beyond their wildest dreams, they still feel something is missing from their life. Their soul may be searching for something more. 16
Although everyone is different, there are common threads that bind a life with purpose.
Live by your beliefs and values.
People who live a life of purpose have core beliefs and values that influence their decisions, shape their daily actions, and determine their priorities. They place significant value on being a person of virtue. 17 And they spend more time listening to their inner voice than being influenced by others.
Follow your passion.
People who live a life of purpose wake up each morning eager to face the new day. They pursue their dreams with enthusiasm, put their heart into everything they do, and feel that they’re personally making a difference. As James Dean once said, “ 18 ”
Feel content.
People who live a life of purpose have an inner peace. They’re satisfied with what they have and who they are. 19 As the saying goes, “The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money.”
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People who live a life of purpose have a positive impact on someone else’s life. They are willing to help people in need and make their life better and happier. They gain as much satisfaction witnessing the success of others as witnessing their own.
Without purpose, it’s easy to wander aimlessly through life instead of following your North Star. Without purpose, it’s easy to achieve remarkable success and still feel that life is passing you by.
A．Make a difference.
B．It’s the purpose of life.
C．Put others before yourself.
D．So they live with certain moral principles.
E．The secret of success is constancy to purpose.
F．Dream as if you’ll live forever and live as if you’ll die today.
G．To them, the grass is greener on their own side of the fence.
4.【2024届四川省成都市树德中学高高三适应性模拟试题】
In the business of day-to-day life, we often forget to stop and be grateful for the present moment. 16 . It has many mental and physical benefits. If you want to work on being more grateful, try shifting your focus throughout the day. Work on practicing mindfulness, which can help you appreciate the present moment. You should also find a balance, allowing yourself to feel grateful.
17 . Mindfulness is also about paying attention to your breath. Breathing is a vital bodily function that we often do not notice throughout the day. Start making a conscious effort to focus on your own breathing.
Breathing is a natural process that follows a certain rhythm. Therefore, when our minds wander and stressful thoughts occur, focusing on the breath can help us stay calm. 18 .
Find a comfortable place to sit. 19 .Think of three or four phrases that sum up your core desires. For example, you might come up with something like, “May I be happy in my pursuits. May I have good health. May I be calm and patient throughout the day.”
Say this prayer for yourself. 20 . Direct it towards someone you are thankful for in your life. For example, “May my mother be happy in her pursuits. May my mother have good health, etc.”
A．Focus on the breath.
B．Then, direct it outwards.
C．As a result, we feel regretful later.
D．However, being grateful is important.
E．Find a number of things that can motivate you.
F．Close your eyes and imagine your wish for your life.
G．It can also allow us to return to the present moment and appreciate it.
5.【广东省广州市第二中学等6校2023年高三试题】
Benefits of playing online games
The past three years during the pandemic highlighted just how important your mental and physical health is. While there are plenty of ways you can improve your health, many of which are common knowledge, but one that you may not have considered is the health benefits of playing online games. 16 , but it does.
The social benefits
Perhaps the most obvious benefit is the social aspect of online gaming. So many of the games offered today give players the chance to connect with others located around the world. 17 , you’ll be socializing with others in real-time thanks to the in-game chat feature. Many of the top trending games offer this mode of play, so it’s not hard to find.
Enjoy some stress relief
Online gaming is also a way for people to unplug from their everyday lives and enjoy some stress relief. When you’re gaming, you are in that moment, and your brain isn’t thinking about anything else. 18 .
Problem solving skills will be needed
Pretty much every online game out there will require problem-solving skills of one type or another. This is a skill that can help you in various areas of your everyday life, so finding a way to build on it is excellent.
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Then there is the element of risk, which many online games also feature. Learning how to be a risk-taker, at least a calculated risk-taker, can be a helpful benefit. 20 , look at the pros and cons, and make the move that will benefit you most. Online casino (赌场) sites can be perfect for risk-taking skills. Each time you place a bet, you are taking a risk, and there needs to be a thought process behind it. You’ll learn the difference between smart and not so smart risks fast.
By acknowledging the health benefits of online games, you’ll start to see them in a whole new, much more positive light.
A．Tap into your risk-taking side
B．Improve your decision-making ability
C．Whether you play against them or team up
D．If you become more confident in coping with trouble
E．It will train your brain how to weigh up your options
F．This is perfect for those who have a hard time shutting off
G．It may be hard to believe that gaming provides real and measurable benefits
6.【浙江省金丽衢十二校2023年高三试题】
The UK, Finland, Germany, and Sweden are consistently the top performers in European tech ecosystems. These countries also have the largest economies in Europe. 36 Well, let’s find out now.
37 Even more amazing This country is home to many basic scientific principles. The world’s first steam engines, electric motors, the internet, and the jet engine are all inventions of this country. The UK government and its businesses have been spending billions of dollars on research and development to drive innovation in Biotech.
Finland is second in digital life overall, and first in cashless payment. This is because the internet plays a vital role in Finland’s digital life. High-speed internet access and freedom of speech make the Finnish ecosystem more sustainable, with good internet access and mobile coverage in remote areas. 38
Since the beginning, Germany’s industry has supported scientific research. German society and economy take pride in their research-development efforts. 39 Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen are some examples.
Sweden is a leader in technological innovation, with remarkable achievements in web development and mobile apps. For years, Ericsson and other large tech companies dominated the market. 40 Other Swedish companies like Spotify, Torrent, and Skype are now leading the charge.
Above are some European countries with the most advanced technological and digital expertise. As we know, the race for technological progress between countries is never over.
A．Here comes the truth.
B．The tide has turned today.
C．Most residents there can switch on easily.
D．We want to see how Europe’s tech countries compare.
E．Not all the countries experienced the smooth development.
F．This is supported by evidence from global automotive brands.
G．The British Empire was once the most developed country in the world.
7.【福建省福州市四县（区）一中2023年高三联考】
You have been told more than once to gain greater confidence and believe your best days may still lie ahead. Now I tell you some secrets of improving confidence.
When you look good, you feel good. So take pride in your appearance. Make it a point to practice good hygiene (卫生), and get dressed each morning like you are going to work . 36 Then you’ll find that your opinion of yourself becomes more positive.
Activities like learning to paint or play an instrument, studying a foreign language, and taking dance lessons or writing classes help inspire the natural desire to learn and master a new skill. 37 But it shows you can still accomplish new things and find enjoyment in them. This also reminds you that it’s okay to make mistakes, so you can improve and grow, which helps build self-confidence.
38 Find a fitness challenge that you need to overcome, create a plan, and then work to meet that goal. Any form of exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise also helps you build confidence, while setting a challenge with mini-goals along the way lets you experience the wonderful feeling of accomplishment.
It’s not easy to go out and interact with people as you age. 39 Lack of confidence can make socializing a challenge, so it is a good idea to volunteer. Choose something you enjoy that also provides personal interaction and gives you a chance to use your available skills.
Help from your friends and teachers allows you to work through barriers that affect confidence. Never be afraid to seek help when you need it. 40
A．Face new challenges bravely.
B．Challenge yourself physically.
C．Being a beginner again is tough.
D．Make efforts to improve your appearance.
E．It’s always a good thing to help each other.
F．You will improve your confidence instantly.
G．And this is even harder when you feel less confident.
8.【江苏省决胜新高考2023年高三大联考试题】
Working from home has its advantages, but a sense of community is not one of them. 36 Research finds that people with friends at work are more satisfied with and perform better at their jobs. So what does it take to make friends at work Here are some tips:
Schedule an informal meeting just to chat.
37 One study found that while people feel closer the more time they spend together, this wasn’t true at work. In fact, the more time people spent together at work, the less close they felt. This is likely because when we only focus on work, we don’t reveal anything about ourselves. If you want to make friends at work, stop talking about work.
Make informal meetings consistent.
Friendship is not built from one interaction; it grows gradually. 38 Scheduling an informal chat is great, but this chat needs to be repeated for a friendship to develop. The best way to do this is to put a standing meeting on your calendar, perhaps once a week or once a month, depending on preference.
Share more of yourself.
Now that you have stopped talking about work, start sharing stories. Study shows that people like people who disclose details about themselves and when people answer a series of intimate questions, they feel closer afterward. 39 Some good options are: What do you do for fun What were you like in high school etc.
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We often think likable people are funny or smart or charismatic, but the secret to being likable is actually to like people. People like people who they think like them. Co-workers will be more likely to want to be your friend if you show them you like them by doing things like greeting them warmly and celebrating their success.
A．Express praise.
B．Get intentional with team building.
C．We unconsciously like those we are more exposed to.
D．Use interesting questions to get to know your co-workers.
E．It pays to build a network of co-workers who see your value.
F．You can’t build a friendship if you only ever talk about work.
G．Still, feeling connected at work is necessary for our success in our jobs and lives.
9.【2023届湘豫名校联考高三试题】
Ways to Cut Your Carbon Footprint
Your carbon footprint, which drives more global warming, is associated with everything from powering our homes to getting around, producing our food and making all the stuff we buy. There are dozens of things we can do to cut our carbon footprint.
Reduce food waste. About one-third of all food gets wasted each year. Producing food that won’t be eaten wastes valuable resources, including energy. It also creates a lot of greenhouse gases. Someone could cut their food carbon footprint by 12 percent by not wasting purchased food. 16
17 Most U. S. electricity comes from a mix of sources, including fossil fuels. Unless a home is fully powered by renewable sources, such as wind and solar, people will need to use less electricity to cut their energy carbon footprint.
Jacket your home with insulation(隔热材料). When it’s chilly out, a thick jacket holds in our body heat to keep us warm. 18 Thick insulation in the walls, roofs and floors keeps heat inside in winter and outdoors in summer. Roughly four in every five U. S. homes would save energy costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions if they added more insulation.
19 People who use traditional vehicles can make up the largest part of the carbon footprint. That’s why people should walk more, ride bikes or take mass transportation. If you need to use a car, consider an electric vehicle (EV). Once they hit the roads, EVs don’t emit planet-warming gases.
Buy less new stuff. Everything we buy also contributes to our carbon footprints. So a key way to shrink those footprints is to buy fewer new things. Shopping for the secondhand goods cuts much pollution, 20 And recycle wherever you can.
A．Use less energy.
B．Green your travel.
C．Eat more plant-based foods.
D．So avoid types designed to be used just once.
E．Next best is to extend the life of your products.
F．Insulating our homes does much the same thing.
G．One tip: Buy only as much food as you plan to use.
10.【2023年湖南省郴州市九校联盟高三试题】
Four Reasons Why Quiet People Are Successful
They listen more than they talk, so they learn a lot
Quiet people don’t fill every conversation with their own thoughts and opinions, and they certainly don’t feel the need to pretend that they know everything. 16 . They then use that information to form an opinion at a later time.
They can gain trust easily
Quiet people have an advantage when it comes to gaining trust because they don’t overreact to things or wear their feelings on their sleeves. 17 . They don’t come across as being pushy or aggressive like some other people who are always trying to get their way. And since quiet people don’t feel pressured to fill every gap in a conversation with words, they’re less likely to make mistakes during presentations or meetings.
They are great planners
Quiet people are often successful because they have great planning skills. 18 . They think about what needs to be done and how to go about it in order to achieve their goals. They ensure everything is done according to plan, so there is little room for doubt or mistakes.
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Quiet people tend to be more selective about what they focus on, which means they are less likely to be distracted (分心) by other people or things around them. They can focus on a task with single-minded determination and finish it faster than those who talk too much or get distracted easily by their surroundings. 20 .
A．They seldom show off
B．They are more concentrated
C．They often have a lot of fresh ideas
D．Instead, they are more likely to take in what others say
E．For this reason, people who talk less are often seen as more honest
F．They know how to map out their goals and accomplish them efficiently
G．Additionally, quiet individuals also have the ability to concentrate for a long time
