2024届浙江高考英语名校模拟真题 专题06七选五10篇（含解析）
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备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(浙江专用)
第一期
专题06 七选五10篇
（2024·浙江·统考模拟预测）When students get home, they usually sit down at the table and pull out their homework. Piles of papers rise all the way to the ceiling. American students should get less homework on a daily basis. 1
Loads of homework can cause stress in a student and lead to health issues in the body and mind. Stress causes lack of sleep, slipping grades, tiredness, unhealthy eating habits, depression, and so on. Nervous breakdowns can make completing homework much more of a struggle and also effect the health and life of a student.
2 The recommended amount is 10 minutes times the grade level. So first grade gets 10 minutes; second grade gets 20 minutes; third grade gets 30 minutes, and so on, but kids are doing much more than that. Twenty three percent of 13-year-olds do more than 2 hours a night. 3 There is no academic benefit for high school students after 2 hours and there are no academic benefits for middle school students after 1 and a half hours.
Doing homework all night can take away a student’s free time and sleep. Always doing homework can lead to less time for sports and after-school activities. 4 Worse still, hanging out with friends is decreased, so that means there is less socializing. Staying up late and doing homework takes away a student’s time to sleep. Not enough sleep can leave students tired, and at school they might focus less or fall asleep during class.
Shouldn’t students get less homework so that they can be happy and have more time with family and friends 5 If teachers and parents tried to reduce the amount of homework, there would be a decrease in stress and anxiety and an increase in happiness!
A．Lack of sleep can cause great stress.
B．The more the students do, the less they get out of doing it.
C．Administrators, teachers, and parents need to address this issue.
D．Family time is also decreased, which can add more family conflict.
E．Homework-related anxiety and stress can affect school work negatively.
F．Kids are doing more than the recommended amount with no academic benefits.
G．Anyway, too much homework can cause quite a few physical and mental problems.
（2023·浙江·校联考模拟预测）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. 6
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. 7 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, “ 8 ”
Feel content.
People who live a life of purpose have an inner peace. They’re satisfied with what they have and who they are. 9 As the saying goes, “The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money.”
10
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.
（2023·浙江绍兴·统考模拟预测）Who would win in a fight, a lion or a tiger Well, if size has anything to do with the matter, the tiger would win. 11 They are also fast. They can sprint as fast as 40 miles per hour for short distances and leap as far as 30 feet horizontally. This makes for an extremely dangerous attack. You might not think that such large, fast, and ferocious creatures need help to survive, but they do. 12
Tigers are hunted for many reasons. People have long valued the famous striped skins. Though trading tiger skins is now illegal in most parts of the world, they are worth around $10,000 on the black-market. 13 Many Asian cultures believe that various tiger parts have healing properties.
14 However, perhaps more damage has been caused through the destruction of habitat. Tigers once ranged widely across Asia, but over the past 100 years, tigers have lost 93% of their historic range.
A major obstacle to preserving tigers is the enormous amount of territory that each tiger requires. Each wild tiger demands between 200 and 300 square miles. Tigers are also both territorial and solitary (独居的) animals. 15 Since tigers need so much territory, it is difficult for conservationists to acquire land enough to support a large population of tigers. Even when these considerable spaces are provided, it is even more difficult to move around such large areas to prevent the illegal hunting. There is no easy way to preserve the wild tiger population without making large sacrifices.
A．The tiger is an endangered species.
B．Restoring the world’s tiger population is possible.
C．Other parts of the tiger can also fetch a pretty penny.
D．That’s because tigers are the largest of all cat species.
E．Traditional Chinese medicine use tiger bones in some prescriptions.
F．This means they generally do not share with other tigers the areas they claim.
G．Humans have done considerable damage to the tiger population through hunting.
（2023·浙江台州·统考二模）You don’t need to be an astronomer with a giant telescope to enjoy a simple but spellbinding activity: stargazing. 16 It’s so interesting to discover what’s going on. With a bit of practice, and know-how from books and websites, stargazers can spot particular stars and also groups of stars.
There is plenty to take in using just your eyes but some people use a telescope for a more detailed look. For the best results, choose a clear night when the moon is not very bright. 17
It can be harder to see the stars in towns and cities. It is because of light pollution. The night sky is brightened by light from street lamps, shops and car headlights. The best places for stargazing are open, hilly areas or the coast. 18 It is our home galaxy stretching across the night sky and is best seen in summer and fall evening skies. If the full moon is up, it will be hard to see. Try going for a night hike instead! Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight and keep your flashlight turned off.
19 That is camping in a national park under a star-filled sky. Many national parks offer various night sky programs, from telescope astronomy events to full moon walks with rangers. Besides, national parks are also great places to know about the animals that are awake at night and asleep during the day. Sit quietly and listen for these creatures.
When you head out at night, always go with an adult. Dress warmly and take a blanket or a chair to sit on, plus a hot drink to warm you up. You might want to take a camera with you as well, so you can take a photo if you see something amazing in the sky. A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. 20
A．Get prepared for the wonder above.
B．Just go outside at night and look up.
C．You are supposed to avoid the full moon.
D．It also matters which direction you observe.
E．In these places, you can look for the Milky Way.
F．What is the better way to experience the great wonder
G．Where do you prefer to have a stargazing trip at night
（2023·浙江嘉兴·统考二模）Hilde’s father was a reporter. He often took her to work with him, and she developed a strong interest in news stories and reporting. 21 She did the writing, her sister Izzy took pictures, and her father helped her organize and print the newspaper. Hilde wanted to cover big stories in her town. Following the rules her father had taught her, she researched and reported stories in her monthly newspaper.
The newspaper suddenly became famous when a murder happened in the town, and Hilde was the first person to report it. Soon, news organizations around the country were doing stories on Hilde.
22 Some people criticized her parents for allowing her to report on something as unpleasant as a murder.
Others criticized Hilde for “pretending to be a reporter’’. Some people even suggested she should be playing with dolls. 23 She responded with a YouTube video.“I never began my newspaper so that people would think I was cute,” she said.“I want to be taken seriously.’’
That wasn’t the last time Hilde had trouble getting people to take her seriously. Sometimes, it was because of her age. Other times, it was because she was a girl. 24 Hilde continued reporting and her activities as a reporter have made her famous.
Now Hilde has published a book telling her own story and the challenges she has faced. Some of those challenges came from Hilde herself, struggling to figure out who she was as she grew older. 25 But she is still just 15, and has plenty of time to decide what she wants to do with her life. Her efforts have already inspired people around the world.
A．But she never let that stop her.
B．Hilde was upset by the complaints.
C．For now, Hilde says she has given up reporting.
D．When she was 8, Hilde started her own newspaper.
E．Her great success in reporting has changed her life.
F．Not everyone was happy about Hilde’s efforts, though.
G．She was clearly in a dilemma about how to solve the crisis.
（2022·浙江·校联考模拟预测）As much as 80% of heart disease is preventable by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known. 26 These small changes in your everyday routine can have a big impact in the long run.
Get eight hours of sleep.
27 If we are lacking in sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure and glucose(血糖) levels. These factors can all have an impact on cardiovascular(心血管) health.
Engage in volunteer work.
Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress. 28 We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health, and volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social network. Depending on the type of work you do, volunteering might even increase your physical activity.
29
Exposure to this kind of pollution over time raises your risk of heart disease. Breathing in contaminants(污染物) formed from chemicals may harm your heart. Even short periods of exposure are unhealthy for people who already have cardiovascular risks, such as high blood pressure. Try to get your outdoor exercise far away from highways and industrial districts.
Eat breakfast.
Healthy people who skipped breakfast were three times more likely to have heart disease than those who have a substantial morning meal. If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices. 30 Choose whole-grain foods and include fruit.
Start now and boost your heart health!
A．Avoid polluted air.
B．Stay in fresh environment,
C．But others may not have crossed your mind.
D．We need to intake enough energy as part of a healthy lifestyle,
E．Take adequate rest and exercise regularly, and you’ll feel energetic.
F．When you’re not rested, everything that happens in your life is more stressful.
G．It is proved that a feeling of purpose in life is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack.
（2023·浙江·校联考三模）Pets should not be left alone for too long during the day. But our busy lifestyles will sometimes tear us away. 31 Here are some tips to keep your pets content.
Cats don’t simply curl up and sleep when you leave. 32 If they have a friend or sibling they will create games and comfort one another but if they are alone they will need more stimuli (刺激物). Leaving the TV or radio on can help, and while you work out their favorite channel, you can’t go far wrong with classical music.
33 They will keep your cat physically and mentally busy, which will lessen the separation anxiety. Some of the toys are also practical for your home, such as scratching posts to prevent the furniture from being scratched.
It’s not just cats that suffer from separation anxiety. Dogs also dislike being left alone and unfortunately they can’t tell whether it’s been ten minutes or ten hours: the displeasure felt is very similar.
34 Background noise from the TV or radio can help them to feel less alone. There is even a dog TV channel designed to create happy and calm thoughts in dogs, showing idyllic scenes of fields, beaches and other dogs.
You can also gradually lengthen the distance and time of your separation until your dogs can be left alone for 20 minutes without showing their usual symptoms of sadness and stress. 35
A．A number of cat toys are also helpful.
B．Schedule daily play sessions with your cats.
C．But you can help ease the negative feeling at least.
D．That creates a lot of guilt and worry for their well-being.
E．In this way, they can disassociate your absence with negativity.
F．They need stimulation for the period when they will be left alone.
G．Over time, they will look forward to their separation to get a reward.
（2023·浙江金华·统考模拟预测）Everybody seems to have a unique way to learn a language. However, we all come to the same result of speaking at most two languages fluently. 36 Unbelievable as it may sound, those polyglots (通晓多语言者) have a good command of more than two languages, some of whom even can speak eight or more kinds of languages.
You may wonder how they do that and what their secrets are. But the fact is that they simply love learning languages. The one thing they all have in common is that they just find ways to enjoy the language-learning process. 37
You may have seen their faces when they are showing their colorful grammar charts and their carefully handmade flash cards, and their statistics about learning vocabulary using apps or even how they love to cook based on recipes in a foreign language. 38 But they always make sure it’s something that they personally enjoy.
39 Polyglots simply found ways how to enjoy the process, how to turn language learning from a boring school subject into a pleasant activity which you don’t mind doing every day.
So if you’ve also tried to learn a language and you gave up, thinking it’s too difficult or you don’t have the language talent, give it another try. 40 Maybe you’re also just one method away from becoming a polyglot.
A．All of them use different methods.
B．No wonder they can get the hang of so many languages.
C．They are talking about language learning as if it is great fun.
D．Don’t be afraid that you may fail in the end and just try again.
E．Everyone is no talents and no one have shortcut to learning languages.
F．But actually there exists another kind of language learners called polyglot.
G．Maybe you’re just one enjoyable method away from learning that language fluently.
（2023·浙江金华·统考模拟预测）Do you like cilantro(香菜) Cilantro is a common food that people tend to either adore or abuse. 41 But the reasons behind what you like and don’t like are not always so straightforward.
42 Your sense of smell allows you to distinguish between something like strawberry and cherry. Scientists looked at olfactory (receptors and discovered that individuals with a certain gene. OR6A2, are more sensitive to smelling cilantro. That, in turn, affects how people sense its flavor. 43 When you’re open to these foods, you learn to like what you eat. Even people who hate cilantro may be able to learn to at least tolerate it, if not like it.
Culture plays a big role in what you like, too. Food preferences vary across cultures. When it comes down to food preferences in different parts of the world, it has a lot to do with what’s available and considered a food staple (主食). 44 But there will always be exceptions-a Greek person who can’t stand olives or a Dutch person who hates cheese.
While preferences can be formed after a few attempts, negative experiences with foods, especially when you’re young, can have a lasting effect. 45 Jasmine Robinson, 29, from Athens, shared her story about olives. When she was young, another child, who wouldn’t let her have a turn on a swing, made fun of her while eating olives from a jar and being mean. She later tried olives as an adult but failed.
A．We like sweet and hate bitter.
B．Love it or hate it is pretty clear.
C．But your biology is not everything.
D．It is related to familiarity and not biology.
E．Your preference can come down to genetics.
F．Associations can make you like or not like something.
G．Just one bad experience can turn you off from something for life.
（2023·浙江温州·统考二模）Museums can be overwhelming. With thousands of pieces there, how do you know which to focus on And once you see a piece you like, how do you interact with it Here is some advice on how to have a meaningful connection when you look at art.
Get up close and personal. 46 Therefore, take your time to observe qualities about a work that may not come through on a computer screen. That includes its look and the feel of its surface, the marks made by the brush and the path your eyes take when viewing the work.
Stand back. Next, take a few steps back, stand in the center — and observe what’s happening in the big picture. What’s going on in the piece 47 What are they doing How are they related
Look at it from an angle. Then try looking at an artwork from its sides, because you might catch something you might not have seen straight on. If it’s something like The Ambassadors by Holbein at The National Gallery in London, if you stand to the side, you’ll see something that from front on looks very different. 48 That’s called anamorphic art.
Move your body. If you’re looking at a painting, you can take a finger to the air and trace the outline of the figure or the movement of the brushstrokes. 49 This can help you see and feel what it might be like to make this artwork from the artist’s perspective.
Consider the subject of the art. That can have a profound effect on how you feel about the work-and perhaps you can learn something from it. Take the example of Andrew Wyeth’s famous painting, Christina’s World, which depicts (描绘) a girl with a muscle disease crawling across a field to get to her home in the distance. The painting personifies (体现) determination. 50
A．So just keep an open mind.
B．What have they gone through
C．When you stand to the side, it changes.
D．How are the figures in the piece arranged
E．We have the luxury of seeing the real thing at a museum.
F．When looking at sculptures, try the poses with your body.
G．It can in a way relieve your stress to know we have this inner strength.
参考答案：
1．G 2．F 3．B 4．D 5．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了大量的家庭作业可能会给学生带来的身心健康问题，并号召管理人员、教师和家长解决这个问题。
1．根据后文“Loads of homework can cause stress in a student and lead to health issues in the body and mind.(大量的家庭作业会给学生带来压力，并导致身心健康问题。)”可知，此处是讲过多的家庭作业会导致身心健康问题，所以选项G“无论如何，太多的家庭作业会导致相当多的身体和精神问题。”切合文意。故选G。
2．根据后文“The recommended amount is 10 minutes times the grade level. So first grade gets 10 minutes; second grade gets 20 minutes; third grade gets 30 minutes, and so on, but kids are doing much more than that.(建议的时间是10分钟乘以年级水平。一年级有10分钟；二年级有20分钟；三年级只有30分钟，以此类推，但孩子们做的远远不止这些。)”可知，此处是指学生的实际作业量远超推荐量是没有好处的，所以选项F“孩子们的作业量超过了推荐量，却没有任何学业上的好处。”切合文意。故选F。
3．根据后文“There is no academic benefit for high school students after 2 hours and there are no academic benefits for middle school students after 1 and a half hours.(2小时后对高中生没有任何学习效益，1个半小时后对中学生没有任何学习效益。)”可知，此处是讲学生的作业量太多没有任何好处，所以选项B“学生做得越多，从中得到的就越少。”切合文意。故选B。
4．根据前文“Always doing homework can lead to less time for sports and after-school activities.(总是做作业会导致运动和课外活动的时间减少。)”和后文“Worse still, hanging out with friends is decreased, so that means there is less socializing.(更糟糕的是，和朋友出去玩的时间减少了，这意味着社交活动减少了。)”可知，此处是讲过多的作业量会导致学生各方面的时间减少以及带来的后果，所以选项D“家庭时间也减少，这可能会增加更多的家庭冲突。”切合文意。故选D。
5．根据后文“If teachers and parents tried to reduce the amount of homework, there would be a decrease in stress and anxiety and an increase in happiness!(如果老师和家长设法减少家庭作业的数量，压力和焦虑就会减少，幸福就会增加！)”可知，此处是讲号召解决家庭作业过多的问题，所以选项C“管理人员、教师和家长需要解决这个问题。”切合文意。故选C。
6．B 7．D 8．F 9．G 10．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。
6．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。
7．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。
8．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。
9．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。
10．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。
11．D 12．A 13．C 14．G 15．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍老虎濒临灭绝及其原因。
11．根据上文“Well, if size has anything to do with the matter, the tiger would win. (好吧，如果大小和这件事有关系的话，老虎会赢。)”可推测后文是说老虎会赢的原因，选项D “那是因为老虎是所有猫科动物中体型最大的。”符合题意，并且选项中的“the largest”呼应上文的“size”，故选D。
12．根据上文“You might not think that such large, fast, and ferocious creatures need help to survive, but they do. (你可能认为如此庞大、快速、凶猛的生物不需要帮助也能生存，但它们确实需要。) ”可推测下文说明老虎这么凶猛的生物也需要帮助的原因，A选项“老虎是濒临灭绝的物种。”符合题意，故选A。
13．根据上文“Though trading tiger skins is now illegal in most parts of the world, they are worth around $10,000 on the black-market. (虽然现在交易虎皮在世界上大部分地区都是非法的，但在黑市上它们的价值约为1万美元。) ”可推测下文也是讲用老虎的其他部分赚钱，C选项“老虎的其他部位也能卖个好价钱。”紧扣上文，并且选项中的“Other parts”照应下文的“various tiger parts”，故选C。
14．根据下文“However, perhaps more damage has been caused through the destruction of habitat. Tigers once ranged widely across Asia, but over the past 100 years, tigers have lost 93% of their historic range. (然而，也许更多的损害是由于栖息地的破坏造成的。老虎曾经广泛分布在亚洲，但在过去的100年里，老虎已经失去了93%的历史范围。) ”可知是对比上文的打猎造成的伤害，G选项“人类通过捕猎对老虎的数量造成了相当大的损害。”符合语境，故选G。
15．根据上文“Tigers are also both territorial and solitary (独居的) animals. (老虎也是有领地意识和独居的动物。) ”和下文“Since tigers need so much territory, it is difficult for conservationists to acquire land enough to support a large population of tigers. (由于老虎需要如此多的领地，自然资源保护主义者很难获得足够的土地来养活大量的老虎。)”可推测设空处是关于老虎需要领地的话题，F选项“这意味着它们通常不会与其他老虎共享自己的领地。”承上启下，符合题意，故选F。
16．B 17．C 18．E 19．F 20．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了观星这一简单但引人入胜的活动，并就如何更好地观星给出建议。
16．上文“You don’t need to be an astronomer with a giant telescope to enjoy a simple but spellbinding activity: stargazing.(你不需要是一个拥有巨大望远镜的天文学家，就可以享受一项简单但引人入胜的活动：观星)”说明想要享受观星这一活动不需要有巨大的望远镜，它很简单，B项“晚上出去抬头看看就好了。”介绍观星的简单方法，承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
17．上文“For the best results, choose a clear night when the moon is not very bright.(为了获得最佳效果，请选择一个月亮不太亮的晴朗夜晚)”说明观星时，夜晚的月亮不要太亮，C项“你应该避开满月。”承接上文，符合题意。故选C。
18．上文“The best places for stargazing are open, hilly areas or the coast.(观星的最佳地点是开阔的丘陵地区或海岸)”说明观星的最佳地点，以及下文“It is our home galaxy stretching across the night sky and is best seen in summer and fall evening skies.(它是我们的银河系，横跨夜空，在夏季和秋季的夜空中最为明显)”介绍银河系的相关信息，E项中the Milky Way表示“银河系”，是关键词，E项“在这些地方，你可以寻找银河系。”承上启下，“these places”代指上文提到的“open, hilly areas or the coast.”。故选E。
19．下文“That is camping in a national park under a star-filled sky.(那就是在星空下的国家公园里露营)”说明体验观星的最好方式就是在星空下的国家公园里露营，F项“体验这一伟大奇迹的更好方式是什么？”提出问题，引出下文的答案，符合题意，和下文构成一问一答。故选F。
20．上文“You might want to take a camera with you as well, so you can take a photo if you see something amazing in the sky. A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. (你可能也想带上相机，这样如果你在天空中看到了令人惊叹的东西，你就可以拍张照片了。一个全新的世界在夜晚活跃起来，等待着探索)”介绍为观星这一活动所做的准备，A项中prepared是关键词，A项“为上空的奇迹做好准备。”承接上文，符合题意。故选A。
21．D 22．F 23．B 24．A 25．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了8岁的女孩Hilde创办自己的报纸遇到的种种非议，赞扬了Hilde不怕挑战，迎难而上的品质。
21．上文“He often took her to work with him, and she developed a strong interest in news stories and reporting.”（他经常带她一起去工作，她对新闻故事及报道产生了强烈的兴趣。）说明了Hilde开始对报纸行业产生兴趣，结合下文“She did the writing, her sister Izzy took pictures, and her father helped her organize and print the newspaper.”（她负责撰稿，她的妹妹Izzy负责拍照，她父亲帮她排版和打印报纸。）可知，Hilde开始自己制作报纸，D项“When she was 8, Hilde started her own newspaper.”（当她八岁时，Hilde开办了自己的报纸。）衔接上下文恰当。故选D项。
22．上文“Soon, news organizations around the country were doing stories on Hilde.”（很快，全国各地的新闻机构都在报道Hilde。）可知，Hilde有了名声，结合下文“Some people criticized her parents for allowing her to report on something as unpleasant as a murder.”（有些人批评她的父母允许她报道一些像谋杀这样令人不快的事情。）可知，并不是所有人都欣赏Hilde的报道行为，F项“Not everyone was happy about Hilde’s efforts, though.”（但是，并不是每个人都欣赏Hilde做出的努力。）衔接上下文恰当。故选F项。
23．上文“Others criticized Hilde for “pretending to be a reporter’’. Some people even suggested she should be playing with dolls.”（有些人批评她说她假装记者。还有一些人甚至建议她应该玩洋娃娃。）描述了人们对Hilde各种各样的批评，空处应该承接上文，指出Hilde对此做出的反应，B项“Hilde was upset by the complaints.”（Hilde对这些抱怨感到不安。）中“complaints”照应上文提到的各种批评，衔接恰当。故选B项。
24．上文“Sometimes, it was because of her age. Other times, it was because she was a girl.”（有时候，是因为她的年龄，有时候是因为她的性别。）说明了人们批评Hilde的其他原因，结合下文“Hilde continued reporting and her activities as a reporter have made her famous.”（Hilde继续她的报道，她作为记者的行为使她非常出名。）可知，Hilde并没有因为批评而停止报道。A项“But she never let that stop her”（但她从未因此而停止。）衔接恰当。故选A项。
25．下文“But she is still just 15, and has plenty of time to decide what she wants to do with her life.”（但是她才15岁，有大量的时间去决定她想从事的工作。）可知，前句与其构成转折，C项“For now, Hilde says she has given up reporting.”（现在，Hilde说她已经不再报道新闻了。）说明她现在不再报道新闻了，衔接后文“虽然如此，但她年龄还小，有大量的时间去决定日后从事的工作”符合句意。故选C项。
26．C 27．F 28．G 29．A 30．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述促进心脏健康的有效方法。
26．空前“Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known.(一些策略，如锻炼和控制体重，是众所周知的。)”讲述的是一些较为人所知的预防心脏病的方式。而空后“These small changes in your everyday routine can have a big impact in the long run.(这些日常生活中的小改变从长远来看会产生很大的影响。)”中的“these small changes”则表明空处要提到另外一些可以预防心脏病的小改变。选项C“But others may not have crossed your mind. (但是其他的你可能没有想过。)”承上启下，引出下文。故选C。
27．根据下文“If we are lacking in sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure and glucose(血糖) levels. These factors can all have an impact on cardiovascular(心血管) health.(如果我们缺乏睡眠，我们的身体也更难控制血压和血糖水平。这些因素都会对心血管健康产生影响。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是缺乏睡眠带来的坏处。选项F“When you’re not rested, everything that happens in your life is more stressful.(当你没有休息好时，生活中发生的每件事都会更有压力。)”与下文内容一致，也是讲述缺乏睡眠的坏处。故选F。
28．空前“Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress. (为他人做好事有助于你的自尊和缓解压力。)”可知，空前讲述的是做好事的好处；而空后“We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health, and volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social network.(我们知道孤独是心脏健康的一个风险因素，志愿活动让你走出家门，建立一个社交网络。)”可知，生活有动力，不孤独也可以预防心脏病。选项G“It is proved that a feeling of purpose in life is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack.(事实证明，生活中有目标的感觉与较低的心脏病发作的可能性有关。)”符合上下文内容，指的是如果一个人生活中有了目标，那么也可以预防心脏病。故选G。
29．空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Exposure to this kind of pollution over time raises your risk of heart disease. Breathing in contaminants(污染物) formed from chemicals may harm your heart. Even short periods of exposure are unhealthy for people who already have cardiovascular risks, such as high blood pressure. Try to get your outdoor exercise far away from highways and industrial districts.(长期暴露在这种污染中会增加患心脏病的风险。吸入由化学物质形成的污染物可能会伤害你的心脏。对于已经患有高血压等心血管疾病的人来说，即使是短时间的接触也不健康。尽量让你的户外运动远离高速公路和工业区。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是避免空气污染。选项A“Avoid polluted air.(避免空气污染)”与下文内容一致。故选A。
30．根据上文“Healthy people who skipped breakfast were three times more likely to have heart disease than those who have a substantial morning meal. If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices.(不吃早餐的健康人患心脏病的几率是早餐吃得丰盛的人的三倍。如果你吃了一顿合适的早餐，你之后就不太可能饿，也不太可能做出糟糕的食物选择。)”可知，空前主要讲述的是吃早餐的重要性。而空后“Choose whole-grain foods and include fruit.(选择全麦食品，包括水果。)”则推荐了早餐的种类。选项D“We need to intake enough energy as part of a healthy lifestyle.(作为健康生活方式的一部分，我们需要摄入足够的能量。)”承上启下，引出下文什么样的早餐才能保证足够的能量。故选D。
31．D 32．F 33．A 34．C 35．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些满足宠物独自呆着需要陪伴的方法。
31．根据上文“Pets should not be left alone for too long during the day. But our busy lifestyles will sometimes tear us away. (宠物不应该在白天独自呆太久。但我们忙碌的生活方式有时会让我们分心)”可知，本句应当说明宠物独自待太久的不良影响：产生内疚以及给它们的健康带来担忧。故D选项“这会产生内疚以及给它们的健康带来担忧”符合语境，故选D。
32．根据上文“Cats don’t simply curl up and sleep when you leave. (猫不会在你离开的时候蜷缩起来睡觉)”以及后文“If they have a friend or sibling they will create games and comfort one another but if they are alone they will need more stimuli (刺激物). Leaving the TV or radio on can help, and while you work out their favorite channel, you can’t go far wrong with classical music. (如果它们有朋友或兄弟姐妹，它们会创造游戏，互相安慰，但如果它们独自呆着，他们会需要更多的刺激。让电视或收音机开着会有帮助，当你找出他们最喜欢的频道时，古典音乐不会出错)”可知，后文提到了猫独自呆着的时候，需要更多刺激，故F选项“他们在独处的时候需要刺激”符合语境，故选F。
33．根据后文“They will keep your cat physically and mentally busy, which will lessen the separation anxiety. Some of the toys are also practical for your home, such as scratching posts to prevent the furniture from being scratched. (它们会让你的猫在身体上和精神上都很忙，这将减轻分离的焦虑。有些玩具对你的家也很实用，比如抓木桩，防止家具被抓伤)”可知，本句是在说明猫玩具可以帮助猫缓解分离焦虑，A选项A number of cat toys对应后文They。故A选项“一些猫玩具也很有帮助”符合语境，故选A。
34．根据上一段“It’s not just cats that suffer from separation anxiety. Dogs also dislike being left alone and unfortunately they can’t tell whether it’s been ten minutes or ten hours: the displeasure felt is very similar. (患有分离焦虑的不仅仅是猫。狗也不喜欢一个人呆着，不幸的是，它们分不清是呆了十分钟还是十小时：它们感受到的不快是非常相似的)”后文“Background noise from the TV or radio can help them to feel less alone. There is even a dog TV channel designed to create happy and calm thoughts in dogs, showing idyllic scenes of fields, beaches and other dogs. (电视或收音机的背景噪音可以帮助他们减少孤独感。甚至还有一个狗狗电视频道，旨在让狗狗产生快乐和平静的想法，展示田野、海滩和其他狗狗的田园诗般的场景)”可知，本段与上文构成转折，指出缓解猫狗宠物分离焦虑情绪的办法，故C选项“但至少你可以帮助缓解这种负面情绪”符合语境，故选C。
35．根据上文“You can also gradually lengthen the distance and time of your separation until your dogs can be left alone for 20 minutes without showing their usual symptoms of sadness and stress. (你也可以逐渐延长你的距离和时间，直到你的狗可以单独呆20分钟，而不会表现出他们通常的悲伤和压力症状)”可知，上文提到了“延长你的距离和时间”这种方法，本句为本段最后一句，应说明这种方法的作用：它们可以把你的缺席和消极联系起来。故E选项“通过这种方式，它们可以把你的缺席和消极联系起来”符合语境，故选E。
36．F 37．C 38．A 39．E 40．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。学习语言也没有捷径，通晓多语言者只是把语言学习从枯燥的学校课程变成一种每天都做的愉快的活动。所以，如果你也试着学习一门语言，也许一个愉快的方法就能成为通晓多种语言的人。
36．前文“However, we all come to the same result of speaking at most two languages fluently. (然而，我们最终是相同的结果：最多能流利地说两种语言。)”介绍大多数人最多说两种语言。结合选项，F项“But actually there exists another kind of language learners called polyglot. (但实际上还有另一种叫做通晓多语言者的语言学习者。)”与前文之间为转折关系，介绍还有一种人，他们是通晓多语言者。故选F。
37．前文“The one thing they all have in common is that they just find ways to enjoy the language-learning process. (他们都有一个共同点，那就是他们都能找到享受语言学习过程的方法。)”介绍通晓多语言者的共同点：找到享受语言学习的乐趣。结合选项，C项“They are talking about language learning as if it is great fun. (他们在谈论语言学习，好像它很有趣似的。)”与前文语意一致，且前文的“enjoy”和选项中的“great fun”为同义词复现。故选C。
38．前文“You may have seen their faces when they are showing their colorful grammar charts and their carefully handmade flash cards, and their statistics about learning vocabulary using apps or even how they love to cook based on recipes in a foreign language. (当他们展示丰富多彩的语法图表和精心制作的卡片时，你可能已经看到了他们的表情，以及他们使用应用程序学习词汇的统计数据，甚至他们如何喜欢根据外语食谱做饭。)”介绍通晓多语言者的多种语言学习方法。结合选项，A项“All of them use different methods. (他们都使用不同的方法。)”承接上文，语意一致。故选A。
39．下文“Polyglots simply found ways how to enjoy the process, how to turn language learning from a boring school subject into a pleasant activity which you don’t mind doing every day. (通晓多语言者只是找到了如何享受这个过程的方法，如何把语言学习从枯燥的学校课程变成一种你不介意每天都做的愉快的活动。)”介绍通晓多语言者学习语言是把枯燥的学习课程变成愉快的活动。结合选项，E项“Everyone is no talents and no one have shortcut to learning languages. (每个人都没有天赋，学习语言也没有捷径。)”介绍学习语言没有捷径，通晓多语言者也是如此，只是他们找到了乐趣。前后为递进关系。故选E。
40．下文“Maybe you’re also just one method away from becoming a polyglot. (也许你只差一种方法就能成为通晓多种语言的人。)”建议找到学习语言的方法。结合选项，G项“Maybe you’re just one enjoyable method away from learning that language fluently. (也许你距离流利地学习那门语言只差一种愉快的方法。)”同为建议找到学习语言的方法。前后语意有“also”递进，且“Maybe”为同词复现。故选G。
41．B 42．E 43．C 44．D 45．G
【导语】本文是说明文。文章分析讲述了人们对食物有所偏好的原因。
41．前文“Cilantro is a common food that people tend to either adore or abuse.( 香菜是一种常见的食物，人们要么喜欢它，要么讨厌它。)”提到人们对香菜的喜好，下文“But the reasons behind what you like and don’t like are not always so straightforward.(但你喜欢什么和不喜欢什么背后的原因并不总是那么直截了当。)”提到了喜好的原因并不那么简单，因此推断空处需承上启下，B项“爱它或恨它是很清楚的。”符合语境，承接上文说明对食物的喜好简单明了，因此下文对偏好背后原因的探索。故选B。
42．根据下文“Scientists looked at olfactory (receptors and discovered that individuals with a certain gene. OR6A2, are more sensitive to smelling cilantro. That, in turn, affects how people sense its flavor.( 科学家们观察了嗅觉受体，发现具有某种基因的个体。OR6A2对香菜的气味更敏感。这反过来又影响了人们对其味道的感知。)”可知，此处讲述了基因对食物偏爱的影响，因此推断E项“你的偏好可以归结为基因”符合语境。故选E。
43．根据前文“cientists looked at olfactory (receptors and discovered that individuals with a certain gene. OR6A2, are more sensitive to smelling cilantro. That, in turn, affects how people sense its flavor.( 科学家们观察了嗅觉受体，发现具有某种基因的个体。OR6A2对香菜的气味更敏感。这反过来又影响了人们对其味道的感知。)”可知，基因造成了对食物的偏好，下文“When you’re open to these foods, you learn to like what you eat. Even people who hate cilantro may be able to learn to at least tolerate it, if not like it.( 当你对这些食物敞开心扉时，你就会学会喜欢你吃的东西。即使是讨厌香菜的人，即使不喜欢它，至少也能学会忍受它。)”讲述如果学会接受，对食物偏好也会改变，与上文是转折关系，因此推断C项“但生理并不是一切。”符合语境，承上启下。故选C。
44．前文“Culture plays a big role in what you like, too. Food preferences vary across cultures. When it comes down to food preferences in different parts of the world, it has a lot to do with what’s available and considered a food staple (主食).( 文化对你的喜好也起着很大的作用。不同文化对食物的偏好各不相同。当谈到世界不同地区的食物偏好时，它与什么是可用的和被认为是主食有很大关系。)”讲述对食物的喜好与文化有关，D项“这与熟悉程度有关，与生物学无关。”符合语境，说明对食物的熟悉程度决定着喜好，it指代上文提到的文化对喜好的影响。故选D。
45．前文“While preferences can be formed after a few attempts, negative experiences with foods, especially when you’re young, can have a lasting effect.(虽然偏好可以在几次尝试后形成，但对食物的负面体验，尤其是在你年轻的时候，可能会产生持久的影响。)”讲述对食物的体验对偏好的影响，G项中的“bad experience”呼应前文的experiences，因此推断G项“一次糟糕的经历就能让你对某件事失去兴趣。”符合语境。故选G。
46．E 47．D 48．C 49．F 50．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在看待艺术时如何建立有意义联系的一些建议。
46．由上文“Get up close and personal. (近距离接触，亲密无间)”和下文“Therefore, take your time to observe qualities about a work that may not come through on a computer screen. That includes its look and the feel of its surface, the marks made by the brush and the path your eyes take when viewing the work. (因此，花点时间观察电脑屏幕上可能看不到的作品的质量。这包括它的外观和表面的感觉，画笔留下的痕迹，以及你观看作品时眼睛所走的路径)”可知，只有在博物馆里才能近距离接触、仔细观察艺术作品，承接上下文，E选项“我们有幸在博物馆里看到真实的东西。”切题。故选E项。
47．由上文“Stand back. Next, take a few steps back, stand in the center — and observe what’s happening in the big picture. What’s going on in the piece (退后。接下来，后退几步，站在中心，观察大局中发生了什么。这幅作品是怎么回事？)”和下文“What are they doing How are they related (他们在做什么？它们是如何关联的？)”可知，后退是为了更好地思考艺术作品的意义，可以通过相关问题来建立艺术联系，下文中的“they”指代D选项中的“the figures in the piece”，承接上下文，D选项“这幅作品中的人物是如何排列的？”切题，且与前后句式一致。故选D项。
48．由上文“Look at it from an angle. Then try looking at an artwork from its sides, because you might catch something you might not have seen straight on. If it’s something like The Ambassadors by Holbein at The National Gallery in London, if you stand to the side, you’ll see something that from front on looks very different. (从一个角度看。然后试着从侧面看一件艺术品，因为你可能会看到一些你可能没有直接看到的东西。如果它像伦敦国家美术馆的霍尔拜因大使，如果你站在侧面，你会看到一些从正面看非常不同的东西)”和下文“That’s called anamorphic art. (这就是变形艺术)”可知，不同角度看变形艺术，你会看到不同的东西，该空承接上下文讲不同角度视角下的变形艺术是什么样的，C选项“当你站在一边时，它会改变。”切题。故选C项。
49．承接上文“Move your body. If you’re looking at a painting, you can take a finger to the air and trace the outline of the figure or the movement of the brushstrokes. (移动你的身体。如果你在看一幅画，你可以把一根手指举到空中，追踪人物的轮廓或笔触的移动)”再次举例说明通过移动你的身体来与艺术建立有意义的联系，F选项“看雕塑时，试着用你的身体摆姿势。”切题。故选F项。
50．由小标题“Consider the subject of the art. (想想艺术的主题)”和上文“Take the example of Andrew Wyeth’s famous painting, Christina’s World, which depicts (描绘) a girl with a muscle disease crawling across a field to get to her home in the distance. The painting personifies (体现) determination. (以安德鲁·怀思的著名画作《克里斯蒂娜的世界》为例，这幅画描绘了一个患有肌肉疾病的女孩爬过田野去远方的家。这幅画体现了决心)”可知，本段作者建议通过思考艺术的主题来与艺术建立有意义的联系，以著名画作《克里斯蒂娜的世界》的艺术的主题（决心）为例，该空应讲明这种有意义联系的积极作用，承接上下文，G选项“知道我们有这种内在的力量，可以在某种程度上缓解你的压力。”切题。故选G项。
第一期
专题06 七选五10篇
（2024·浙江·统考模拟预测）When students get home, they usually sit down at the table and pull out their homework. Piles of papers rise all the way to the ceiling. American students should get less homework on a daily basis. 1
Loads of homework can cause stress in a student and lead to health issues in the body and mind. Stress causes lack of sleep, slipping grades, tiredness, unhealthy eating habits, depression, and so on. Nervous breakdowns can make completing homework much more of a struggle and also effect the health and life of a student.
2 The recommended amount is 10 minutes times the grade level. So first grade gets 10 minutes; second grade gets 20 minutes; third grade gets 30 minutes, and so on, but kids are doing much more than that. Twenty three percent of 13-year-olds do more than 2 hours a night. 3 There is no academic benefit for high school students after 2 hours and there are no academic benefits for middle school students after 1 and a half hours.
Doing homework all night can take away a student’s free time and sleep. Always doing homework can lead to less time for sports and after-school activities. 4 Worse still, hanging out with friends is decreased, so that means there is less socializing. Staying up late and doing homework takes away a student’s time to sleep. Not enough sleep can leave students tired, and at school they might focus less or fall asleep during class.
Shouldn’t students get less homework so that they can be happy and have more time with family and friends 5 If teachers and parents tried to reduce the amount of homework, there would be a decrease in stress and anxiety and an increase in happiness!
A．Lack of sleep can cause great stress.
B．The more the students do, the less they get out of doing it.
C．Administrators, teachers, and parents need to address this issue.
D．Family time is also decreased, which can add more family conflict.
E．Homework-related anxiety and stress can affect school work negatively.
F．Kids are doing more than the recommended amount with no academic benefits.
G．Anyway, too much homework can cause quite a few physical and mental problems.
（2023·浙江·校联考模拟预测）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. 6
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. 7 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, “ 8 ”
Feel content.
People who live a life of purpose have an inner peace. They’re satisfied with what they have and who they are. 9 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.
（2023·浙江绍兴·统考模拟预测）Who would win in a fight, a lion or a tiger Well, if size has anything to do with the matter, the tiger would win. 11 They are also fast. They can sprint as fast as 40 miles per hour for short distances and leap as far as 30 feet horizontally. This makes for an extremely dangerous attack. You might not think that such large, fast, and ferocious creatures need help to survive, but they do. 12
Tigers are hunted for many reasons. People have long valued the famous striped skins. Though trading tiger skins is now illegal in most parts of the world, they are worth around $10,000 on the black-market. 13 Many Asian cultures believe that various tiger parts have healing properties.
14 However, perhaps more damage has been caused through the destruction of habitat. Tigers once ranged widely across Asia, but over the past 100 years, tigers have lost 93% of their historic range.
A major obstacle to preserving tigers is the enormous amount of territory that each tiger requires. Each wild tiger demands between 200 and 300 square miles. Tigers are also both territorial and solitary (独居的) animals. 15 Since tigers need so much territory, it is difficult for conservationists to acquire land enough to support a large population of tigers. Even when these considerable spaces are provided, it is even more difficult to move around such large areas to prevent the illegal hunting. There is no easy way to preserve the wild tiger population without making large sacrifices.
A．The tiger is an endangered species.
B．Restoring the world’s tiger population is possible.
C．Other parts of the tiger can also fetch a pretty penny.
D．That’s because tigers are the largest of all cat species.
E．Traditional Chinese medicine use tiger bones in some prescriptions.
F．This means they generally do not share with other tigers the areas they claim.
G．Humans have done considerable damage to the tiger population through hunting.
（2023·浙江台州·统考二模）You don’t need to be an astronomer with a giant telescope to enjoy a simple but spellbinding activity: stargazing. 16 It’s so interesting to discover what’s going on. With a bit of practice, and know-how from books and websites, stargazers can spot particular stars and also groups of stars.
There is plenty to take in using just your eyes but some people use a telescope for a more detailed look. For the best results, choose a clear night when the moon is not very bright. 17
It can be harder to see the stars in towns and cities. It is because of light pollution. The night sky is brightened by light from street lamps, shops and car headlights. The best places for stargazing are open, hilly areas or the coast. 18 It is our home galaxy stretching across the night sky and is best seen in summer and fall evening skies. If the full moon is up, it will be hard to see. Try going for a night hike instead! Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight and keep your flashlight turned off.
19 That is camping in a national park under a star-filled sky. Many national parks offer various night sky programs, from telescope astronomy events to full moon walks with rangers. Besides, national parks are also great places to know about the animals that are awake at night and asleep during the day. Sit quietly and listen for these creatures.
When you head out at night, always go with an adult. Dress warmly and take a blanket or a chair to sit on, plus a hot drink to warm you up. You might want to take a camera with you as well, so you can take a photo if you see something amazing in the sky. A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. 20
A．Get prepared for the wonder above.
B．Just go outside at night and look up.
C．You are supposed to avoid the full moon.
D．It also matters which direction you observe.
E．In these places, you can look for the Milky Way.
F．What is the better way to experience the great wonder
G．Where do you prefer to have a stargazing trip at night
（2023·浙江嘉兴·统考二模）Hilde’s father was a reporter. He often took her to work with him, and she developed a strong interest in news stories and reporting. 21 She did the writing, her sister Izzy took pictures, and her father helped her organize and print the newspaper. Hilde wanted to cover big stories in her town. Following the rules her father had taught her, she researched and reported stories in her monthly newspaper.
The newspaper suddenly became famous when a murder happened in the town, and Hilde was the first person to report it. Soon, news organizations around the country were doing stories on Hilde.
22 Some people criticized her parents for allowing her to report on something as unpleasant as a murder.
Others criticized Hilde for “pretending to be a reporter’’. Some people even suggested she should be playing with dolls. 23 She responded with a YouTube video.“I never began my newspaper so that people would think I was cute,” she said.“I want to be taken seriously.’’
That wasn’t the last time Hilde had trouble getting people to take her seriously. Sometimes, it was because of her age. Other times, it was because she was a girl. 24 Hilde continued reporting and her activities as a reporter have made her famous.
Now Hilde has published a book telling her own story and the challenges she has faced. Some of those challenges came from Hilde herself, struggling to figure out who she was as she grew older. 25 But she is still just 15, and has plenty of time to decide what she wants to do with her life. Her efforts have already inspired people around the world.
A．But she never let that stop her.
B．Hilde was upset by the complaints.
C．For now, Hilde says she has given up reporting.
D．When she was 8, Hilde started her own newspaper.
E．Her great success in reporting has changed her life.
F．Not everyone was happy about Hilde’s efforts, though.
G．She was clearly in a dilemma about how to solve the crisis.
（2022·浙江·校联考模拟预测）As much as 80% of heart disease is preventable by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known. 26 These small changes in your everyday routine can have a big impact in the long run.
Get eight hours of sleep.
27 If we are lacking in sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure and glucose(血糖) levels. These factors can all have an impact on cardiovascular(心血管) health.
Engage in volunteer work.
Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress. 28 We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health, and volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social network. Depending on the type of work you do, volunteering might even increase your physical activity.
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Exposure to this kind of pollution over time raises your risk of heart disease. Breathing in contaminants(污染物) formed from chemicals may harm your heart. Even short periods of exposure are unhealthy for people who already have cardiovascular risks, such as high blood pressure. Try to get your outdoor exercise far away from highways and industrial districts.
Eat breakfast.
Healthy people who skipped breakfast were three times more likely to have heart disease than those who have a substantial morning meal. If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices. 30 Choose whole-grain foods and include fruit.
Start now and boost your heart health!
A．Avoid polluted air.
B．Stay in fresh environment,
C．But others may not have crossed your mind.
D．We need to intake enough energy as part of a healthy lifestyle,
E．Take adequate rest and exercise regularly, and you’ll feel energetic.
F．When you’re not rested, everything that happens in your life is more stressful.
G．It is proved that a feeling of purpose in life is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack.
（2023·浙江·校联考三模）Pets should not be left alone for too long during the day. But our busy lifestyles will sometimes tear us away. 31 Here are some tips to keep your pets content.
Cats don’t simply curl up and sleep when you leave. 32 If they have a friend or sibling they will create games and comfort one another but if they are alone they will need more stimuli (刺激物). Leaving the TV or radio on can help, and while you work out their favorite channel, you can’t go far wrong with classical music.
33 They will keep your cat physically and mentally busy, which will lessen the separation anxiety. Some of the toys are also practical for your home, such as scratching posts to prevent the furniture from being scratched.
It’s not just cats that suffer from separation anxiety. Dogs also dislike being left alone and unfortunately they can’t tell whether it’s been ten minutes or ten hours: the displeasure felt is very similar.
34 Background noise from the TV or radio can help them to feel less alone. There is even a dog TV channel designed to create happy and calm thoughts in dogs, showing idyllic scenes of fields, beaches and other dogs.
You can also gradually lengthen the distance and time of your separation until your dogs can be left alone for 20 minutes without showing their usual symptoms of sadness and stress. 35
A．A number of cat toys are also helpful.
B．Schedule daily play sessions with your cats.
C．But you can help ease the negative feeling at least.
D．That creates a lot of guilt and worry for their well-being.
E．In this way, they can disassociate your absence with negativity.
F．They need stimulation for the period when they will be left alone.
G．Over time, they will look forward to their separation to get a reward.
（2023·浙江金华·统考模拟预测）Everybody seems to have a unique way to learn a language. However, we all come to the same result of speaking at most two languages fluently. 36 Unbelievable as it may sound, those polyglots (通晓多语言者) have a good command of more than two languages, some of whom even can speak eight or more kinds of languages.
You may wonder how they do that and what their secrets are. But the fact is that they simply love learning languages. The one thing they all have in common is that they just find ways to enjoy the language-learning process. 37
You may have seen their faces when they are showing their colorful grammar charts and their carefully handmade flash cards, and their statistics about learning vocabulary using apps or even how they love to cook based on recipes in a foreign language. 38 But they always make sure it’s something that they personally enjoy.
39 Polyglots simply found ways how to enjoy the process, how to turn language learning from a boring school subject into a pleasant activity which you don’t mind doing every day.
So if you’ve also tried to learn a language and you gave up, thinking it’s too difficult or you don’t have the language talent, give it another try. 40 Maybe you’re also just one method away from becoming a polyglot.
A．All of them use different methods.
B．No wonder they can get the hang of so many languages.
C．They are talking about language learning as if it is great fun.
D．Don’t be afraid that you may fail in the end and just try again.
E．Everyone is no talents and no one have shortcut to learning languages.
F．But actually there exists another kind of language learners called polyglot.
G．Maybe you’re just one enjoyable method away from learning that language fluently.
（2023·浙江金华·统考模拟预测）Do you like cilantro(香菜) Cilantro is a common food that people tend to either adore or abuse. 41 But the reasons behind what you like and don’t like are not always so straightforward.
42 Your sense of smell allows you to distinguish between something like strawberry and cherry. Scientists looked at olfactory (receptors and discovered that individuals with a certain gene. OR6A2, are more sensitive to smelling cilantro. That, in turn, affects how people sense its flavor. 43 When you’re open to these foods, you learn to like what you eat. Even people who hate cilantro may be able to learn to at least tolerate it, if not like it.
Culture plays a big role in what you like, too. Food preferences vary across cultures. When it comes down to food preferences in different parts of the world, it has a lot to do with what’s available and considered a food staple (主食). 44 But there will always be exceptions-a Greek person who can’t stand olives or a Dutch person who hates cheese.
While preferences can be formed after a few attempts, negative experiences with foods, especially when you’re young, can have a lasting effect. 45 Jasmine Robinson, 29, from Athens, shared her story about olives. When she was young, another child, who wouldn’t let her have a turn on a swing, made fun of her while eating olives from a jar and being mean. She later tried olives as an adult but failed.
A．We like sweet and hate bitter.
B．Love it or hate it is pretty clear.
C．But your biology is not everything.
D．It is related to familiarity and not biology.
E．Your preference can come down to genetics.
F．Associations can make you like or not like something.
G．Just one bad experience can turn you off from something for life.
（2023·浙江温州·统考二模）Museums can be overwhelming. With thousands of pieces there, how do you know which to focus on And once you see a piece you like, how do you interact with it Here is some advice on how to have a meaningful connection when you look at art.
Get up close and personal. 46 Therefore, take your time to observe qualities about a work that may not come through on a computer screen. That includes its look and the feel of its surface, the marks made by the brush and the path your eyes take when viewing the work.
Stand back. Next, take a few steps back, stand in the center — and observe what’s happening in the big picture. What’s going on in the piece 47 What are they doing How are they related
Look at it from an angle. Then try looking at an artwork from its sides, because you might catch something you might not have seen straight on. If it’s something like The Ambassadors by Holbein at The National Gallery in London, if you stand to the side, you’ll see something that from front on looks very different. 48 That’s called anamorphic art.
Move your body. If you’re looking at a painting, you can take a finger to the air and trace the outline of the figure or the movement of the brushstrokes. 49 This can help you see and feel what it might be like to make this artwork from the artist’s perspective.
Consider the subject of the art. That can have a profound effect on how you feel about the work-and perhaps you can learn something from it. Take the example of Andrew Wyeth’s famous painting, Christina’s World, which depicts (描绘) a girl with a muscle disease crawling across a field to get to her home in the distance. The painting personifies (体现) determination. 50
A．So just keep an open mind.
B．What have they gone through
C．When you stand to the side, it changes.
D．How are the figures in the piece arranged
E．We have the luxury of seeing the real thing at a museum.
F．When looking at sculptures, try the poses with your body.
G．It can in a way relieve your stress to know we have this inner strength.
参考答案：
1．G 2．F 3．B 4．D 5．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了大量的家庭作业可能会给学生带来的身心健康问题，并号召管理人员、教师和家长解决这个问题。
1．根据后文“Loads of homework can cause stress in a student and lead to health issues in the body and mind.(大量的家庭作业会给学生带来压力，并导致身心健康问题。)”可知，此处是讲过多的家庭作业会导致身心健康问题，所以选项G“无论如何，太多的家庭作业会导致相当多的身体和精神问题。”切合文意。故选G。
2．根据后文“The recommended amount is 10 minutes times the grade level. So first grade gets 10 minutes; second grade gets 20 minutes; third grade gets 30 minutes, and so on, but kids are doing much more than that.(建议的时间是10分钟乘以年级水平。一年级有10分钟；二年级有20分钟；三年级只有30分钟，以此类推，但孩子们做的远远不止这些。)”可知，此处是指学生的实际作业量远超推荐量是没有好处的，所以选项F“孩子们的作业量超过了推荐量，却没有任何学业上的好处。”切合文意。故选F。
3．根据后文“There is no academic benefit for high school students after 2 hours and there are no academic benefits for middle school students after 1 and a half hours.(2小时后对高中生没有任何学习效益，1个半小时后对中学生没有任何学习效益。)”可知，此处是讲学生的作业量太多没有任何好处，所以选项B“学生做得越多，从中得到的就越少。”切合文意。故选B。
4．根据前文“Always doing homework can lead to less time for sports and after-school activities.(总是做作业会导致运动和课外活动的时间减少。)”和后文“Worse still, hanging out with friends is decreased, so that means there is less socializing.(更糟糕的是，和朋友出去玩的时间减少了，这意味着社交活动减少了。)”可知，此处是讲过多的作业量会导致学生各方面的时间减少以及带来的后果，所以选项D“家庭时间也减少，这可能会增加更多的家庭冲突。”切合文意。故选D。
5．根据后文“If teachers and parents tried to reduce the amount of homework, there would be a decrease in stress and anxiety and an increase in happiness!(如果老师和家长设法减少家庭作业的数量，压力和焦虑就会减少，幸福就会增加！)”可知，此处是讲号召解决家庭作业过多的问题，所以选项C“管理人员、教师和家长需要解决这个问题。”切合文意。故选C。
6．B 7．D 8．F 9．G 10．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。
6．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。
7．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。
8．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。
9．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。
10．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。
11．D 12．A 13．C 14．G 15．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍老虎濒临灭绝及其原因。
11．根据上文“Well, if size has anything to do with the matter, the tiger would win. (好吧，如果大小和这件事有关系的话，老虎会赢。)”可推测后文是说老虎会赢的原因，选项D “那是因为老虎是所有猫科动物中体型最大的。”符合题意，并且选项中的“the largest”呼应上文的“size”，故选D。
12．根据上文“You might not think that such large, fast, and ferocious creatures need help to survive, but they do. (你可能认为如此庞大、快速、凶猛的生物不需要帮助也能生存，但它们确实需要。) ”可推测下文说明老虎这么凶猛的生物也需要帮助的原因，A选项“老虎是濒临灭绝的物种。”符合题意，故选A。
13．根据上文“Though trading tiger skins is now illegal in most parts of the world, they are worth around $10,000 on the black-market. (虽然现在交易虎皮在世界上大部分地区都是非法的，但在黑市上它们的价值约为1万美元。) ”可推测下文也是讲用老虎的其他部分赚钱，C选项“老虎的其他部位也能卖个好价钱。”紧扣上文，并且选项中的“Other parts”照应下文的“various tiger parts”，故选C。
14．根据下文“However, perhaps more damage has been caused through the destruction of habitat. Tigers once ranged widely across Asia, but over the past 100 years, tigers have lost 93% of their historic range. (然而，也许更多的损害是由于栖息地的破坏造成的。老虎曾经广泛分布在亚洲，但在过去的100年里，老虎已经失去了93%的历史范围。) ”可知是对比上文的打猎造成的伤害，G选项“人类通过捕猎对老虎的数量造成了相当大的损害。”符合语境，故选G。
15．根据上文“Tigers are also both territorial and solitary (独居的) animals. (老虎也是有领地意识和独居的动物。) ”和下文“Since tigers need so much territory, it is difficult for conservationists to acquire land enough to support a large population of tigers. (由于老虎需要如此多的领地，自然资源保护主义者很难获得足够的土地来养活大量的老虎。)”可推测设空处是关于老虎需要领地的话题，F选项“这意味着它们通常不会与其他老虎共享自己的领地。”承上启下，符合题意，故选F。
16．B 17．C 18．E 19．F 20．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了观星这一简单但引人入胜的活动，并就如何更好地观星给出建议。
16．上文“You don’t need to be an astronomer with a giant telescope to enjoy a simple but spellbinding activity: stargazing.(你不需要是一个拥有巨大望远镜的天文学家，就可以享受一项简单但引人入胜的活动：观星)”说明想要享受观星这一活动不需要有巨大的望远镜，它很简单，B项“晚上出去抬头看看就好了。”介绍观星的简单方法，承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
17．上文“For the best results, choose a clear night when the moon is not very bright.(为了获得最佳效果，请选择一个月亮不太亮的晴朗夜晚)”说明观星时，夜晚的月亮不要太亮，C项“你应该避开满月。”承接上文，符合题意。故选C。
18．上文“The best places for stargazing are open, hilly areas or the coast.(观星的最佳地点是开阔的丘陵地区或海岸)”说明观星的最佳地点，以及下文“It is our home galaxy stretching across the night sky and is best seen in summer and fall evening skies.(它是我们的银河系，横跨夜空，在夏季和秋季的夜空中最为明显)”介绍银河系的相关信息，E项中the Milky Way表示“银河系”，是关键词，E项“在这些地方，你可以寻找银河系。”承上启下，“these places”代指上文提到的“open, hilly areas or the coast.”。故选E。
19．下文“That is camping in a national park under a star-filled sky.(那就是在星空下的国家公园里露营)”说明体验观星的最好方式就是在星空下的国家公园里露营，F项“体验这一伟大奇迹的更好方式是什么？”提出问题，引出下文的答案，符合题意，和下文构成一问一答。故选F。
20．上文“You might want to take a camera with you as well, so you can take a photo if you see something amazing in the sky. A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. (你可能也想带上相机，这样如果你在天空中看到了令人惊叹的东西，你就可以拍张照片了。一个全新的世界在夜晚活跃起来，等待着探索)”介绍为观星这一活动所做的准备，A项中prepared是关键词，A项“为上空的奇迹做好准备。”承接上文，符合题意。故选A。
21．D 22．F 23．B 24．A 25．C
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了8岁的女孩Hilde创办自己的报纸遇到的种种非议，赞扬了Hilde不怕挑战，迎难而上的品质。
21．上文“He often took her to work with him, and she developed a strong interest in news stories and reporting.”（他经常带她一起去工作，她对新闻故事及报道产生了强烈的兴趣。）说明了Hilde开始对报纸行业产生兴趣，结合下文“She did the writing, her sister Izzy took pictures, and her father helped her organize and print the newspaper.”（她负责撰稿，她的妹妹Izzy负责拍照，她父亲帮她排版和打印报纸。）可知，Hilde开始自己制作报纸，D项“When she was 8, Hilde started her own newspaper.”（当她八岁时，Hilde开办了自己的报纸。）衔接上下文恰当。故选D项。
22．上文“Soon, news organizations around the country were doing stories on Hilde.”（很快，全国各地的新闻机构都在报道Hilde。）可知，Hilde有了名声，结合下文“Some people criticized her parents for allowing her to report on something as unpleasant as a murder.”（有些人批评她的父母允许她报道一些像谋杀这样令人不快的事情。）可知，并不是所有人都欣赏Hilde的报道行为，F项“Not everyone was happy about Hilde’s efforts, though.”（但是，并不是每个人都欣赏Hilde做出的努力。）衔接上下文恰当。故选F项。
23．上文“Others criticized Hilde for “pretending to be a reporter’’. Some people even suggested she should be playing with dolls.”（有些人批评她说她假装记者。还有一些人甚至建议她应该玩洋娃娃。）描述了人们对Hilde各种各样的批评，空处应该承接上文，指出Hilde对此做出的反应，B项“Hilde was upset by the complaints.”（Hilde对这些抱怨感到不安。）中“complaints”照应上文提到的各种批评，衔接恰当。故选B项。
24．上文“Sometimes, it was because of her age. Other times, it was because she was a girl.”（有时候，是因为她的年龄，有时候是因为她的性别。）说明了人们批评Hilde的其他原因，结合下文“Hilde continued reporting and her activities as a reporter have made her famous.”（Hilde继续她的报道，她作为记者的行为使她非常出名。）可知，Hilde并没有因为批评而停止报道。A项“But she never let that stop her”（但她从未因此而停止。）衔接恰当。故选A项。
25．下文“But she is still just 15, and has plenty of time to decide what she wants to do with her life.”（但是她才15岁，有大量的时间去决定她想从事的工作。）可知，前句与其构成转折，C项“For now, Hilde says she has given up reporting.”（现在，Hilde说她已经不再报道新闻了。）说明她现在不再报道新闻了，衔接后文“虽然如此，但她年龄还小，有大量的时间去决定日后从事的工作”符合句意。故选C项。
26．C 27．F 28．G 29．A 30．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述促进心脏健康的有效方法。
26．空前“Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known.(一些策略，如锻炼和控制体重，是众所周知的。)”讲述的是一些较为人所知的预防心脏病的方式。而空后“These small changes in your everyday routine can have a big impact in the long run.(这些日常生活中的小改变从长远来看会产生很大的影响。)”中的“these small changes”则表明空处要提到另外一些可以预防心脏病的小改变。选项C“But others may not have crossed your mind. (但是其他的你可能没有想过。)”承上启下，引出下文。故选C。
27．根据下文“If we are lacking in sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure and glucose(血糖) levels. These factors can all have an impact on cardiovascular(心血管) health.(如果我们缺乏睡眠，我们的身体也更难控制血压和血糖水平。这些因素都会对心血管健康产生影响。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是缺乏睡眠带来的坏处。选项F“When you’re not rested, everything that happens in your life is more stressful.(当你没有休息好时，生活中发生的每件事都会更有压力。)”与下文内容一致，也是讲述缺乏睡眠的坏处。故选F。
28．空前“Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress. (为他人做好事有助于你的自尊和缓解压力。)”可知，空前讲述的是做好事的好处；而空后“We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health, and volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social network.(我们知道孤独是心脏健康的一个风险因素，志愿活动让你走出家门，建立一个社交网络。)”可知，生活有动力，不孤独也可以预防心脏病。选项G“It is proved that a feeling of purpose in life is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack.(事实证明，生活中有目标的感觉与较低的心脏病发作的可能性有关。)”符合上下文内容，指的是如果一个人生活中有了目标，那么也可以预防心脏病。故选G。
29．空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Exposure to this kind of pollution over time raises your risk of heart disease. Breathing in contaminants(污染物) formed from chemicals may harm your heart. Even short periods of exposure are unhealthy for people who already have cardiovascular risks, such as high blood pressure. Try to get your outdoor exercise far away from highways and industrial districts.(长期暴露在这种污染中会增加患心脏病的风险。吸入由化学物质形成的污染物可能会伤害你的心脏。对于已经患有高血压等心血管疾病的人来说，即使是短时间的接触也不健康。尽量让你的户外运动远离高速公路和工业区。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是避免空气污染。选项A“Avoid polluted air.(避免空气污染)”与下文内容一致。故选A。
30．根据上文“Healthy people who skipped breakfast were three times more likely to have heart disease than those who have a substantial morning meal. If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices.(不吃早餐的健康人患心脏病的几率是早餐吃得丰盛的人的三倍。如果你吃了一顿合适的早餐，你之后就不太可能饿，也不太可能做出糟糕的食物选择。)”可知，空前主要讲述的是吃早餐的重要性。而空后“Choose whole-grain foods and include fruit.(选择全麦食品，包括水果。)”则推荐了早餐的种类。选项D“We need to intake enough energy as part of a healthy lifestyle.(作为健康生活方式的一部分，我们需要摄入足够的能量。)”承上启下，引出下文什么样的早餐才能保证足够的能量。故选D。
31．D 32．F 33．A 34．C 35．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些满足宠物独自呆着需要陪伴的方法。
31．根据上文“Pets should not be left alone for too long during the day. But our busy lifestyles will sometimes tear us away. (宠物不应该在白天独自呆太久。但我们忙碌的生活方式有时会让我们分心)”可知，本句应当说明宠物独自待太久的不良影响：产生内疚以及给它们的健康带来担忧。故D选项“这会产生内疚以及给它们的健康带来担忧”符合语境，故选D。
32．根据上文“Cats don’t simply curl up and sleep when you leave. (猫不会在你离开的时候蜷缩起来睡觉)”以及后文“If they have a friend or sibling they will create games and comfort one another but if they are alone they will need more stimuli (刺激物). Leaving the TV or radio on can help, and while you work out their favorite channel, you can’t go far wrong with classical music. (如果它们有朋友或兄弟姐妹，它们会创造游戏，互相安慰，但如果它们独自呆着，他们会需要更多的刺激。让电视或收音机开着会有帮助，当你找出他们最喜欢的频道时，古典音乐不会出错)”可知，后文提到了猫独自呆着的时候，需要更多刺激，故F选项“他们在独处的时候需要刺激”符合语境，故选F。
33．根据后文“They will keep your cat physically and mentally busy, which will lessen the separation anxiety. Some of the toys are also practical for your home, such as scratching posts to prevent the furniture from being scratched. (它们会让你的猫在身体上和精神上都很忙，这将减轻分离的焦虑。有些玩具对你的家也很实用，比如抓木桩，防止家具被抓伤)”可知，本句是在说明猫玩具可以帮助猫缓解分离焦虑，A选项A number of cat toys对应后文They。故A选项“一些猫玩具也很有帮助”符合语境，故选A。
34．根据上一段“It’s not just cats that suffer from separation anxiety. Dogs also dislike being left alone and unfortunately they can’t tell whether it’s been ten minutes or ten hours: the displeasure felt is very similar. (患有分离焦虑的不仅仅是猫。狗也不喜欢一个人呆着，不幸的是，它们分不清是呆了十分钟还是十小时：它们感受到的不快是非常相似的)”后文“Background noise from the TV or radio can help them to feel less alone. There is even a dog TV channel designed to create happy and calm thoughts in dogs, showing idyllic scenes of fields, beaches and other dogs. (电视或收音机的背景噪音可以帮助他们减少孤独感。甚至还有一个狗狗电视频道，旨在让狗狗产生快乐和平静的想法，展示田野、海滩和其他狗狗的田园诗般的场景)”可知，本段与上文构成转折，指出缓解猫狗宠物分离焦虑情绪的办法，故C选项“但至少你可以帮助缓解这种负面情绪”符合语境，故选C。
35．根据上文“You can also gradually lengthen the distance and time of your separation until your dogs can be left alone for 20 minutes without showing their usual symptoms of sadness and stress. (你也可以逐渐延长你的距离和时间，直到你的狗可以单独呆20分钟，而不会表现出他们通常的悲伤和压力症状)”可知，上文提到了“延长你的距离和时间”这种方法，本句为本段最后一句，应说明这种方法的作用：它们可以把你的缺席和消极联系起来。故E选项“通过这种方式，它们可以把你的缺席和消极联系起来”符合语境，故选E。
36．F 37．C 38．A 39．E 40．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。学习语言也没有捷径，通晓多语言者只是把语言学习从枯燥的学校课程变成一种每天都做的愉快的活动。所以，如果你也试着学习一门语言，也许一个愉快的方法就能成为通晓多种语言的人。
36．前文“However, we all come to the same result of speaking at most two languages fluently. (然而，我们最终是相同的结果：最多能流利地说两种语言。)”介绍大多数人最多说两种语言。结合选项，F项“But actually there exists another kind of language learners called polyglot. (但实际上还有另一种叫做通晓多语言者的语言学习者。)”与前文之间为转折关系，介绍还有一种人，他们是通晓多语言者。故选F。
37．前文“The one thing they all have in common is that they just find ways to enjoy the language-learning process. (他们都有一个共同点，那就是他们都能找到享受语言学习过程的方法。)”介绍通晓多语言者的共同点：找到享受语言学习的乐趣。结合选项，C项“They are talking about language learning as if it is great fun. (他们在谈论语言学习，好像它很有趣似的。)”与前文语意一致，且前文的“enjoy”和选项中的“great fun”为同义词复现。故选C。
38．前文“You may have seen their faces when they are showing their colorful grammar charts and their carefully handmade flash cards, and their statistics about learning vocabulary using apps or even how they love to cook based on recipes in a foreign language. (当他们展示丰富多彩的语法图表和精心制作的卡片时，你可能已经看到了他们的表情，以及他们使用应用程序学习词汇的统计数据，甚至他们如何喜欢根据外语食谱做饭。)”介绍通晓多语言者的多种语言学习方法。结合选项，A项“All of them use different methods. (他们都使用不同的方法。)”承接上文，语意一致。故选A。
39．下文“Polyglots simply found ways how to enjoy the process, how to turn language learning from a boring school subject into a pleasant activity which you don’t mind doing every day. (通晓多语言者只是找到了如何享受这个过程的方法，如何把语言学习从枯燥的学校课程变成一种你不介意每天都做的愉快的活动。)”介绍通晓多语言者学习语言是把枯燥的学习课程变成愉快的活动。结合选项，E项“Everyone is no talents and no one have shortcut to learning languages. (每个人都没有天赋，学习语言也没有捷径。)”介绍学习语言没有捷径，通晓多语言者也是如此，只是他们找到了乐趣。前后为递进关系。故选E。
40．下文“Maybe you’re also just one method away from becoming a polyglot. (也许你只差一种方法就能成为通晓多种语言的人。)”建议找到学习语言的方法。结合选项，G项“Maybe you’re just one enjoyable method away from learning that language fluently. (也许你距离流利地学习那门语言只差一种愉快的方法。)”同为建议找到学习语言的方法。前后语意有“also”递进，且“Maybe”为同词复现。故选G。
41．B 42．E 43．C 44．D 45．G
【导语】本文是说明文。文章分析讲述了人们对食物有所偏好的原因。
41．前文“Cilantro is a common food that people tend to either adore or abuse.( 香菜是一种常见的食物，人们要么喜欢它，要么讨厌它。)”提到人们对香菜的喜好，下文“But the reasons behind what you like and don’t like are not always so straightforward.(但你喜欢什么和不喜欢什么背后的原因并不总是那么直截了当。)”提到了喜好的原因并不那么简单，因此推断空处需承上启下，B项“爱它或恨它是很清楚的。”符合语境，承接上文说明对食物的喜好简单明了，因此下文对偏好背后原因的探索。故选B。
42．根据下文“Scientists looked at olfactory (receptors and discovered that individuals with a certain gene. OR6A2, are more sensitive to smelling cilantro. That, in turn, affects how people sense its flavor.( 科学家们观察了嗅觉受体，发现具有某种基因的个体。OR6A2对香菜的气味更敏感。这反过来又影响了人们对其味道的感知。)”可知，此处讲述了基因对食物偏爱的影响，因此推断E项“你的偏好可以归结为基因”符合语境。故选E。
43．根据前文“cientists looked at olfactory (receptors and discovered that individuals with a certain gene. OR6A2, are more sensitive to smelling cilantro. That, in turn, affects how people sense its flavor.( 科学家们观察了嗅觉受体，发现具有某种基因的个体。OR6A2对香菜的气味更敏感。这反过来又影响了人们对其味道的感知。)”可知，基因造成了对食物的偏好，下文“When you’re open to these foods, you learn to like what you eat. Even people who hate cilantro may be able to learn to at least tolerate it, if not like it.( 当你对这些食物敞开心扉时，你就会学会喜欢你吃的东西。即使是讨厌香菜的人，即使不喜欢它，至少也能学会忍受它。)”讲述如果学会接受，对食物偏好也会改变，与上文是转折关系，因此推断C项“但生理并不是一切。”符合语境，承上启下。故选C。
44．前文“Culture plays a big role in what you like, too. Food preferences vary across cultures. When it comes down to food preferences in different parts of the world, it has a lot to do with what’s available and considered a food staple (主食).( 文化对你的喜好也起着很大的作用。不同文化对食物的偏好各不相同。当谈到世界不同地区的食物偏好时，它与什么是可用的和被认为是主食有很大关系。)”讲述对食物的喜好与文化有关，D项“这与熟悉程度有关，与生物学无关。”符合语境，说明对食物的熟悉程度决定着喜好，it指代上文提到的文化对喜好的影响。故选D。
45．前文“While preferences can be formed after a few attempts, negative experiences with foods, especially when you’re young, can have a lasting effect.(虽然偏好可以在几次尝试后形成，但对食物的负面体验，尤其是在你年轻的时候，可能会产生持久的影响。)”讲述对食物的体验对偏好的影响，G项中的“bad experience”呼应前文的experiences，因此推断G项“一次糟糕的经历就能让你对某件事失去兴趣。”符合语境。故选G。
46．E 47．D 48．C 49．F 50．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在看待艺术时如何建立有意义联系的一些建议。
46．由上文“Get up close and personal. (近距离接触，亲密无间)”和下文“Therefore, take your time to observe qualities about a work that may not come through on a computer screen. That includes its look and the feel of its surface, the marks made by the brush and the path your eyes take when viewing the work. (因此，花点时间观察电脑屏幕上可能看不到的作品的质量。这包括它的外观和表面的感觉，画笔留下的痕迹，以及你观看作品时眼睛所走的路径)”可知，只有在博物馆里才能近距离接触、仔细观察艺术作品，承接上下文，E选项“我们有幸在博物馆里看到真实的东西。”切题。故选E项。
47．由上文“Stand back. Next, take a few steps back, stand in the center — and observe what’s happening in the big picture. What’s going on in the piece (退后。接下来，后退几步，站在中心，观察大局中发生了什么。这幅作品是怎么回事？)”和下文“What are they doing How are they related (他们在做什么？它们是如何关联的？)”可知，后退是为了更好地思考艺术作品的意义，可以通过相关问题来建立艺术联系，下文中的“they”指代D选项中的“the figures in the piece”，承接上下文，D选项“这幅作品中的人物是如何排列的？”切题，且与前后句式一致。故选D项。
48．由上文“Look at it from an angle. Then try looking at an artwork from its sides, because you might catch something you might not have seen straight on. If it’s something like The Ambassadors by Holbein at The National Gallery in London, if you stand to the side, you’ll see something that from front on looks very different. (从一个角度看。然后试着从侧面看一件艺术品，因为你可能会看到一些你可能没有直接看到的东西。如果它像伦敦国家美术馆的霍尔拜因大使，如果你站在侧面，你会看到一些从正面看非常不同的东西)”和下文“That’s called anamorphic art. (这就是变形艺术)”可知，不同角度看变形艺术，你会看到不同的东西，该空承接上下文讲不同角度视角下的变形艺术是什么样的，C选项“当你站在一边时，它会改变。”切题。故选C项。
49．承接上文“Move your body. If you’re looking at a painting, you can take a finger to the air and trace the outline of the figure or the movement of the brushstrokes. (移动你的身体。如果你在看一幅画，你可以把一根手指举到空中，追踪人物的轮廓或笔触的移动)”再次举例说明通过移动你的身体来与艺术建立有意义的联系，F选项“看雕塑时，试着用你的身体摆姿势。”切题。故选F项。
50．由小标题“Consider the subject of the art. (想想艺术的主题)”和上文“Take the example of Andrew Wyeth’s famous painting, Christina’s World, which depicts (描绘) a girl with a muscle disease crawling across a field to get to her home in the distance. The painting personifies (体现) determination. (以安德鲁·怀思的著名画作《克里斯蒂娜的世界》为例，这幅画描绘了一个患有肌肉疾病的女孩爬过田野去远方的家。这幅画体现了决心)”可知，本段作者建议通过思考艺术的主题来与艺术建立有意义的联系，以著名画作《克里斯蒂娜的世界》的艺术的主题（决心）为例，该空应讲明这种有意义联系的积极作用，承接上下文，G选项“知道我们有这种内在的力量，可以在某种程度上缓解你的压力。”切题。故选G项。