2024年新高考英语二轮复习【培优小题狂练】
专题33阅读理解七选五浙江卷历年真题(考情+导图+真题+模拟)原卷版
【历年高考考情】
2016-2023年浙江卷七选五考情统计
年份 体裁 类别 主题 段首 段中 段尾 字数
2023年1月 说明文 人与社会 坐火车旅途愉快好建议 0 5 0 282+83
2022年6月 说明文 人与社会 人们写作都有目的 1 3 1 255+84
2022年1月 说明文 人与自我 做有效学习者建议 2 2 1 246+63
2021年6月 说明文 人与社会 明信片交换网站创建 0 5 0 258+91
2021年1月 说明文 人与社会 杂货店排队方式及利弊 1 3 1 248+94
2020年7月 说明文 人与自我 作者养成几个生活习惯 1 3 1 265+60
2020年1月 说明文 人与自然 设立世界水日及意义 2 3 0 267+94
2019年6月 说明文 人与社会 披头士乐队引领潮流 1 3 1 226+108
2018年6月 说明文 人与社会 科技时代交往与礼节 2 2 1 254+74
2017年6月 说明文 人与自我 如何巩固记忆阅读内容 1 2 2 280+52
2016年6月 说明文 人与自我 如何成就青少年生活 1 2 2 259+79
【解题思维导图】
【历年高考真题】
T01 (浙江2023年1月卷)
With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train Compared to other alternatives, it’s comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.
Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly. 36 But no matter when you travel, it’s a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance.
Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets. 37 Then you won’t have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals.
Bring a blanket. When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one. 38 In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them quite cold.
Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster. 39 Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival times.
Have fun. 40 Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simply watch the world unfold outside the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600(the number of seconds in an hour)by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile(the distance between two mileposts). If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one mile, you’re going 67.92 mph.
A. Train trips aren’t for impatient types.
B. You’ll have views from both sides of the train.
C. The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control.
D. That’s particularly true during busy summer months.
E. You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one.
F. Chances are the cost will be a lot less than the cost of one bedroom.
G. He may also book you in a sleeping car that’s right next to the diner.
【答案】36. D37. G38. C39. E40. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章讲述一些关于如何使坐火车旅行尽可能愉快的建议。
36.根据上文“Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly.(提前计划。大多数长途火车,尤其是卧铺,很快就卖光了。)”以及下文“But no matter when you travel, it’s a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance. (但无论你什么时候去旅行,最好至少提前90天预订。)”可知,大多数长途火车的卧铺很容易被定完,所以要提前安排预定,D项“在繁忙的夏季尤其如此。”符合语境,D项中“busy summer months”与前后文呼应,说明忙碌的夏季尤其需要提前计划。故选D项。
37.根据上文“A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets. (一个好的旅行社有时可以帮你找到打折的票。)”以及下文“Then you won’t have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals. (这样你就不必为了吃饭而每天三次在行驶的火车上穿过几节车厢了。)”可知,好的旅行社帮你预定,不仅可以找到打折的票,还可以节省从卧铺到餐车的距离,G项中“book you in a sleeping car that’s right next to the diner”与前后文对应,因此推断G项“他可能还会给你预订餐厅旁边的卧铺车厢。”符合语境。故选G项。
38.根据上文“When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one.(当你乘坐火车时,你不会免费获得一条毯子,即使你的旅行是过夜的。)”以及下文“In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them quite cold. (特别是在夏天,空调会让他们很冷。)”可知,这里提到了车厢内温度的问题,提醒乘客最好自备毛毯,C项中“The temperature on rail cars”与前后文对应,因此推断C项“列车上的温度通常很难控制。”符合语境。故选C项。
39.根据上文“Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster.(大多数火车每天只开一趟,有些火车一周只开三趟,所以错过你的火车可能是一场灾难。)”以及下文“Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival times. (注意:时刻表上列出的时间是出发时间,不是到达时间。)”可知,本段提醒要提前安排时间,错过时间是很麻烦的事情,E项中“You might have to wait longer”与前后文对应,说明错过火车导致的结果,因此推断E项“你可能要等上超过24小时才能赶上下一班。”符合语境。故选E项。
40.根据上文“Have fun.(玩得开心)”以及下文“To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600(the number of seconds in an hour)by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile(the distance between two mileposts).”(要计算你的速度,用3600(一小时的秒数)除以你走一英里(两个里程碑之间的距离)所花费的秒数。)”可知,本段讲述如何度过乘车时间,A项中讲到火车旅行不适合没有耐心的人与后文要计算时间,用不同的方式打发时间对应,符合语境。故选A项。
T02 (浙江2022年6月卷)
I have a drawer full of letters to Santa. Each year my children would write up their Christmas wish lists. They were polite requests for the latest game or toy. As the children got older, they would give Santa some hints(提示)on where to buy their presents. 31
Those letters taught my children a valuable lesson about writing: It has a purpose. Sometimes our purpose is to achieve something; other times it may be to entertain, inform, or persuade. 32 And when writing doesn’t seem to have any purpose or get any kind of meaningful response, then it can be hard to get excited about doing it.
Christmas is a great time of year for children to communicate with others through writing. When children write for real audiences and real purposes, they can learn to choose their words accordingly. 33 You write “Dear Santa” because you don’t know him personally and you want to show him respect.
34 Texting, online messaging, live chats while playing video games all mean that they are constantly producing written messages. However, because they are usually writing to family and friends, they use informal language most of the time.
There is nothing wrong with this kind of writing. It suits the audience and the purpose and gets the job done. 35 This type of writing won’t be rewarded by the school examiner, nor by a future employer or a potential client. The very best communicators are those who know how to adjust their language to match their audience.
A. It isn’t that these young people can’t write.
B. But it is always purposeful-or at least it should be.
C. The age of pen-and-paper letter writing may have passed.
D. As a result, each year they received something they wanted.
E. You write “Hi Nanna and Pop” because you are close to them.
F. As technology develops, young people are writing more than they ever have.
G. But if this is the only kind of writing young people do, it will cause problems.
【答案】31. D 32. B 33. E 34. F 35. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者通过讲述孩子们通过给圣诞老人写信暗示得到自己心仪的礼物,从而论证观点:人们写作都是带有某种目的的。
31.根据空前“As the children got older, they would give Santa some hints(提示)on where to buy their presents. (随着孩子们逐渐长大,他们会给圣诞老人一些提示,告诉他去哪里买礼物。)”可知,孩子们给圣诞老人提示去哪买礼物。结合选项可知,D项“As a result, each year they received something they wanted. (结果,他们每年都会收到他们想要的东西。)”为孩子们提示的结果:收到心仪的礼物。前后为明显的因果关系。故选D项。
32.根据空前“Sometimes our purpose is to achieve something; other times t may be to entertain, inform, or persuade. (有时我们的目的是为了获得东西,有时可能是为了娱乐、告知或说服。)”可知,我们写作都是带着目的的。结合选项B “But it is always purposeful-or at least it should be. (但它总是有目的的——或者至少应该是这样。)”可知,前后语意一致,说明写作是带有目的的。故选B项。
33.根据空前“When children write for real audiences and real purposes, they can learn to choose their words accordingly. (当孩子们为真正的读者和真正的目的写作时,他们就能学会相应地选择用词。)”以及空后“You write “Dear Santa” because you don’t know him personally and you want to show him respect. (你写“亲爱的圣诞老人”是因为你不认识他,你想表达对他的尊重。)”可知,空后句和空前句之间是“理论——实践”的关系,由此可推知,空处也应为具体的实践。结合选项E“You write “Hi Nanna and Pop” because you are close to them. (你写“嗨,奶奶和爸爸”,因为你和他们很亲近。)”可知,符合这一逻辑。而且和空后结构一致。故选E项。
34.根据空后“Texting, online messaging, live chats while playing video games all mean that they are constantly producing written messages. (在玩电子游戏时发短信、在线消息、实时聊天都意味着他们在不断地产生书面信息。 )”可知,科技的发展让人们的写作变得更普遍。结合选项F“As technology develops, young people are writing more than they ever have. (随着科技的发展,年轻人写的东西比以前更多了。)”可知,前后语意一致,符合语境。故选F项。
35.根据空前“There is nothing wrong with this kind of writing. It suits the audience and the purpose and gets the job done. (这种写作方式并没有错。它迎合了观众和目的,完成了任务。)”可知,作者在评价这种科技影响下的写作方式。结合选项G“But if this is the only kind of writing young people do, it will cause problems. (但如果这是年轻人唯一的写作方式,那就会造成问题。)”可知,前后语意一致,从正反两方面评价科技带来的写作。故选G项。
T03 (浙江2022年1月卷)
I have the same 24 hours in a day as you do, but 1 have made specific choice that allow me to make the most of every day and still feel happy and relaxed. 31
Pick the most important.
32 Focus on spending time that for you is fun and productive. 1 chose the life of an adviser because I like to work with companies, but don't want the life of a big company CEO. My choices are based on the lifestyle 1 want.
Combine your activities.
Many people go crazy trying to figure out how to spend time with friends, family, work, play, etc. 33 Find ways to enjoy them in a combined manner. Build your social life around people your work environment. Find people in your company who share common interests and develop your career (职业) around the people and activities you love.
34
You would think learning takes more time from you, but actually there are always new ways of doing things that can save you time on daily tasks, freeing you up for the most important. Always be looking for a new way to gain back an hour here or there.
Lighten up.
The world won't come to an end in most cases just because you left a few things undone. Celebrate progress and keep refining (改进) toward a happy productive existence. 35 Every completion is a small victory that adds up in a big way.
A. Speed up.
B. Be an active learner.
C. Stop trying to balance time between them all.
D. Make choices about what is meaningful in your life.
E. The things you do well usually give you greater joy.
F. Perhaps these tips will help you make the most of your time.
G. This is why making lists is important in any productivity handbook.
◆本文是说明文。作者给出了既可以充分利用时间又可以快乐放松的有效建议。
31. 上文“I have the same 24 hours in a day as you do, but 1 have made specific choice that allow me to make the most of every day and still feel happy and relaxed.( 我和你一样,每天都有24小时,但我做了具体的选择,让我充分利用每一天,仍然感到快乐和放松)”说明作者做出选择,充分利用每一天,但仍旧感到快乐和轻松,根据下文段落小标题可知,下文就如何充分利用每一天给出了建议,因此空格处应是承上启下,F项中的“help you make the most of your time”与上文“to make the most of every day”一致,“tips”引出下文的建议,因此F项“也许这些建议会帮助你充分利用你的时间”符合语境,承上启下。故选F。
32. 根据段落标题“Pick the most important.”可知,本段建议挑选最重要的,下文“Focus on spending time that for you is fun and productive.( 把时间花在那些对你来说有趣和富有成效的事情上)”说明要挑选一些有趣的和富有成效的事情去做,D项中的“what is meaningful in your life”与标题中的“the most important”一致,下文是对“Make choices”具体解释。因此推断D项“选择你生活中有意义的东西”符合语境。故选D。
33. 上文“Many people go crazy trying to figure out how to spend time with friends, family, work, play, etc.( 许多人疯狂地试图弄清楚如何在朋友,家庭,工作,娱乐等方面度过时间)”说明许多人想要弄清楚在生活中如何分配好时间,下文“Find ways to enjoy them in a combined manner.( 找到一种结合的方式来享受它们)”说明可以把事情组合在一起享受,因此推断空格处与上文是转折关系,说明不要试图均衡时间,C项“不要试图在它们之间平衡时间”符合语境。故选C。
34. 空格处为段落小标题。根据下文“You would think learning takes more time from you, but actually there are always new ways of doing things that can save you time on daily tasks, freeing you up for the most important. Always be looking for a new way to gain back an hour here or there. Always be looking for a new way to gain back an hour here or there. (你可能会认为学习需要花费了你更多的时间,但实际上总有一些新的方法可以为你节省出做日常事务的时间,为你腾出时间去做最重要的事情。寻找在这里或者那里赢回一个小时的新方法)”可推断,本段讲述学习虽然花费很多时间,但总是能有一些方法为你节省时间做其他事情,因此要做有效的学习者。因此推断B项“做有效的学习者”为段落标题,故选B。
35. 下文“Every completion is a small victory that adds up in a big way.( 每一次的完成都是一个小的胜利,累积起来就是一个大的胜利)”说明事情要一件一件去做,G项中的“making lists”与之呼应,因此推断G项“这就是为什么列清单在任何生产手册中都很重要的原因”符合语境,this指代上文“The world won't come to an end in most cases just because you left a few things undone. Celebrate progress and keep refining (改进) toward a happy productive existence.( 在大多数情况下,世界不会因为你没做完几件事而走向末日。庆祝进步,不断改进走向一个快乐而富有成效的存在)”解释了列出清单一件一件完成任务的原因。故选G。
T04 (浙江2021年6月卷)
You’ve got mail…and it’s a postcard
Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Rome’s Colosseum. Or Africa’s Victoria Falls. Or China’s Great Wall. 31
"I often send postcards to family and friends." he says to China Daily, "but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it 32 ” Seeking other like-minded souls, however, Paulo started looking in a somewhat unlikely place: online. Many would say the Internet is a place for people who have given up on the traditional postal service, but Paulo’s hunch(直觉)paid off.
Today his hobby has developed into the website , a social network that has grown to 575,217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he started it 10 years ago. 33 Running the website has almost turned into a full-time job.
Language is certainly a barrier for many people. For postcrossing to work worldwide, a common communication language is needed so that everyone can understand each other. As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn’t work if one doesn’t understand it. 34 So a common language is required and in postcrossing that’s English since it’s widely spoken.
"Many people in China have limited exposure to English. 35 That said, we know of many postcrossing members, including Chinese, who have actually improved their English skills through their use of postcrossing," Paulo says.
A. And that’s totally fine.
B. That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it.
C. He likes to think of sending postcards as a family-friendly hobby.
D. Many love to make a connection with someone from across the world.
E. On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.
F. Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card in Swedish takes part of the fun away.
G. In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a hand-written note from someone far away.
【答案】31. G 32. A 33. E 34. F 35. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了Paulo Magalhaes创建的过程及其现状。Paulo Magalhaes非常喜欢明信片但是苦于身边没有与他志趣相投的人,于是他开始从网上寻求志同道合的人,因而创立了。随着公司在全球不断壮大,语言成为沟通的主要障碍,后来英语被选为共同语言方便大家交流。
31.上文“Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored image of Rome's Colosseum. Or Africa's Victoria Falls. Or China’s Great Wall.( 34岁的葡萄牙电脑工程师Paulo Magalhaes喜欢打开他的邮箱,然后发现一个色彩鲜艳的罗马斗牛场图像。或者非洲的维多利亚瀑布。或者是中国的长城)”介绍了Paulo喜欢明信片的个人爱好。下文“... and you realize that not everyone is into it.”说明他身边缺少与他志趣相投的人。选项G“In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a scribbled note from someone far away.(简而言之,他喜欢明信片,也喜欢收到远方某人潦草的便条时的那种兴奋)”起到承上启下的作用,总结了上文Paulo喜欢明信片,也引出下文关于他的喜好得不到回应的问题。故选G项。
32.上文““I often send postcards to family and friends." he says to China Daily, “but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it(“我经常给家人和朋友寄明信片, ”他说,“但你可以想象,过一段时间,你收到的明信片不会像你寄的那么多,而且你意识到并不是每个人都喜欢这样。”)”说明Paulo意识到身边的亲人和朋友不是都和他有相同的爱好,因此他也很坦然接受这个事实,因此选项A“那完全没问题”符合语境。故选A项。33.上文“Today his hobby has evolved into the website , a social network that has grown to 575,217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he launched it 10 years ago.(如今,他的这个爱好已经发展成了这个社交网站。自从10年前他创建这个网站以来,已经有来自214个国家和地区的575217名注册用户)”是在介绍目前网站的发展状况,因此符合文意的只有E选项“8月5日,会员互赠的明信片数量达到3100万张”是在介绍该网站相关的数据。故选E项。
34.上文“As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn't work if one doesn't understand it.(收到一张用中文写的明信片可能很酷,但如果你不理解它,这个概念就行不通)”是举例说明他国人收到中文明信片时的问题。选项F“Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card written in Swedish takes part of the fun away.(同样地,如果你只会说中文,收到瑞典语的卡片也会夺走一部分乐趣)”是举例说明中国人收到他国语言明信片时也会遇到相同的问题。两句相结合,符合结论句的语义要求,故选F项。
35.上文“Many people in China have limited exposure to English.(许多中国人很少能接触到英语)”说明对某些人来说学习英语的门槛较高。结合下文“... who actually improved their English skills through their use of postcrossing.(他们实际上通过使用明信片来提高他们的英语技能)”可知,写明信片成为一种练习英语的渠道。因此选项B “这使得学习和练习它变得格外困难 ”符合语境要求,说明对一些人来说学习和练习英语的难度较高,因为渠道较少。故选B项。
T05 (浙江2021年1月卷)
You run into the grocery store to pick up one bottle of water. You get what you need, head to the front, and choose the line that looks fastest.
You chose wrong. People who you swear got in other lines long after you are already checked out and off to the parking lot. 31
It turns out, it’s just math working against you; chances are, the other line really is faster.
Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout to get all their customers through with minimum delay. 32 Any small interruption-a price check, a chatty customer-can have downstream effects, holding up an entire line.
If there are three lines in the store, delays will happen randomly at different registers. Think about the probability: 33 So it's not just in your mind: Another line probably is moving faster.
Researchers have a good way to deal with this problem. Make all customers stand in one long, snaking line- called a serpentine line-and serve each person at the front with the next available register. 34 This is what they do at most banks and fast-food restaurants. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow down everyone a little bit but speed up checkout overall.
35 It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly, and some stores can't afford the space or manpower. So wherever your next wait may be: Good luck.
A.Why does this always seem to happen to you
B.So why don’t most places encourage serpentine lines
C.Some of the may have stood in a queue for almost an hour.
D.The chances of your line being the fastest are only one in three.
E.How high is the probability that you are in the fastest waiting line
F.With three registers, this method is much faster than the traditional approach.
G.But sometimes, as on a Sunday afternoon, the system gets particularly busy.
31.A 32.G 33.D 34.F 35.B
【导语】本文是说明文。文章说明了杂货店排队方式以及研究人员提出的蛇形队伍的新方式,并分析了各自的利弊。
31.根据下文“It turns out, it’s just math working against you; chances are, the other line really is faster. (原来,这只是你的数学问题;很可能,另一个队伍真的更快)”解释了上文“You chose wrong.(你选错了)”的原因,下文与空格处是因果关系,所以本空应该是对前文选错提出疑惑,A选项“Why does this always seem to happen to you ( 为什么这种事总是发生在你身上 )”符合文意,故选A项。
32.根据上文“Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout to get all their customers through with minimum delay.(杂货店尽量让足够的员工在结账时让所有的顾客以最小的延误完成结账)”解释了杂货店之前的工作模式,下文“Any small interruption a price check, a chatty customer -can have downstream effects, holding up an entire line.(任何一个小小的中断,一个价格检查,一个喋喋不休的顾客,都会产生下游效应,拖住整个生产线)”描述了杂货店的特殊情况,故本空应该填出现特殊情况的原因,G项“But sometimes, as on a Sunday afternoon, the system gets particularly busy.(但有时,比如在周日下午,系统会变得特别繁忙)”,与此呼应。故选G项。
33.根据上文“If there are three lines in the store, delays will happen randomly at different registers. (如果杂货店中有三列队伍,延迟将在不同的队伍中随机发生)”联系下文“So it’s not just in your mind: Another line probably is moving faster.(所以这不仅仅是在你的脑海里:另一条队伍可能移动得更快)”可知本空说的是任何一个队伍都有可能出现问题。你的队伍跑得最快的几率只有三分之一。D项“The chances of your line being the fastest are only one in three.(你的线路是最快的几率只有三分之一)”与此对应。故选D项。
34.根据“上文Researchers have a good way to deal with this problem.(我们得知研究人员有一个很好的方法来处理这个问题)”以及下文“This is what they do at most banks and fast-food restaurants. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won’t unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow down everyone little bit but speed up checkout overall.(这个大多数银行和快餐店都是这样做的。有了一条蜿蜒的队伍,在一个登记处长时间拖延不会不公平地惩罚后面排队的人。相反,它会减慢每个人一点点,但加快了整体结账速度)”说明这个新方案迅速有效,联系上下文可知,空格中应该是与旧的结账方案作比较。F项“With three registers, this method is much faster than the traditional approach.(由于有三个寄存器,这种方法比传统方法要快得多)”与此对应。故选F项。
35.结合下文“It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly, and some stores can’t afford the space or manpower.(要保持一条生产线的快速运转,需要很多的收银机,而且有些商店负担不起空间和人力)”说明了一个原因,由此可知,空格处提出了一个问题;通过“It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly.(保持一条生产线的快速运转)”可知这里描述的是不鼓励蛇形队伍的原因。B项“So why don’t most places encourage serpentine lines (那么,为什么大多数地方不鼓励使用蛇形线条呢?)”解释了该原因。故选B项。
T06 (浙江2020年7月卷)
I experienced years of loneliness as a child. ___31___ His friends teased him about babysitting his sister and his interests were far different from mine. With no other kids of my age in the neighborhood, I had to spend hours by myself.
A bright spot for me turned out to be reading. My love of the written word began early as my mother read to me every evening. ___32___ I started reading books on my own before age 5 and my mother took me to the public library once a week to borrow several books. I quickly graduated from typical children’s books to ones with fewer pictures and longer chapters. Reading opened new worlds to me. ___33___
My mother also encouraged me to make what I wanted. I tried making toy cars with cardboard boxes and constructing buildings from leftover cardboard and bits of wood my father gave me. When my mother saw my creations, she told me how creative my designs were. ___34___ I learned a lot about how to extend the life of objects and transform them into something new and useful. It was a trait(特点) others found helpful, and I soon had friends who wanted to make things with me.
___35___My parents made it a point for their two kids to spend time outside, no matter the weather or season. My brother, of course, raced off to be with his friends, while I had plenty to do myself. There was making leaf houses in autumn, ice skating in winter, and so much more. They’re all memories I treasure today.
A. I wasn't alone any longer.
B. I enjoyed reading stories aloud.
C. I was invited to play with another kid.
D. I loved the colorful photographs in the books.
E. Another habit I formed early was being outdoors.
F. Thus, I began my lifelong interest in making things.
G. My older brother couldn’t be bothered to play with me.
31-35 GDAFE
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者养成几个生活习惯的原因。
31. G。设空在段中,应是承前启后句。根据后文“His friends teased him about babysitting his sister and his interests were far different from mine”可知,设空句应提及“his”的身份,即G项中的“My elder brother”,且G项“我哥哥懒得和我一起玩”在此起到了承上启下的作用。
32. D。根据前句提到“我对文字的爱始于母亲每天晚上给我读故事的时候”可知,D项“我喜欢书中的彩色照片”和上句构成进一步说明。同时D项中的“书”指代上句提到的母亲每天给我读故事的书。
33. A。根据前句提到“阅读为我打开了新世界”可知,A项“我不在孤独”和上句构成了因果关系。。
34. F。根据前句“当我的母亲看到我的创作时,她说我的设计很有创意”可知,F项“于是,我开始对制造东西产生了长久的兴趣”和上句构成因果关系,我正是在听了母亲那句话后才开始了对制造东西产生兴趣。
35. E。根据后句“无论天气或季节,我的父母都要让他们的两个孩子花时间在户外”可知,E项“我很早养成的另一个习惯是去户外”和前句表示因果逻辑。作者有去户外的习惯是因为后句提到的父母的影响。
T07 (浙江2020年1月卷)
Let’s take a minute to think about the water we use. The human body is 60% water andwe need to drink lots of water to be healthy. When we are thirsty we just go to the kitchenand fill a glass with clean water.
31 For example, farmers, who produce the food we eat, use water to make theplants grow. When we turn on a light or switch on a TV or a computer we use energy andwe need water to produce this energy.
The truth is that we are lucky enough to have clean water whenever we want, but this is not the case for many people around the world. 32 That’s around one in 10 people in the world. If we drink dirty water, we can catch diseases from the bacteria and become ill. Every year over 500,000 children die from diarrhoea (腹泻) from dirty water. That’s around 1,400 children every day! Also, in some countries children walk many kilometres every day to get water. 33 Therefore, they don’t have time to learn how to read or write and don’t get an education.
34 On this day every year, countries around the world hold events to educate people about the problems of dirty water and that clean water is something that everyone should have around the world. At one school in the UK, children between the ages of 10 and 15 walk 6km with six litres of water. 35 People give them money to do this and all the money helps get clean water to as many people as possible around the world.
A. We use water indirectly too.
B. Every system in our body depends on water to function.
C. It is to inspire people to learn more about water-related problems.
D. If children walk many hours a day to get water, they can’t go to school.
E. Did you know that around 750 million people do not have clean water to drink
F. In 1993 the United Nations decided that March 22nd is the World Day for Water.
G. In this way, they know how it feels to walk a long distance carrying heavy bottles.
31.A 32.E 33.D 34.F 35.G
【分析】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了水是我们生活中非常重要的能源,而世界上很多人并不像我们这样幸运能喝到干净的水。世界上大约有7.5亿人没有干净的水喝,每年有50多万儿童死于脏水引起的腹泻。就此联合国决定3月22日为世界水日,并在当天举办活动来教育人们关于脏水的问题,让人们知道清洁的水是全世界每个人都应该拥有的。
31.根据下文For example, farmers, who produce the food we eat, use water to make the plants grow. When we turn on a light or switch on a TV or a computer we use energy and we need water to produce this energy.(例如,生产我们吃的食物的农民,使用水使植物生长。当我们打开电灯或电视或电脑的开关时,我们使用能源,我们需要水来产生这种能源)可知下文是在列举人们间接使用水的例子,故A选项“我们也间接地用水。”符合上下文语境,故选A。
32.根据下文That's around one in 10 people in the world.(那大约是世界上十分之一的人)可推知本句为说明世界上没有干净水喝的人数。故E选项“你知道大约有7.5亿人没有干净的水喝吗 ”符合上下文语境,故选E。
33.根据上文Also,in some countries children walk many kilometres every day to get water.(而且,在一些国家,孩子们每天要走很多公里去取水)中walk many kilometres every day to get water可对应到D选项中walk many hours a day to get water,故D选项“如果孩子们每天走很多小时去取水,他们就不能去上学。”符合上下文语境,故选D。
34.结合下文On this day every year,countries around the world hold events to educate people about the problems of dirty water and that clean water is something that everyone should have around the world.(每年的这一天,世界各国都会举办各种活动,让人们了解脏水的问题,让他们知道清洁的水是全世界每个人都应该拥有的)是在说明世界水日当天的活动,故可知本句为说明世界水日的设立时间,故F选项“1993年,联合国决定3月22日为世界水日。”符合上下文语境,故选F。
35.根据前文At one school in the UK,children between the ages of 10 and 15 walk 6km with six litres of water.(在英国的一所学校,10到15岁的孩子负重6升水来步行6公里)可推知本句承接上文继续说明这一做法的意义是让孩子们了解带着沉重的瓶子走很长的距离是什么感觉。故G选项“通过这种方式,他们知道带着沉重的瓶子走很长的距离是什么感觉。”符合上下文语境,故选G。
T08 (浙江2019年6月卷)
Rock music consists of many different styles. Even though there is a common spirit among all music groups, they make very different music. 31 At that time the Beatles entered the world of music from Liverpool.
After they were given an invitation to appear live on BBC, the Beatles quickly became famous in Britain with nationwide tours. By mid-1963, the Beatles had been extremely popular in England. 32 They held large concerts and performed at clubs. They became the hottest thing on the pop music scene in England. They began as a modestly successful musician group and ended the year as show business legends(传说). John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named composers of the year.
33 They were not sure how the Americans would react to the new type of music. Beatlemania hit New York on February 7, 1964. Hundreds of fans jammed the airport to greet them. 34 The concert was broadcast live and attracted the largest one night audience in the history of television up to that time. The Beatles were described as a British invasion(入侵) by local and nationwide newspapers at that time. Their victory in America was still remembered as a major turning point in the history of rock and roll. Thanks to the Beatles, a lot of opportunities were opened up to new faces on the market. 35
A.They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964.
B.Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.
C.Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s.
D.However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come.
E.Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.
F.They appeared in the films A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help!(1965).
G.They performed their first concert in America at CBS television’s 53rd street studio.
31.C 32.B 33.A 34.G 3.E
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文中讲述了披头士乐队的成功引领了摇滚乐等一系列新的潮流趋势。
31.第一段讲述摇滚音乐,根据空后的at that time可知,前句提到了时间,而且与rock music有关,选项中只有C项讲的是摇滚音乐,并且讲述了其发展的时间,故选C。
32.空前后都是讲述披头士的出名程度,根据空前extremely popular in England以及后文的they became the hottest thing可知,此处描述了他们的影响,选项B(甚至他们的发型在那时也成为了一种潮流)符合文意,且关键词even是一个提示,故选B。
33.根据空后They were not sure how the Americans would react to the new type of music.(他们不确定美国人怎样反应),可知他们首次来美国演出,所以A项(决定首次到美国开巡回演出)符合文意,故选A。
34.根据空后The concert was broadcast live and attracted the largest one night audience in the history of television up to that time.可知,前句中应该出现concert,选项G中的关键词their first concert 前后呼应。故选G。
35.根据空前(由于披头士,市场上出现了很多新面孔),E项(很多摇滚乐队都是模仿披头士),符合逻辑,披头士乐队为摇滚乐开拓了市场。故选E。
T09 (浙江2018年6月卷)
Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience. Of course, you want to make sure that you become an acceptable and valuable part of your neighborhood . the easiest way to accomplish this is to make sure you conduct yourself as a good neighbor should. 31
Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property(房产) neat, clean, and in good repair. 32 By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.
Second, take the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously,. When going for a walk. Take a small garbage bag. 33 This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area.
34 If a neighbor is going to be out of town, offer to collect mail and newspapers. If a neighbor suffers an illness, offer to do the grocery shopping . Let them know you are there to help in any way this acceptable, while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor.
35 By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in general, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciate.
A.In general, keep an eye on their property while they are gone.
B.A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways.
C.Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior.
D.Sometimes neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping.
E.Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up.
F.People tend to lake pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.
G.Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly
31.G 32.F 33.E 34.B 35.C
【分析】怎样成为一个邻居都喜欢的人,作者给了几点建议。
31.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段讲如果你想成为邻居中一个可以接受和有价值的部分,最简单的方法就是确保你的行为举止像一个好邻居。下文是具体做法,G项(这里有一些技巧,可以帮助你迅速赢得邻居的信赖。)承上启下,故选G。
32.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段介绍和邻居关系融洽最重要的是保持干净整洁的户内户外环境,F项中People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.(人们往往会自豪于保持街上的一切新鲜和诱人)与本段意思一致,故选F。
33.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段主要建议要重视社区的整体面貌,出门拿上一个垃圾袋,E项Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up.(遇到从路过的汽车里扔出的废纸,把它捡起来。)与上句连接,是举例说明拿垃圾袋的作用。故选E。
34.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段是建议用邻居可以接受的方式帮助他们,同时尊重邻居的隐私。B项A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways.(好邻居就是喜欢在小的方面帮助别人的人)符合本段内容,故选B。
35.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。最后一段是总结,只要我们考虑周到,尊重他人,照顾好属于自己的东西,为周围的人感到自豪,很快就会成为一个大家都喜欢的好邻居。C项中considerate behavior是下文内容的概括,故选C。
点睛:七选五题型要求考生从整体上把握文章的逻辑结构和内容上的联系,理解句子之间、段落之间的关系,对诸如连贯性、一致性等语段特征有较强的意识和熟练的把握。所以懂得整篇文章的基本结构或段落的语篇结构对解题很有用。
分析本文的语篇结构,可以知道第一段先引出话题,本段最后一句是文章的主题句,然后接下来各段都是阐述一种方法,是总分总结构。每段开头都是本段的主题句,要弄清每段主题句和段落内容的联系,判断正确答案。小题3本段主要建议要重视社区的整体面貌,出门拿上一个垃圾袋,E项(遇到从路过的汽车里扔出的废纸,把它捡起来。)与上句连接,是举例说明拿垃圾袋的作用。故选E。
T10 (浙江2018年11月卷)
Some people are so rude. Who sends an e-mail or a text message that just says “Thank you ” Who leaves a voice mail message rather than texts you Who asks for a fact easily found on the Internet 31
Maybe I’m the rude one for not appreciating life’s little courtesies(礼节). But many social norms(规范) just don’t make sense to people drowning in digital communication.
Take the thank-you note. Daniel Post Senning, a coauthor of Emily Post’s Etiquette,asked, “At what point does showing appreciation outweigh the cost ”
32 Think of how long it takes to listen to one of those messages. In texts, you don’t have to declare who you are or even say hello. E-mail, too, is slower than a text. The worst are those who leave a voice mail and then send an e-mail message to tell you they left a voice mail.
This isn’t the first time technology has changed our manners, 33 Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor, suggested that people say, " Ahoy! "Finally, hello won out, and the victory sped up the greeting's use in face-to-face communications.
In the age of the smart phone, there is no reason to ask once-acceptable questions about:the weather forecast, a business’s phone number, or directions to a house, a restaurant, or an office, which can be easily found on a digital map. 34 And when you answer, they respond with a thank-you e-mail.
How to handle these differing standards Easy: Consider your audience. Some people,especially older ones, appreciate a thank-you message. 35 In traditional societies, the young learn from the old. But in modern societies, the old can also learn from the young. Here's hoping that politeness never goes out of fashion but that time-wasting forms of communication do.
A.Then there is voice mail.
B.Others, like me, want no reply.
C.But people still ask these things.
D.Don’t these people realize that they’re wasting your time
E. Won't new technology bring about changes in our daily life
F. Face-to-face communication makes comprehension much easier.
G. When the telephone was invented, people didn't know how to greet a caller.
31.D 32.A 33.G 34.C 35.B
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。科技时代新的交流方式冲击了传统礼节,造成了不同人对两者的不同运用。我们要多考虑对方的情况,互相理解,既有礼貌又尽量不浪费别人时间。
31.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段提到一些人很粗鲁,下面列举了既发语音邮件又发信息浪费时间的具体表现。D项“难道这些人没有意识到他们在浪费你的时间吗 ”对上面例子进行了总结,对这些做法提出了疑问。故选D。
32.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据段中The worst are those who leave a voice mail and then send an e-mail message to tell you they left a voice mail.可知,作者提到留下语音邮件又发电子邮件通知的情况。A项Then there is voice mail.位于段首,引出voice mail,下文对其进行介绍。故选A。
33.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor, suggested that people say, " Ahoy! "Finally, hello won out,可知当时Bell刚发明电话时怎样打招呼的问题,G项:当电话发明时,人们不知道如何和来电者打招呼。与下文连接,故选G。
34.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段介绍智能手机时代数字地图能够解决许多生活查询问题,你帮助他们解决问题后,他们会回复你感谢邮件。C项But people still ask these things.与上文转折,与下文连接。故选C。
35.考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段介绍不同的人群对礼节有不同的看法,我们要多考虑对方的情况,互相理解。上句Some people, especially older ones, appreciate a thank-you message介绍了老年人的习惯,B项Others, like me, want no reply.与之对比,指出年轻人与老年人不同。故选B。
【点睛】七选五的解题技巧之一是根据上下文词汇来锁定线索。即:要关注空白前后的名词和动词,然后在选项中查找它们的近义词、反义词、同义词、同类词等。其次是一些专有名词,比如说数词、代词、时间、年代、地点/名称等。在本文中,第2小题的voice mail,第3小题的Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor,在文中都能找到对应的词或相关内容。
T11 (浙江2017年6月卷)
How to Do Man-on-the-Street Interviews
The man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the sport. __31___ But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.
● When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problems in America, you might ask, “Why do you think environmental protection is important in America ” __32___
● Hit the streets with confidence. __33__ Say, “Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic.” This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you. Move on to the next person if someone tells you she is not interested. Don’t get discouraged.
● 34 Each interview that you get on the street shouldn’t be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the same answer, you won’t be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten. 35
● If your news station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms to appear on the air, don’t leave work without them.
A. Limit your time.
B. As you approach people, be polite.
C. If you don’t own a camera, you can buy one.
D. For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.
E. To get good and useful results, ask them the same question.
F. That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.
G. With a question like this, you will get more than a “Yes” or “No” reply.
31.D 32.G 33.B 34.A 35.F
【分析】本文是一篇选句填空。本文主要讲述了如何进行街头采访。文中给了几个小贴士来帮助那些新记者更轻松的进行街头采访,比如采访前计划好话题和问题,增强自己的信心,控制采访的时间等。
31.根据后一句But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.可知,以下这些小贴士会让你的采访很容易。but一词连接两句相反的句意,故可推测,空白处会写道采访是件很困难的事。D. For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.(对于新记者来说,这似乎是一项具有挑战性的任务。)符合上下文语境,故选D。
32.根据前文think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it.可知,本段讲的是在采访前需要想好话题以及和话题相关的问题,空白处前一句是一个问题,With a question like this, you will get more than a “Yes” or “No” reply.(有了这样一个问题,你将得到不止一个“是”或“否”的回答。)符合此处语境,关键词questions,故选G。
33.根据主题句Hit the streets with confidence.以及后文Excuse me…This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you.可知,本段讲上街采访礼仪方面的注意事项,B项:As you approach people, be polite.(当你接近别人时,要有礼貌。)符合本段文意。故选B。
34.根据后一句Each interview that you get on the street shouldn’t be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person.可知,每次街头采访一个人不应该超过十分钟。一旦你得到你需要的答案,就转到下一个人。可推测你采访的时候要控制好自己的时间。A. Limit your time.(限制你的时间)符合本段文意,故选A。
35.根据前文Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers.可知,当你采访的时候,你要尽量得到多种多样的答案。关键词answers,空格前又提到A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten.(进行采访的安全人数大约是六到十人。)F项:That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.(面试次数应该能给你所有你需要的答案。)符合文意,故选F。
T12 (浙江2017年6月卷)
How to Remember What You Read
Reading is important. But the next step is making sure that you remember what you've read! ___31___you may have just read the text. But the ideas, concepts and images(形象)may fly right out of your head. Here are a few tricks for remembering what you read.
● ___32___
If the plot, characters, or word usage is confusing for you, you likely won't be able to remember what you read. It's a bit like reading a foreign language. If you don't understand what you're reading, how would you remember it But there are a few things you can do... Use a dictionary; look up the difficult words.
● Are you connected
Does a character remind you of a friend Does the setting make you want to visit the place Does the book inspire you, and make you want to read more With some books, you may feel a connection right away. ___33___ How willing are you to make the connections happen
● Read it; hear it; be it!
Read the lines. Then, speak them out loud. And, put some character into the words. When he was writing his novels, Charles Dickens would act out the parts of the characters. He'd make faces in the mirror, and change his voice for each character. __34___
● How often do you read
If you read frequently, you'll likely have an easier time with remembering what you’re reading and what you've read. ___35___As you make reading a regular part of your life, you'll make more connections, stay more focused and understand the text better. You’ll learn to enjoy literature- as you remember what you read!
A. Are you confused
B. Practice makes perfect.
C. What's your motivation
D. Memory is sometimes a tricky thing.
E. Marking helps you remember what you read.
F. But other books require a bit more work on your part.
G. You can do the same thing when you are reading the text!
【答案】11. D 12. A 13. F 14. G 15. B
【解析】
本文为说明文,给出了几种方法来帮助读者记忆阅读过的内容,包括扫清生词障碍,将所读到的内容与已有知识建立联系,把自己置身于情节之中和经常性阅读。
【11题详解】
根据空格后的内容:你可能刚刚读过某篇文章,但却对文章所传达的思想,概念以及形象等一片茫然。接下来作者给出了几条能记住所读内容的方法。D选项:阅读中记忆有时很让人棘手,与空格后所表述含义一致,故选D。
【12题详解】
本段主要说明能记住所读内容的前提是读懂,这就需要首先通过查字典等办法扫清生词障碍。由confusing”令人困惑的“及don’t understand”不理解“等词可推知答案,故选A。
【13题详解】
根据空格后的内容:将正在阅读的内容与已有知识之间建立联系。有些书的内容会让你立即产生这种联想,因此推断该空的内容也是与建立联系有关,F选项含义为“但是其他书则更多地需要你自己努力了”,表示转折,与上下文顺畅连接,另外other books也与空白前的some books相对应。故选F。
【14题详解】
本段给出的方法是:要求读者能全身心投入到所读内容中去,列举了狄更斯的例子旨在说明这种方法的可行性,因此读者也可以使用这种方法记住所读内容,故选G。
【15题详解】
根据空格前:将阅读作为一种日常活动,可知空格处要说明这样做的好处。由此可推断出,该空格处内容与经常阅读相关,选项B(熟能生巧)符合语境。
【名师点睛】
【解题剖析】. 1.如果问题设在段首,通常是段落的主题句,认真阅读后文内容,根据段落一致性原则,查找相关的词,推断出主题句
如:●___2___
If the plot, characters, or word usage is confusing for you, likely won’t be able to remember what you read. 本段主要说明能记住所读内容的前提是读懂,这就需要首先通过查字典等办法扫清生词障碍。由confusing”令人困惑的“及don’t understand”不理解“等词可推知答案,故选A Are you confused
2. 如果问题设在段尾.空白前的一句或两句是重点语句,重点阅读以锁定关键词。
如:Charles Dickens would act out the parts of the characters, He’d make faces in the mirror, and change his voice for each character.___4___
3.如果问题设在句中,承上启下性是这个句子的主要作用。分析句子之间的逻辑关系及内容的连贯性,注意段落间的衔接手段。将选项代入原文,如果前后内容连贯,符合逻辑,就能得出正确答案。
如:If you read frequently, you’ll likely have and easier time with remembering what you’re reading(and what you’ve read).___5__根据空格前:将阅读作为一种日常活动,可知空格处要说明这样做的好处。由此可推断出,该空格处内容与经常阅读相关,选项F (熟能生巧)符合语境。
T13 (浙江2016年6月卷)
How to Have a Successful Teenage Life
Everyone dreams of success in their life, don’t they Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn’t that hard. 31
Do well in school.
No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for excellence in school; listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a better university, which will enable you to have a bright future. 32
Do good in your community(社区).
Volunteering can not only improve your community's status, but it could make you happier. Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depression (抑郁)than people who don’t. 33 For example, if you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter. If you love helping the environment, plant trees or pick up litter. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself.
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Remember, they’re there to help you be the best that you can be. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes. 35 You don't get to choose your teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when you’re an adult, you don’t get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now.
These points can help you enjoy success in your teenage life.
A.Live life to the fullest.
B.School sets you up on the right track!
C.Be nice to your parents and teachers.
D.Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you.
E.It will help you pass time and develop your personality.
F.Here are some important points that you may find helpful.
G.Keep it in mind that they do the things they do because they care about you.
31.F 32.B 33.D 34.C 35.G
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。讲述如何有一个成功的青少年生活的方法。
31.根据空格前面:甚至作为一个青少年你也能获得成功,它真的不是那么难。可知下面要介绍方法。F项Here are some important points that you may find helpful.(这里有一些重要的建议,你可能会发现它们是有帮助的。)符合语境,故选F。
32.根据空格前文:在学校里尽你最大的努力,听老师的话,做作业,得高分数。这样你会进入到一所更好的大学,你将有一个美好的未来。故B项“学校让你在正确的轨道上!”是对上文的总结,故选B。
33.根据上句:研究表明不做志愿者的人比那些做的人更容易患抑郁症。空格下句在举例说明:如果你喜欢动物,就在动物收容所做志愿者。可知空格处的意思是:寻找机会做你感兴趣的志愿者工作。故选D。
34.根据下句:尊重他们,珍惜他们的建议,即使有时候他们使你很烦。故上句意思是:要对你的老师和父母好。故选C。
35.根据上句:尊重他们,珍惜他们的建议,即使有时候他们使你很烦。可知他们所做的一切是为你好,因为他们在意你。故选G。
【点睛】根据上下文的联系,抓关键词是做七选五的命脉。【小题3】D根据上句:研究表明不做志愿者的人比那些做的人更容易患抑郁症。空格下句在举例说明:如果你喜欢动物,就在动物收容所做志愿者。可知空格处的意思是:寻找机会做你感兴趣的志愿者工作。故选D。此处的关键词是volunteer。
【名校好题强化】
【01】(2023上·浙江台州·高二路桥中学校考期中)
Find Awe in Every Life
We’re living through trying times. Almost every day, it seems, we’re presented with new evidence of how annoying or awful others can be—the people who let the door slam in your face, or the ones who put their speakerphones on in public. 1
Awe is that feeling we get when something is so vast it stops us in our tracks. Often, it challenges or expands our thinking. 2 They can also help our relationships, making us feel more compassionate and less greedy, more supported by and more likely to help others.
Most of us associate awe with something rare and beautiful: nature, music or a spiritual experience. 3 “You don’t have to go into orbit, or to a museum or a national park,” says David B.Yaden, PhD.“It’s in your home.”
Unfortunately, we can’t make some else behave in a way that’s awesome. But we can get prepared to notice it when they do—and take steps to boost emotion’s positive effects.
4 Blurting out “Wow, that was awesome!” is a simple way to help you identify and remember a special experience. Savor it in the moment—pay attention to all the details—then tell others about it. This will encourage your positive emotions.
Thank the person who awed you. This makes the other person feel good and can give your relationship a boost. 5 Studies show that people who practice gratitude have significantly higher levels of happiness and psychological well-being than those who don’t.
A.And it will help you too.
B.Name awe when you see it.
C.Come up with examples of awe.
D.So it’s easy to forget that people can be awesome too.
E.This kind of awe is usually a response to life’s big, sweeping changes.
F.But we can be awed by our nearest—the people sitting next to us on the couch.
G.Awe experiences decrease stress and anxiety and increase positive emotions in life.
【答案】1.D 2.G 3.F 4.B 5.A
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章认为我们应当在日常生活中发现敬畏,对那些让我们感到敬畏的人表达感谢,这样做对他人、对双方的关系、对个体都有很多好处。
1.前文“Almost every day, it seems, we’re presented with new evidence of how annoying or awful others can be—the people who let the door slam in your face, or the ones who put their speakerphones on in public. (似乎几乎每一天,我们都会看到新的证据,证明别人是多么令人恼火或讨厌——那些让门在你面前砰地一声关上的人,或者那些在公共场合开着免提的人)”描述生活中令人恼火或讨厌的人所做的事情,因此D项“So it’s easy to forget that people can be awesome too. (所以我们很容易忘记人也可以很棒)”符合语境,说明这样做的结果,承接前文。故选D。
2.前文“Awe is that feeling we get when something is so vast it stops us in our tracks. Often, it challenges or expands our thinking. (敬畏是一种感觉,当我们看到巨大的东西让我们止步不前时,我们会产生这种感觉。通常,它会挑战或拓展我们的思维)”解释敬畏感,后文“They can also help our relationships, making us feel more compassionate and less greedy, more supported by and more likely to help others. (它们还可以帮助我们的人际关系,让我们感到更有同情心,不那么贪婪,更有可能得到别人的支持和帮助)”说明与敬畏相关的东西带来的好处,因此G项“Awe experiences decrease stress and anxiety and increase positive emotions in life. (敬畏的经历减少了生活中的压力和焦虑,增加了积极的情绪)”符合语境,说明敬畏的经历的好处,承接前文,与后文是递进的关系,其中的Awe与前文的Awe是同词复现,Awe experiences是后文They所指的对象。故选G。
3.前文“Most of us associate awe with something rare and beautiful: nature, music or a spiritual experience. (我们大多数人都将敬畏与稀有而美丽的事物联系在一起:自然、音乐或精神体验)”说明人们通常对敬畏的联想,后文““You don’t have to go into orbit, or to a museum or a national park,” says David B. Yaden, PhD. “It’s in your home.” (David B. Yaden博士说:“你不必进入轨道,也不必去博物馆或国家公园。它就在你家里。”)”表明敬畏可能就在家中,因此F项“But we can be awed by our nearest—the people sitting next to us on the couch. (但我们也会对最亲近的人——坐在我们旁边沙发上的人——感到敬畏)”符合语境,指出最亲近的人也能令我们感到敬畏,和前文形成转折,后文用于支撑选项内容。故选F。
4.空处位于段首,需引出段落内容。根据后文“Blurting out “Wow, that was awesome!” is a simple way to help you identify and remember a special experience. Savor it in the moment—pay attention to all the details—then tell others about it. (脱口而出“哇,太棒了!”是一个帮助你识别和记住一个特别经历的简单方法。享受当下——注意所有的细节——然后告诉别人)”可知,本段主要是建议及时表达自己感觉到的敬畏,因此B项“Name awe when you see it. (当你注意到敬畏的时候,说出来)”符合语境,契合后文内容。故选B。
5.前文“Thank the person who awed you. This makes the other person feel good and can give your relationship a boost. (感谢让你敬畏的人。这会让对方感觉良好,并能促进你们的关系)”说明感谢让自己敬畏的人对对方和双方关系有好处,后文“Studies show that people who practice gratitude have significantly higher levels of happiness and psychological well-being than those who don’t. (研究表明,感恩的人比那些不感恩的人有更高的幸福感和心理健康水平)”具体说明表达感恩对个人的好处,因此A项“And it will help you too. (它也会帮助你)”符合语境,承接前文,后文用于支撑选项内容。故选A。
【02】(2023上·浙江温州·高二浙江省平阳中学校联考期中)
How is eating in space different from eating on Earth
If you send astronauts into space, you have to send along food as well. But what do astronauts eat, and how do they eat it Scientists take several factors into consideration as they plan meals for space.
First, and possibly most important, is nutrition (营养). 6 Providing junk food to eat, such as potato chips, sodas, and pizza, would make the astronauts unhealthy.
7 If the food that has been provided is distasteful, then the astronauts may avoid eating it. If you’ve ever tried to concentrate on something important while your stomach doesn’t feel well, you’ll know why the scientists in charge of a space mission want their astronauts to eat regularly.
The lack of gravity in a spacecraft also determines what foods can or cannot be eaten in space. Meals must be packaged carefully so they won’t spill (洒落/溢出) into the cabin (one of the areas inside a spacecraft). Water or tiny bits of food could get inside a machine or electronic device and damage it. 8 A loose knife bouncing (弹起) around inside the cabin would be dangerous.
9 The weight of every object included in a spacecraft must be calculated (计算) in order to ensure that there is enough fuel and power to carry the craft safely into space and back home again. 10 Most foods are stored in plastic bags, and often, the foods are dehydrated (使脱水). When an astronaut is ready to eat, hot water is added to the meal and warm it up.
Despite all these requirements, much of the food eaten in space is actually similar to what you might eat on any given day.
A.Believe it or not, they also have fresh fruits and vegetables.
B.Keeping astronauts’ physical health is a top task for any space mission.
C.Food packaging is made to be as light as possible.
D.Taste is also important.
E.For the same reason, sharp knives and folks are never used on board.
F.Nutrition and practicality(实用) are important things to consider.
G.Finally, weight is an important concern.
【答案】6.B 7.D 8.E 9.G 10.C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍决定宇航员在太空中吃什么以及怎样吃需要考虑的几个因素。
6.上文“First, and possibly most important, is nutrition (营养). (首先,可能也是最重要的一点是营养。)”是本段的主旨句,说明了营养是科学家在规划宇航员用餐时需要重点考虑的因素;下文“Providing junk food to eat, such as potato chips, sodas, and pizza, would make the astronauts unhealthy. (提供垃圾食品吃,如薯片、苏打水和披萨,会使宇航员不健康。)”说明了垃圾食品会使得宇航员不健康;B选项:Keeping astronauts’ physical health is a top task for any space mission.(保持宇航员的身体健康是任何太空任务的首要任务。)与本文主旨一致,且与后文形成对比关系,其中的health与后文的unhealthy相对应,符合题意。故选B项。
7.设空句为本段主旨句,根据后文“If the food that has been provided is distasteful, then the astronauts may avoid eating it. (如果提供的食物很难吃,宇航员可能会避免食用。)”说明了食物味道的重要性;D项:Taste is also important. (味道也很重要)中的taste与后文的distasteful相对应,符合题意。故选D项。
8.本段主旨句“The lack of gravity in a spacecraft also determines what foods can or cannot be eaten in space. (宇宙飞船中缺乏重力也决定了在太空中什么食物可以吃,什么食物不可以吃。)”说明了重力也是宇航员饮食中需要考虑的因素之一;后文“A loose knife bouncing (弹起) around inside the cabin would be dangerous. (一把松动的刀在舱内弹跳是很危险的。)”说明了刀在太空舱到处弹跳是危险的;E选项:For the same reason, sharp knives and folks are never used on board (同样的原因,锋利的刀和人在船上从不使用。)中的knife与后文的knife相对应,the same reason就是指开头的The lack of gravity ,符合题意。故选E项。
9.后文“The weight of every object included in a spacecraft must be calculated (计算) in order to ensure that there is enough fuel and power to carry the craft safely into space and back home again. (为了确保有足够的燃料和动力将航天器安全送入太空并返回地球,必须计算航天器中包含的每个物体的重量。)”说明重量也是宇航员饮食中要考虑的因素;G选项:Finally, weight is an important concern. (最后,重量是一个重要的问题)与后文的weight相对应,且finally与前文也形成了并列关系,符合题意。故选G项。
10.根据后文“Most foods are stored in plastic bags, and often, the foods are dehydrated (使脱水). When an astronaut is ready to eat, hot water is added to the meal and warm it up. (大多数食物都储存在塑料袋里,而且这些食物经常是脱水的。当宇航员准备吃东西时,就会把热水加到饭里并把它加热。)”说明了宇航员食物的包装方式;C选项:Food packaging is made to be as light as possible. (食品包装要尽可能的轻)中的packing与后文的stored相对应,light与本段的论点weight相对应,符合题意。故选C项。
【03】(2023上·浙江绍兴·高二绍兴一中校考期中)
Home automation is nothing new. It’s been around for years now. 11 And when something is new, people have to be doubtful about it. So, here we are with tons of widespread myths around home automation. Let’s check out what unbelievable myths we encouraged and why you need to stop believing them.
Myth 1: Home automation is too expensive
The most common misunderstanding is — I can’t afford it! It is not your fault if you think it’s too expensive. 12 Actually, home automation devices were quite pricey initially, but things have changed now. Smart home products nowadays are simple and programmable devices that are affordable to many homeowners.
Myth 2: 13
Most people think that home automation devices and systems are some devices out of a spy movie. It is a common myth that you must be a techie to use the devices or make changes. However, it is not true. 14 Even though it seems like a challenging task, all it takes is a simple touch to control your home.
Myth 3: Smart devices will become outdated after a few years of purchase
Another common myth is that smart home automation technology will become out of date after some time. Firstly, all efficient home automation devices are futuristically designed. Secondly, most home automation companies provide updates that are easy to install and keep them up-to-date.
Smart home automation is a new technology. 15 Thus, don’t let the myths and technical terms about home automation scare you! The products that power the smart home are light years away from the myth around them.
A.After all, it’s a new technology.
B.Home automation needs technical knowledge.
C.You don’t have to be a tech-master to live in a smart home.
D.This powerful technology has many benefits for homeowners.
E.Home automation devices are for every home regardless of its size and shape.
F.You can reduce your power consumption, energy wastage and save money in the long run.
G.But smart homes with automation systems for efficient lighting, temperature, and security are new fields.
【答案】11.G 12.A 13.B 14.C 15.D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了一些关于家居自动化的三个神话和误解。
11.根据上文“Home automation is nothing new. It’s been around for years now.(家庭自动化并不是什么新鲜事。它已经存在好几年了)”以及后文“And when something is new, people have to be doubtful about it. So, here we are with tons of widespread myths around home automation. Let’s check out what unbelievable myths we encouraged and why you need to stop believing them.(当一件新事物出现时,人们不得不对它持怀疑态度。所以,这里我们有很多关于家庭自动化的普遍误解。让我们来看看我们鼓励了哪些令人难以置信的神话,以及为什么你需要停止相信它们)”可知,上文提到了家庭自动化,而后文提到了新事物,可知本句与上文构成转折,介绍一种新的关于家庭自动化的事物。故G选项“但是,拥有高效照明、温度和安全自动化系统的智能家居是新的领域”符合语境,故选G。
12.根据上文“The most common misunderstanding is — I can’t afford it! It is not your fault if you think it’s too expensive.(最常见的误解是——我买不起!如果你觉得太贵,那不是你的错)”可知,上文提到了觉得太贵不是你的错,本句承接上文说明原因:这是一项新技术,所以昂贵。故A选项“毕竟,这是一项新技术”符合语境,故选A。
13.根据本段内容“Most people think that home automation devices and systems are some device2024年新高考英语二轮复习【培优小题狂练】
专题33阅读理解七选五浙江卷历年真题(考情+导图+真题+模拟)原卷版
【历年高考考情】
2016-2023年浙江卷七选五考情统计
年份 体裁 类别 主题 段首 段中 段尾 字数
2023年1月 说明文 人与社会 坐火车旅途愉快好建议 0 5 0 282+83
2022年6月 说明文 人与社会 人们写作都有目的 1 3 1 255+84
2022年1月 说明文 人与自我 做有效学习者建议 2 2 1 246+63
2021年6月 说明文 人与社会 明信片交换网站创建 0 5 0 258+91
2021年1月 说明文 人与社会 杂货店排队方式及利弊 1 3 1 248+94
2020年7月 说明文 人与自我 作者养成几个生活习惯 1 3 1 265+60
2020年1月 说明文 人与自然 设立世界水日及意义 2 3 0 267+94
2019年6月 说明文 人与社会 披头士乐队引领潮流 1 3 1 226+108
2018年6月 说明文 人与社会 科技时代交往与礼节 2 2 1 254+74
2017年6月 说明文 人与自我 如何巩固记忆阅读内容 1 2 2 280+52
2016年6月 说明文 人与自我 如何成就青少年生活 1 2 2 259+79
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【历年高考真题】
T01 (浙江2023年1月卷)
With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train Compared to other alternatives, it’s comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.
Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly. 36 But no matter when you travel, it’s a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance.
Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets. 37 Then you won’t have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals.
Bring a blanket. When you’re riding on trains, you won’t be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one. 38 In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them quite cold.
Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster. 39 Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival times.
Have fun. 40 Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simply watch the world unfold outside the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600(the number of seconds in an hour)by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile(the distance between two mileposts). If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one mile, you’re going 67.92 mph.
A. Train trips aren’t for impatient types.
B. You’ll have views from both sides of the train.
C. The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control.
D. That’s particularly true during busy summer months.
E. You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one.
F. Chances are the cost will be a lot less than the cost of one bedroom.
G. He may also book you in a sleeping car that’s right next to the diner.
T02 (浙江2022年6月卷)
I have a drawer full of letters to Santa. Each year my children would write up their Christmas wish lists. They were polite requests for the latest game or toy. As the children got older, they would give Santa some hints(提示)on where to buy their presents. 31
Those letters taught my children a valuable lesson about writing: It has a purpose. Sometimes our purpose is to achieve something; other times it may be to entertain, inform, or persuade. 32 And when writing doesn’t seem to have any purpose or get any kind of meaningful response, then it can be hard to get excited about doing it.
Christmas is a great time of year for children to communicate with others through writing. When children write for real audiences and real purposes, they can learn to choose their words accordingly. 33 You write “Dear Santa” because you don’t know him personally and you want to show him respect.
34 Texting, online messaging, live chats while playing video games all mean that they are constantly producing written messages. However, because they are usually writing to family and friends, they use informal language most of the time.
There is nothing wrong with this kind of writing. It suits the audience and the purpose and gets the job done. 35 This type of writing won’t be rewarded by the school examiner, nor by a future employer or a potential client. The very best communicators are those who know how to adjust their language to match their audience.
A. It isn’t that these young people can’t write.
B. But it is always purposeful-or at least it should be.
C. The age of pen-and-paper letter writing may have passed.
D. As a result, each year they received something they wanted.
E. You write “Hi Nanna and Pop” because you are close to them.
F. As technology develops, young people are writing more than they ever have.
G. But if this is the only kind of writing young people do, it will cause problems.
T03 (浙江2022年1月卷)
I have the same 24 hours in a day as you do, but 1 have made specific choice that allow me to make the most of every day and still feel happy and relaxed. 31
Pick the most important.
32 Focus on spending time that for you is fun and productive. 1 chose the life of an adviser because I like to work with companies, but don't want the life of a big company CEO. My choices are based on the lifestyle 1 want.
Combine your activities.
Many people go crazy trying to figure out how to spend time with friends, family, work, play, etc. 33 Find ways to enjoy them in a combined manner. Build your social life around people your work environment. Find people in your company who share common interests and develop your career (职业) around the people and activities you love.
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You would think learning takes more time from you, but actually there are always new ways of doing things that can save you time on daily tasks, freeing you up for the most important. Always be looking for a new way to gain back an hour here or there.
Lighten up.
The world won't come to an end in most cases just because you left a few things undone. Celebrate progress and keep refining (改进) toward a happy productive existence. 35 Every completion is a small victory that adds up in a big way.
A. Speed up.
B. Be an active learner.
C. Stop trying to balance time between them all.
D. Make choices about what is meaningful in your life.
E. The things you do well usually give you greater joy.
F. Perhaps these tips will help you make the most of your time.
G. This is why making lists is important in any productivity handbook.
T04 (浙江2021年6月卷)
You’ve got mail…and it’s a postcard
Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Rome’s Colosseum. Or Africa’s Victoria Falls. Or China’s Great Wall. 31
"I often send postcards to family and friends." he says to China Daily, "but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it 32 ” Seeking other like-minded souls, however, Paulo started looking in a somewhat unlikely place: online. Many would say the Internet is a place for people who have given up on the traditional postal service, but Paulo’s hunch(直觉)paid off.
Today his hobby has developed into the website , a social network that has grown to 575,217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he started it 10 years ago. 33 Running the website has almost turned into a full-time job.
Language is certainly a barrier for many people. For postcrossing to work worldwide, a common communication language is needed so that everyone can understand each other. As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn’t work if one doesn’t understand it. 34 So a common language is required and in postcrossing that’s English since it’s widely spoken.
"Many people in China have limited exposure to English. 35 That said, we know of many postcrossing members, including Chinese, who have actually improved their English skills through their use of postcrossing," Paulo says.
A. And that’s totally fine.
B. That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it.
C. He likes to think of sending postcards as a family-friendly hobby.
D. Many love to make a connection with someone from across the world.
E. On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.
F. Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card in Swedish takes part of the fun away.
G. In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a hand-written note from someone far away.
T05 (浙江2021年1月卷)
You run into the grocery store to pick up one bottle of water. You get what you need, head to the front, and choose the line that looks fastest.
You chose wrong. People who you swear got in other lines long after you are already checked out and off to the parking lot. 31
It turns out, it’s just math working against you; chances are, the other line really is faster.
Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout to get all their customers through with minimum delay. 32 Any small interruption-a price check, a chatty customer-can have downstream effects, holding up an entire line.
If there are three lines in the store, delays will happen randomly at different registers. Think about the probability: 33 So it's not just in your mind: Another line probably is moving faster.
Researchers have a good way to deal with this problem. Make all customers stand in one long, snaking line- called a serpentine line-and serve each person at the front with the next available register. 34 This is what they do at most banks and fast-food restaurants. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow down everyone a little bit but speed up checkout overall.
35 It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly, and some stores can't afford the space or manpower. So wherever your next wait may be: Good luck.
A.Why does this always seem to happen to you
B.So why don’t most places encourage serpentine lines
C.Some of the may have stood in a queue for almost an hour.
D.The chances of your line being the fastest are only one in three.
E.How high is the probability that you are in the fastest waiting line
F.With three registers, this method is much faster than the traditional approach.
G.But sometimes, as on a Sunday afternoon, the system gets particularly busy.
T06 (浙江2020年7月卷)
I experienced years of loneliness as a child. ___31___ His friends teased him about babysitting his sister and his interests were far different from mine. With no other kids of my age in the neighborhood, I had to spend hours by myself.
A bright spot for me turned out to be reading. My love of the written word began early as my mother read to me every evening. ___32___ I started reading books on my own before age 5 and my mother took me to the public library once a week to borrow several books. I quickly graduated from typical children’s books to ones with fewer pictures and longer chapters. Reading opened new worlds to me. ___33___
My mother also encouraged me to make what I wanted. I tried making toy cars with cardboard boxes and constructing buildings from leftover cardboard and bits of wood my father gave me. When my mother saw my creations, she told me how creative my designs were. ___34___ I learned a lot about how to extend the life of objects and transform them into something new and useful. It was a trait(特点) others found helpful, and I soon had friends who wanted to make things with me.
___35___My parents made it a point for their two kids to spend time outside, no matter the weather or season. My brother, of course, raced off to be with his friends, while I had plenty to do myself. There was making leaf houses in autumn, ice skating in winter, and so much more. They’re all memories I treasure today.
A. I wasn't alone any longer.
B. I enjoyed reading stories aloud.
C. I was invited to play with another kid.
D. I loved the colorful photographs in the books.
E. Another habit I formed early was being outdoors.
F. Thus, I began my lifelong interest in making things.
G. My older brother couldn’t be bothered to play with me.
T07 (浙江2020年1月卷)
Let’s take a minute to think about the water we use. The human body is 60% water andwe need to drink lots of water to be healthy. When we are thirsty we just go to the kitchenand fill a glass with clean water.
31 For example, farmers, who produce the food we eat, use water to make theplants grow. When we turn on a light or switch on a TV or a computer we use energy andwe need water to produce this energy.
The truth is that we are lucky enough to have clean water whenever we want, but this is not the case for many people around the world. 32 That’s around one in 10 people in the world. If we drink dirty water, we can catch diseases from the bacteria and become ill. Every year over 500,000 children die from diarrhoea (腹泻) from dirty water. That’s around 1,400 children every day! Also, in some countries children walk many kilometres every day to get water. 33 Therefore, they don’t have time to learn how to read or write and don’t get an education.
34 On this day every year, countries around the world hold events to educate people about the problems of dirty water and that clean water is something that everyone should have around the world. At one school in the UK, children between the ages of 10 and 15 walk 6km with six litres of water. 35 People give them money to do this and all the money helps get clean water to as many people as possible around the world.
A. We use water indirectly too.
B. Every system in our body depends on water to function.
C. It is to inspire people to learn more about water-related problems.
D. If children walk many hours a day to get water, they can’t go to school.
E. Did you know that around 750 million people do not have clean water to drink
F. In 1993 the United Nations decided that March 22nd is the World Day for Water.
G. In this way, they know how it feels to walk a long distance carrying heavy bottles.
T08 (浙江2019年6月卷)
Rock music consists of many different styles. Even though there is a common spirit among all music groups, they make very different music. 31 At that time the Beatles entered the world of music from Liverpool.
After they were given an invitation to appear live on BBC, the Beatles quickly became famous in Britain with nationwide tours. By mid-1963, the Beatles had been extremely popular in England. 32 They held large concerts and performed at clubs. They became the hottest thing on the pop music scene in England. They began as a modestly successful musician group and ended the year as show business legends(传说). John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named composers of the year.
33 They were not sure how the Americans would react to the new type of music. Beatlemania hit New York on February 7, 1964. Hundreds of fans jammed the airport to greet them. 34 The concert was broadcast live and attracted the largest one night audience in the history of television up to that time. The Beatles were described as a British invasion(入侵) by local and nationwide newspapers at that time. Their victory in America was still remembered as a major turning point in the history of rock and roll. Thanks to the Beatles, a lot of opportunities were opened up to new faces on the market. 35
A.They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964.
B.Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.
C.Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s.
D.However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come.
E.Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.
F.They appeared in the films A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Help!(1965).
G.They performed their first concert in America at CBS television’s 53rd street studio.
T09 (浙江2018年6月卷)
Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience. Of course, you want to make sure that you become an acceptable and valuable part of your neighborhood . the easiest way to accomplish this is to make sure you conduct yourself as a good neighbor should. 31
Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property(房产) neat, clean, and in good repair. 32 By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.
Second, take the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously,. When going for a walk. Take a small garbage bag. 33 This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area.
34 If a neighbor is going to be out of town, offer to collect mail and newspapers. If a neighbor suffers an illness, offer to do the grocery shopping . Let them know you are there to help in any way this acceptable, while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor.
35 By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in general, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciate.
A.In general, keep an eye on their property while they are gone.
B.A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways.
C.Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior.
D.Sometimes neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping.
E.Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up.
F.People tend to lake pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.
G.Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly
T10 (浙江2018年11月卷)
Some people are so rude. Who sends an e-mail or a text message that just says “Thank you ” Who leaves a voice mail message rather than texts you Who asks for a fact easily found on the Internet 31
Maybe I’m the rude one for not appreciating life’s little courtesies(礼节). But many social norms(规范) just don’t make sense to people drowning in digital communication.
Take the thank-you note. Daniel Post Senning, a coauthor of Emily Post’s Etiquette,asked, “At what point does showing appreciation outweigh the cost ”
32 Think of how long it takes to listen to one of those messages. In texts, you don’t have to declare who you are or even say hello. E-mail, too, is slower than a text. The worst are those who leave a voice mail and then send an e-mail message to tell you they left a voice mail.
This isn’t the first time technology has changed our manners, 33 Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor, suggested that people say, " Ahoy! "Finally, hello won out, and the victory sped up the greeting's use in face-to-face communications.
In the age of the smart phone, there is no reason to ask once-acceptable questions about:the weather forecast, a business’s phone number, or directions to a house, a restaurant, or an office, which can be easily found on a digital map. 34 And when you answer, they respond with a thank-you e-mail.
How to handle these differing standards Easy: Consider your audience. Some people,especially older ones, appreciate a thank-you message. 35 In traditional societies, the young learn from the old. But in modern societies, the old can also learn from the young. Here's hoping that politeness never goes out of fashion but that time-wasting forms of communication do.
A.Then there is voice mail.
B.Others, like me, want no reply.
C.But people still ask these things.
D.Don’t these people realize that they’re wasting your time
E. Won't new technology bring about changes in our daily life
F. Face-to-face communication makes comprehension much easier.
G. When the telephone was invented, people didn't know how to greet a caller.
T11 (浙江2017年6月卷)
How to Do Man-on-the-Street Interviews
The man-on-the-street interview is an interview in which a reporter hits the streets with a cameraman to interview people on the sport. __31___ But with these tips, your first man-on-the-street interview experience can be easy.
● When your boss or professor sends you out to do man-on-the-street interviews for a story, think about the topic and develop a list of about ten general questions relating to it. For example, if your topic is about environmental problems in America, you might ask, “Why do you think environmental protection is important in America ” __32___
● Hit the streets with confidence. __33__ Say, “Excuse me, I work for XYZ News, and I was wondering if you could share your opinion about this topic.” This is a quick way to get people to warm up to you. Move on to the next person if someone tells you she is not interested. Don’t get discouraged.
● 34 Each interview that you get on the street shouldn’t be longer than ten minutes. As soon as you get the answer you need, move on to the next person. Make sure that as you go from interview to interview, you are getting a variety of answers. If everyone is giving you the same answer, you won’t be able to use it. A safe number of interviews to conduct is about six to ten. 35
● If your news station or school requires interviewees to sign release forms to appear on the air, don’t leave work without them.
A. Limit your time.
B. As you approach people, be polite.
C. If you don’t own a camera, you can buy one.
D. For new reporters, this can seem like a challenging task.
E. To get good and useful results, ask them the same question.
F. That number of interviews should give you all the answers you need.
G. With a question like this, you will get more than a “Yes” or “No” reply.
T12 (浙江2017年6月卷)
How to Remember What You Read
Reading is important. But the next step is making sure that you remember what you've read! ___31___you may have just read the text. But the ideas, concepts and images(形象)may fly right out of your head. Here are a few tricks for remembering what you read.
● ___32___
If the plot, characters, or word usage is confusing for you, you likely won't be able to remember what you read. It's a bit like reading a foreign language. If you don't understand what you're reading, how would you remember it But there are a few things you can do... Use a dictionary; look up the difficult words.
● Are you connected
Does a character remind you of a friend Does the setting make you want to visit the place Does the book inspire you, and make you want to read more With some books, you may feel a connection right away. ___33___ How willing are you to make the connections happen
● Read it; hear it; be it!
Read the lines. Then, speak them out loud. And, put some character into the words. When he was writing his novels, Charles Dickens would act out the parts of the characters. He'd make faces in the mirror, and change his voice for each character. __34___
● How often do you read
If you read frequently, you'll likely have an easier time with remembering what you’re reading and what you've read. ___35___As you make reading a regular part of your life, you'll make more connections, stay more focused and understand the text better. You’ll learn to enjoy literature- as you remember what you read!
A. Are you confused
B. Practice makes perfect.
C. What's your motivation
D. Memory is sometimes a tricky thing.
E. Marking helps you remember what you read.
F. But other books require a bit more work on your part.
G. You can do the same thing when you are reading the text!
T13 (浙江2016年6月卷)
How to Have a Successful Teenage Life
Everyone dreams of success in their life, don’t they Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn’t that hard. 31
Do well in school.
No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for excellence in school; listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a better university, which will enable you to have a bright future. 32
Do good in your community(社区).
Volunteering can not only improve your community's status, but it could make you happier. Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depression (抑郁)than people who don’t. 33 For example, if you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter. If you love helping the environment, plant trees or pick up litter. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself.
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Remember, they’re there to help you be the best that you can be. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes. 35 You don't get to choose your teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when you’re an adult, you don’t get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now.
These points can help you enjoy success in your teenage life.
A.Live life to the fullest.
B.School sets you up on the right track!
C.Be nice to your parents and teachers.
D.Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you.
E.It will help you pass time and develop your personality.
F.Here are some important points that you may find helpful.
G.Keep it in mind that they do the things they do because they care about you.
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【01】(2023上·浙江台州·高二路桥中学校考期中)
Find Awe in Every Life
We’re living through trying times. Almost every day, it seems, we’re presented with new evidence of how annoying or awful others can be—the people who let the door slam in your face, or the ones who put their speakerphones on in public. 1
Awe is that feeling we get when something is so vast it stops us in our tracks. Often, it challenges or expands our thinking. 2 They can also help our relationships, making us feel more compassionate and less greedy, more supported by and more likely to help others.
Most of us associate awe with something rare and beautiful: nature, music or a spiritual experience. 3 “You don’t have to go into orbit, or to a museum or a national park,” says David B.Yaden, PhD.“It’s in your home.”
Unfortunately, we can’t make some else behave in a way that’s awesome. But we can get prepared to notice it when they do—and take steps to boost emotion’s positive effects.
4 Blurting out “Wow, that was awesome!” is a simple way to help you identify and remember a special experience. Savor it in the moment—pay attention to all the details—then tell others about it. This will encourage your positive emotions.
Thank the person who awed you. This makes the other person feel good and can give your relationship a boost. 5 Studies show that people who practice gratitude have significantly higher levels of happiness and psychological well-being than those who don’t.
A.And it will help you too.
B.Name awe when you see it.
C.Come up with examples of awe.
D.So it’s easy to forget that people can be awesome too.
E.This kind of awe is usually a response to life’s big, sweeping changes.
F.But we can be awed by our nearest—the people sitting next to us on the couch.
G.Awe experiences decrease stress and anxiety and increase positive emotions in life.
【02】(2023上·浙江温州·高二浙江省平阳中学校联考期中)
How is eating in space different from eating on Earth
If you send astronauts into space, you have to send along food as well. But what do astronauts eat, and how do they eat it Scientists take several factors into consideration as they plan meals for space.
First, and possibly most important, is nutrition (营养). 6 Providing junk food to eat, such as potato chips, sodas, and pizza, would make the astronauts unhealthy.
7 If the food that has been provided is distasteful, then the astronauts may avoid eating it. If you’ve ever tried to concentrate on something important while your stomach doesn’t feel well, you’ll know why the scientists in charge of a space mission want their astronauts to eat regularly.
The lack of gravity in a spacecraft also determines what foods can or cannot be eaten in space. Meals must be packaged carefully so they won’t spill (洒落/溢出) into the cabin (one of the areas inside a spacecraft). Water or tiny bits of food could get inside a machine or electronic device and damage it. 8 A loose knife bouncing (弹起) around inside the cabin would be dangerous.
9 The weight of every object included in a spacecraft must be calculated (计算) in order to ensure that there is enough fuel and power to carry the craft safely into space and back home again. 10 Most foods are stored in plastic bags, and often, the foods are dehydrated (使脱水). When an astronaut is ready to eat, hot water is added to the meal and warm it up.
Despite all these requirements, much of the food eaten in space is actually similar to what you might eat on any given day.
A.Believe it or not, they also have fresh fruits and vegetables.
B.Keeping astronauts’ physical health is a top task for any space mission.
C.Food packaging is made to be as light as possible.
D.Taste is also important.
E.For the same reason, sharp knives and folks are never used on board.
F.Nutrition and practicality(实用) are important things to consider.
G.Finally, weight is an important concern.
【03】(2023上·浙江绍兴·高二绍兴一中校考期中)
Home automation is nothing new. It’s been around for years now. 11 And when something is new, people have to be doubtful about it. So, here we are with tons of widespread myths around home automation. Let’s check out what unbelievable myths we encouraged and why you need to stop believing them.
Myth 1: Home automation is too expensive
The most common misunderstanding is — I can’t afford it! It is not your fault if you think it’s too expensive. 12 Actually, home automation devices were quite pricey initially, but things have changed now. Smart home products nowadays are simple and programmable devices that are affordable to many homeowners.
Myth 2: 13
Most people think that home automation devices and systems are some devices out of a spy movie. It is a common myth that you must be a techie to use the devices or make changes. However, it is not true. 14 Even though it seems like a challenging task, all it takes is a simple touch to control your home.
Myth 3: Smart devices will become outdated after a few years of purchase
Another common myth is that smart home automation technology will become out of date after some time. Firstly, all efficient home automation devices are futuristically designed. Secondly, most home automation companies provide updates that are easy to install and keep them up-to-date.
Smart home automation is a new technology. 15 Thus, don’t let the myths and technical terms about home automation scare you! The products that power the smart home are light years away from the myth around them.
A.After all, it’s a new technology.
B.Home automation needs technical knowledge.
C.You don’t have to be a tech-master to live in a smart home.
D.This powerful technology has many benefits for homeowners.
E.Home automation devices are for every home regardless of its size and shape.
F.You can reduce your power consumption, energy wastage and save money in the long run.
G.But smart homes with automation systems for efficient lighting, temperature, and security are new fields.
【04】(2023上·浙江·高二萧山二中校联考期中)
Get along with roommates!
When I went off to college, I roomed with a friend I had known for five or six years. 16 There are things you don’t know about somebody until you live with him. For instance, it turned out that he liked to sleep with the window wide open and under a pile of blankets. I was the opposite. My solution was to average the few inches I preferred the window being open and the two feet he had in mind.
When I studied, I liked to talk to other people. My roommate liked to study quietly, so he disappeared after a week into the library. 17 All the people I ever roomed with noticed their marks going down after moving in with me. Evidently, most people prefer studying silently.
18 In her room, there was a strip of black tape (胶带) that ran along the floor, ran up both opposite walls and continued across the ceiling. She did it in case, I suppose, there should be different ideas of how to decorate the ceiling.
Another roommate of mine at college was much more relaxed. One day, we both returned from a party. He began to throw up on the floor, which annoyed me, but he kept doing so and laughing at the same time. I found myself laughing too. 19
I have heard numerous sad stories of roommates at disagreements with each other. There are rules governing the way roommates should live together. 20 Speaking of respect, I mean certain specific things: Do not eat the other person’s food unless you ask first; do not borrow clothes, or pick up money lying around, or take up any other possession of the other person without asking first.
A.I think he was probably wise.
B.But he felt regretful for doing so a few weeks later.
C.We had always got along well until we roomed together.
D.This proved to be harder to give in than I would have thought.
E.Most importantly, it is necessary for the roommates to respect each other.
F.It was hard to get angry at someone who did that and laughed in the meantime.
G.My daughter’s room at college demonstrated one solution to roommates having different interests.
【05】(2023上·浙江·高二校联考期中)
Anxiety is often viewed as a negative feeling but this emotion can be used to help us manage uncertainty, stay safe and prepared.
A growing number of psychologists and neuroscientists are arguing that anxiety and other negative feelings have a role to play in our lives. Psychologist Todd Kashdan, director of the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University, points out that sometimes it’s right to worry. 21
Anxiety is an adaptive strategy in human evolution. 22 Anxiety prompts us to seek solutions to unknowns by planning, imagining and plotting out possible scenarios. From an evolutionary point of view, anxiety is the best emotion to help us manage uncertainty because it forces us to run those ‘what-if’ simulations.
23 But if we simply approach anxiety as something to avoid, we not only don’t solve the problem it’s warning us to, but actually miss an opportunity to employ the positive power of anxiety. When we’re in an anxious state, the amount of dopamine in our brains increases, which prompts us to take action. In evolutionary terms, millions of years ago that might have meant looking for shelter to avoid predatory animals. 24
Interestingly enough, thanks to the emotion we do not miss an opportunity to get things prepared. 25 For example: hiding unopened envelopes from the HMRC in a drawer—even if they could be just the routine updates that some self-employed people receive—could result in missing a changed deadline.
A.It helps us to prepare for the uncertain future.
B.We have every reason to be aware of the harm anxiety brings.
C.Anxiety continually pushes us to take responsibility and complete must-do tasks.
D.However, not facing our anxiety, probably we lose its benefits, and can make things worse.
E.For example, the fear of heights keeps us from falling off a cliff while taking a selfie.
F.Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki believes that anxiety actually serves us by sending out a warning.
G.Today, it might mean leaving a job because of a predatory boss.
【06】(2023上·浙江台州·高二校联考期中)
With a rapidly increasing global population and the life expectancy of people increasing as well, the need to boost our immunity (免疫系统) has also increased simultaneously. 26
Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule
Today’s generation strives on binge-watching their favorite shows on various platforms. 27 The recommended amount of sleep is a good 7-8 hours on a daily basis.
Minimizing stress
There are numerous factors that lead to stress and scientists have come to appreciate the link between the mind and the body. Stress can cause a plethora of physical illnesses as well. 28 Ways of doing so are by practicing yoga, going for a walk, which can relieve ourselves.
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Regular exercise doesn’t necessarily mean you need to become a fitness freak. Exercise in a moderated amount on a daily or frequent basis will help improve your immunity. How According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, exercise flushes the bacteria out of our lungs. Regular exercise also increases the rapid circulation of white blood cells.
Maintaining a healthy diet.
A good diet is also vital in order to boost immunity. Different foods that have a good amount of natural nutrition should be consumed on a regular basis. There are plenty of foods and other sources of nutrition like tea, which can help strengthen the immune system. Similarly, easily available other sources of natural nutrients are ginger, honey, lemon, honey etc. 30
A.Taking more exercise.
B.Keeping regular exercise.
C.But how can you boost you immune system
D.Therefore, it is important to try to minimize stress.
E.Here are several simple ways to enhance your immune system.
F.All of these put together with help in maintaining a healthier body.
G.This may lead to a lack of sleep as they may be hooked on their screens.
【07】(2023上·浙江·高二温州中学校联考期中)
Nowadays most people spend four hours every day staring at the television! With adults spending so much time on it, little wonder that kids too spend more time in front of the television than outdoors.
With families becoming more and more nuclear, most mothers start off by using the television as a “babysitter”. 31 However, most parents would rethink their strategy if they are aware of the side effects of over exposure to the television.
Children watch on an average around 28 hours of television per week. 32 By the age of eight, aggression becomes so rooted in a child that it predicts adult aggression. Besides, it has been found that children who spend a lot of time in front of the television do poorly in school. 33 Consequently their social development will be affected. 34 So it’s almost impossible to completely ban it from our children’s life. However, as parents we could:
Get children interested in sports.
Encourage children to cultivate the reading habit.
Set a good example by limiting our own television viewing.
Help children develop other hobbies such as building models and drawing.
Choose the programs our children will watch, and stick to the schedule.
Television eats up the time our children are not studying or sleeping. All those things we want them to be: a wild teenager, a scholar, a lover——when are they going to do all that 35 Help them get a life——a real one!
A.So stop letting our children live in a make-believe world.
B.Television has been such an essential part of our daily lives.
C.This includes violence and viewing not suitable for their age.
D.Therefore, both parents and children should be aware of this fact.
E.And their children are left in front of the TV to avoid making trouble.
F.Moreover, it is harmful to children’s health, particularly their eyesight.
G.TV watching also reduces the time children spend communicating with others.
【08】(2023上·浙江舟山·高二舟山中学校考阶段练习)
Today, we’re constantly interrupted by tools, emails, social media-you name it. In our distraction economy, it’s nearly impossible to focus on what truly matters. But time management can bring more mindfulness into your daily routine. 36
Timeboxing
Timeboxing is a goal-oriented (面向目标的) time management strategy. 37 And then complete those pieces in a reasonable amount of time. Each task should have its own unique timebox that lasts no more than three hours. By breaking the work into smaller pieces, you can make steady progress towards your goal over the course of days or weeks.
Pomodoro method
The Pomodoro method helps you deal with work within short time frames and then take breaks. This strategy is particularly helpful because it actively encourages regular breaks. 38 Start by setting your timer for 25 minutes, and try to spend that time working on a task-avoid checking your text messages or social media if possible. Then, once time is up, take a five-minute break.
Eating the Frog
Mark Twain famously said, “If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning.” 39 It encourages you to tackle big or complex tasks first before working on your less important or less urgent work. With the Eat the Frog method, you can ensure you’re getting to your most important work every day.
Getting Things Done
40 By freeing up brain power and instead relying on task management tools, you can focus on taking action and not remembering what you need to do. To use the GTD method, capture all of your upcoming work in one place. Then once you’ve written down everything you need to do, sort and prioritize (优先) your work.
A.It helps you break down large tasks into smaller pieces.
B.The first step is to write down everything you need to do.
C.This management strategy takes inspiration from this quote.
D.Here are some time management tips to get more things done.
E.Time management isn’t always about getting all of your work done.
F.This can increase motivation for you know exactly what you’re doing.
G.In fact, research suggests that taking breaks makes people more creative.
【09】(2023上·浙江杭州·高二校联考阶段练习)
Friends are the family you choose. They may even be in a similar life stage as you are. 41 Here are some ways you can thank friends for their unconditional support.
1. 42
Music can get people through some very challenging times in their lives. Make a playlist featuring songs about gratitude for your fiends. Let your friends know those songs represent the way you feel about their presence in your life. Music is a great way to develop a good sense of emotional connection.
2.Send a thank you
It’s always nice to take time to reflect on the people you know and think of how they’ve changed your life. Take a moment to write down all the things you appreciate about your friend. You can send it to your friend in an email or go the old-fashioned route and put pen to paper. 43
3.Listen to the response
Part of what we love about our friends is how much they’re there for us in times of need. Friends are often sounding boards and unpaid therapists(治疗师). 44 .Your friends may be facing the same kinds of uncertainty and anxiety that you are right now. As much as you may need to express, you need to listen and empathize, too.
No one knows us as well as our friends know us. It can be easy to forget to thank your friends for the ways that they support us. 45 Be sure to express your gratitude to them.
A.Make them a playlist
B.Create a gratitude playlist
C.Don’t take your friends for granted
D.Give your friends support and care by spending time together
E.Even a quick text is a simple but effective way of expressing your gratitude
F.This means they may understand you even better than some of your family members
G.Make sure you’re holding up your end of the relationship by doing the same thing for them
【10】(2023上·浙江·高二校联考期中)
When you’re meeting someone new, concentrate your full attention on him. 46 Instead, look the person in the eye, shake hands, and listen carefully to his whole name as it’s said.
Ask
Speak the name back to the person in the form of a question. “Hi, I’m Katherine. I’m sorry, did you say Don or Dom ” Or “Robert, is it Nice to meet you. I’m Katherine.” 47 Thus, by repeating the name this way, you’re increasing your chances of remembering it. To up the odds even more, try working in another question if possible: “Are you Stephen with a ‘ph’ or a ‘v’ ” “Ty...Is that short for Tyler ”
Associate
48 If your new acquaintance goes by Bill, make quick mental associations with famous people named Bill, relatives named Bill, or any other kind of bill. Creating mental connections and supporting them with a statement said aloud further cements the name in your memory.
Employ
After repeating the name and then commenting on it, use it once or twice more in conversation. Do this either by addressing the person directly or referring to him while speaking to someone else (“Hey, Jim! Bill and I were just talking about that new Brad Pitt movie!”) 49 Be careful not to overuse the name, though, since that can come off as awkward or insincere.
Using a person’s name is a key to opening doors for you and to maintaining an initial rapport(和谐的关系) that could make this person a new friend for life or a lifelong business partner. 50
A.You can write down the name when it is necessary.
B.When the conversation ends, use the person’s name again.
C.The brain responds more actively when a question is answered.
D.Whenever you are introduced to someone, keep your mind on it.
E.Don’t race ahead in your mind to come up with something to say.
F.Next, tell yourself something about the name to ensure that it sticks.
G.Make the decision to start remembering people’s names from today!
【11】(2023·浙江温州·统考一模)
A majority of the people do not read the classics. Their reasons begin with the language being too difficult and end with the storyline to distant to the present context. Love for classics is obviously not at first sight. 51 We begin as acquaintances (泛泛之交) and eventually become close friends with private jokes between us. So how does one approach a classic
Don’t be afraid to be confused.
We get it: it’s hard to power through confusion. It doesn’t feel great when a book makes you feel confused. Every reader has to start somewhere. 52 Instead, be proud of yourself for trying, and get excited about all the new things you’ll learn.
Research, research, research.
53 Researching the author-and the time and place they were writing about-can help you situate yourself during tricky passages. The author’s experience, viewpoint, and historical context might help you make the connections you might not have otherwise.
Just pick the book up.
This step is self-explanatory. While it’s not hard to just pick a book up, we know how difficult it can be to convince yourself to do so. 54 Take a deep breath, then leap onto the deck (甲板) of Melville’s Pequod or step cautiously through the gates of Castle Dracula.
Remember: there is no right answer.
There is no perfect way to read a classic text. There is no defining interpretation, no singular, exact answer. Your goal as a reader is to discover what aspects and insights are meaningful to you. Enjoy the process. 55 Even if your interpretation of the work isn’t quite perfect, it is still valuable!
A.It is a gradual affair.
B.Allow the book to grow with you.
C.It has some form of historical influence.
D.Before you turn to page one, do some digging.
E.Never beat yourself up for not knowing something.
F.Remind yourself that it’s a new learning opportunity.
G.Consider what confuses you, read with intention, and think critically.
【12】(2023上·浙江·高三统考期中)Tips for Foreign Students in China
China is a very popular destination for foreign students today. 56 At this point, the most popular choices for study are management and technical courses, though the interest in other disciplines is growing every minute. Here is a short list of some great tips for you if you want to study in China.
Learn the culture
China has a history of over five thousand years. Depending on where you come from, you might find it hard to fit in. This is the rule that applies to any transfer you make in the world. 57 The more you learn, the sooner you’ll make friends.
Learn the language
Even when travelling for a short time, it’s always wise to learn the basic phrases of the language people speak in your target country. 58 This will help you connect better with the people and show that you’ve made an effort.
Know your budge
Wherever you go, you need to set your budget before you depart. This is extremely important if you plan to live on a budget for a certain period of time. Before you leave for China to study, check the costs in your selected city or area and plan your budget accordingly. 59
Don’t limit yourself
Moving across the world to study in a place you don’t know with people you have never seen can seem daunting. 60 Don’t limit yourself. Go all in.
A.Get a Chinese phrasebook and learn the must-knows.
B.Then, make sure to keep track of it and follow your plan.
C.Once you choose the program, arrange the rest of the details.
D.If you’re moving to a place with a different culture, learn a bit before you go.
E.The colleges and universities are known for their excellence and high standards.
F.Studying abroad is a big step, but also one of the best experiences students get to live today.
G.However, students who have gone to China to study always regret not spending more time there.
【13】(2023·浙江金华·校联考一模)
How to communicate complex information
Did you ever have to read a presentation where you felt like you’re lost in confusing terms, data and concepts Are you giving others this same experience 61 But there are ways you can simplify your presentation and reengage your audience. Here’s how you can get complex information across.
Use interactive content. It gets the readers more involved in your presentation by letting them play an active part. 62 Beyond that, questionnaires and chatbots provide personalized and specific answers to readers as part of your presentation. Making your presentation interactive used to be hard, but now you can just use Storydoc. Go make your first interactive presentation. It’s easy as pie.
63 No one will read a presentation with a thousand words. Do everyone a favor and use images. Images can be super effective at communicating complex information and save you a lot of needless text. In fact, visual representation of data and concepts can often convey what words cannot. Use diagrams and images to illustrate your points and simplify the complex.
Narrate your content. 64 Whether it’s through text to speech Al or video bubbles, centering your presentation around a story can help guide your audience through the complexity, making it more digestible, engaging, and memorable.
Use examples and fables. They can help explain clearly the complexity of ideas for they are what we’ve already known and understood. 65 More importantly, the real secret lies in selecting examples that are not just familiar but also deeply relevant-those are the ones that will truly ring with your listeners
A.Show, don’t tell
B.Make every word count.
C.This makes the complex concepts less new and more familiar
D.If you don’t sound excited, the listeners won’t feel excited either
E.Storytelling is another powerful tool for communicating complex concepts.
F.Communicating complex information is a common challenge in presentations
G.For example, allow them to choose the content route they wish to take and control the pace.
【14】(2023·浙江宁波·统考一模)
What gives your life meaning It is an important and natural practical question that we all ask ourselves at times. It circles around the notion of having a purpose and a reason to wake up and move forward in our lives. 66 Is it time to bring it back on track Here’s how to get started.
Treat your depression
Your depression empties your energy and damages your motivation. 67 Therefore, the key here is taking action no matter what you start with: tackling the depression directly through taking medicines or consulting doctors to get you moving forward. What the action is matters less than taking action itself.
Get out of your head into your emotion
If you are heavily driven by what you should do, you need to start rewiring your brain to use your emotions as information. 68 Once you notice them, do something concrete with them - again, act. That is how you learn to trust your emotions and use them to guide you, and how you rewire your brain.
Explore, experiment
You can’t figure out your sense of purpose by sitting on the couch and thinking it over. 69 You also need to focus on doing different experiments with being bold, and taking acceptable risks.
The path to discovering or reigniting your sense of purpose is not about making a new decision but focusing on the process that leads to that decision. 70
A.Hence, your emotions are your source of passion, desire, and energy.
B.It may be caused by physical or emotional limitations that take away joy.
C.However, for many, that sense of purpose has been absent for long stretches.
D.Without them, you don’t make the changes that can pull you out of the depression.
E.Instead, you need to explore, try things and see what sticks, what works, what doesn’t.
F.Start by focusing on those slightest feelings telling you what you want and don’t want.
G.Therefore, you need to clear away obstacles that keep you from acting and moving forward.
【15】(2024·浙江杭州·统考一模)
In a world that often feels fast-paced and restrained to routines, the desire for van (房车) life and mobile living has captured the hearts of many seeking an alternative lifestyle. 71 From the freedom to explore new horizons to fostering a minimalist mindset, here are some captivating advantages of embracing van life.
Liberation from Materialism
The confined space of a van encourages a minimalist lifestyle, where experiences are valued over possessions. 72 With minimal monthly expenses, such as parking fees and fuel costs, van dwellers can allocate resources to experiences rather than high rent or house payments. This mobile living is supported by the degrowth movement, which believes that economies should focus on securing the minimal basic needs instead of consumption and consumerism.
Exploration and Flexibility
The ability to follow adventure wherever it takes you is one of the most amazing aspects of living in a van. You can choose to wake up at dawn over the ocean one day and find yourself in a forested mountainside the next. Living in a van frequently involves being close to the outdoors surrounded by the beauty of nature. 73
Minimal Ecological Footprint
74 They adopt solar panels and efficient water systems , further minimizing their impact on the environment. People who choose to live in mobile homes believe that eventually, global warming and extreme weather might bring an end to sedentary (定居的) living patterns.
Through the open road, the beauty of nature, and the friendship of fellow adventurers, van life presents a unique avenue for enriching the human experience. 75
A.It’s thrilling to travel the world.
B.Many van lifers tend to go green.
C.Living in a van can often be more cost-effective.
D.They’ll find a sense of freedom of constant exploration.
E.The natural world becomes an essential part of your daily life
F.Better yet, it offers a way to reconnect with the essence of living.
G.The concept of van life offers benefits beyond just a change of scenery.
【16】(2024·浙江·模拟预测)
A 2021 report from Habitat for Humanity International found that SDG 11.1 was actually regressing. We are seeing stagnation instead of progress toward the goal.
Governments must prioritize adequate housing, especially for those struggling to survive in today’s overcrowded settlements. 76
Here are three steps that governments — and leaders in both the public and private sectors — can take to alleviate this growing housing crisis:
1. Prioritize land tenure (占有) security
Ensure residents of informal settlements have secure rights to the land they inhabit.
This has already happened on a large scale in countries such as Honduras, where civil society organizations and governments came together to form diverse commissions that developed policy recommendations around housing and land, negotiating approval of the recommendations and then monitoring their implementation. 77 .
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For residents of Freetown’s informal settlements and countless other cities, traditional avenues of housing finance are simply not accessible. 79 They exhibit similar characteristics to traditional mortgage loans, but their smaller size helps make them more accessible to families with lower incomes.
3. Strengthen climate-resilient housing
80 .The public and private sectors can work together to support and invest in community start-ups specializing in low-cost, climate-resilient homes and locally sourced building materials. For example, an NGO based in Sierra Leone, Home Leone, has over the past 5 years been developing affordable housing utilizing low-cost construction techniques, and providing facilities to meet the basic needs of communities and an integrated approach to housing development for low-income communities.
We must act now to pave a stronger foundation for the more than 10 billion people expected to inhabit our cities by 2050. This starts with the urgent improvement of housing in rapidly expanding informal settlements worldwide. This long-overdue investment will more than pay for itself by building more prosperous and equitable communities for generations to come.
A.Expand finance for housing
B.Revolutionize mortgage loans
C.Informal settlements are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change
D.That means increasing financial commitments by an order of magnitude and making meaningful policy changes.
E.But the situation has changed a lot.
F.Through their technical assistance, more than 1 million people have improved access to their land rights
G.Microloans offer hope by providing individuals with the means to access capital for housing improvements and upgrades.
【17】(2023上·浙江·高三校联考阶段练习)
Curiosity is part of human nature. Children are famous for wanting answers to tons of questions. Books and TV shows often rely on curiosity. People keep reading or watching because they want to find out what happens. 81
Many of history’s greatest discoveries were made by curious people. People wondered how processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. Thanks to their curiosity, people now know far more about the world and have useful technology to help them.
Even if you don’t plan to be an inventor or researcher, curiosity can still help you in the classroom. If you develop the joy of learning, class will be more fun. 82 Even if you’re no longer a student, curiosity will make you better informed and thus a more capable worker.
What do you do if you’re not already curious 83 If you act like you’re curious, you’ll quickly start to actually feel curious. Often, the more you learn about a topic the more interesting it becomes.
As you learn about a topic, gather information from as many sources as possible. Read a variety of books, watch or listen to lectures and ask questions. 84 Instead, learn to appreciate facts that different people know and the different opinions that they express.
Don’t assume you already know what you need to know. Instead, search for alternate possibilities and points of view.
85 Remember, everyone knows something that you don’t. Find out what that is, and ask about it. This lets you learn something and makes the other person happy by letting them show off their knowledge. In the classroom or out of it, developing curiosity is sure to be worthwhile.
A.Ask a lot of questions.
B.But curiosity also provides many practical benefits.
C.Accept a variety of resources to feed your curiosity.
D.Fortunately, curiosity is a skill that can be improved.
E.Don’t always get your information from the same source.
F.Curiosity drives the process of discoveries and innovation.
G.And you’ll excel because you will be fully engaged in the process of learning.
【18】(2023上·浙江·高三校联考开学考试)
There are hundreds of worthy destinations in the country catering to all tastes. At the top of that list is Chengdu, the perfect jumping-off point for those in search of a mix of stunning natural scenery, wildlife and some of most incredible food on the planet. In recent years the city has expanded its offerings, including a number of new projects tourists will want to experience. 86
It’s the happiest city in China.
If visiting a place with happy locals is a priority for you, there’s no better city to hit than Chengdu. It has been voted the happiest city in China for 12 continuous years by an annual survey conducted by Oriental Outlook. 87
It has got one most beautiful bookstore in China.
The new location in Dujiangyan is the second Zhongshuge bookstore in the provincial capital. 88 Inspired by Dujiangyan’s ancient irrigation system, the new bookstore has its own features. The beautiful environment of the bookstore can attract more people who do not love books, and awaken their interest and memory in reading.
There’s a spectacular new massive airport.
One of the world’s most eye-catching new airports, Chengdu’s Tianfu International Airport is as modern as it gets. Beginning operations in 2021, Thantu Airport is the largest civil airport. 89 Travelers can experience a series of cutting-edge technologies at Tianfu, including facial recognition software and self-check-in booth.
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There’re plans to turn Chengdu into a “Western China Science City”. Travelers visiting the “Science City” can expect to see many examples of eco-conscious and new wave architecture created by some of the most famous firms in the world. Among these is the world’s first “Unicorn Island”, the country’s next high-tech unicorn. There will also be a low-carbon Future Science and Technology City.
A.The arts scene is taking off.
B.It’s also a city focused on the future.
C.There’s no harm in starting to dream about your next visit now.
D.It’s expected to handle up to 60 million passengers per year by 2025.
E.Its results combine big data, questionnaires, site visits and expert opinions.
F.The first, which opened in 2017 in central Chengdu, is modeled after terrace fields.
G.Whether you’re dreaming of business travel or just post-pandemic trip, here are some reasons.
【19】(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. 91
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. 92 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, “ 93 ”
Feel content.
People who live a life of purpose have an inner peace. They’re satisfied with what they have and who they are. 94 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.
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