备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递专题03： 七选五10篇(第一期)(新高考专用)（含解析）
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备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(新高考专用)
第一期
专题03 七选五10篇
（2023·湖北·开滦第二中学校考模拟预测）4 Traits to Look for in a Great Home Security System
When it comes to choosing a system to secure your home, you want to be sure that you are making the best decision possible. There are many different home security systems on the market. 1 We give a list of the top 4 traits to look for in a great home security system.
2 There are many different systems on the market, and not all of them are created equal. When you are looking for a home security system, you want to be sure that you are choosing a system with a good reputation.
It needs to have 24-hour monitoring. Especially if you are constantly traveling, using your home as a vacation rental, or are at risk of a medical emergency, it is important that your home security system offers 24-hour monitoring. 3
It must have smart home capabilities. Nowadays, it is not enough to just have a home security system that protects your property. 4 This way, you can control all of your devices from one central location and receive alerts if something goes wrong.
It should be affordable. It is certain that you want to make sure that you buy a system of high quality. 5 There are many different home security systems on the market. Be sure to compare the features and benefits of each system to find the one that fits your budget.
A．It should have a good reputation.
B．So how do you know which one is right for you
C．But what should you do to protect your possessions
D．It should be the one with the highest quality in the market.
E．But you also want to be sure that the system you choose is affordable.
F．This means that even if you are not at home, someone will always protect your home.
G．Your system should also be able to be combined with your other smart home devices.
（2023春·云南昆明·高三云南师大附中校考阶段练习）Meat is an indispensable part of Chinese cuisine. But not everyone is fond of eating meat. 6 As early as the Tang Dynasty(618-907), compassionate people invented “mock meat” from tofu and vegetables, a tradition that has lasted until the present day. Now, people who want to cut down on cholesterol, reduce their carbon footprint or express sympathy for animals may have found some answers from plant-based meat.
Plant-based meat is commonly used in many foods and the most popular case can be found in veggie burgers, whose “meat” part is often made from ingredients such as beans, nuts, grains and mushrooms If you tried veggie burgers years ago and thought them as rubbery, flavourless, it’s a good time to give them another chance. 7 It is even more real and delicious than you can imagine.
8 Many meatless manufacturers don’t reveal their total emission, but research shows they do generate much fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to their meat equivalence. One study found that making a Beyond Burger, a veggie burger, uses 99 percent less water, 93 percent less land, and nearly 50 percent less energy.
More and more people are looking to limit their meat consumption. A lot of research supports the idea that a plant-based diet can boost your health, decrease the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes and certain cancers, and help you stay at a healthy weight. 9
Physical and economic benefits have drawn companies and manufacturers to devote themselves to the plant-based meat industry. But it is not so easy as we expect. 10 They are patiently planning to increase their employee count, purchase manufacturing facilities, and expand their sales and distribution channels. Despite these challenges, the plant-based industry is continuing to grow rapidly and many in the industry are optimistic about the future.
A．Doubts have been raised over food safety issues.
B．Old habits die hard and it takes time to accept new things.
C．Popularity goes with reducing negative environmental impacts.
D．Plant-based meat industry will soon substitute the traditional one.
E．It can even lengthen your life and be good for your mental health.
F．Newer varieties mock the look, flavor, and texture of the real thing.
G．People’s reasons for not eating meat are as varied as people themselves.
（2023·湖南娄底·统考模拟预测）University life is full of fun and experiences. But to make learning much more enjoyable, you should follow certain steps that will help you out in keeping your stress level down and having the most of the fun in the university.
Always get involved in the events. Doing something every day is very important not only in the university life but also in the practical life. 11 Be active and smart. Join the societies, which will help you develop personality and increase your confidence.
Always show up. Showing people that you are there with them and always will be. Offer help to everybody, In this way more people will know you and you will be able to wipe off your fear of social interaction. 12
Make as many friends as possible. Don’t restrict yourself in making friends; it will help increase your knowledge. You will learn a lot about different cultures and this will help you with your practical life too. By communicating with different people you’ ll learn different interesting aspects of their lives.
13 If you keep thinking all the time about future, you will end up being depressed. You start losing your focus and begin to worry about less important things. 14 Release your stress and be present-focused. It will greatly help you in accomplishing your goals and achieving happiness.
Keep a balance. 15 Being extreme in one field might bring astonishing results, but this will affect other aspects of your life. Keep a balance between short-term goals and long-term benefits. This will help you in achieving a perfect and enjoyable life.
A．Do not waste time doing nothing.
B．Just relax and stop thinking about the future.
C．Never move towards the extreme and try living an average life.
D．Be present-focused.
E．Some students may like to have many friends and enjoy a party lifestyle.
F．The more people you know, the easier it will be for you to walk around without being shy.
G．Nobody cares if you miss class, don’t eat properly, nor don’t go to a party.
（2023秋·贵州贵阳·高三统考开学考试）Getting along with others is all about understanding, empathy, and respect. Let me share a few tips with you.
Be a good listener. 16 . Show genuine interest in what they have to say and ask follow-up questions. This helps them feel valued and understood.
Be open-minded. Accept that everyone is different and has their own perspectives and beliefs. Try to be understanding and tolerant, even if you disagree with someone. 17 .
18 . Celebrate your friends’ successes and be there for them during challenging times. Offer a helping hand or a listening ear when needed. Showing kindness and support strengthens your bond with others and makes them feel comfortable around you.
Be respectful of boundaries. Everyone has their personal space and limits. It’s important to recognize and honor them. 19 . Treat them with kindness and avoid judgment.
20 Discover shared hobbies, activities, or passions with your friends. Engaging in activities together creates a sense of friendship and strengthens your connection. It also provides opportunities for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.
Remember, building strong friendships takes time and effort. It’s essential to invest in meaningful conversations, demonstrate kindness, and show genuine care for others. By following these tips, you’ll find it easier to get along with your friends and create lasting bonds of friendship.
A．Be friendly
B．Be supportive
C．Find common interests
D．Respect others’ opinions, choices, and privacy
E．When someone is talking, tell them about yourself
F．When someone is talking, give them your full attention
G．This creates a more harmonious atmosphere and encourages people to be themselves
（2023·云南·云南师大附中校考模拟预测）How to Overcome Fear
Everyone experiences fear sometimes. Fear can actually help keep you safe by alerting you to potentially dangerous situations. 21 Fortunately, there are things you can do to address your fears and minimize the impact it has on you.
22 . It is quite normal to fear. However, when fears begin to take over your life and affect your functioning, they become a problem. Reflect on your fears and notice how much they affect your life.
Realize that it’s okay to have fears. Fear is an adaptive function that prolongs our lives. Fear triggers a “fight-or-flight” response, which readies our bodies to take action in order to protect ourselves.
Understand your triggers. Is it something obvious, like the sight of a snake on a trail Figure out everything that triggers your fear. 23 .
Imagine the outcome you desire. Now that you better understand your fear, think about what exactly you want to change. 24 . How do you feel
Practice engaging with the fear. The power to label your emotions is beneficial for self-understanding and emotional intelligence.
Make your fear a source of fascination. Try to re-frame your fear in a positive light and acknowledge the thrill it can offer. When you start seeing fear as a source of energy, you might even embrace its role in your life. 25 . Once the discomfort of the initial wave of fear passes, examine it more closely to see what you can learn.
A．However, there are times when fear runs overwhelming and disturbs your daily life
B．Start seeing fear as an opportunity
C．Recognize when fears become overwhelming
D．The more you can know about your fear, the better
E．Think about yourself experiencing life without your fear
F．Figure out exactly what power your fear has over your mind and behavior
G．Acknowledge what comes up with no attachment to “good” or “bad”
（2023秋·广东·高三校联考阶段练习）The Malaysian night market is based on a concept of open-air shopping where street vendors (小贩) take over a designated street to set up stalls. The night market is the place where you can hang around the stalls, pick up some items and enjoy the smell of local foods.
Each night market comprises a different combination of stalls. 26 Hence, there is always something new and exciting to look forward to at each visit. You can even be addicted to the treasure hunt of the antique kind which can be found in some night markets.
The night markets are typically from 5 p. m. till 10:30 p. m. You can buy anything from night markets, be it groceries, clothing, good local food, hot snacks, household items, fresh produce, and even the latest styles. By around 6 p. m, the market is in full swing as the first groups of people sweep in. For those who cook, there is stall upon stall selling fresh seafood, meat products, and a limitless variety of vegetables. 27 .
It is no secret that all - night markets share a common treasure- tasty street cuisine. 28 Thirst-quenchers like the ever-popular soybean drink and sugarcane juice are a permanent feature here.
29 It is not a place for the faint-hearted or the gentle, but to many, they are fun and thrilling places to explore. It is truly an exciting experience and a feast for the eyes on a tropical night out. The atmosphere is almost festive. 30 .
A．Your curiosity will be satisfied here.
B．There is so much to see, buy and eat.
C．People would complain about the noises here.
D．Noisy crowds are the hallmark of the night market.
E．It would be a regret not to try on mouth-watering local dishes.
F．New items are constantly being added on in line with current trends.
G．Dried and preserved items such as dried shrimp and salted eggs are available here too.
（2023秋·广东湛江·高三湛江一中校考开学考试）Desertification, the process by which fertile (肥沃的) land becomes desert, has severe impacts on food production and is worsened by climate change. 31
Africa’s Great Green Wall is a project to build an 8,000- kilometre-long forest across 11 of the continent s countries. The project is meant to contain the growing Sahara Desert and fight climate change. 32 They include limited political support, lack of money, weak organizational structures, and not enough consideration for the environment. Just 4 million hectares (公顷) of land have been turned into forest since work on the Green Wall began 15 years ago. 33
First proposed in 2005, the project aims to plant a forest from Senegal on the Atlantic Ocean in western Africa to Eritrea, Ethiopia and Djibouti in the east. 34 It could also reduce levels of climate-related migration in the area and capture hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air. Several countries have struggled to keep up with the demands of the project.
35 Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan have all expanded their efforts. Ethiopia is producing 5.5 billion seedlings leading to thousands of hectares of restored land. Efforts in Eritrea and Sudan have also resulted in nearly 140,000 hectares of newly planted forest. The U. N. desertification agency says the project will need to plant an average of 8.2 million hectares yearly to reach its goal of 100 million hectares by 2030．
A．But the project faces many problems.
B．That is only 4 percent of the programme’s goal.
C．However, it is difficult to work on the Great Green Wall.
D．A quarter of Africa is under threat of food shortage.
E．Some progress has been made in recent years in the east of the continent.
F．Supporters hope that the project will create millions of green jobs in rural Africa.
G．The U.N. says up to 45 percent of Africa’s land is impacted by desertification, worse than any other continent.
（2023·四川·校考模拟预测）Adopting a pet is rapidly becoming the preferred option for many people wanting to add an animal companion. It’s true that many people are happy to part with thousands of dollars for purebred(纯种的)dogs and cats. 36
Homeless animals can make wonderful pets. People often assume that dogs and cats end up in shelters because they’re unwanted or badly behaved. There are many reasons owners may need to re-home their pet-divorce, hospitalization, or the time and money needed to care for a dog. 37
Adult animals have benefits. Shelters have a wide range of potential pets and there are many benefits from adopting a more mature dog or cat. Not starting from scratch helps avoid much of the craziness and mess associated with puppies. They will already be vaccinated, so you will have fewer start-up costs. 38 A young animal’s behaviour may still be developing, whereas an older animal’s personality and behaviour should be evident, so no surprises.
39 You should only adopt a dog or cat from a trusted shelter or rescue group. Ethical establishments will have a behavioral trainer to assess the character of every dog and cat. The staff should ask you lots of questions to recommend the most suitable pet. Ongoing behaviour and training advice should be available, and you should be able to return the pet if things don’t word out.
There’s something else to keep in mind. It’s important for you to only select a pet that will suit your lifestyle, not a pet you feel sorry for. 40 There’s a lot of responsibility associated with managing animals appropriately.
A．Pets not only provide but call for company.
B．Animal experts discuss how to adopt a pet.
C．Most importantly what you see is what you get.
D．Choose an appropriate animal from a reliable source.
E．Consider the pet’s suitability for your family and lifestyle.
F．You need to think carefully about how you will care for it.
G．Some dogs and cats become lost, are not identified and are never claimed.
（2024·云南·云南省下关第一中学校联考模拟预测）Are you someone who easily gets tired and doesn’t feel like doing anything Do you label this kind of behavior as mere laziness 41
Feel disconnected from everything.
People experiencing exhaustion most commonly don’t feel like themselves anymore, don’t feel engaged by anything and constantly struggle with the sense of helplessness and inability to take back control of their lives.
Used to be motivated and passionate.
A clear difference between someone who’s worn out and someone who’s lazy is that the tired people used to have things they were passionate about. 42 And even hate doing anything because of how much they overworked themselves.
Become moody and annoyed.
Do you suddenly find yourself easily angry 43 If you start to have trouble controlling your emotions, especially when it never used to be a problem for you, this might be the reason why.
44
One of the warning signs is that you start neglecting your self-care and socially keep away from others. You stop making an effort to dress up yourself or look good and you tend to spend most of your time by yourself doing nothing.
Changes happen gradually.
Studies show that exhaustion develops in five major stages, according to degrees of severity. The honeymoon phase, the onset of stress, chronic stress, exhaustion and habitual exhaustion. By the time you reach the final stage, exhaustion will make you suffer from depression and anxiety. 45
A．Ignore your self-care.
B．Focus on warning signs.
C．Do you often feel emotionally out of control
D．So it’s important to raise awareness about exhaustion.
E．But the lazy people don’t ever devote themselves to things.
F．However, they may now be struggling to find interest in anything.
G．Here are five signs to show you’re experiencing exhaustion rather than laziness.
（2023·西藏日喀则·统考一模）Essential first job tips for graduates
Graduates may be anxious as they enter the workplace. And most bosses won’t teach you how to be a good employee. That is something new workers must learn on their own. 46 .
Speak clearly. Many graduates mumble (嘟哝) or talk too quickly. It is common that people have to ask them to repeat themselves. Perhaps it is because they often speak to their peers who have super sharp hearing. But the customers you encounter in your new job may not. Good verbal communication skills are essential for most jobs. Practice speaking slowly and clearly. 47
Listen carefully. This is an important skill no matter what career you hope to have. 48 When someone is talking, make eye contact to indicate that you are listening. And then ask appropriate questions to make sure you understand the directions or questions.
Don’t interrupt unless it’s urgent. When a co-worker or boss is talking to a customer, don’t cut in unless what you have to share absolutely can’t wait. Use good judgment to determine the urgency of the situation. 49 Say “excuse me”, and then wait to be acknowledged before you start speaking.
50 Some employers have a pretty strict dress code, which takes the decision about what to wear to work. This rule could be quite helpful. Other bosses just tell their workers to “dress appropriately”. Remember, though casual clothing is acceptable to some jobs, make sure your clothes are clean, without rips (裂口) or designs that may upset others.
A．Dress in a proper way.
B．Being polite.
C．If it is urgent, interrupt without judgement.
D．Follow these four essential new job tips for graduates.
E．Avoid shouting, but speak loudly enough to be heard.
F．When it is necessary to interrupt a conversation, do so carefully.
G．It requires being able to pay attention to the information another person is conveying.
参考答案：
1．B 2．A 3．F 4．G 5．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了寻找一个好家庭安全系统的4个特点。
1．根据上文“When it comes to choosing a system to secure your home, you want to be sure that you are making the best decision possible. There are many different home security systems on the market.(当谈到选择一个系统来保护你的家，你要确保你正在做出最好的决定。市场上有许多不同的家庭安全系统)”以及后文“We give a list of the top 4 traits to look for in a great home security system.(我们列出了在一个伟大的家庭安全系统中最重要的4个特征)”可知，上文提到了市场上有许多不同的安全系统，后文则列出了四个特征供人们参考，说明本句是在提出如何选择安全系统的问题，故B选项“那你怎么知道哪一个适合你呢？”符合语境，故选B。
2．根据后文“There are many different systems on the market, and not all of them are created equal. When you are looking for a home security system, you want to be sure that you are choosing a system with a good reputation.(市场上有许多不同的系统，并不是所有的系统都是平等的。当您在寻找家庭安全系统时，您要确保您选择的系统具有良好的声誉)”可知，本段的主旨是选择声誉好的安全系统。A选项中reputation对应后文reputation。故A选项“它应该有很好的声誉”符合语境，故选A。
3．根据上文“Especially if you are constantly traveling, using your home as a vacation rental, or are at risk of a medical emergency, it is important that your home security system offers 24-hour monitoring.(特别是如果你经常旅行，把你的家作为度假租赁，或者有医疗紧急情况的风险，你的家庭安全系统提供24小时监控是很重要的)”可知，上文提到“你的家庭安全系统提供24小时监控是很重要的”，本句为本段最后一句，故说明原因：这意味着即使你不在家，也会有人保护你的家。故F选项“这意味着即使你不在家，也会有人保护你的家”符合语境，故选F。
4．根据后文“This way, you can control all of your devices from one central location and receive alerts if something goes wrong.(这样，你就可以从一个中心位置控制所有设备，并在出现问题时接收警报)”可知，后文提到了控制设备，可知本句是在说明系统要和家具设备连接在一起，G选项中devices对应后文devices。故G选项“你的系统还应该能够与你的其他智能家居设备相结合”符合语境，故选G。
5．根据后文“There are many different home security systems on the market. Be sure to compare the features and benefits of each system to find the one that fits your budget.(市场上有许多不同的家庭安全系统。一定要比较每个系统的功能和优点，以找到适合您预算的系统)”可知，后文提到了选项适合你预算的系统，说明要选择自己买得起的安全系统。故E选项“但是你也要确保你选择的系统是负担得起的”符合语境，故选E。
6．G 7．F 8．C 9．E 10．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了现在，那些想要降低胆固醇、减少碳足迹或对动物表示同情的人可以选择植物性肉类。
6．根据空前“Meat is an indispensable part of Chinese cuisine. But not everyone is fond of eating meat.(肉是中国菜中不可缺少的一部分。但并不是每个人都喜欢吃肉。)”可知，不是每个人都喜欢吃肉。选项G“People’s reasons for not eating meat are as varied as people themselves.(人们不吃肉的理由多种多样。)”与上文内容一致，指的是人们总有各种各样的理由不吃肉。故选G。
7．根据上文“If you tried veggie burgers years ago and thought them as rubbery, flavourless, it’s a good time to give them another chance.(如果你几年前吃过素食汉堡，觉得它们像橡胶一样无味，那么现在是时候再给它们一次机会了。)”可知，几年前的素食汉堡味道不行，但是现在已经不一样了。选项F“Newer varieties mock the look, flavor, and texture of the real thing.(较新的品种模仿真品的外观、味道和质地。)”延续上文内容指的是新的品种模仿真品的外观、味道和质地，大不一样。同时和下文“It is even more real and delicious than you can imagine.(它比你想象的更真实、更美味。)”一致。故选F。
8．空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Many meatless manufacturers don’t reveal their total emission, but research shows they do generate much fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to their meat equivalence. One study found that making a Beyond Burger, a veggie burger, uses 99 percent less water, 93 percent less land, and nearly 50 percent less energy.( 多无肉制造商没有透露他们的总排放量，但研究表明，与他们的肉类相比，他们产生的温室气体排放量要少得多。一项研究发现，制作一种素食汉堡，可以减少99%的水，93%的土地和近50%的能源。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是植物性肉类的碳排放要少很多，也就是对环境的负面影响小。选项C“Popularity goes with reducing negative environmental impacts.(受欢迎程度与减少对环境的负面影响有关。)”指的正是植物性肉类的受欢迎程度和对环境的负面影响有关。故选C。
9．根据空前内容“More and more people are looking to limit their meat consumption. A lot of research supports the idea that a plant-based diet can boost your health, decrease the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes and certain cancers, and help you stay at a healthy weight.(越来越多的人开始限制肉类消费。很多研究都支持这样一种观点，即植物性饮食可以促进健康，降低患心脏病、二型糖尿病和某些癌症的风险，并帮助你保持健康的体重。)”可知，上文讲述的是植物性饮食对身体的好处。选项E“It can even lengthen your life and be good for your mental health.(它甚至可以延长你的寿命，对你的心理健康有好处。)”延续上文内容，指的是植物性饮食不仅对身体有好处，对心理健康也有好处。故选E。
10．根据空前内容“Physical and economic benefits have drawn companies and manufacturers to devote themselves to the plant-based meat industry. But it is not so easy as we expect.(物质和经济效益吸引了公司和制造商投身于植物性肉类产业。但这并不像我们想象的那么容易。)”可知，植物性肉类产业的前景不像我们以为的那么容易。选项B“Old habits die hard and it takes time to accept new things(旧习惯难改，接受新事物需要时间。)”延续上文内容，讲述了具体面临的问题是人们接受新事物需要时间。故选B。
11．A 12．F 13．D 14．B 15．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍如何在大学里释放压力，获得更多快乐。
11．由上文“Doing something every day is very important not only in the university life but also in the practical life. (每天做一些事情不仅在大学生活中非常重要，在现实生活中也是如此。)”可知，此处表示不要无所事事，而A 项Do not waste time doing nothing.(不要浪费时间无所事事。)符合语境，其中的 doing nothing 与 上文Doing something 相呼应。故选A项。
12．由上文“In this way more people will know you and you will be able to wipe off your fear of social interaction. (这样，更多的人会了解你，你就能消除对社交的恐惧。)”可知，此处表示你了解的人越多，你越容易和人们接触，就越不会感觉害羞。而F项The more people you know, the easier it will be for you to walk around without being shy.(你认识的人越多，你就越容易不害羞地四处走动。)符合语境，其中being shy和上文your fear of social interaction对应。故选 F项。
13．由下文“If you keep thinking all the time about future, you will end up being depressed. (若你们一直在思考未来，你们最终会感到沮丧。)”以及“Release your stress and be present-focused. (释放压力，专注于当下。)”可知，本段作者强调不要过多担心未来，而应着手现在。而D项Be present-focused(专注于当下)符合语境，对下文有总结作用，符合为段落的主题句。故选D项。
14．由下文“Release your stress and be present-focused. (释放压力，专注于当下。)”可知，此处表示放松，不要想着未来。而B项Just relax and stop thinking about the future.(放松一下，别再想着未来了。)符合语境，其中Just relax与下文Release your stress对应。故选B项。
15．由下文“Being extreme in one field might bring astonishing results, but this will affect other aspects of your life. (在一个领域表现极端可能会带来惊人的结果，但这会影响你生活的其他方面。)” 可知，此处表示不要走极端，尽量过普通的生活。而C项Never move towards the extreme and try living an average life.(永远不要走向极端，试着过普通的生活。)符合语境，其中move towards the extreme 与下文Being extreme对应。故选C项。
16．F 17．G 18．B 19．D 20．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了如何与他人相处，包括倾听、开放心态、关心支持、尊重边界和共同爱好等方面的建议。通过这些方法，可以建立强大的友谊关系。
16．根据本段段旨“Be a good listener. (做一个好的倾听者。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要做一个好的倾听者，这样能够建立强大的友谊。F选项“When someone is talking, give them your full attention (当别人说话的时候，你要全神贯注。)”承接前文，符合语境。故选F。
17．根据前文“Try to be understanding and tolerant, even if you disagree with someone. (试着理解和宽容，即使你不同意别人的观点。)”可知，此处指出试着理解和宽容，不同于自己的观点，后文应该阐述该做法的结果。G选项“This creates a more harmonious atmosphere and encourages people to be themselves (这创造了一个更和谐的氛围，鼓励人们做自己。)”中this指代前文的尝试理解和宽容不同于自己的他人观点，这种做法会创造了一个更和谐的氛围，从而鼓励人们做自己。G选项承接前文，符合语境。故选G。
18．根据后文的“Celebrate your friends’ successes and be there for them during challenging times. (庆祝你朋友的成功，在他们面临挑战的时候陪在他们身边。)”可知，本段主要强调的是在朋友成功和面临挑战的时候都要给予他们支持。B选项“Be supportive (支持)”概括本段主要内容，同时与前文的段旨构成并列结构即都为be动词开头的祈使句。故选B。
19．根据本段段旨“Be respectful of boundaries. (尊重界限。)”以及前文的“Everyone has their personal space and limits. It’s important to recognize and honor them. (每个人都有自己的个人空间和极限。认识并尊重他们是很重要的。)”可知，此处指出尊重他人的界限和空间是非常重要的。D选项“Respect others’ opinions, choices, and privacy (尊重他人的意见、选择和隐私。)”承接前文，与段旨呼应，强调尊重他人的意见、选择和隐私。故选D。
20．根据后文的“ Discover shared hobbies, activities, or passions with your friends. Engaging in activities together creates a sense of friendship and strengthens your connection. (和你的朋友发现共同的爱好、活动或激情。一起参加活动可以建立友谊，加强你们之间的联系。)”可知，本段强调的是与朋友之间发现并建立共同的爱好、活动或激情，这样有助于加强你们之间的联系。C选项“Find common interests (找到共同兴趣。)”概括本段内容。故选C。
21．A 22．C 23．D 24．E 25．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种应对恐惧的方法。
21．下文“Fortunately, there are things you can do to address your fears and minimize the impact it has on you.(幸运的是，你可以做一些事情来解决你的恐惧，并将其对你的影响降至最低)”可知，恐惧是可以解决的，A项“然而，有时恐惧会压倒一切，扰乱你的日常生活”和下文构成内容上的转折关系，指出生活中虽然有恐惧的危害，但是幸运的是你可以作一些事情来解决恐惧。故选A项。
22．下文“It is quite normal to fear. However, when fears begin to take over your life and affect your functioning, they become a problem.(恐惧是很正常的。然而，当恐惧开始占据你的生活并影响你的表现时，它们就会成为一个问题)”可知，本段介绍了你需要甄别恐惧感的水平，C项“甄别恐惧感何时变得势不可挡”是对本段内容的概括总结，为本段的主题句。故选C项。
23．上文“Is it something obvious, like the sight of a snake on a trail Figure out everything that triggers your fear.(这是不是很明显，比如看到一条蛇在路上？找出引发你恐惧的一切)”可知，你要了解引发你恐惧的原因，D项“你对自己的恐惧了解得越多越好”和上文构成内容上的承接，指出找出恐惧的原因后要对其进行了解。故选D项。
24．上文“Imagine the outcome you desire.(想象一下你想要的结果)”可知，本段主要讲述的是想象你需要的结果，E项“想想自己在没有恐惧的情况下体验生活”中的life without your fear是对上文中的the outcome you desire的具体解释，指明想要的结果就是在没有恐惧的情况下体验生活，故选E项。
25．上文“When you start seeing fear as a source of energy, you might even embrace its role in your life.(当你开始将恐惧视为一种能量来源时，你甚至可能会接受它在你生活中的作用)”和B项“开始将恐惧视为一个机会”构成因果关系，因为恐惧可以视为一种能量来源，会对人们产生益处，所以可以开始将恐惧是为一次机会。故选B项。
26．F 27．G 28．E 29．D 30．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了马来西亚夜市的风貌与特色。
26．上文“Each night market comprises a different combination of stalls.”（每个夜市都有不同的摊位组合。）提到每个夜市的摊位有所不同，而下文“Hence, there is always something new and exciting to look forward to at each visit.”（因此，每次去夜市总会期待着有新奇、令人兴奋的东西。）提到每次去夜市总会期待有新的东西，说明夜市里会不断加入新的商品，F项“New items are constantly being added on in line with current trends.”（不断会有新潮的商品加入夜市。）的“New items”与下文“something new”一致，符合题意。故选F项。
27．上文“For those who cook, there is stall upon stall selling fresh seafood, meat products, and a limitless variety of vegetables.”（对于做菜的人来说，那儿有一个接一个摊位摆卖新鲜海鲜、肉制品、各种各样的蔬菜。）提到夜市中各种各样摊位可供做菜的人选择，G项“Dried and preserved items such as dried shrimp and salted eggs are available here too.”（这里还有干虾和咸蛋等干货和腌制食品。）承接上文，进一步指出夜市除了有新鲜海鲜、肉制品、各种各样的蔬菜，还有干虾和咸蛋等干货和腌制食品，符合题意。故选G项。
28．上文“It is no secret that all - night markets share a common treasure- tasty street cuisine.”（众所周知，所有夜市都有一个共同的宝藏——风味街头美食。）引出夜市有好吃的街头美食，E项“It would be a regret not to try on mouth-watering local dishes.”（如果不尝试令人垂涎的当地菜肴，那将是一种遗憾。）紧接着指出在拥有美食街的夜市，不品尝当地美食，简直是一种遗憾，下文“Thirst-quenchers like the ever-popular soybean drink and sugarcane juice are a permanent feature here.”（像一直受欢迎的大豆饮品和甘蔗汁这样的止渴饮料始终是夜市的一大特色。）则就当地美食举出了饮料这一特色。所以E项符合题意。故选E项。
29．下文“It is not a place for the faint-hearted or the gentle, but to many, they are fun and thrilling places to explore. ”（胆小或文雅的人不适合这个地方，但对许多人来说，夜市是一个有趣、激动人心的探索之地。）提到夜市不适合胆小或文雅的人，D项“Noisy crowds are the hallmark of the night market.”（喧闹的人群是夜市的标志。）是下文提到胆小或文雅的人不适合去夜市的原因，符合题意。故选D项。
30．上文“It is truly an exciting experience and a feast for the eyes on a tropical night out. The atmosphere is almost festive.”（去夜市真的是一次激动人心的体验，在热带夜晚外出的一次大饱眼福。这里的氛围也很喜庆。）指出夜市能够让人大饱眼福，B项“There is so much to see, buy and eat.”（那儿有太多可看、可买、可吃的东西了。）指出了夜市能让人大饱眼福的原因：有非常多可看、可买、可吃的东西，符合题意。故选B项。
31．G 32．A 33．B 34．F 35．E
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了非洲绿色长城项目的进展情况。
31．根据上文“Desertification, the process by which fertile(肥沃的) land becomes desert, has severe impacts on food production and is worsened by climate change. (荒漠化是肥沃土地变成沙漠的过程，对粮食生产产生严重影响，并因气候变化而恶化。)”可知，此处介绍了荒漠化的影响；下文“Africa’s Great Green Wall is a project to build an 8,000- kilometre-long forest across 11 of the continent s countries. (‘非洲绿色长城’是横跨非洲11个国家建设8000公里长的森林的项目。)”，此处介绍了针对非洲的荒漠化现象的解决措施；G项“The U.N. says up to 45 percent of Africa’s land is impacted by desertification, worse than any other continent. (联合国说，非洲有多达45%的土地受到沙漠化的影响，比其他任何大陆都严重。)”，G项起到承前启后的作用，上下文衔接连贯，故选G项。
32．根据上文“The project is meant to contain the growing Sahara Desert and fight climate change. (该项目旨在遏制撒哈拉沙漠的扩张并应对气候变化。)”，下文“They include limited political support, lack of money, weak organizational structures, and not enough consideration for the environment. (它们包括政治支持有限、缺乏资金、组织结构薄弱以及对环境考虑不够。)”，前后有转折关系，因为下文列举的是该项目面临的困难，设空处与上文为转折关系，A项“But the project faces many problems. (但该项目面临许多问题。)”，下文的They呼应A项中的many problems。上下文衔接连贯，故选A项。
33．根据上文“Just 4 million hectares (公顷) of land have been turned into forest since work on the Green Wall began 15 years ago. (自从15年前开始修建绿墙以来，只有400万公顷的土地变成了森林。)”可知，搞项目进展缓慢，B项“That is only 4 percent of the programme’s goal. (这仅仅是该计划目标的4%。)”，B项顺接上文，上文中的Just和B项中的only的运用，表明：该项目的进展实在太缓慢了，没有达到预想的速度。故选B项。
34．根据上文“First proposed in 2005, the project aims to plant a forest from Senegal on the Atlantic Ocean in western Africa to Eritrea, Ethiopia and Djibouti in the east. (该项目于2005年首次提出，旨在从西非大西洋沿岸的塞内加尔到东部的厄立特里亚、埃塞俄比亚和吉布提，种植一片森林。)”，下文“It could also reduce levels of climate-related migration in the area and capture hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air. Several countries have struggled to keep up with the demands of the project. (它还可以减少该地区与气候有关的移民水平，并从空气中捕获数亿吨二氧化碳。几个国家一直在努力满足该项目的需求。)”可知，此处陈述了该项目的好处，F项“Supporters hope that the project will create millions of green jobs in rural Africa. (支持者希望该项目将在非洲农村地区创造数百万的绿色就业机会。)”，F项承接上文，下文的It指代F项中的the project，副词also的运用表明：下文与F项为并列关系，故选F项。
35．此处考查段首句。根据下文“Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan have all expanded their efforts. Ethiopia is producing 5.5 billion seedlings leading to thousands of hectares of restored land. Efforts in Eritrea and Sudan have also resulted in nearly 140,000 hectares of newly planted forest. (厄立特里亚、埃塞俄比亚和苏丹都扩大了他们的努力。埃塞俄比亚正在生产55亿棵幼苗，从而恢复了数千公顷的土地。厄立特里亚和苏丹的努力也带来了近14万公顷新种植的森林。)”可知，此处介绍了在某些国家中，该项目的进展情况。E项“Some progress has been made in recent years in the east of the continent. (近年来，非洲大陆东部取得了一些进展。)”，E项为本段的中心句，与下文为总分关系，故选E项。
36．B 37．G 38．C 39．D 40．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了动物专家提出的几条关于如何从救助中心领养宠物的建议。
36．根据前文的“Adopting a pet is rapidly becoming the preferred option for many people wanting to add an animal companion. It’s true that many people are happy to part with thousands of dollars for purebred dogs and cats. (收养宠物正迅速成为许多想要增加动物伴侣的人的首选。的确，许多人很乐意为纯种狗和猫支付数千美元。)可知，很多人乐意花大钱购买纯种宠物，B项 (动物专家给出了如何领养宠物的建议。)与上文衔接通顺且总起下文。故选B。
37．根据前文的“Homeless animals can make wonderful pets. People often assume that dogs and cats end up in shelters because they’re unwanted or badly behaved. There are many reasons owners may need to re-home their pet-divorce, hospitalization, or the time and money needed to care for a dog.(无家可归的动物可以成为很好的宠物。人们通常认为猫狗最终会被关进收容所，因为它们不受欢迎或行为不端。主人可能有很多理由需要重新安置他们的宠物——离婚，住院，或者照顾一只狗需要时间和金钱。)”可知，本段接下来要介绍动物到救助中心的不同原因，G项 (有些猫狗走失了，身份不明，也从来没有人认领过。)符合语境。故选G。
38．根据前文的“Adult animals have benefits. Shelters have a wide range of potential pets and there are many benefits from adopting a more mature dog or cat. Not starting from scratch helps avoid much of the craziness and mess associated with puppies. They will already be vaccinated, so you will have fewer start-up costs.(成年动物有好处。收容所有很多潜在的宠物，收养一只更成熟的狗或猫有很多好处。不从头开始有助于避免小狗的疯狂和混乱。他们已经接种了疫苗，所以你的启动成本会更低。)”和下文的“A young animal’s behaviour may still be developing, whereas an older animal’s personality and behaviour should be evident, so no surprises.(幼年动物的行为可能仍在发展中，而年长动物的个性和行为应该是明显的，所以这并不奇怪。)”可知，我们所看到的动物就是我们应该得到的宠物，因此C项 (最重要的是，你所看到的就是你所得到的。)符合语境。故选C。
39．根据后文的“You should only adopt a dog or cat from a trusted shelter or rescue group. Ethical establishments will have a behavioral trainer to assess the character of every dog and cat. The staff should ask you lots of questions to recommend the most suitable pet. Ongoing behaviour and training advice should be available, and you should be able to return the pet if things don’t word out. (你只能从值得信赖的收容所或救援组织领养一只狗或猫。道德机构将有一名行为训练师来评估每只狗和猫的性格。工作人员应该问你很多问题来推荐最合适的宠物。应该提供持续的行为和训练建议，如果事情没有进展，你应该能够归还宠物。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是从可靠的来源处选择收养宠物，D项 (从可靠的来源中选择合适的动物。)符合语境。故选D。
40．根据前文的“There’s something else to keep in mind. It’s important for you to only select a pet that will suit your lifestyle, not a pet you feel sorry for. (还有一些事情需要记住。重要的是，你选择一只适合你生活方式的宠物，而不是一只你感到遗憾的宠物。)”可知，选择了就要好好照顾，根据后文的“There’s a lot of responsibility associated with managing animals appropriately. (适当管理动物有很多责任。)”可知，这也意味着要承担责任，F项(你需要仔细考虑你将如何照顾它。)符合语境，故选F项。
41．G 42．F 43．C 44．A 45．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论生活中人们感到身心疲惫和真正懒惰之间的区别。
41．由上文“Are you someone who easily gets tired and doesn’t feel like doing anything Do you label this kind of behavior as mere laziness (你是一个很容易疲劳，什么都不想做的人吗？你认为这种行为仅仅是懒惰吗？)”可知，作者这里讨论生活疲惫的一种现象，人们可能认为是自己懒惰。而G项Here are five signs to show you’re experiencing exhaustion rather than laziness.(以下五个迹象表明你正在经历疲惫而不是懒惰。)符合语境。其中exhaustion rather than laziness与上文mere laziness对应，由承上作用，而Here are five signs 有启下作用，引出下文。故选G项。
42．由上文“A clear difference between someone who’s worn out and someone who’s lazy is that the tired people used to have things they were passionate about.(疲惫的人和懒惰的人之间的一个明显区别是，疲惫的人曾经拥有他们热爱的东西。)”可知，这里主要讲疲惫的人和懒惰的人之间区别，而F项However, they may now be struggling to find interest in anything.(然而，他们现在可能很难找到对任何事情的兴趣。)符合语境，其中they指代上文the tired people，且now与上文used to对应。故选F项。
43．由下文“If you start to have trouble controlling your emotions, especially when it never used to be a problem for you, this might be the reason why.(如果你开始难以控制自己的情绪，尤其是当它对你来说过去从来都不是问题的时候，这可能就是原因。)”可知，这里主要讲难以控制自己的情绪的迹象，而C项Do you often feel emotionally out of control (你经常感到情绪失控吗？)符合语境，本句问句和上文问句是并列关系，有承上作用，且emotionally out of control与下文have trouble controlling your emotions对应。故选C项。
44．由下文“One of the warning signs is that you start neglecting your self-care and socially keep away from others. You stop making an effort to dress up yourself or look good and you tend to spend most of your time by yourself doing nothing.(其中一个警告信号是，你开始忽视自我照顾，在社交上远离他人。你不再努力打扮自己或看起来很好看，你往往会把大部分时间都花在无所事事上。)”可知，这段主要讲开始忽视自我照顾的迹象。而A项Ignore your self-care.(忽略你的自我关注。)符合语境，对下文由总括作用，与下文neglecting your self-care 对应。故选A项。
45．由上文“Studies show that exhaustion develops in five major stages, according to degrees of severity. The honeymoon phase, the onset of stress, chronic stress, exhaustion and habitual exhaustion. By the time you reach the final stage, exhaustion will make you suffer from depression and anxiety.(研究表明，疲劳根据严重程度分为五个主要阶段。蜜月期，压力的发作，慢性压力，疲惫和习惯性疲惫。当你到达最后阶段时，疲惫会让你患上抑郁和焦虑。)”可知，本段主要讲疲劳的各个阶段，选项总结上文说明提高人们对疲惫的认识是很重要的。而D项So it’s important to raise awareness about exhaustion.(因此，提高人们对疲惫的认识是很重要的。)符合语境，其中raise awareness about exhaustion与上文five major stages对应。故选D项。
46．D 47．E 48．G 49．C 50．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了初入职场的毕业生应该学习的四项重要技能。
46．上文“Graduates may be anxious as they enter the workplace. And most bosses won’t teach you how to be a good employee. That is something new workers must learn on their own.(毕业生在进入职场时可能会感到焦虑。而且大多数老板不会教你如何成为一名好员工。这是新员工必须自己学习的东西。)”说明，毕业生在进入职场时，想成为一名好员工，必须自己学习一些东西；选项D“遵循以下四条对毕业生来说必不可少的新工作建议。”承接上文，给出毕业生应该学习的四条职场技能，放在首段引出下文。故选D项。
47．上文“Speak clearly. Many graduates mumble (嘟哝) or talk too quickly. I (说清楚。许多毕业生说话嘟哝或语速太快。)”和“Good verbal communication skills are essential for most jobs. Practice speaking slowly and clearly.(良好的语言沟通能力对大多数工作来说都是必不可少的。练习缓慢而清晰地说话。)”说明，毕业生在职场上与他人对话时需要说清楚，要学会表达清晰，语速和缓；选项E“避免大喊大叫，但要大声说，让别人听得见。”承接上文，对上文作补充，说话时还应做到不要喊叫，大声说让别人能够听见就行。故选E项。
48．上文“Listen carefully. This is an important skill no matter what career you hope to have.(认真聆听。无论你希望从事什么职业，这都是一项重要的技能。)”说明，毕业生在职场上认真聆听是一项重要技能；选项G“它要求你能够注意到别人所传达的信息。”承接上文，认真聆听的时候要留意对方所传递的信息，选项中的It指代上文的Listen carefully。故选G项。
49．上文“Use good judgment to determine the urgency of the situation.(运用良好的判断力来判断情况的紧急程度。)”说明，要有判断情况的紧急程度，选项C“如果事情紧急，可以不加评判地打断。”承接上文，说明事情紧急，可以打断别人，引出下文“Say ‘excuse me’, and then wait to be acknowledged before you start speaking.(说‘打扰一下’，然后等对方同意后再开口说话。)”介绍打断别人时，具体的做法。故选C项。
50．由分析篇章结构可知，设空处的内容是毕业生必备的第四个职场技能。与上文三个加粗小标题并列。下文“Some employers have a pretty strict dress code, which takes the decision about what to wear to work. This rule could be quite helpful. Other bosses just tell their workers to ‘dress appropriately’.(有些老板有相当严格的着装要求，决定上班穿什么。这条规则可能非常有用。其他老板只是告诉员工‘穿着得体’。)”说明，老板对员工着装有要求，毕业生在职场上要穿着得体。选项A“穿着得体”概括本段大意。故选A项。
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专题03 七选五10篇
（2023·湖北·开滦第二中学校考模拟预测）4 Traits to Look for in a Great Home Security System
When it comes to choosing a system to secure your home, you want to be sure that you are making the best decision possible. There are many different home security systems on the market. 1 We give a list of the top 4 traits to look for in a great home security system.
2 There are many different systems on the market, and not all of them are created equal. When you are looking for a home security system, you want to be sure that you are choosing a system with a good reputation.
It needs to have 24-hour monitoring. Especially if you are constantly traveling, using your home as a vacation rental, or are at risk of a medical emergency, it is important that your home security system offers 24-hour monitoring. 3
It must have smart home capabilities. Nowadays, it is not enough to just have a home security system that protects your property. 4 This way, you can control all of your devices from one central location and receive alerts if something goes wrong.
It should be affordable. It is certain that you want to make sure that you buy a system of high quality. 5 There are many different home security systems on the market. Be sure to compare the features and benefits of each system to find the one that fits your budget.
A．It should have a good reputation.
B．So how do you know which one is right for you
C．But what should you do to protect your possessions
D．It should be the one with the highest quality in the market.
E．But you also want to be sure that the system you choose is affordable.
F．This means that even if you are not at home, someone will always protect your home.
G．Your system should also be able to be combined with your other smart home devices.
（2023春·云南昆明·高三云南师大附中校考阶段练习）Meat is an indispensable part of Chinese cuisine. But not everyone is fond of eating meat. 6 As early as the Tang Dynasty(618-907), compassionate people invented “mock meat” from tofu and vegetables, a tradition that has lasted until the present day. Now, people who want to cut down on cholesterol, reduce their carbon footprint or express sympathy for animals may have found some answers from plant-based meat.
Plant-based meat is commonly used in many foods and the most popular case can be found in veggie burgers, whose “meat” part is often made from ingredients such as beans, nuts, grains and mushrooms If you tried veggie burgers years ago and thought them as rubbery, flavourless, it’s a good time to give them another chance. 7 It is even more real and delicious than you can imagine.
8 Many meatless manufacturers don’t reveal their total emission, but research shows they do generate much fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to their meat equivalence. One study found that making a Beyond Burger, a veggie burger, uses 99 percent less water, 93 percent less land, and nearly 50 percent less energy.
More and more people are looking to limit their meat consumption. A lot of research supports the idea that a plant-based diet can boost your health, decrease the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes and certain cancers, and help you stay at a healthy weight. 9
Physical and economic benefits have drawn companies and manufacturers to devote themselves to the plant-based meat industry. But it is not so easy as we expect. 10 They are patiently planning to increase their employee count, purchase manufacturing facilities, and expand their sales and distribution channels. Despite these challenges, the plant-based industry is continuing to grow rapidly and many in the industry are optimistic about the future.
A．Doubts have been raised over food safety issues.
B．Old habits die hard and it takes time to accept new things.
C．Popularity goes with reducing negative environmental impacts.
D．Plant-based meat industry will soon substitute the traditional one.
E．It can even lengthen your life and be good for your mental health.
F．Newer varieties mock the look, flavor, and texture of the real thing.
G．People’s reasons for not eating meat are as varied as people themselves.
（2023·湖南娄底·统考模拟预测）University life is full of fun and experiences. But to make learning much more enjoyable, you should follow certain steps that will help you out in keeping your stress level down and having the most of the fun in the university.
Always get involved in the events. Doing something every day is very important not only in the university life but also in the practical life. 11 Be active and smart. Join the societies, which will help you develop personality and increase your confidence.
Always show up. Showing people that you are there with them and always will be. Offer help to everybody, In this way more people will know you and you will be able to wipe off your fear of social interaction. 12
Make as many friends as possible. Don’t restrict yourself in making friends; it will help increase your knowledge. You will learn a lot about different cultures and this will help you with your practical life too. By communicating with different people you’ ll learn different interesting aspects of their lives.
13 If you keep thinking all the time about future, you will end up being depressed. You start losing your focus and begin to worry about less important things. 14 Release your stress and be present-focused. It will greatly help you in accomplishing your goals and achieving happiness.
Keep a balance. 15 Being extreme in one field might bring astonishing results, but this will affect other aspects of your life. Keep a balance between short-term goals and long-term benefits. This will help you in achieving a perfect and enjoyable life.
A．Do not waste time doing nothing.
B．Just relax and stop thinking about the future.
C．Never move towards the extreme and try living an average life.
D．Be present-focused.
E．Some students may like to have many friends and enjoy a party lifestyle.
F．The more people you know, the easier it will be for you to walk around without being shy.
G．Nobody cares if you miss class, don’t eat properly, nor don’t go to a party.
（2023秋·贵州贵阳·高三统考开学考试）Getting along with others is all about understanding, empathy, and respect. Let me share a few tips with you.
Be a good listener. 16 . Show genuine interest in what they have to say and ask follow-up questions. This helps them feel valued and understood.
Be open-minded. Accept that everyone is different and has their own perspectives and beliefs. Try to be understanding and tolerant, even if you disagree with someone. 17 .
18 . Celebrate your friends’ successes and be there for them during challenging times. Offer a helping hand or a listening ear when needed. Showing kindness and support strengthens your bond with others and makes them feel comfortable around you.
Be respectful of boundaries. Everyone has their personal space and limits. It’s important to recognize and honor them. 19 . Treat them with kindness and avoid judgment.
20 Discover shared hobbies, activities, or passions with your friends. Engaging in activities together creates a sense of friendship and strengthens your connection. It also provides opportunities for meaningful conversations and shared experiences.
Remember, building strong friendships takes time and effort. It’s essential to invest in meaningful conversations, demonstrate kindness, and show genuine care for others. By following these tips, you’ll find it easier to get along with your friends and create lasting bonds of friendship.
A．Be friendly
B．Be supportive
C．Find common interests
D．Respect others’ opinions, choices, and privacy
E．When someone is talking, tell them about yourself
F．When someone is talking, give them your full attention
G．This creates a more harmonious atmosphere and encourages people to be themselves
（2023·云南·云南师大附中校考模拟预测）How to Overcome Fear
Everyone experiences fear sometimes. Fear can actually help keep you safe by alerting you to potentially dangerous situations. 21 Fortunately, there are things you can do to address your fears and minimize the impact it has on you.
22 . It is quite normal to fear. However, when fears begin to take over your life and affect your functioning, they become a problem. Reflect on your fears and notice how much they affect your life.
Realize that it’s okay to have fears. Fear is an adaptive function that prolongs our lives. Fear triggers a “fight-or-flight” response, which readies our bodies to take action in order to protect ourselves.
Understand your triggers. Is it something obvious, like the sight of a snake on a trail Figure out everything that triggers your fear. 23 .
Imagine the outcome you desire. Now that you better understand your fear, think about what exactly you want to change. 24 . How do you feel
Practice engaging with the fear. The power to label your emotions is beneficial for self-understanding and emotional intelligence.
Make your fear a source of fascination. Try to re-frame your fear in a positive light and acknowledge the thrill it can offer. When you start seeing fear as a source of energy, you might even embrace its role in your life. 25 . Once the discomfort of the initial wave of fear passes, examine it more closely to see what you can learn.
A．However, there are times when fear runs overwhelming and disturbs your daily life
B．Start seeing fear as an opportunity
C．Recognize when fears become overwhelming
D．The more you can know about your fear, the better
E．Think about yourself experiencing life without your fear
F．Figure out exactly what power your fear has over your mind and behavior
G．Acknowledge what comes up with no attachment to “good” or “bad”
（2023秋·广东·高三校联考阶段练习）The Malaysian night market is based on a concept of open-air shopping where street vendors (小贩) take over a designated street to set up stalls. The night market is the place where you can hang around the stalls, pick up some items and enjoy the smell of local foods.
Each night market comprises a different combination of stalls. 26 Hence, there is always something new and exciting to look forward to at each visit. You can even be addicted to the treasure hunt of the antique kind which can be found in some night markets.
The night markets are typically from 5 p. m. till 10:30 p. m. You can buy anything from night markets, be it groceries, clothing, good local food, hot snacks, household items, fresh produce, and even the latest styles. By around 6 p. m, the market is in full swing as the first groups of people sweep in. For those who cook, there is stall upon stall selling fresh seafood, meat products, and a limitless variety of vegetables. 27 .
It is no secret that all - night markets share a common treasure- tasty street cuisine. 28 Thirst-quenchers like the ever-popular soybean drink and sugarcane juice are a permanent feature here.
29 It is not a place for the faint-hearted or the gentle, but to many, they are fun and thrilling places to explore. It is truly an exciting experience and a feast for the eyes on a tropical night out. The atmosphere is almost festive. 30 .
A．Your curiosity will be satisfied here.
B．There is so much to see, buy and eat.
C．People would complain about the noises here.
D．Noisy crowds are the hallmark of the night market.
E．It would be a regret not to try on mouth-watering local dishes.
F．New items are constantly being added on in line with current trends.
G．Dried and preserved items such as dried shrimp and salted eggs are available here too.
（2023秋·广东湛江·高三湛江一中校考开学考试）Desertification, the process by which fertile (肥沃的) land becomes desert, has severe impacts on food production and is worsened by climate change. 31
Africa’s Great Green Wall is a project to build an 8,000- kilometre-long forest across 11 of the continent s countries. The project is meant to contain the growing Sahara Desert and fight climate change. 32 They include limited political support, lack of money, weak organizational structures, and not enough consideration for the environment. Just 4 million hectares (公顷) of land have been turned into forest since work on the Green Wall began 15 years ago. 33
First proposed in 2005, the project aims to plant a forest from Senegal on the Atlantic Ocean in western Africa to Eritrea, Ethiopia and Djibouti in the east. 34 It could also reduce levels of climate-related migration in the area and capture hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air. Several countries have struggled to keep up with the demands of the project.
35 Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan have all expanded their efforts. Ethiopia is producing 5.5 billion seedlings leading to thousands of hectares of restored land. Efforts in Eritrea and Sudan have also resulted in nearly 140,000 hectares of newly planted forest. The U. N. desertification agency says the project will need to plant an average of 8.2 million hectares yearly to reach its goal of 100 million hectares by 2030．
A．But the project faces many problems.
B．That is only 4 percent of the programme’s goal.
C．However, it is difficult to work on the Great Green Wall.
D．A quarter of Africa is under threat of food shortage.
E．Some progress has been made in recent years in the east of the continent.
F．Supporters hope that the project will create millions of green jobs in rural Africa.
G．The U.N. says up to 45 percent of Africa’s land is impacted by desertification, worse than any other continent.
（2023·四川·校考模拟预测）Adopting a pet is rapidly becoming the preferred option for many people wanting to add an animal companion. It’s true that many people are happy to part with thousands of dollars for purebred(纯种的)dogs and cats. 36
Homeless animals can make wonderful pets. People often assume that dogs and cats end up in shelters because they’re unwanted or badly behaved. There are many reasons owners may need to re-home their pet-divorce, hospitalization, or the time and money needed to care for a dog. 37
Adult animals have benefits. Shelters have a wide range of potential pets and there are many benefits from adopting a more mature dog or cat. Not starting from scratch helps avoid much of the craziness and mess associated with puppies. They will already be vaccinated, so you will have fewer start-up costs. 38 A young animal’s behaviour may still be developing, whereas an older animal’s personality and behaviour should be evident, so no surprises.
39 You should only adopt a dog or cat from a trusted shelter or rescue group. Ethical establishments will have a behavioral trainer to assess the character of every dog and cat. The staff should ask you lots of questions to recommend the most suitable pet. Ongoing behaviour and training advice should be available, and you should be able to return the pet if things don’t word out.
There’s something else to keep in mind. It’s important for you to only select a pet that will suit your lifestyle, not a pet you feel sorry for. 40 There’s a lot of responsibility associated with managing animals appropriately.
A．Pets not only provide but call for company.
B．Animal experts discuss how to adopt a pet.
C．Most importantly what you see is what you get.
D．Choose an appropriate animal from a reliable source.
E．Consider the pet’s suitability for your family and lifestyle.
F．You need to think carefully about how you will care for it.
G．Some dogs and cats become lost, are not identified and are never claimed.
（2024·云南·云南省下关第一中学校联考模拟预测）Are you someone who easily gets tired and doesn’t feel like doing anything Do you label this kind of behavior as mere laziness 41
Feel disconnected from everything.
People experiencing exhaustion most commonly don’t feel like themselves anymore, don’t feel engaged by anything and constantly struggle with the sense of helplessness and inability to take back control of their lives.
Used to be motivated and passionate.
A clear difference between someone who’s worn out and someone who’s lazy is that the tired people used to have things they were passionate about. 42 And even hate doing anything because of how much they overworked themselves.
Become moody and annoyed.
Do you suddenly find yourself easily angry 43 If you start to have trouble controlling your emotions, especially when it never used to be a problem for you, this might be the reason why.
44
One of the warning signs is that you start neglecting your self-care and socially keep away from others. You stop making an effort to dress up yourself or look good and you tend to spend most of your time by yourself doing nothing.
Changes happen gradually.
Studies show that exhaustion develops in five major stages, according to degrees of severity. The honeymoon phase, the onset of stress, chronic stress, exhaustion and habitual exhaustion. By the time you reach the final stage, exhaustion will make you suffer from depression and anxiety. 45
A．Ignore your self-care.
B．Focus on warning signs.
C．Do you often feel emotionally out of control
D．So it’s important to raise awareness about exhaustion.
E．But the lazy people don’t ever devote themselves to things.
F．However, they may now be struggling to find interest in anything.
G．Here are five signs to show you’re experiencing exhaustion rather than laziness.
（2023·西藏日喀则·统考一模）Essential first job tips for graduates
Graduates may be anxious as they enter the workplace. And most bosses won’t teach you how to be a good employee. That is something new workers must learn on their own. 46 .
Speak clearly. Many graduates mumble (嘟哝) or talk too quickly. It is common that people have to ask them to repeat themselves. Perhaps it is because they often speak to their peers who have super sharp hearing. But the customers you encounter in your new job may not. Good verbal communication skills are essential for most jobs. Practice speaking slowly and clearly. 47
Listen carefully. This is an important skill no matter what career you hope to have. 48 When someone is talking, make eye contact to indicate that you are listening. And then ask appropriate questions to make sure you understand the directions or questions.
Don’t interrupt unless it’s urgent. When a co-worker or boss is talking to a customer, don’t cut in unless what you have to share absolutely can’t wait. Use good judgment to determine the urgency of the situation. 49 Say “excuse me”, and then wait to be acknowledged before you start speaking.
50 Some employers have a pretty strict dress code, which takes the decision about what to wear to work. This rule could be quite helpful. Other bosses just tell their workers to “dress appropriately”. Remember, though casual clothing is acceptable to some jobs, make sure your clothes are clean, without rips (裂口) or designs that may upset others.
A．Dress in a proper way.
B．Being polite.
C．If it is urgent, interrupt without judgement.
D．Follow these four essential new job tips for graduates.
E．Avoid shouting, but speak loudly enough to be heard.
F．When it is necessary to interrupt a conversation, do so carefully.
G．It requires being able to pay attention to the information another person is conveying.
参考答案：
1．B 2．A 3．F 4．G 5．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了寻找一个好家庭安全系统的4个特点。
1．根据上文“When it comes to choosing a system to secure your home, you want to be sure that you are making the best decision possible. There are many different home security systems on the market.(当谈到选择一个系统来保护你的家，你要确保你正在做出最好的决定。市场上有许多不同的家庭安全系统)”以及后文“We give a list of the top 4 traits to look for in a great home security system.(我们列出了在一个伟大的家庭安全系统中最重要的4个特征)”可知，上文提到了市场上有许多不同的安全系统，后文则列出了四个特征供人们参考，说明本句是在提出如何选择安全系统的问题，故B选项“那你怎么知道哪一个适合你呢？”符合语境，故选B。
2．根据后文“There are many different systems on the market, and not all of them are created equal. When you are looking for a home security system, you want to be sure that you are choosing a system with a good reputation.(市场上有许多不同的系统，并不是所有的系统都是平等的。当您在寻找家庭安全系统时，您要确保您选择的系统具有良好的声誉)”可知，本段的主旨是选择声誉好的安全系统。A选项中reputation对应后文reputation。故A选项“它应该有很好的声誉”符合语境，故选A。
3．根据上文“Especially if you are constantly traveling, using your home as a vacation rental, or are at risk of a medical emergency, it is important that your home security system offers 24-hour monitoring.(特别是如果你经常旅行，把你的家作为度假租赁，或者有医疗紧急情况的风险，你的家庭安全系统提供24小时监控是很重要的)”可知，上文提到“你的家庭安全系统提供24小时监控是很重要的”，本句为本段最后一句，故说明原因：这意味着即使你不在家，也会有人保护你的家。故F选项“这意味着即使你不在家，也会有人保护你的家”符合语境，故选F。
4．根据后文“This way, you can control all of your devices from one central location and receive alerts if something goes wrong.(这样，你就可以从一个中心位置控制所有设备，并在出现问题时接收警报)”可知，后文提到了控制设备，可知本句是在说明系统要和家具设备连接在一起，G选项中devices对应后文devices。故G选项“你的系统还应该能够与你的其他智能家居设备相结合”符合语境，故选G。
5．根据后文“There are many different home security systems on the market. Be sure to compare the features and benefits of each system to find the one that fits your budget.(市场上有许多不同的家庭安全系统。一定要比较每个系统的功能和优点，以找到适合您预算的系统)”可知，后文提到了选项适合你预算的系统，说明要选择自己买得起的安全系统。故E选项“但是你也要确保你选择的系统是负担得起的”符合语境，故选E。
6．G 7．F 8．C 9．E 10．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了现在，那些想要降低胆固醇、减少碳足迹或对动物表示同情的人可以选择植物性肉类。
6．根据空前“Meat is an indispensable part of Chinese cuisine. But not everyone is fond of eating meat.(肉是中国菜中不可缺少的一部分。但并不是每个人都喜欢吃肉。)”可知，不是每个人都喜欢吃肉。选项G“People’s reasons for not eating meat are as varied as people themselves.(人们不吃肉的理由多种多样。)”与上文内容一致，指的是人们总有各种各样的理由不吃肉。故选G。
7．根据上文“If you tried veggie burgers years ago and thought them as rubbery, flavourless, it’s a good time to give them another chance.(如果你几年前吃过素食汉堡，觉得它们像橡胶一样无味，那么现在是时候再给它们一次机会了。)”可知，几年前的素食汉堡味道不行，但是现在已经不一样了。选项F“Newer varieties mock the look, flavor, and texture of the real thing.(较新的品种模仿真品的外观、味道和质地。)”延续上文内容指的是新的品种模仿真品的外观、味道和质地，大不一样。同时和下文“It is even more real and delicious than you can imagine.(它比你想象的更真实、更美味。)”一致。故选F。
8．空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Many meatless manufacturers don’t reveal their total emission, but research shows they do generate much fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to their meat equivalence. One study found that making a Beyond Burger, a veggie burger, uses 99 percent less water, 93 percent less land, and nearly 50 percent less energy.( 多无肉制造商没有透露他们的总排放量，但研究表明，与他们的肉类相比，他们产生的温室气体排放量要少得多。一项研究发现，制作一种素食汉堡，可以减少99%的水，93%的土地和近50%的能源。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是植物性肉类的碳排放要少很多，也就是对环境的负面影响小。选项C“Popularity goes with reducing negative environmental impacts.(受欢迎程度与减少对环境的负面影响有关。)”指的正是植物性肉类的受欢迎程度和对环境的负面影响有关。故选C。
9．根据空前内容“More and more people are looking to limit their meat consumption. A lot of research supports the idea that a plant-based diet can boost your health, decrease the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes and certain cancers, and help you stay at a healthy weight.(越来越多的人开始限制肉类消费。很多研究都支持这样一种观点，即植物性饮食可以促进健康，降低患心脏病、二型糖尿病和某些癌症的风险，并帮助你保持健康的体重。)”可知，上文讲述的是植物性饮食对身体的好处。选项E“It can even lengthen your life and be good for your mental health.(它甚至可以延长你的寿命，对你的心理健康有好处。)”延续上文内容，指的是植物性饮食不仅对身体有好处，对心理健康也有好处。故选E。
10．根据空前内容“Physical and economic benefits have drawn companies and manufacturers to devote themselves to the plant-based meat industry. But it is not so easy as we expect.(物质和经济效益吸引了公司和制造商投身于植物性肉类产业。但这并不像我们想象的那么容易。)”可知，植物性肉类产业的前景不像我们以为的那么容易。选项B“Old habits die hard and it takes time to accept new things(旧习惯难改，接受新事物需要时间。)”延续上文内容，讲述了具体面临的问题是人们接受新事物需要时间。故选B。
11．A 12．F 13．D 14．B 15．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍如何在大学里释放压力，获得更多快乐。
11．由上文“Doing something every day is very important not only in the university life but also in the practical life. (每天做一些事情不仅在大学生活中非常重要，在现实生活中也是如此。)”可知，此处表示不要无所事事，而A 项Do not waste time doing nothing.(不要浪费时间无所事事。)符合语境，其中的 doing nothing 与 上文Doing something 相呼应。故选A项。
12．由上文“In this way more people will know you and you will be able to wipe off your fear of social interaction. (这样，更多的人会了解你，你就能消除对社交的恐惧。)”可知，此处表示你了解的人越多，你越容易和人们接触，就越不会感觉害羞。而F项The more people you know, the easier it will be for you to walk around without being shy.(你认识的人越多，你就越容易不害羞地四处走动。)符合语境，其中being shy和上文your fear of social interaction对应。故选 F项。
13．由下文“If you keep thinking all the time about future, you will end up being depressed. (若你们一直在思考未来，你们最终会感到沮丧。)”以及“Release your stress and be present-focused. (释放压力，专注于当下。)”可知，本段作者强调不要过多担心未来，而应着手现在。而D项Be present-focused(专注于当下)符合语境，对下文有总结作用，符合为段落的主题句。故选D项。
14．由下文“Release your stress and be present-focused. (释放压力，专注于当下。)”可知，此处表示放松，不要想着未来。而B项Just relax and stop thinking about the future.(放松一下，别再想着未来了。)符合语境，其中Just relax与下文Release your stress对应。故选B项。
15．由下文“Being extreme in one field might bring astonishing results, but this will affect other aspects of your life. (在一个领域表现极端可能会带来惊人的结果，但这会影响你生活的其他方面。)” 可知，此处表示不要走极端，尽量过普通的生活。而C项Never move towards the extreme and try living an average life.(永远不要走向极端，试着过普通的生活。)符合语境，其中move towards the extreme 与下文Being extreme对应。故选C项。
16．F 17．G 18．B 19．D 20．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了如何与他人相处，包括倾听、开放心态、关心支持、尊重边界和共同爱好等方面的建议。通过这些方法，可以建立强大的友谊关系。
16．根据本段段旨“Be a good listener. (做一个好的倾听者。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要做一个好的倾听者，这样能够建立强大的友谊。F选项“When someone is talking, give them your full attention (当别人说话的时候，你要全神贯注。)”承接前文，符合语境。故选F。
17．根据前文“Try to be understanding and tolerant, even if you disagree with someone. (试着理解和宽容，即使你不同意别人的观点。)”可知，此处指出试着理解和宽容，不同于自己的观点，后文应该阐述该做法的结果。G选项“This creates a more harmonious atmosphere and encourages people to be themselves (这创造了一个更和谐的氛围，鼓励人们做自己。)”中this指代前文的尝试理解和宽容不同于自己的他人观点，这种做法会创造了一个更和谐的氛围，从而鼓励人们做自己。G选项承接前文，符合语境。故选G。
18．根据后文的“Celebrate your friends’ successes and be there for them during challenging times. (庆祝你朋友的成功，在他们面临挑战的时候陪在他们身边。)”可知，本段主要强调的是在朋友成功和面临挑战的时候都要给予他们支持。B选项“Be supportive (支持)”概括本段主要内容，同时与前文的段旨构成并列结构即都为be动词开头的祈使句。故选B。
19．根据本段段旨“Be respectful of boundaries. (尊重界限。)”以及前文的“Everyone has their personal space and limits. It’s important to recognize and honor them. (每个人都有自己的个人空间和极限。认识并尊重他们是很重要的。)”可知，此处指出尊重他人的界限和空间是非常重要的。D选项“Respect others’ opinions, choices, and privacy (尊重他人的意见、选择和隐私。)”承接前文，与段旨呼应，强调尊重他人的意见、选择和隐私。故选D。
20．根据后文的“ Discover shared hobbies, activities, or passions with your friends. Engaging in activities together creates a sense of friendship and strengthens your connection. (和你的朋友发现共同的爱好、活动或激情。一起参加活动可以建立友谊，加强你们之间的联系。)”可知，本段强调的是与朋友之间发现并建立共同的爱好、活动或激情，这样有助于加强你们之间的联系。C选项“Find common interests (找到共同兴趣。)”概括本段内容。故选C。
21．A 22．C 23．D 24．E 25．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种应对恐惧的方法。
21．下文“Fortunately, there are things you can do to address your fears and minimize the impact it has on you.(幸运的是，你可以做一些事情来解决你的恐惧，并将其对你的影响降至最低)”可知，恐惧是可以解决的，A项“然而，有时恐惧会压倒一切，扰乱你的日常生活”和下文构成内容上的转折关系，指出生活中虽然有恐惧的危害，但是幸运的是你可以作一些事情来解决恐惧。故选A项。
22．下文“It is quite normal to fear. However, when fears begin to take over your life and affect your functioning, they become a problem.(恐惧是很正常的。然而，当恐惧开始占据你的生活并影响你的表现时，它们就会成为一个问题)”可知，本段介绍了你需要甄别恐惧感的水平，C项“甄别恐惧感何时变得势不可挡”是对本段内容的概括总结，为本段的主题句。故选C项。
23．上文“Is it something obvious, like the sight of a snake on a trail Figure out everything that triggers your fear.(这是不是很明显，比如看到一条蛇在路上？找出引发你恐惧的一切)”可知，你要了解引发你恐惧的原因，D项“你对自己的恐惧了解得越多越好”和上文构成内容上的承接，指出找出恐惧的原因后要对其进行了解。故选D项。
24．上文“Imagine the outcome you desire.(想象一下你想要的结果)”可知，本段主要讲述的是想象你需要的结果，E项“想想自己在没有恐惧的情况下体验生活”中的life without your fear是对上文中的the outcome you desire的具体解释，指明想要的结果就是在没有恐惧的情况下体验生活，故选E项。
25．上文“When you start seeing fear as a source of energy, you might even embrace its role in your life.(当你开始将恐惧视为一种能量来源时，你甚至可能会接受它在你生活中的作用)”和B项“开始将恐惧视为一个机会”构成因果关系，因为恐惧可以视为一种能量来源，会对人们产生益处，所以可以开始将恐惧是为一次机会。故选B项。
26．F 27．G 28．E 29．D 30．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了马来西亚夜市的风貌与特色。
26．上文“Each night market comprises a different combination of stalls.”（每个夜市都有不同的摊位组合。）提到每个夜市的摊位有所不同，而下文“Hence, there is always something new and exciting to look forward to at each visit.”（因此，每次去夜市总会期待着有新奇、令人兴奋的东西。）提到每次去夜市总会期待有新的东西，说明夜市里会不断加入新的商品，F项“New items are constantly being added on in line with current trends.”（不断会有新潮的商品加入夜市。）的“New items”与下文“something new”一致，符合题意。故选F项。
27．上文“For those who cook, there is stall upon stall selling fresh seafood, meat products, and a limitless variety of vegetables.”（对于做菜的人来说，那儿有一个接一个摊位摆卖新鲜海鲜、肉制品、各种各样的蔬菜。）提到夜市中各种各样摊位可供做菜的人选择，G项“Dried and preserved items such as dried shrimp and salted eggs are available here too.”（这里还有干虾和咸蛋等干货和腌制食品。）承接上文，进一步指出夜市除了有新鲜海鲜、肉制品、各种各样的蔬菜，还有干虾和咸蛋等干货和腌制食品，符合题意。故选G项。
28．上文“It is no secret that all - night markets share a common treasure- tasty street cuisine.”（众所周知，所有夜市都有一个共同的宝藏——风味街头美食。）引出夜市有好吃的街头美食，E项“It would be a regret not to try on mouth-watering local dishes.”（如果不尝试令人垂涎的当地菜肴，那将是一种遗憾。）紧接着指出在拥有美食街的夜市，不品尝当地美食，简直是一种遗憾，下文“Thirst-quenchers like the ever-popular soybean drink and sugarcane juice are a permanent feature here.”（像一直受欢迎的大豆饮品和甘蔗汁这样的止渴饮料始终是夜市的一大特色。）则就当地美食举出了饮料这一特色。所以E项符合题意。故选E项。
29．下文“It is not a place for the faint-hearted or the gentle, but to many, they are fun and thrilling places to explore. ”（胆小或文雅的人不适合这个地方，但对许多人来说，夜市是一个有趣、激动人心的探索之地。）提到夜市不适合胆小或文雅的人，D项“Noisy crowds are the hallmark of the night market.”（喧闹的人群是夜市的标志。）是下文提到胆小或文雅的人不适合去夜市的原因，符合题意。故选D项。
30．上文“It is truly an exciting experience and a feast for the eyes on a tropical night out. The atmosphere is almost festive.”（去夜市真的是一次激动人心的体验，在热带夜晚外出的一次大饱眼福。这里的氛围也很喜庆。）指出夜市能够让人大饱眼福，B项“There is so much to see, buy and eat.”（那儿有太多可看、可买、可吃的东西了。）指出了夜市能让人大饱眼福的原因：有非常多可看、可买、可吃的东西，符合题意。故选B项。
31．G 32．A 33．B 34．F 35．E
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了非洲绿色长城项目的进展情况。
31．根据上文“Desertification, the process by which fertile(肥沃的) land becomes desert, has severe impacts on food production and is worsened by climate change. (荒漠化是肥沃土地变成沙漠的过程，对粮食生产产生严重影响，并因气候变化而恶化。)”可知，此处介绍了荒漠化的影响；下文“Africa’s Great Green Wall is a project to build an 8,000- kilometre-long forest across 11 of the continent s countries. (‘非洲绿色长城’是横跨非洲11个国家建设8000公里长的森林的项目。)”，此处介绍了针对非洲的荒漠化现象的解决措施；G项“The U.N. says up to 45 percent of Africa’s land is impacted by desertification, worse than any other continent. (联合国说，非洲有多达45%的土地受到沙漠化的影响，比其他任何大陆都严重。)”，G项起到承前启后的作用，上下文衔接连贯，故选G项。
32．根据上文“The project is meant to contain the growing Sahara Desert and fight climate change. (该项目旨在遏制撒哈拉沙漠的扩张并应对气候变化。)”，下文“They include limited political support, lack of money, weak organizational structures, and not enough consideration for the environment. (它们包括政治支持有限、缺乏资金、组织结构薄弱以及对环境考虑不够。)”，前后有转折关系，因为下文列举的是该项目面临的困难，设空处与上文为转折关系，A项“But the project faces many problems. (但该项目面临许多问题。)”，下文的They呼应A项中的many problems。上下文衔接连贯，故选A项。
33．根据上文“Just 4 million hectares (公顷) of land have been turned into forest since work on the Green Wall began 15 years ago. (自从15年前开始修建绿墙以来，只有400万公顷的土地变成了森林。)”可知，搞项目进展缓慢，B项“That is only 4 percent of the programme’s goal. (这仅仅是该计划目标的4%。)”，B项顺接上文，上文中的Just和B项中的only的运用，表明：该项目的进展实在太缓慢了，没有达到预想的速度。故选B项。
34．根据上文“First proposed in 2005, the project aims to plant a forest from Senegal on the Atlantic Ocean in western Africa to Eritrea, Ethiopia and Djibouti in the east. (该项目于2005年首次提出，旨在从西非大西洋沿岸的塞内加尔到东部的厄立特里亚、埃塞俄比亚和吉布提，种植一片森林。)”，下文“It could also reduce levels of climate-related migration in the area and capture hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air. Several countries have struggled to keep up with the demands of the project. (它还可以减少该地区与气候有关的移民水平，并从空气中捕获数亿吨二氧化碳。几个国家一直在努力满足该项目的需求。)”可知，此处陈述了该项目的好处，F项“Supporters hope that the project will create millions of green jobs in rural Africa. (支持者希望该项目将在非洲农村地区创造数百万的绿色就业机会。)”，F项承接上文，下文的It指代F项中的the project，副词also的运用表明：下文与F项为并列关系，故选F项。
35．此处考查段首句。根据下文“Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sudan have all expanded their efforts. Ethiopia is producing 5.5 billion seedlings leading to thousands of hectares of restored land. Efforts in Eritrea and Sudan have also resulted in nearly 140,000 hectares of newly planted forest. (厄立特里亚、埃塞俄比亚和苏丹都扩大了他们的努力。埃塞俄比亚正在生产55亿棵幼苗，从而恢复了数千公顷的土地。厄立特里亚和苏丹的努力也带来了近14万公顷新种植的森林。)”可知，此处介绍了在某些国家中，该项目的进展情况。E项“Some progress has been made in recent years in the east of the continent. (近年来，非洲大陆东部取得了一些进展。)”，E项为本段的中心句，与下文为总分关系，故选E项。
36．B 37．G 38．C 39．D 40．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了动物专家提出的几条关于如何从救助中心领养宠物的建议。
36．根据前文的“Adopting a pet is rapidly becoming the preferred option for many people wanting to add an animal companion. It’s true that many people are happy to part with thousands of dollars for purebred dogs and cats. (收养宠物正迅速成为许多想要增加动物伴侣的人的首选。的确，许多人很乐意为纯种狗和猫支付数千美元。)可知，很多人乐意花大钱购买纯种宠物，B项 (动物专家给出了如何领养宠物的建议。)与上文衔接通顺且总起下文。故选B。
37．根据前文的“Homeless animals can make wonderful pets. People often assume that dogs and cats end up in shelters because they’re unwanted or badly behaved. There are many reasons owners may need to re-home their pet-divorce, hospitalization, or the time and money needed to care for a dog.(无家可归的动物可以成为很好的宠物。人们通常认为猫狗最终会被关进收容所，因为它们不受欢迎或行为不端。主人可能有很多理由需要重新安置他们的宠物——离婚，住院，或者照顾一只狗需要时间和金钱。)”可知，本段接下来要介绍动物到救助中心的不同原因，G项 (有些猫狗走失了，身份不明，也从来没有人认领过。)符合语境。故选G。
38．根据前文的“Adult animals have benefits. Shelters have a wide range of potential pets and there are many benefits from adopting a more mature dog or cat. Not starting from scratch helps avoid much of the craziness and mess associated with puppies. They will already be vaccinated, so you will have fewer start-up costs.(成年动物有好处。收容所有很多潜在的宠物，收养一只更成熟的狗或猫有很多好处。不从头开始有助于避免小狗的疯狂和混乱。他们已经接种了疫苗，所以你的启动成本会更低。)”和下文的“A young animal’s behaviour may still be developing, whereas an older animal’s personality and behaviour should be evident, so no surprises.(幼年动物的行为可能仍在发展中，而年长动物的个性和行为应该是明显的，所以这并不奇怪。)”可知，我们所看到的动物就是我们应该得到的宠物，因此C项 (最重要的是，你所看到的就是你所得到的。)符合语境。故选C。
39．根据后文的“You should only adopt a dog or cat from a trusted shelter or rescue group. Ethical establishments will have a behavioral trainer to assess the character of every dog and cat. The staff should ask you lots of questions to recommend the most suitable pet. Ongoing behaviour and training advice should be available, and you should be able to return the pet if things don’t word out. (你只能从值得信赖的收容所或救援组织领养一只狗或猫。道德机构将有一名行为训练师来评估每只狗和猫的性格。工作人员应该问你很多问题来推荐最合适的宠物。应该提供持续的行为和训练建议，如果事情没有进展，你应该能够归还宠物。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是从可靠的来源处选择收养宠物，D项 (从可靠的来源中选择合适的动物。)符合语境。故选D。
40．根据前文的“There’s something else to keep in mind. It’s important for you to only select a pet that will suit your lifestyle, not a pet you feel sorry for. (还有一些事情需要记住。重要的是，你选择一只适合你生活方式的宠物，而不是一只你感到遗憾的宠物。)”可知，选择了就要好好照顾，根据后文的“There’s a lot of responsibility associated with managing animals appropriately. (适当管理动物有很多责任。)”可知，这也意味着要承担责任，F项(你需要仔细考虑你将如何照顾它。)符合语境，故选F项。
41．G 42．F 43．C 44．A 45．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论生活中人们感到身心疲惫和真正懒惰之间的区别。
41．由上文“Are you someone who easily gets tired and doesn’t feel like doing anything Do you label this kind of behavior as mere laziness (你是一个很容易疲劳，什么都不想做的人吗？你认为这种行为仅仅是懒惰吗？)”可知，作者这里讨论生活疲惫的一种现象，人们可能认为是自己懒惰。而G项Here are five signs to show you’re experiencing exhaustion rather than laziness.(以下五个迹象表明你正在经历疲惫而不是懒惰。)符合语境。其中exhaustion rather than laziness与上文mere laziness对应，由承上作用，而Here are five signs 有启下作用，引出下文。故选G项。
42．由上文“A clear difference between someone who’s worn out and someone who’s lazy is that the tired people used to have things they were passionate about.(疲惫的人和懒惰的人之间的一个明显区别是，疲惫的人曾经拥有他们热爱的东西。)”可知，这里主要讲疲惫的人和懒惰的人之间区别，而F项However, they may now be struggling to find interest in anything.(然而，他们现在可能很难找到对任何事情的兴趣。)符合语境，其中they指代上文the tired people，且now与上文used to对应。故选F项。
43．由下文“If you start to have trouble controlling your emotions, especially when it never used to be a problem for you, this might be the reason why.(如果你开始难以控制自己的情绪，尤其是当它对你来说过去从来都不是问题的时候，这可能就是原因。)”可知，这里主要讲难以控制自己的情绪的迹象，而C项Do you often feel emotionally out of control (你经常感到情绪失控吗？)符合语境，本句问句和上文问句是并列关系，有承上作用，且emotionally out of control与下文have trouble controlling your emotions对应。故选C项。
44．由下文“One of the warning signs is that you start neglecting your self-care and socially keep away from others. You stop making an effort to dress up yourself or look good and you tend to spend most of your time by yourself doing nothing.(其中一个警告信号是，你开始忽视自我照顾，在社交上远离他人。你不再努力打扮自己或看起来很好看，你往往会把大部分时间都花在无所事事上。)”可知，这段主要讲开始忽视自我照顾的迹象。而A项Ignore your self-care.(忽略你的自我关注。)符合语境，对下文由总括作用，与下文neglecting your self-care 对应。故选A项。
45．由上文“Studies show that exhaustion develops in five major stages, according to degrees of severity. The honeymoon phase, the onset of stress, chronic stress, exhaustion and habitual exhaustion. By the time you reach the final stage, exhaustion will make you suffer from depression and anxiety.(研究表明，疲劳根据严重程度分为五个主要阶段。蜜月期，压力的发作，慢性压力，疲惫和习惯性疲惫。当你到达最后阶段时，疲惫会让你患上抑郁和焦虑。)”可知，本段主要讲疲劳的各个阶段，选项总结上文说明提高人们对疲惫的认识是很重要的。而D项So it’s important to raise awareness about exhaustion.(因此，提高人们对疲惫的认识是很重要的。)符合语境，其中raise awareness about exhaustion与上文five major stages对应。故选D项。
46．D 47．E 48．G 49．C 50．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了初入职场的毕业生应该学习的四项重要技能。
46．上文“Graduates may be anxious as they enter the workplace. And most bosses won’t teach you how to be a good employee. That is something new workers must learn on their own.(毕业生在进入职场时可能会感到焦虑。而且大多数老板不会教你如何成为一名好员工。这是新员工必须自己学习的东西。)”说明，毕业生在进入职场时，想成为一名好员工，必须自己学习一些东西；选项D“遵循以下四条对毕业生来说必不可少的新工作建议。”承接上文，给出毕业生应该学习的四条职场技能，放在首段引出下文。故选D项。
47．上文“Speak clearly. Many graduates mumble (嘟哝) or talk too quickly. I (说清楚。许多毕业生说话嘟哝或语速太快。)”和“Good verbal communication skills are essential for most jobs. Practice speaking slowly and clearly.(良好的语言沟通能力对大多数工作来说都是必不可少的。练习缓慢而清晰地说话。)”说明，毕业生在职场上与他人对话时需要说清楚，要学会表达清晰，语速和缓；选项E“避免大喊大叫，但要大声说，让别人听得见。”承接上文，对上文作补充，说话时还应做到不要喊叫，大声说让别人能够听见就行。故选E项。
48．上文“Listen carefully. This is an important skill no matter what career you hope to have.(认真聆听。无论你希望从事什么职业，这都是一项重要的技能。)”说明，毕业生在职场上认真聆听是一项重要技能；选项G“它要求你能够注意到别人所传达的信息。”承接上文，认真聆听的时候要留意对方所传递的信息，选项中的It指代上文的Listen carefully。故选G项。
49．上文“Use good judgment to determine the urgency of the situation.(运用良好的判断力来判断情况的紧急程度。)”说明，要有判断情况的紧急程度，选项C“如果事情紧急，可以不加评判地打断。”承接上文，说明事情紧急，可以打断别人，引出下文“Say ‘excuse me’, and then wait to be acknowledged before you start speaking.(说‘打扰一下’，然后等对方同意后再开口说话。)”介绍打断别人时，具体的做法。故选C项。
50．由分析篇章结构可知，设空处的内容是毕业生必备的第四个职场技能。与上文三个加粗小标题并列。下文“Some employers have a pretty strict dress code, which takes the decision about what to wear to work. This rule could be quite helpful. Other bosses just tell their workers to ‘dress appropriately’.(有些老板有相当严格的着装要求，决定上班穿什么。这条规则可能非常有用。其他老板只是告诉员工‘穿着得体’。)”说明，老板对员工着装有要求，毕业生在职场上要穿着得体。选项A“穿着得体”概括本段大意。故选A项。