2024届高考英语专题11【一模】阅读理解七选五3年20题 最新模拟16篇（真题 干货 模拟）（原卷版+解析版 ）

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专题11 阅读理解七选五3年20题+最新模拟16篇（真题+模拟）
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（2024九省联考）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Common Mistakes New Runners Make
Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. However, many make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (妨碍) with training or lead to injury. 36 , keep these things in mind to help you increase your chances of running success.
●Doing too much too soon
One of the biggest mistakes new runners make is doing too much too soon. Slowly easing into a training program will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue on with your new running routine. 37 .
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Beginners might think they need to run every day (or nearly every day) to meet their fitness or weight-loss goals, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Running is a high-impact activity which can be really hard on your body. So it's important to give your body a rest between workouts.
●Not wearing the right equipment
39 , it's important that you wear properly for your workouts. The most important piece of equipment for running is a good pair of running shoes, so be sure to do some research before you purchase a pair. Visit a running specialty store and ask an employee to fit you for a shoe.
●Running through pain
40 . If something hurts when you run, you need to stop and treat the pain. Remember: It doesn't make you less of a runner if you listen to your body to keep it healthy.
A. Not taking rest days
B. If you're just starting out
C. Comparing yourself to others
D. Running can be uncomfortable at times
E. It’s important not to use the same muscles
F. While it may be true that you don't need expensive equipment to take up running
G. Experts suggest increasing your running distance by no more than 10% each week
【答案】36. B 37. G 38. A 39. F 40. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了新手跑步者常犯的错误。
36.上文“Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. However, many make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (妨碍) with training or lead to injury. (跑步是保持体形的好方法，几乎每个人都可以做到。然而，许多人会犯一些常见的错误，这些错误可能会干扰训练或导致受伤。)”指出跑步时有些人会犯一些常见的错误，这些错误可能会干扰训练或导致受伤，由本段标题“Common Mistakes New Runners Make(新跑步者常犯的错误)”可知，本文主要指出新跑步者会犯的错误，根据下文“keep these things in mind to help you increase your chances of running success.(记住这些事情可以帮助您增加跑步成功的机会。)”可知，空处是状语从句，B项“如果你刚刚开始”符合，是下文的条件，同时也符合主题，即如果你是新跑步者，本文的建议会帮助你增加成功跑步的机会，故选B。
37.上文“One of the biggest mistakes new runners make is doing too much too soon. Slowly easing into a training program will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue on with your new running routine(新跑步者犯的最大错误之一就是跑得太多太快。慢慢地进入训练计划将有助于降低受伤风险，这样您就可以继续新的跑步习惯)”指出刚开始跑步的人会跑得太快，所以要慢慢进入训练，不要跑太多太快，G项“专家建议每周增加跑步距离不超过10%”符合，指出不要跑太多，故选G。
38.此处是本段小标题，即新手跑步者常犯的错误之一，根据下文“Beginners might think they need to run every day (or nearly every day) to meet their fitness or weight-loss goals, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Running is a high-impact activity which can be really hard on your body. So it’s important to give your body a rest between workouts.(初学者可能认为他们需要每天（或几乎每天）跑步才能达到健身或减肥目标，但这与事实相差甚远。跑步是一项高影响力的活动，对您的身体来说确实很困难。因此，在锻炼之间让身体休息很重要。)”可知，新手跑步者不休息，A项“没有休息日”符合，故选A。
39.根据本段标题“Not wearing the right equipment(没有佩戴合适的装备)”可知，本段主要介绍了新手跑步者常犯的错误之一是没有佩戴合适的装备，下文“it’s important that you wear properly for your workouts.(锻炼时正确穿着很重要)”强调跑步时正确穿着很重要，空处也应与“佩戴合适的装备”有关，F项“虽然你可能确实不需要昂贵的设备来开始跑步”符合，其中“equipment”呼应标题中的“the right equipment”，虽然你可能确实不需要昂贵的设备来开始跑步，但是锻炼时正确穿着很重要，故选F。
40.下文“If something hurts when you run, you need to stop and treat the pain (如果跑步时感到疼痛，则需要停下来治疗疼痛)”指出跑步时如果感到疼痛，应该停下来，这说明有时候跑步会让人感到疼痛，D项“跑步有时会感到不舒服”符合，引起下文，下文介绍了感到疼痛时该如何做，故选D。
（2023新高考II卷）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As an artist who shares her journey on social media, I’m often asked by curious followers how to begin an art journey. Unfortunately, there is no magic list I can offer. I do remember, though, what it was like to be a complete beginner. So I’ve put together some good tips for starting an art journey.
Start small. I suggest using a sketchbook (素描本) for small studies. These small studies provide inspiration and may be a springboard for more complex works in the future. 16 You’ll want to look back on your journey to see how far you’ve come.
Paint often and paint from life. There’s no better way to improve than to put in those brush miles. Whether you paint still lifes, portraits, or landscapes, paint from life as much as possible. 17
Continually challenge yourself to try something new. 18 Artistic growth can be a bit painful. Welcome to the club；we’ve all been there. I love taking on challenges. I once took up a challenge to create a painting every day for a month and post the works online.
19 Seeking and accepting constructive feedback (反馈) is crucial to growth. I post my work on social media and, in turn, have met some of the kindest people. They make me feel valued and respected, no matter my level of artistic ability.
The journey you’re on won’t follow a straight path. 20 Push through, give it time and put in the effort. You will harvest the rewards of an artistic life.
A. Get out of your comfort zone.
B. Make career plans and set goals.
C. Don’t throw away your beginner art.
D. Share your work if you feel comfortable doing so.
E. You’ll hit roadblocks, and you’ll feel discouraged at times.
F. Evaluate your performance and, if needed, redefine your role.
G. You’ll develop that painting muscle memory that only comes with repetition.
【答案】16. C17. G18. A19. D20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了了一些开始艺术之旅的好建议。
16.根据前文“Start small. I suggest using a sketchbook (素描本) for small studies. These small studies provide inspiration and may be a springboard for more complex works in the future. (从小开始。我建议使用一个素描本进行小规模的学习和实践。这些小的学习和实践可以提供灵感，并成为未来更复杂的作品的跳板)”以及后文“You’ll want to look back on your journey to see how far you’ve come. (你会想要回顾一下自己的艺术之旅，看看自己已经取得多少进步)”可知，空处应是一个过渡句，从给出建议使用一个素描本进行小规模的学习和实践，到回顾自己的艺术之旅，所以C项“Don’t throw away your beginner art. (不要扔掉你的初学时的艺术作品)”符合文意，和后文形成顺承关系。故选C项。
17.分析设空处，位于段尾，是对本段的总结，根据前文“Paint often and paint from life. There’s no better way to improve than to put in those brush miles. Whether you paint still lifes, portraits, or landscapes, paint from life as much as possible. (经常作画，且从生活中作画。没有什么比不断练习更能提高你的艺术水平了。无论你是绘制静物、肖像还是风景，都要尽可能地从真实生活中去观察和绘制)”可知，本段主要讲述不断练习绘画，所以G项“You’ll develop that painting muscle memory that only comes with repetition. (你会逐渐形成只有通过反复练习才能获得的绘画肌肉记忆)”是对前文的总结。故选G项。
18.分析设空处，空处位于第二句，此处应是对前一句的进一步解释，并同时引出后文，根据前文“Continually challenge yourself to try something new. (不断挑战自己，尝试新事物)”以及后文“Artistic growth can be a bit painful. (艺术的成长可能会有点痛苦)”可知，A项“Get out of your comfort zone. (走出你的舒适区)”是对前句的进一步说明，和后文构成顺承关系。故选A项。
19.分析设空处，位于段首，是本段的中心句，根据后文“Seeking and accepting constructive feedback (反馈) is crucial to growth. I post my work on social media and, in turn, have met some of the kindest people. They make me feel valued and respected, no matter my level of artistic ability. (寻求并接受有建设性的反馈对于你的成长非常重要。我在社交媒体上发布我的作品，并因此结识了一些最友好的人。无论我的艺术水平如何，他们都让我感到受到了重视和尊重)”可知，本段主要讲述了是分享自己的作品，所以D项“Share your work if you feel comfortable doing so. (如果你感觉舒适的话，分享你的作品)”符合文意，是本段的中心句。故选D项。
20.分析设空处，空处位于第二句，此处应是对前一句的进一步解释，并同时引出后文，根据前文“The journey you’re on won’t follow a straight path. (你的旅程不会是一条笔直的道路)”以及后文“Push through, give it time and put in the effort. You will harvest the rewards of an artistic life. (坚持下去，给它时间，付出努力。你将收获艺术生活的回报)”可知，E项“You’ll hit roadblocks, and you’ll feel discouraged at times. (你会遇到障碍，有时你会感到气馁)”是对前句的进一步说明，和后文构成顺承关系。故选E项。
（2022新高考II卷）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Writing an essay is a difficult process for most people. However, the process can be made easier if you learn to practice three simple techniques.
36 When you are first trying to think of ideas for an essay, put your pen to your paper and write nonstop for ten or fifteen minutes without letting your pen leave the paper. Stay loose and free. 37 Don’t worry about grammar or spelling. Even though this technique won’t work for everyone, it helps many people get a good store of ideas to draw on.
The next technique is to write your draft rapidly without worrying about being perfect. 38 Yet, by learning to live with imperfection, you will save yourself headaches and a wastepaper basket full of crumpled (弄皱) paper. Think of your first draft as a path cut out of the jungle—as part of an exploration, not as a complete highway.
The third technique is to try printing out a triple—spaced (三倍行距) copy to allow space for revision. 39 As a result, these writers never get in the habit of crossing out chunks (大块) of their draft and writing revisions in the blank space. After you have revised your draft until it is too messy to work from anymore, you can enter your changes into your word processor. 40 The resulting blank space invites you to revise.
A. Make sure your handwriting is neat.
B. Let your pen follow the waves of thought.
C. The second draft of the essay should be better.
D. First of all, learn the technique of nonstop writing.
E. Too many writers try to get their drafts right the first time.
F. Many beginning writers don’t leave enough space to revise.
G. Then you can print out a fresh draft, again setting your text on triple-space.
【答案】36. D 37. B 38. E 39. F 40. G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是写文章的技巧。
36. D。空格处是本段的主题句，由空后的“When you are first trying to think of ideas for an essay, put your pen to your paper and write nonstop for ten or fifteen minutes without letting your pen leave the paper.(当你第一次想写一篇文章的时候，把笔放在纸上，不间断地写10到15分钟，不要让笔离开纸。)”可知，本段主要讲的是要学会不间断地写，D选项“First of all, learn the technique of nonstop writing.(首先，学习不间断写作的技巧。)”概括了本段的主要内容，可作为主题句，故选D。
37. B。空前说“Stay loose and free.(保持宽松和自由。)”，空后说“Don’t worry about grammar or spelling.(不要担心语法和拼写。)”，因此空格处应说按心里想的写，自由发挥，B选项“Let your pen follow the waves of thought.(让你的笔跟随思想的波浪。)”说明了按自己的思路和想法来写，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选B。
38. E。空前说“The next technique is to write your draft rapidly without worrying about being perfect.(下一个技巧是快速写草稿，不要担心是否完美。)”，空后说“Yet, by learning to live with imperfection, you will save yourself headaches and a wastepaper basket full of crumpled (弄皱) paper.(然而，通过学习与不完美共存，你将避免自己的头痛和一个装满皱巴巴的废纸篓。)”，E选项“Too many writers try to get their drafts right the first time.(太多的作家试图在第一次就把草稿写好。)”中的“get their drafts”和上文的“write your draft”相呼应，说明了有很多人想一次就写好，这是不合理的，要学会允许不完美的存在，因此E选项承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
39. F。空前说“The third technique is to try printing out a triple—spaced (三倍行距) copy to allow space for revision.(第三种方法是打印出三倍行距的副本，以便有修改的空间。)”，F选项“Many beginning writers don’t leave enough space to revise.(许多初来乍到的作者没有留出足够的修改空间。)”中的“revise”和前面的“revision”一致，指出了新手作者的常见做法，且其中的“Many beginning writers”和后文的“these writers”相互呼应，因此F选项承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
40. G。空前说“After you have revised your draft until it is too messy to work from anymore, you can enter your changes into your word processor.(当你修改你的草稿，直到它太乱以至于无法继续工作，你可以把你的修改输入到你的文字处理器中。)”，空后说“The resulting blank space invites you to revise.(由此产生的空白允许您修改。)”，因此空格处应说输入到文字处理器后应该做什么，G选项“Then you can print out a fresh draft, again setting your text on triple-space.(然后你可以打印一份新的草稿，同样将文本设置为三倍行距。)”说的是输入到你的文字处理器后的做法，其中的“triple-space”和后文的“The resulting blank space”相呼应，因此G选项承上启下，符合语境，故选G。
（2021新高考II卷）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If the only reading you ever do is the novel or magazine, the speed at which you read -probably does not matter very much. But if you have to read a great deal for study, you will appreciate the benefits of being able to read more quickly. 36
·Before you open the book, make sure that you are comfortable. You need a seat which supports your back and the book should be at the right distance from your eyes. 37
38 Look at the table of contents, the preface, the chapter heading,etc.This will help you to decide whether you really need to read the whole book or only certain parts of it. Ten minutes spent in this way could save you quite a lot of time in the long run.
If you decide that you need to read the whole book, decide how much you can read at a time. 39 A history book which may contain the facts in story form will be easier to read than one dealing with scientific subjects. In the former case you may be able to read a chapter. In the latter you may only be able to read one page.
Always keep a pencil and paper beside you. 40 Note also the facts important for your purpose as well as anything which leads you to further research. You don't have to write these things in detail. It is enough to put the page number and one or two words as a reminder.
A. Stop to have a rest now and then.
B. Spend a few minutes looking through the book.
C. This depends on the type of book you are reading.
D. Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed.
E. Make a note of any page which is of special importance.
F. You may find yourself having to learn something by heart.
G. Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy.
【答案】36. D 37. G 38. B 39. C 40. E
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些帮助提高阅读速度的建议。
36.根据上文“If the only reading you ever do is the novel or magazine, the speed at which you read -probably does not matter very much. But if you have to read a great deal for study, you will appreciate the benefits of being able to read more quickly.（如果你唯一的阅读是小说或杂志，那么你阅读的速度可能并不重要。但是，如果你必须大量阅读来学习，你就会感激能够更快地阅读的好处。）”可知，接下来要介绍提高阅读速度的方法。D项：Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed.（这里有一些帮助提高阅读速度的建议。）符合语境。故选D。
37.根据本段主题句“Before you open the book, make sure that you are comfortable.（在你打开书之前，确保你感到舒服。）”可知，本段主要说明要给自己创造舒适的阅读环境。G项：Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy.（保持房间凉爽而不是温暖以避免困倦。）符合语境。故选G。
38.空处为段落主题句。根据下文“Look at the table of contents, the preface, the chapter heading,etc（查看目录、前言、章节标题等。）”可知，本段主要讲述在阅读一本书之前要先浏览一下大致内容。B项：Spend a few minutes looking through the book.（花几分钟浏览一下这本书。）符合语境。故选B。
39.根据上文“If you decide that you need to read the whole book, decide how much you can read at a time.（如果你决定要读完整本书，决定一下你一次能读多少。）”和下文“A history book which may contain the facts in story form will be easier to read than one dealing with scientific subjects.（以故事形式包含事实的历史书比科学题材的书更容易阅读。）”可知，看书时间的长短取决于书的类型。C项：This depends on the type of book you are reading.（这取决于你读的书的类型。）符合语境。故选C。
40.根据段落主题句“Always keep a pencil and paper beside you.（总是在身边放一支铅笔和一张纸。）”可知，本段强调要随时注意记笔记。E项：Make a note of any page which is of special importance.（把任何有特别重要的一页都记下来。）符合语境。故选E。
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（2024·河南周口·一模）Although I learned English for years. I could not speak in complete sentences when I studied in London as an exchange student. In the beginning, I even needed to think twice before replying to a simple greeting. 1 If you have a similar experience, here are some tips.
Practice “output” more often; 2 It’s OK to start with only simple sentences or short paragraphs. Meanwhile, you can even practice your grammar.
At the time I didn’t have opportunities to talk with the local people. So, I self-talked to describe what happened around to myself.
Another method is that you can record yourself speaking and then listen to the recordings to identify areas that needs improving. 3
4
Language is not a hard science. It is more than just a set of rules, but a means of communication. Like small children picking up their mother tongue, we can get speaking skills more naturally by becoming completely involved in the language and using it. When using a language, we focus on the idea itself, rather than the rules.
Find the “support group” that suits you,
Find a native tutor. A language tutor is a great idea where you can practice regularly and get your mistakes fixed in time. 5 I feel much less shy when I speak English with other non-native speakers there. For example, joining a language group is really a great way to practice output.
A．Communicate with local children.
B．Raise your mind like a kid.
C．It is of much benefit to write in the language.
D．It was so painful that I was so confused about my language ability.
E．Or try some language clubs.
F．It is easier for you to “open your mouth”.
G．It doesn’t matter if you make mistakes.
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．F 4．B 5．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要给出了一些建议以帮助我们更好地用英语表达自己。
1．根据上文“Although I learned English for years. I could not speak in complete sentences when I studied in London as an exchange student. In the beginning, I even needed to think twice before replying to a simple greeting.(虽然我学英语很多年了。当我作为交换生在伦敦学习时，我不能说完整的句子。一开始，我甚至需要在回答一个简单的问候之前三思而后行。)”可知，空前主要讲述的是作者学习英语多年后还是很难用英语表达自己。选项D“It was so painful that I was so confused about my language ability.(这太痛苦了，我对自己的语言能力感到困惑。)”是上文内容的自然延续，指的是发现自己无法用英语表达自己，作者感到痛苦甚至是陷入自我怀疑之中。故选D。
2．根据空前“Practice “output” more often(多练习“输出”)”可知，作者在本段中建议我们多“输出”。选项C“It is of much benefit to write in the language.(将语言写出来很有好处)”中的“将语言写出来”也是一种“输出”方式；同时内容上也和下文 “It’s OK to start with only simple sentences or short paragraphs. Meanwhile, you can even practice your grammar. (从简单句或短段开始是可以的。同时，你还可以练习语法。)”保持一致。故选C。
3．根据上文内容“Another method is that you can record yourself speaking and then listen to the recordings to identify areas that needs improving.(另一种方法是你可以录下自己的口语，然后听录音来找出需要改进的地方。)”可知，上文建议我们录下自己的声音找出需要改进的地方。选项F“It is easier for you to “open your mouth”. (“张开你的嘴”对你来说更容易。)”是上文内容的自然延续，指的是当我们录下自己的声音找出需要改进的地方后，张开嘴就容易得多。故选F。
4．空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Language is not a hard science. It is more than just a set of rules, but a means of communication. Like small children picking up their mother tongue, we can get speaking skills more naturally by becoming completely involved in the language and using it. When using a language, we focus on the idea itself, rather than the rules(语言不是一门硬科学。它不仅仅是一套规则，而是一种沟通手段。就像小孩子学习母语一样，我们可以通过完全融入语言并使用它来更自然地获得说话技能。当我们使用一门语言时，我们关注的是思想本身，而不是规则，)”可知，我们可以像孩子学习母语一样学习英语，要看重思想而不是规则。选项B“Raise your mind like a kid.(像孩子一样提高你的思维。)”与本段内容相符，指的都是像孩子学习母语一样学习英语，要看重思想而不是规则。故选B。
5．根据空后的内容“For example, joining a language group is really a great way to practice output.(例如，加入一个语言小组确实是练习输出的好方法。)”可知，空后建议加入一个语言小组。选项E“Or try some language clubs.(或者试试语言俱乐部。)”与下文内容相符，指的都是加入语言学习小组。故选E。
（2024·河南·一模）Your alarm goes off on January 1. You force yourself out of bed and drag your feet toward the bathroom, where you glimpse a pale-faced stranger in the mirror. 6 . After a moment, however, you think, “Wait, it’s okay because today is New Year’s Day; there’s time to get back in shape!”
For many people, the start of a new year signals the end of a period of overindulgence (放纵) in diet. 7 . They often revolve around turning oneself into a fit and healthy human being. However, the fact is that approximately 80% of them are abandoned before February. How does that happen 8 . While we may have good intentions when making resolutions, we are not actually making enough determination to live in a more controlled way. Change involves a degree of stress, and someone not mentally equipped to handle that stress will struggle to change.
So, what can you do to achieve your healthy goals in the new year One idea is to think small rather than the opposite. 9 . But in reality change is likely easier in smaller steps, which allows for greater success. Another helpful strategy is to design a personal reward system. Finally, set concrete goals. Instead of making a vague resolution like “I’m going to get in better shape this year”, make a specific one. For example, “I’m going to run for 30 minutes every day” would be far more powerful. Most importantly, remember that despite their name, New Year’s resolutions should be for life. 10 , but with suitable strategies, there is no reason why you cannot stick to your resolutions permanently or at least until March.
A．Change takes time and effort
B．Instinctively, you step back in horror
C．It’s probably related to self-discipline
D．Many people’s plans involve grand measures
E．The answer is likely that we should be confident
F．New Year is a great time to be with family and friends
G．In December it’s often justified by planning New Year’s resolutions
【答案】6．B 7．G 8．C 9．D 10．A
【导语】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们执行新年计划时遇到的问题，并就如何更好地执行新年计划给出了建议。
6．根据上文“You force yourself out of bed and drag your feet toward the bathroom, where you glimpse a pale-faced stranger in the mirror. (你强迫自己下了床，慢慢地走向浴室，在那里你在镜子里看到了一个脸色苍白、睡眼惺忪的陌生人)”可知，此刻的自己状态极差；再根据下文“After a moment, however, you think, ‘Wait, it’s okay because today is New Year’s Day; there’s time to get back in shape!’ (然而，过了一会儿，你觉得，‘等等，没关系，因为今天是元旦，是时候恢复身材了！’)”中的“however”可知，空处和下文之间存在转折关系，既然下文为“it’s okay”，那么空处则与此相反，与选项B“你立刻惊恐地退了回去”中的“in horror”相对应。故选B。
7．根据上文“For many people, the start of a new year signals the end of a period of overindulgence (放纵) in diet. (对许多人来说，新年的开始标志着一段时间过度放纵饮食的结束)”和下文“They often revolve around turning oneself into a fit and healthy human being. (它们经常以把自己变成一个健康的人为中心)”可知，上文提到新年的开始标志着结束过度放纵饮食，所以把自己变得更健康应是未来的计划，G项“在12月，人们通常通过制定新年计划来证明这一点”符合语境，故选G。
8．根据上文“However, the fact is that approximately 80% of them are abandoned before February. How does that happen (然而，事实是，大约80%的计划在2月份之前就被遗弃了。这是怎么发生的？)”可知，此处提出一个问题，结合下文“While we may have good intentions when making resolutions, we are not actually making enough determination to live in a more controlled way. (当我们下定决心的时候，我们可能有很好的意图，但我们实际上并没有足够的决心来控制自己的生活)”可知，人们没有足够的决心来执行计划，故C项“这可能与自律有关”回答上文问题，与下文语义一致，故选C。
9．下文“But in reality change is likely easier in smaller steps, which allows for greater success. (但在现实中，小步骤的改变可能更容易，从而取得更大的成功)”提到，在现实中，小步骤的改变可能更容易，空处与下文是转折关系，故空处是说人们制定很多宏伟的计划，D项“许多人的计划都包含宏伟的措施”符合语境，故选D。
10．根据上文“Most importantly, remember that despite their name, New Year’s resolutions should be for life. (最重要的是，请记住，尽管名字叫新年决心，但它应该是终身的)”可知，新年决心应该是终身的，即需要持续的努力，A项“改变需要时间和努力”符合语境，且与下文“but with suitable strategies, there is no reason why you cannot stick to your resolutions permanently or at least until March. (但如果有合适的策略，你没有理由不能永远坚持你的决心，或者至少坚持到3月份)”衔接得当，故选A。
（2024·河南·一模）How to Become Mentally Healthy
Exercise is one of the most effective ways. 11 Everyone must make it a habit of exercising for at least 30 minutes daily. You can do it at home if you can’t afford to go to the gym or fitness clubs. There are plenty of videos on the Internet that help people become fit by exercising at home. So, stop giving excuses and start working out.
Reading help you learn about life experiences and thought process of people that you will never meet in your life. 12 So, try to read a good book for at least 30 minutes daily.
13 If you need to be happy in your life, you must learn to live in the present. Hence, meditating (冥想) for 5-10 minutes will help you improve your mental health by living in the moment.
Avoid negative people. Every one of us has some people in our life whose only job is to demotivate others and make them feel low. If you have that kind of person in your life, it’s better to maintain some distance from them if you want to live peacefully. 14 So, it’s better to change your company or be alone instead of wasting time with those people.
These are some of the habits that you can apply in your life to become mentally healthy. 15
A．Stay positive rather than passive.
B．Meditation helps us train our minds to live in the present.
C．These people will only make you feel worthless and nothing else.
D．Follow these habits, and we can certainly benefit from them and improve our mental health.
E．It makes people remove all the waste from their body and let only the positivity enter inside.
F．I hope you will love them and start living your new life by improving mental health with these habits.
G．Then, you can learn about many people and their stories to remove your mental blockage and learn a new way of living your life.
【答案】11．E 12．G 13．B 14．C 15．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一些让你身心健康的习惯。
11．上文“Exercise is one of the most effective ways.(锻炼是最有效的方法之一)”提出锻炼是保持身心健康最有效的方法之一，E项“It makes people remove all the waste from their body and let only the positivity enter inside.(它使人们清除体内所有的废物，只让积极的东西进入体内)”承接上文，说明锻炼对保持身心健康的具体作用，句中代词it与上文中Exercise构成指代关系，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
12．上文“Reading help you learn about life experiences and thought process of people that you will never meet in your life.(阅读可以帮助你了解那些你在生活中永远不会遇到的人的生活经历和思维过程)”介绍阅读可以丰富阅历，拓宽视野。G项“Then, you can learn about many people and their stories to remove your mental blockage and learn a new way of living your life.(然后，你可以了解很多人和他们的故事来消除你的精神障碍，学习一种新的生活方式)”承接上文，进一步说明阅读给身心健康带来的好处：消除精神障碍，学习一种新的生活方式，上下文话题一致。故选G项。
13．根据下文“If you need to be happy in your life, you must learn to live in the present. Hence, meditating (冥想) for 5-10 minutes will help you improve your mental health by living in the moment.(如果你想在你的生活中快乐，你必须学会活在当下。因此，冥想5-10分钟会帮助你通过活在当下来改善你的心理健康)”可知，本段主要讲通过冥想来保持身心健康。B项“Meditation helps us train our minds to live in the present.(冥想帮助我们训练我们的思想活在当下)”作段首主旨句，概括本段内容。故选B项。
14．根据下文“So, it’s better to change your company or be alone instead of wasting time with those people.(所以，与其在那些人身上浪费时间，不如换个伙伴或者一个人待着)”中So可知，设空句与下文之间是因果关系。C项“These people will only make you feel worthless and nothing else.(这些人只会让你觉得自己一无是处)”是下文中“换个伙伴或者一个人待着”的原因，构成因果关系。同时C项中代词These people指代上文中“some people in our life whose only job is to demotivate others and make them feel low”。故选C项。
15．上文“These are some of the habits that you can apply in your life to become mentally healthy.(这些是你可以在生活中养成的一些习惯，让你变得心理健康)”是对前文内容的总结，F项“I hope you will love them and start living your new life by improving mental health with these habits.(我希望你会喜欢上它们，并通过这些习惯来改善心理健康，开始你的新生活)”承接上文，发出倡议，希望读者能通过这些习惯来改善心理健康，开始新的生活，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
（2024·河南开封·一模）Taking care of your emotional health is as important as taking care of your physical body. If your emotional health is out of balance, you may experience high blood pressure, ulcers (溃疡), chest pain, or a host of other physical symptoms. When you feel good about yourself, it’s much easier to cope with life’s little ups and downs as well as bigger events, such as divorce or a death.
16 . These strategies will help you stay resilient (恢复力强的) through everyday stresses and when larger personal issues arise.
● Grow your circle of friends to expand your support system.
“It’s very important that you have a support group of friends and family.” Dr. Gardere says. “ 17 —people who will listen to you when you need to get things off your chest—so that you know you’re not alone in whatever it is.
● 18
You can eat what you want and enjoy it as long as you eat smaller portions and get regular exercise. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your physical and your emotional health. Besides, you can try some kinds of activities to relieve stress, like meditating or practicing yoga. 19 . Other stress-reducing techniques include deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. If you’re unsure of how to get started, take a class and learn how to practice on your own for 30 minutes, three times a week.
● Learn to say no and refrain from overextending yourself.
If you try to do more than you can handle, you will only end up frustrated and stressed out. There are times when someone asks you to do something you absolutely can’t do. 20 .
A．Form the habit of exercising regularly
B．Cultivate a healthy and moderate lifestyle
C．In this case, say no and explain why kindly but firmly
D．These types of activities are effective for stress management
E．You need people whom you can talk to about your problems
F．If your emotional problems are serious, see a mental health professional and get help
G．Here are three ways you can practice better stress management and boost your self-esteem
【答案】16．G 17．E 18．B 19．D 20．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了三个让你更好地管理压力，提高你的自尊的方法。
16．根据后文“These strategies will help you stay resilient (恢复力强的) through everyday stresses and when larger personal issues arise.(这些策略将帮助你在日常压力和更大的个人问题出现时保持弹性)”可知，本句旨在引出后文提到的策略，G选项中three ways对应后文These strategies。故G选项“这里有三种方法可以让你更好地管理压力，提高你的自尊”符合语境，故选G。
17．根据后文“people who will listen to you when you need to get things off your chest—so that you know you’re not alone in whatever it is.(当你需要倾诉心事时，他们会倾听你——这样你就知道你并不孤单)”可知，后文提到了有人倾听你的心事，即能够你交流沟通的人。故E选项“你需要能和你谈论问题的人”符合语境，故选E。
18．根据后文“You can eat what you want and enjoy it as long as you eat smaller portions and get regular exercise. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your physical and your emotional health.(你可以吃你想吃的，享受它，只要你吃得少一点，经常锻炼。保持健康的体重对你的身体和情绪健康都很重要)”可知，本段的主旨是健康饮食，经常锻炼，保持健康的生活方式。故B选项“养成健康适度的生活方式”符合语境，故选B。
19．根据上文“Besides, you can try some kinds of activities to relieve stress, like meditating or practicing yoga. (此外，你可以尝试一些活动来缓解压力，比如冥想或练习瑜伽)”可知，上文提到了缓解压力的冥想和瑜伽，可知本句说明这些运动的好处。故D选项“这些类型的活动对压力管理是有效的”符合语境，故选D。
20．根据上文“If you try to do more than you can handle, you will only end up frustrated and stressed out. There are times when someone asks you to do something you absolutely can’t do.(如果你试图做的事情超出你的能力范围，你只会以沮丧和压力告终。有时候，有人要求你做一些你绝对做不到的事情)”可知，本句说明如何应对别人要求你做你做不到的事情。故C选项“在这种情况下，说不，并友好而坚定地解释原因”符合语境，故选C。
（2024·安徽淮北·一模）Down comforters (羽绒被) are frightening pieces to wash. They’re huge, expensive and filled with delicate material. 21 .
Start with a spot treatment. If you’re washing your comforter because it’s dirty, spot-treat it first. Most food and dirt spots should respond to regular washing agent. But for old or tough spots, soak the area and leave it overnight. Whichever remover (去污剂) you choose, please remember: “ 22 ”. Usually, this will involve spraying them, twisting and rubbing to push the spot treatment into the fabric.
Wash it at least twice. 23 . Then load your comforter into the washing machine, and run it through a delicate cycle with cold or warm water. Wash it a second time on a quick cycle to clean from the down inside. If your comforter seems a little tight in your washing machine, and you’re not positive it had enough room to move around and expose every gap to the second wash cycle, an additional wash could help.
Dry it well. Thoroughly drying your comforter helps ensure the down inside stays fluffy (蓬松的). You don’t want to cook the down with high heat and damage it, though. 24 and remove it from the dryer throughout the cycle (every 20 minutes or so) to redistribute and fluff the down fill.
25 . A good cleaning every few years will help your comforter last a long time, but you’ll still want to refresh a deflated comforter between washes. Use the dryer for about an hour every three to four weeks to kill dust mites and dry out any moisture. Low heat is ideal. To address dust mites, use high heat for 20 minutes and then lower the heat for the rest of the cycle.
A．Run it through the dryer
B．Keep your comforter fresh
C．Follow the directions on the bottle strictly
D．But you can wash your comforter yourself
E．Dry your comforter on low or medium heat
F．Washing it many times may actually help you
G．Confirm your comforter is machine washable first
【答案】21．D 22．C 23．G 24．E 25．B
【导语】本文是说明文。文章讲述了清洗保养羽绒被的几个有效建议。
21．前文“Down comforters (羽绒被) are frightening pieces to wash. They’re huge, expensive and filled with delicate material. (羽绒被是很难洗的东西。它们又大又贵，里面装满了纤弱的材料)”讲述羽绒被又大又贵，清洗很不容易，由后文小标题可知，下文讲述了如何清洗羽绒被的建议，因此推断D项“但是你可以自己洗被子”符合语境，与前文不好清洗是转折关系，引出下文的介绍。故填D。
22．根据前文“Whichever remover (去污剂) you choose, please remember (无论你选择哪种去污剂，请记住)”和后文“Usually, this will involve spraying them, twisting and rubbing to push the spot treatment into the fabric.( 通常，这将包括喷洒、拧转和摩擦，以推动斑点处理进入织物)”可知，此处讲述了无论哪种去污剂，都要按照具体步骤使用，因此推断C项“严格按照瓶子上的说明使用”符合语境，下文详细解释如何使用。故填C。
23．根据后文“Then load your comforter into the washing machine, and run it through a delicate cycle with cold or warm water. Wash it a second time on a quick cycle to clean from the down inside.( 然后把你的被子放进洗衣机，用冷水或温水进行一个精细的循环。第二次清洗，快速循环，从内部清洁)”可知，下文讲述了接下来的做法，被子放进洗衣机里清洗两遍，因此推断G项“首先确认你的被子是可机洗的”符合语境，先确认被子可以机洗，才能放进洗衣机。故填G。
24．前文“You don’t want to cook the down with high heat and damage it, though.( 不过，你也不想用高温把它煮熟，损坏它吧)”说明高温会损坏羽绒被，后文“and remove it from the dryer throughout the cycle (every 20 minutes or so) to redistribute and fluff the down fill. (在整个循环过程中（每20分钟左右）将其从烘干机中取出，以便让绒毛重新分散、蓬松填充)”讲述用烘干机烘干羽绒被的过程中应多次拿出来整理，因此推断E项“用小火或中火烘干被子”符合语境，承上启下。故选E。
25．空处为段落小标题，根据后文“A good cleaning every few years will help your comforter last a long time, but you’ll still want to refresh a deflated comforter between washes. Use the dryer for about an hour every three to four weeks to kill dust mites and dry out any moisture. Low heat is ideal. To address dust mites, use high heat for 20 minutes and then lower the heat for the rest of the cycle. ( 每隔几年好好清洗一次会让你的棉被用得更久，但你还是想在两次清洗之间给瘪了的棉被换一次新的。每三到四周用一个小时的烘干机来杀死尘螨和干燥任何水分)”可知，本段主要讲述如何让被子在清洗的间隔中保持清新，因此推断B项“保持你的羽绒被清新”符合语境。故选B。
（2024·安徽合肥·一模）When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart Here are some strategics to help you manage a personal setback (挫折) and get back on track toward achieving your goal.
● Realize it’s normal. Less than 20 percent of people successfully achieve their goal the first time around. It’s normal and expected for setbacks to occur. 26 Knowing this, it’s important to anticipate that the main task will be how to effectively manage the setback when it arises.
● Don’t deny it. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize a setback. The problem can be staring you right in the face, but you may deny there’s any cause for alarm. 27 This inability to acknowledge the problem doesn’t mean you’re stupid. It’s just that denial can cloud your awareness of the issue. It’s important to be receptive to the honest feedback.
28 Stop and consider carefully what went wrong. The most common causes of a setback are personal worries, overconfidence, and poor coping skills. Take a look at any factor that may have contributed to the setback: where you were, who you were with, what you were thinking and feeling.
● Learn from it. Learn from your analysis of the setback, and adjust your plan to try to prevent similar things from happening the next time. Each time you fine-tune your plan and put it into action again, you actually improve your odds of eventual success. 29
Remind yourself that your setback is a slip instead of a fall. 30 After adjusting, you can still make progress toward success again.
A．Don’t take it seriously.
B．Analyze what happened.
C．You haven’t lost all of the knowledge, skills, and support.
D．In other words, it’s not whether a challenge will happen, but it’s when.
E．This is because you learn from each misstep to make your plan more effective.
F．Friends or family will voice their concerns, but you still may not be able to accept it.
G．You might even write about past experiences in a journal to guide your future behavior.
【答案】26．D 27．F 28．B 29．E 30．C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一些有助于处理个人挫折并回到实现目标的轨道上的策略。
26．根据前文“Less than 20 percent of people successfully achieve their goal the first time around. It’s normal and expected for setbacks to occur.(只有不到20%的人第一次就成功实现了自己的目标。出现挫折是正常的，也是意料之中的。)”可知，此处是指挫折大概率是会发生的，只是早晚的区别，所以选项D“换句话说，挑战是否会发生并不重要，重要的是何时发生。”切合文意。故选D。
27．根据前文“Sometimes it’s hard to recognize a setback. The problem can be staring you right in the face, but you may deny there’s any cause for alarm.(有时候很难察觉到挫折。问题可能就在你眼前，但你可能会否认有任何惊慌的理由。)”可知，此处是指即使朋友或家人提醒你也可能无法承认问题的存在，所以选项F“朋友或家人会表达他们的担忧，但你可能仍然无法接受。”切合文意。故选F。
28．根据后文“Stop and consider carefully what went wrong.(停下来仔细想想哪里出了问题。)”可知，此处是指分析发生的事情，所以选项B“分析发生了什么。”切合文意。故选B。
29．根据前文“Learn from it. Learn from your analysis of the setback, and adjust your plan to try to prevent similar things from happening the next time. Each time you fine-tune your plan and put it into action again, you actually improve your odds of eventual success.(从中吸取教训。从你对挫折的分析中学习，调整你的计划，尽量防止类似的事情再次发生。每次你调整你的计划并再次付诸行动，你实际上提高了最终成功的几率。)”可知，此处是指从挫折中吸取的教训会让你的计划更高效，所以选项E“这是因为你从每一个错误中学习，使你的计划更有效。”切合文意。故选E。
30．根据前文“Remind yourself that your setback is a slip instead of a fall.(提醒自己，你的挫折是一次滑倒，而不是跌倒。)”和后文“After adjusting, you can still make progress toward success again.(调整之后，你仍然可以再次向成功迈进。)”可知，此处是讲即使面对挫折你仍然具有的优势，所以选项C“你并没有失去所有的知识、技能和支持。”切合文意。故选C。
（2024·安徽·一模）With everything going on in the world, it’s no wonder so many of us are struggling to sleep. 31 And it’s hard to fall back asleep again. However, simple steps before bed can help.
Test your pillow. If you bought your pillow in 2022, it’s already old. The National Sleep Foundation suggests replacing your pillow every one to two years. 32 “When your brain is sending pain signals, it can’t send sleep signals,” says Dr Michael J Breus, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist.
Get an hour of sunlight each day. Morning sunlight is important for good sleep. “It stops producing melatonin in your brain, which, helps relieve the sleepy morning feeling,” Breus says. It also sets a mental time r to produce melatonin, the so-called sleep hormone, that evening. Aim for 15 to 30 minutes of direct light first and two 15-minute outdoor breaks during the day. 33
Skip salty snacks before bed. In a Japanese study, researchers followed 321 patients with high-salt diets and sleep issues for 12 weeks. 34 And those who consumed more salt woke up more often to go to the bathroom.
35 If you need to air complaints to your family, don’t wait until night. Tough discussions are less likely to disturb your sound sleep if you initiate them earlier. Arguments can activate your sympathetic nervous system, which disturbs sleep. Some research even suggests that going to bed angry may make you bad-tempered the next morning.
A．Avoid arguments with your family.
B．Handle your troubles before dinner.
C．It signals your brain that it is time to be awake.
D．It contributes to good health when exposed to light.
E．It’s normal to wake up at night, especially as you age.
F．A used one in the past can cause neck pain and restless sleep.
G．When people cut them down, their average toilet trips decreased.
【答案】31．E 32．F 33．C 34．G 35．B
【导语】本文为说明文。主要说明了当代社会，很多人都出现了睡眠质量问题，本文提出了几条建议，以帮助读者提高睡眠质量。
31．根据上文“With everything going on in the world, it’s no wonder so many of us are struggling to sleep.(随着世界上发生的一切，难怪我们中的许多人都在努力入睡)”描述了现代社会普遍存在睡眠质量问题，后文“And it’s hard to fall back asleep again.(而且很难再次入睡)”描述很难再次入睡，可知本句主要说明夜晚入睡的问题，故E选项“随着年龄增长，半夜醒来很正常”，在此处能起到承上启下的作用。故选E。
32．根据上文“The National Sleep Foundation suggests replacing your pillow every one to two years.(美国国家睡眠基金会建议每一到两年更换一次枕头)”提到需要每 1-2 年更换枕头，下文““When your brain is sending pain signals, it can’t send sleep signals,” says Dr Michael J Breus, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist.(“当你的大脑发出疼痛信号时，它不能发出睡眠信号，”临床心理学家和睡眠专家Michael J Breus博士说)”继续谈论疼痛带来的影响。F 选项中的代词 “one”指代上文的 pillow，进一步解释原因：用过很久的枕头可能导致颈部疼痛和失眠。故选F。
33．根据本段首句“Get an hour of sunlight each day.(每天享受一小时的阳光)”可知，本段建议要接受足够的阳光。C选项中的“It” 指代上文提到的接受阳光直射和户外休息的行为。这种行为是为了提醒大脑白天保持清醒。C选项“它告诉你的大脑是时候清醒了”符合语境。故选C。
34．根据上文“Skip salty snacks before bed. In a Japanese study, researchers followed 321 patients with high-salt diets and sleep issues for 12 weeks.(睡前不要吃咸的零食。在日本的一项研究中，研究人员对321名患有高盐饮食和睡眠问题的患者进行了为期12周的跟踪调查)”以及后文“And those who consumed more salt woke up more often to go to the bathroom.(而那些摄入更多盐的人更频繁地醒来去洗手间)”可知，指出减少高盐饮食后，起夜次数会减少，与下文 “摄入高盐的更频繁去卫生间”的论述相呼应。G选项“当人们减少摄入时，他们的平均上厕所次数减少了”符合语境，故选G。
35．根据后文“If you need to air complaints to your family, don’t wait until night. Tough discussions are less likely to disturb your sound sleep if you initiate them earlier. Arguments can activate your sympathetic nervous system, which disturbs sleep. Some research even suggests that going to bed angry may make you bad-tempered the next morning.(如果你需要向你的家人抱怨，不要等到晚上。如果你早点开始，艰难的讨论就不太可能打扰你的睡眠。争吵会激活你的交感神经系统，从而扰乱睡眠。一些研究甚至表明，带着怒气上床睡觉可能会让你第二天早上脾气暴躁)”可知，如果需要向家人抱怨，不要拖到晚上。睡前的争论对睡眠有影响，甚至影响第二天的心情。故B选项“本段的建议应该是在晚饭前处理好麻烦”符合语境。故选B。
（2024·安徽黄山·一模）Once people finish reading a book, they are likely to have an impulse to write about it. Those who read and write a lot may want to become book reviewers. 36 . But most have at least a high school diploma and, in many cases, they have a college degree in literature or a related field. For professional book reviewers, an English or writing degree is also a popular choice.
It generally takes much patience to become a book reviewer. Also, it’s important to learn much about book reviewing ahead of time. Read as many book reviews as possible to get an idea of the tone and content of the reviews. And remember book reviews are a little different from book critiques. 37 .
If you want to become a book reviewer, it’s necessary to determine what type of book you wish to review. Most book reviewers specialize in one specific type. 38 . Whichever type you want to review, you should truly enjoy reading it and be relatively knowledgeable about common themes and plot methods.
39 . Even if the reviews are never published, it’s important to have pieces of book reviews. Most editors won’t hire a reviewer without any pieces of book reviews. It may be easier to start writing for a university newspaper or a local newspaper while you’re still in college. Another option is to write reviews and post them on a blog. Thus, you prepare yourself for becoming a book reviewer.
Most book reviewers do not work for one particular medium and are paid per piece. 40 . In exchange, they will receive free books to review, sometimes ahead of their publication dates. It can be difficult to get started, as with any freelance writing career, but for someone who enjoys reading and writing about books, it is an excellent choice.
A．And the salary can be high
B．Some simply write book reviews on a voluntary basis
C．Interestingly, there are different types of book reviewers
D．It can be popular fiction, historical fiction or anything else
E．They are traditionally less formal compared with the latter
F．It’s impossible to become a reviewer without writing some reviews
G．There are no specific educational requirements for becoming book reviewers
【答案】36．G 37．E 38．D 39．F 40．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章对如何成为书评人提出了一些建议。
36．根据后文“But most have at least a high school diploma and, in many cases, they have a college degree in literature or a related field. For professional book reviewers, an English or writing degree is also a popular choice. (但大多数人至少有高中文凭，在许多情况下，他们有文学或相关领域的大学学位。对于专业书评人来说，英语或写作学位也是一个受欢迎的选择。)”可知，此处是指成为书评人并没有学历要求，所以选项G“成为书评人没有特定的教育背景要求”切合文意。故选G。
37．根据前文“And remember book reviews are a little different from book critiques. (记住，书评和书的批判有点不同。)”可知，此处是解释书评和书的批判的区别，所以选项E“与后者相比，它们在传统上不那么正式”切合文意。故选E。
38．根据前文“If you want to become a book reviewer, it’s necessary to determine what type of book you wish to review. Most book reviewers specialize in one specific type. (如果你想成为一名书评人，有必要确定你想评论什么类型的书。大多数书评家都专注于一种特定的类型。)”可知，此处是对想要评论的书的类型举例，所以选项D“它可以是通俗小说，历史小说或其他任何东西”切合文意。故选D。
39．根据后文“Even if the reviews are never published, it’s important to have pieces of book reviews. Most editors won’t hire a reviewer without any pieces of book reviews. (即使书评从未出版过，有一些书评也是很重要的。大多数编辑不会雇用没有任何书评的评论家。)”可知，此处是讲想要成为书评人就必须先有作品，所以选项F“不写评论是不可能成为一名书评人的”切合文意。故选F。
40．根据前文“Most book reviewers do not work for one particular medium and are paid per piece. (大多数书评人并不为某一特定媒体工作，而是按件计酬。)”和后文“In exchange, they will receive free books to review, sometimes ahead of their publication dates. (作为交换，他们会收到免费的书来评论，有时是在书籍出版之前。)”可知，此处是指有些人是免费自愿写书评的，所以选项B“有些人只是自愿写书评”切合文意。故选B。
（2024·吉林延边·一模）When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you focus on something you wish were different, and hear a critical inside voice 41 . But if you are ready to be kind to yourself and willing to send that negative voice away forever, how do you begin There are three steps to overcome our “negativity bias” (负面偏见).
1. Start with Mindful Awareness
Being aware of how you are treating yourself is really the first step. 42 . Use your actual name as you describe what you are doing, seeing, and feeling.
Then, instead of criticizing yourself, be curious about what you did and the reasons behind it. Remind yourself that you are doing the best with what you have. And pay your attention to the positive side of the situation.
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We all are worthy of love and we need to show loving kindness to ourselves. That might seem awkward at first, but with a little practice, the process will become easier. Soon the positive feeling you receive from self-kindness will provide you with a sense of happiness.
One of the best practices to build up your self-kindness is called “Note to a Dear Friend”. When you are facing a challenge or difficulty, write a note to a friend as if they were facing the same problem. 44 . Then, take the note and change your friend’s name to your own.
3. Recognize That You Aren’t Alone
Not one of us lives a perfect life. Everyone faces challenges and makes mistakes. 45 . First, you get a little bit less lonely. You are not the only person suffering, and knowing that takes a weight off your shoulders. Second, it becomes a little easier to open up to others, and say, “I need help.” We don’t have to pretend that everything is great when it isn’t. It’s OK to take off our masks and let people know exactly how we feel!
A．Practice Kindness
B．Show Others Kindness
C．It is important to face them
D．Simply name your feeling and inside voice
E．Write down what you think would help your friend
F．When we recognize that, valuable things will happen
G．If so, you may have the tendency to criticize yourself
【答案】41．G 42．D 43．A 44．E 45．F
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了消除自我“负面偏见”的一些方法。
41．前文“When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you focus on something you wish were different, and hear a critical inside voice (当你看着镜子里的自己，你是否专注于你希望有所不同的事情，并听到一个批评的声音)”表明对自己不满意，后文“But if you are ready to be kind to yourself and willing to send that negative voice away forever, how do you begin (但是，如果你已经准备好善待自己，并愿意永远把那些消极的声音送走，你该如何开始呢)”表明要善待自己，G选项“如果是这样，你可能有批评自己的倾向”中so指代前一句内容，且criticize与critical呼应。故选G项。
42．前文“Being aware of how you are treating yourself is really the first step.(意识到你如何对待自己是真正的第一步)”为本段的总起句，后文“Use your actual name as you describe what you are doing, seeing, and feeling.(用你的真名来描述你正在做的、看到的和感觉到的事情)”为具体的例子，表示接纳自己，D选项“简单地说出你的感觉和内心的声音”同样为接纳自己，承认自己的感受和内心的例子，符合语境。故选D项。
43．空处为本段小标题，与其余标题并列，后文“We all are worthy of love and we need to show loving kindness to ourselves.(我们都值得被爱，我们需要善待自己)”表明善待自己，A选项“实践善举”与下文“but with a little practice, the process will become easier.”呼应。故选A项。
44．前文“When you are facing a challenge or difficulty, write a note to a friend as if they were facing the same problem.(当你面临挑战或困难时，给朋友写封信，就好像他们也面临同样的问题一样)”为提出建议，可以给朋友写信，E选项“写下你认为能帮助你朋友的事情”与前文语境相符。故选E项。
45．小标题意思为：认识到你并不孤单，空前“Not one of us lives a perfect life. Everyone faces challenges and makes mistakes.(没有人过着完美的生活。每个人都会面临挑战，也会犯错)”表明没有人是完美的，F选项“当我们认识到这一点时，有价值的事情就会发生”中that指代前文的内容，且语境一致。故选F项。
（2024·黑龙江哈尔滨·一模）As an author and journalist, I recognize how lucky I am to be following my childhood ambitions, but I would be lying if I said there aren’t regular periods when that passion weakens. 46 Losing the spark for work may be a sign that you need to change careers, but such an extreme move is not always possible. Fortunately, recent studies show some practical strategies to reignite their passion and motivation.
Hold the belief that one’s passion can be developed. According to a study by Patricia Chen, people’s mindsets fall into two main parts. The fit-theorists believe there is a job fit for every individual and finding the right job determines one’s happiness and success at work. 47 They believe that passion is developed through a learning process within any chosen job.
Set small achievable goals. Chen’s findings agree with other psychological researches. These studies suggest a few other ways of regaining your passion. One of the most useful techniques is “proximal (近端) goal setting”. This is particularly useful when you feel overwhelmed with a new big project, in which the challenge is so great, and the reward so distant that you struggle to re start the fire. 48 Then they are much quicker to complete, allowing you to enjoy the warm feeling of satisfaction when you tick them off your plan.
49 Taking some time to think about our overall goals, looking for the benefits that our work is providing for others, reaching out to inspirational colleagues and setting out a plan with small rewards—these are simple actions that we could all take to boost our enthusiasm.
Take up a hobby. This could also give you a sense of purpose and achievement, so that your job is not the only place to find satisfaction in your life. 50
A．The develop-theorists, in contrast, think differently.
B．Weigh up the pros and cons.
C．Take action.
D．It can undoubtedly cheer you up when work is just work.
E．To apply this technique, you would split the project into bite-sized tasks.
F．Many people are losing their enthusiasm for the careers they once loved.
G．Setting a distant target to struggle to achieve can offer you a greater reward.
【答案】46．F 47．A 48．E 49．C 50．D
【导语】
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了激情是在任何工作中通过学习过程培养出来。
46．根据下文“Losing the spark for work may be a sign that you need to change careers, but such an extreme move is not always possible.(失去工作的激情可能是你需要转行的信号，但这种极端的举动并不总是可能的)”可知，许多人对工作失去了热情。F项“许多人正在对他们曾经热爱的职业失去热情。”符合语境，与下文契合。F项中的“losing their enthusiasm”与空后的“Losing the spark”相对应。故选F项。
47．根据上文“The fit-theorists believe there is a job fit for every individual and finding the right job determines one's happiness and success at work. (适合理论者认为每个人都有适合自己的工作，找到合适的工作决定了一个人在工作中的快乐和成功)”及下文“They believe that passion is developed through a learning process within any chosen job.(他们相信，激情是通过在任何选定的工作中的学习过程培养出来的)”可知，本段出现两种不同的理论。A项“相反，发展理论家的想法不同。”符合语境，能用in contrast引起下文的理论，与上文形成转折。故选A项。
48．根据下文“Then they are much quicker to complete, allowing you to enjoy the warm feeling of satisfaction when you tick them off your plan.(然后它们会更快地完成，当你把它们从你的计划中划掉时，让你享受到温暖的满足感)”可知，为了更快完成，需要将项目进行划分，完成一个小项目后就删除一个小项目。E项“要应用这种技术，您可以将项目分成小任务。”符合语境。E项中的“split the project into bite-size tasks”与空后的“tick them off your plan”相对应。故选E项。
49．根据本段最后一句“these are simple actions that we could all take to boost our enthusiasm.( 这些都是我们可以采取的简单行动，以提高我们的热情。)”可知，本段主要说的是要采取行动，C项“采取行动。”符合语境，故选C项。
50．根据上文“Take up a hobby. This could also give you a sense of purpose and achievement, so that your job is not the only place to find satisfaction in your life.(培养一种爱好。这也能给你一种目标感和成就感，这样你的工作就不是你生活中唯一能找到满足感的地方)”可知，只是把工作当成工作，你还有很多爱好。D项“当工作只是工作时，它无疑能让你振作起来。”符合语境。故选D项。
（2024·广西南宁·一模）Finding the words to explain how you feel isn’t always easy. This is why young people’s mental health charity has made “My Voice Matters” the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week.
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Do you have trouble sharing your thoughts or worry no one will listen if you do Making your voice heard means understanding that your words matter and your opinions count. Dr Julia Clements, a psychologist, says that it means expressing your views, thoughts and feelings, not bottling them all up, and being open to hearing the thoughts, feelings and views of others too. 52 In fact you don’t have to use your voice at all. “You can express what you like and don’t like or what you want for the future by writing or drawing instead,” says Clements. “It’s about finding ways to share what matters to you,” she explains.
Why is it important
53 Scientists have discovered that sharing your feelings produces a feel-good chemical in your brain that makes you feel relaxed and calm. Your voice can make a big difference to other people too, including friends and families. Clements says, “You can spread kindness and happiness simply by speaking. With a few kind words, you could help someone feel good about themselves or let them know they are supported.” 54
How can you find your voice
Clements suggests practising conversations with friends, parents or carers on the way home from school and seeing if you have different opinions about something. If you’re struggling to explain your feelings, find a way that feels right for you, whether it’s talking face-to-face or writing it down. 55 When you’re ready, “Take a deep breath and believe in yourself,” says Clements. “Know that your opinion matters.”
A．What does speaking up mean
B．What are the benefits of speaking up
C．Making yourself heard isn’t about shouting the loudest.
D．Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you are confused about something.
E．Everyone has their own unique way of processing and sharing their feelings.
F．Sharing your feelings with a person you trust will help you make sense of them.
G．Words have the power to uplift someone’s spirits and make a positive impact on their day.
【答案】51．A 52．C 53．F 54．G 55．E
【导语】
这是一篇说明文，找到合适的语言来解释你的感受并不总是那么容易，文章介绍了分享自己的感受意味着什么、它为什么重要以及如何找到适合自己的方式。
51．
根据本段中“Making your voice heard means understanding that your words matter and your opinions count. Dr Julia Clements, a psychologist, says that it means expressing your views, thoughts and feelings, not bottling them all up, and being open to hearing the thoughts, feelings and views of others too.(让别人听到你的声音意味着你要明白你的话很重要，你的意见很重要。心理学家Julia Clements博士说，这意味着表达你的观点、想法和感受，而不是把它们都憋在心里，同时也要敞开心扉倾听别人的想法、感受和观点)”可知，本段主要是解释把话说出来是什么意思，A项“大声表达意思是什么”符合语境。故选A。
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上文“it means expressing your views, thoughts and feelings, not bottling them all up, and being open to hearing the thoughts, feelings and views of others too (这意味着表达你的观点、想法和感受，而不是把它们都憋在心里，同时也要敞开心扉倾听别人的想法、感受和观点)”提到表达自己的观点、想法和感受，结合下文“In fact you don’t have to use your voice at all. (事实上，你根本不需要用你的声音)”可知，空处是关于表达自己的方式，C项“让别人听到你的声音并不是大喊大叫”符合语境。故选C。
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根据下文“Scientists have discovered that sharing your feelings produces a feel-good chemical in your brain that makes you feel relaxed and calm. (科学家们发现，分享你的感受会在你的大脑中产生一种让你感觉良好的化学物质，让你感到放松和平静)”可知，此处是说分享自己的感受的好处，F项“与一个你信任的人分享你的感受会帮助你理解它们”符合语境。故选F。
54．
根据上文“You can spread kindness and happiness simply by speaking. With a few kind words, you could help someone feel good about themselves or let them know they are supported. (你可以简单地通过说话来传播善良和快乐。用几句友善的话，你可以帮助别人自我感觉良好，或者让他们知道他们得到了支持)”可知，简单的话语可以对别人产生积极影响，G项“语言有力量振奋一个人的精神，对他们的一天产生积极的影响”与上文语义一致。故选G。
55．
根据上文“If you’re struggling to explain your feelings, find a way that feels right for you, whether it’s talking face-to-face or writing it down. (如果你很难解释你的感受，找到一种适合你的方式，无论是面对面交谈还是写下来)”可知，此处是说找到适合自己的方式，E项“每个人都有自己独特的方式来处理和分享他们的感受”符合语境。故选E。
（2024·广西·一模）If you’re an aspiring director that wants to start a successful film career, you should start by creating your first short film. While it can seem like a daunting task at first, with the proper strategies, creating a short movie is just a matter of having good ideas and utilizing common filming techniques.
Think of an idea for a short film. 56 Focus on one core idea so that the short story isn’t overly complicated. Consider what kind of tone you want for the film and whether it will be a horror, drama, or ex《备战2024年高考英语名校真题零失误规范训练》（九省专用）
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（2024九省联考）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Common Mistakes New Runners Make
Running is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. However, many make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (妨碍) with training or lead to injury. 36 , keep these things in mind to help you increase your chances of running success.
●Doing too much too soon
One of the biggest mistakes new runners make is doing too much too soon. Slowly easing into a training program will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue on with your new running routine. 37 .
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Beginners might think they need to run every day (or nearly every day) to meet their fitness or weight-loss goals, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Running is a high-impact activity which can be really hard on your body. So it's important to give your body a rest between workouts.
●Not wearing the right equipment
39 , it's important that you wear properly for your workouts. The most important piece of equipment for running is a good pair of running shoes, so be sure to do some research before you purchase a pair. Visit a running specialty store and ask an employee to fit you for a shoe.
●Running through pain
40 . If something hurts when you run, you need to stop and treat the pain. Remember: It doesn't make you less of a runner if you listen to your body to keep it healthy.
A. Not taking rest days
B. If you're just starting out
C. Comparing yourself to others
D. Running can be uncomfortable at times
E. It’s important not to use the same muscles
F. While it may be true that you don't need expensive equipment to take up running
G. Experts suggest increasing your running distance by no more than 10% each week
（2023新高考II卷）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As an artist who shares her journey on social media, I’m often asked by curious followers how to begin an art journey. Unfortunately, there is no magic list I can offer. I do remember, though, what it was like to be a complete beginner. So I’ve put together some good tips for starting an art journey.
Start small. I suggest using a sketchbook (素描本) for small studies. These small studies provide inspiration and may be a springboard for more complex works in the future. 16 You’ll want to look back on your journey to see how far you’ve come.
Paint often and paint from life. There’s no better way to improve than to put in those brush miles. Whether you paint still lifes, portraits, or landscapes, paint from life as much as possible. 17
Continually challenge yourself to try something new. 18 Artistic growth can be a bit painful. Welcome to the club；we’ve all been there. I love taking on challenges. I once took up a challenge to create a painting every day for a month and post the works online.
19 Seeking and accepting constructive feedback (反馈) is crucial to growth. I post my work on social media and, in turn, have met some of the kindest people. They make me feel valued and respected, no matter my level of artistic ability.
The journey you’re on won’t follow a straight path. 20 Push through, give it time and put in the effort. You will harvest the rewards of an artistic life.
A. Get out of your comfort zone.
B. Make career plans and set goals.
C. Don’t throw away your beginner art.
D. Share your work if you feel comfortable doing so.
E. You’ll hit roadblocks, and you’ll feel discouraged at times.
F. Evaluate your performance and, if needed, redefine your role.
G. You’ll develop that painting muscle memory that only comes with repetition.
（2022新高考II卷）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Writing an essay is a difficult process for most people. However, the process can be made easier if you learn to practice three simple techniques.
36 When you are first trying to think of ideas for an essay, put your pen to your paper and write nonstop for ten or fifteen minutes without letting your pen leave the paper. Stay loose and free. 37 Don’t worry about grammar or spelling. Even though this technique won’t work for everyone, it helps many people get a good store of ideas to draw on.
The next technique is to write your draft rapidly without worrying about being perfect. 38 Yet, by learning to live with imperfection, you will save yourself headaches and a wastepaper basket full of crumpled (弄皱) paper. Think of your first draft as a path cut out of the jungle—as part of an exploration, not as a complete highway.
The third technique is to try printing out a triple—spaced (三倍行距) copy to allow space for revision. 39 As a result, these writers never get in the habit of crossing out chunks (大块) of their draft and writing revisions in the blank space. After you have revised your draft until it is too messy to work from anymore, you can enter your changes into your word processor. 40 The resulting blank space invites you to revise.
A. Make sure your handwriting is neat.
B. Let your pen follow the waves of thought.
C. The second draft of the essay should be better.
D. First of all, learn the technique of nonstop writing.
E. Too many writers try to get their drafts right the first time.
F. Many beginning writers don’t leave enough space to revise.
G. Then you can print out a fresh draft, again setting your text on triple-space.
（2021新高考II卷）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If the only reading you ever do is the novel or magazine, the speed at which you read -probably does not matter very much. But if you have to read a great deal for study, you will appreciate the benefits of being able to read more quickly. 36
·Before you open the book, make sure that you are comfortable. You need a seat which supports your back and the book should be at the right distance from your eyes. 37
38 Look at the table of contents, the preface, the chapter heading,etc.This will help you to decide whether you really need to read the whole book or only certain parts of it. Ten minutes spent in this way could save you quite a lot of time in the long run.
If you decide that you need to read the whole book, decide how much you can read at a time. 39 A history book which may contain the facts in story form will be easier to read than one dealing with scientific subjects. In the former case you may be able to read a chapter. In the latter you may only be able to read one page.
Always keep a pencil and paper beside you. 40 Note also the facts important for your purpose as well as anything which leads you to further research. You don't have to write these things in detail. It is enough to put the page number and one or two words as a reminder.
A. Stop to have a rest now and then.
B. Spend a few minutes looking through the book.
C. This depends on the type of book you are reading.
D. Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed.
E. Make a note of any page which is of special importance.
F. You may find yourself having to learn something by heart.
G. Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy.
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（2024·河南周口·一模）Although I learned English for years. I could not speak in complete sentences when I studied in London as an exchange student. In the beginning, I even needed to think twice before replying to a simple greeting. 1 If you have a similar experience, here are some tips.
Practice “output” more often; 2 It’s OK to start with only simple sentences or short paragraphs. Meanwhile, you can even practice your grammar.
At the time I didn’t have opportunities to talk with the local people. So, I self-talked to describe what happened around to myself.
Another method is that you can record yourself speaking and then listen to the recordings to identify areas that needs improving. 3
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Language is not a hard science. It is more than just a set of rules, but a means of communication. Like small children picking up their mother tongue, we can get speaking skills more naturally by becoming completely involved in the language and using it. When using a language, we focus on the idea itself, rather than the rules.
Find the “support group” that suits you,
Find a native tutor. A language tutor is a great idea where you can practice regularly and get your mistakes fixed in time. 5 I feel much less shy when I speak English with other non-native speakers there. For example, joining a language group is really a great way to practice output.
A．Communicate with local children.
B．Raise your mind like a kid.
C．It is of much benefit to write in the language.
D．It was so painful that I was so confused about my language ability.
E．Or try some language clubs.
F．It is easier for you to “open your mouth”.
G．It doesn’t matter if you make mistakes.
（2024·河南·一模）Your alarm goes off on January 1. You force yourself out of bed and drag your feet toward the bathroom, where you glimpse a pale-faced stranger in the mirror. 6 . After a moment, however, you think, “Wait, it’s okay because today is New Year’s Day; there’s time to get back in shape!”
For many people, the start of a new year signals the end of a period of overindulgence (放纵) in diet. 7 . They often revolve around turning oneself into a fit and healthy human being. However, the fact is that approximately 80% of them are abandoned before February. How does that happen 8 . While we may have good intentions when making resolutions, we are not actually making enough determination to live in a more controlled way. Change involves a degree of stress, and someone not mentally equipped to handle that stress will struggle to change.
So, what can you do to achieve your healthy goals in the new year One idea is to think small rather than the opposite. 9 . But in reality change is likely easier in smaller steps, which allows for greater success. Another helpful strategy is to design a personal reward system. Finally, set concrete goals. Instead of making a vague resolution like “I’m going to get in better shape this year”, make a specific one. For example, “I’m going to run for 30 minutes every day” would be far more powerful. Most importantly, remember that despite their name, New Year’s resolutions should be for life. 10 , but with suitable strategies, there is no reason why you cannot stick to your resolutions permanently or at least until March.
A．Change takes time and effort
B．Instinctively, you step back in horror
C．It’s probably related to self-discipline
D．Many people’s plans involve grand measures
E．The answer is likely that we should be confident
F．New Year is a great time to be with family and friends
G．In December it’s often justified by planning New Year’s resolutions
（2024·河南·一模）How to Become Mentally Healthy
Exercise is one of the most effective ways. 11 Everyone must make it a habit of exercising for at least 30 minutes daily. You can do it at home if you can’t afford to go to the gym or fitness clubs. There are plenty of videos on the Internet that help people become fit by exercising at home. So, stop giving excuses and start working out.
Reading help you learn about life experiences and thought process of people that you will never meet in your life. 12 So, try to read a good book for at least 30 minutes daily.
13 If you need to be happy in your life, you must learn to live in the present. Hence, meditating (冥想) for 5-10 minutes will help you improve your mental health by living in the moment.
Avoid negative people. Every one of us has some people in our life whose only job is to demotivate others and make them feel low. If you have that kind of person in your life, it’s better to maintain some distance from them if you want to live peacefully. 14 So, it’s better to change your company or be alone instead of wasting time with those people.
These are some of the habits that you can apply in your life to become mentally healthy. 15
A．Stay positive rather than passive.
B．Meditation helps us train our minds to live in the present.
C．These people will only make you feel worthless and nothing else.
D．Follow these habits, and we can certainly benefit from them and improve our mental health.
E．It makes people remove all the waste from their body and let only the positivity enter inside.
F．I hope you will love them and start living your new life by improving mental health with these habits.
G．Then, you can learn about many people and their stories to remove your mental blockage and learn a new way of living your life.
（2024·河南开封·一模）Taking care of your emotional health is as important as taking care of your physical body. If your emotional health is out of balance, you may experience high blood pressure, ulcers (溃疡), chest pain, or a host of other physical symptoms. When you feel good about yourself, it’s much easier to cope with life’s little ups and downs as well as bigger events, such as divorce or a death.
16 . These strategies will help you stay resilient (恢复力强的) through everyday stresses and when larger personal issues arise.
● Grow your circle of friends to expand your support system.
“It’s very important that you have a support group of friends and family.” Dr. Gardere says. “ 17 —people who will listen to you when you need to get things off your chest—so that you know you’re not alone in whatever it is.
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You can eat what you want and enjoy it as long as you eat smaller portions and get regular exercise. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your physical and your emotional health. Besides, you can try some kinds of activities to relieve stress, like meditating or practicing yoga. 19 . Other stress-reducing techniques include deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. If you’re unsure of how to get started, take a class and learn how to practice on your own for 30 minutes, three times a week.
● Learn to say no and refrain from overextending yourself.
If you try to do more than you can handle, you will only end up frustrated and stressed out. There are times when someone asks you to do something you absolutely can’t do. 20 .
A．Form the habit of exercising regularly
B．Cultivate a healthy and moderate lifestyle
C．In this case, say no and explain why kindly but firmly
D．These types of activities are effective for stress management
E．You need people whom you can talk to about your problems
F．If your emotional problems are serious, see a mental health professional and get help
G．Here are three ways you can practice better stress management and boost your self-esteem
（2024·安徽淮北·一模）Down comforters (羽绒被) are frightening pieces to wash. They’re huge, expensive and filled with delicate material. 21 .
Start with a spot treatment. If you’re washing your comforter because it’s dirty, spot-treat it first. Most food and dirt spots should respond to regular washing agent. But for old or tough spots, soak the area and leave it overnight. Whichever remover (去污剂) you choose, please remember: “ 22 ”. Usually, this will involve spraying them, twisting and rubbing to push the spot treatment into the fabric.
Wash it at least twice. 23 . Then load your comforter into the washing machine, and run it through a delicate cycle with cold or warm water. Wash it a second time on a quick cycle to clean from the down inside. If your comforter seems a little tight in your washing machine, and you’re not positive it had enough room to move around and expose every gap to the second wash cycle, an additional wash could help.
Dry it well. Thoroughly drying your comforter helps ensure the down inside stays fluffy (蓬松的). You don’t want to cook the down with high heat and damage it, though. 24 and remove it from the dryer throughout the cycle (every 20 minutes or so) to redistribute and fluff the down fill.
25 . A good cleaning every few years will help your comforter last a long time, but you’ll still want to refresh a deflated comforter between washes. Use the dryer for about an hour every three to four weeks to kill dust mites and dry out any moisture. Low heat is ideal. To address dust mites, use high heat for 20 minutes and then lower the heat for the rest of the cycle.
A．Run it through the dryer
B．Keep your comforter fresh
C．Follow the directions on the bottle strictly
D．But you can wash your comforter yourself
E．Dry your comforter on low or medium heat
F．Washing it many times may actually help you
G．Confirm your comforter is machine washable first
（2024·安徽合肥·一模）When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart Here are some strategics to help you manage a personal setback (挫折) and get back on track toward achieving your goal.
● Realize it’s normal. Less than 20 percent of people successfully achieve their goal the first time around. It’s normal and expected for setbacks to occur. 26 Knowing this, it’s important to anticipate that the main task will be how to effectively manage the setback when it arises.
● Don’t deny it. Sometimes it’s hard to recognize a setback. The problem can be staring you right in the face, but you may deny there’s any cause for alarm. 27 This inability to acknowledge the problem doesn’t mean you’re stupid. It’s just that denial can cloud your awareness of the issue. It’s important to be receptive to the honest feedback.
28 Stop and consider carefully what went wrong. The most common causes of a setback are personal worries, overconfidence, and poor coping skills. Take a look at any factor that may have contributed to the setback: where you were, who you were with, what you were thinking and feeling.
● Learn from it. Learn from your analysis of the setback, and adjust your plan to try to prevent similar things from happening the next time. Each time you fine-tune your plan and put it into action again, you actually improve your odds of eventual success. 29
Remind yourself that your setback is a slip instead of a fall. 30 After adjusting, you can still make progress toward success again.
A．Don’t take it seriously.
B．Analyze what happened.
C．You haven’t lost all of the knowledge, skills, and support.
D．In other words, it’s not whether a challenge will happen, but it’s when.
E．This is because you learn from each misstep to make your plan more effective.
F．Friends or family will voice their concerns, but you still may not be able to accept it.
G．You might even write about past experiences in a journal to guide your future behavior.
（2024·安徽·一模）With everything going on in the world, it’s no wonder so many of us are struggling to sleep. 31 And it’s hard to fall back asleep again. However, simple steps before bed can help.
Test your pillow. If you bought your pillow in 2022, it’s already old. The National Sleep Foundation suggests replacing your pillow every one to two years. 32 “When your brain is sending pain signals, it can’t send sleep signals,” says Dr Michael J Breus, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist.
Get an hour of sunlight each day. Morning sunlight is important for good sleep. “It stops producing melatonin in your brain, which, helps relieve the sleepy morning feeling,” Breus says. It also sets a mental time r to produce melatonin, the so-called sleep hormone, that evening. Aim for 15 to 30 minutes of direct light first and two 15-minute outdoor breaks during the day. 33
Skip salty snacks before bed. In a Japanese study, researchers followed 321 patients with high-salt diets and sleep issues for 12 weeks. 34 And those who consumed more salt woke up more often to go to the bathroom.
35 If you need to air complaints to your family, don’t wait until night. Tough discussions are less likely to disturb your sound sleep if you initiate them earlier. Arguments can activate your sympathetic nervous system, which disturbs sleep. Some research even suggests that going to bed angry may make you bad-tempered the next morning.
A．Avoid arguments with your family.
B．Handle your troubles before dinner.
C．It signals your brain that it is time to be awake.
D．It contributes to good health when exposed to light.
E．It’s normal to wake up at night, especially as you age.
F．A used one in the past can cause neck pain and restless sleep.
G．When people cut them down, their average toilet trips decreased.
（2024·安徽黄山·一模）Once people finish reading a book, they are likely to have an impulse to write about it. Those who read and write a lot may want to become book reviewers. 36 . But most have at least a high school diploma and, in many cases, they have a college degree in literature or a related field. For professional book reviewers, an English or writing degree is also a popular choice.
It generally takes much patience to become a book reviewer. Also, it’s important to learn much about book reviewing ahead of time. Read as many book reviews as possible to get an idea of the tone and content of the reviews. And remember book reviews are a little different from book critiques. 37 .
If you want to become a book reviewer, it’s necessary to determine what type of book you wish to review. Most book reviewers specialize in one specific type. 38 . Whichever type you want to review, you should truly enjoy reading it and be relatively knowledgeable about common themes and plot methods.
39 . Even if the reviews are never published, it’s important to have pieces of book reviews. Most editors won’t hire a reviewer without any pieces of book reviews. It may be easier to start writing for a university newspaper or a local newspaper while you’re still in college. Another option is to write reviews and post them on a blog. Thus, you prepare yourself for becoming a book reviewer.
Most book reviewers do not work for one particular medium and are paid per piece. 40 . In exchange, they will receive free books to review, sometimes ahead of their publication dates. It can be difficult to get started, as with any freelance writing career, but for someone who enjoys reading and writing about books, it is an excellent choice.
A．And the salary can be high
B．Some simply write book reviews on a voluntary basis
C．Interestingly, there are different types of book reviewers
D．It can be popular fiction, historical fiction or anything else
E．They are traditionally less formal compared with the latter
F．It’s impossible to become a reviewer without writing some reviews
G．There are no specific educational requirements for becoming book reviewers
（2024·吉林延边·一模）When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you focus on something you wish were different, and hear a critical inside voice 41 . But if you are ready to be kind to yourself and willing to send that negative voice away forever, how do you begin There are three steps to overcome our “negativity bias” (负面偏见).
1. Start with Mindful Awareness
Being aware of how you are treating yourself is really the first step. 42 . Use your actual name as you describe what you are doing, seeing, and feeling.
Then, instead of criticizing yourself, be curious about what you did and the reasons behind it. Remind yourself that you are doing the best with what you have. And pay your attention to the positive side of the situation.
2. 43
We all are worthy of love and we need to show loving kindness to ourselves. That might seem awkward at first, but with a little practice, the process will become easier. Soon the positive feeling you receive from self-kindness will provide you with a sense of happiness.
One of the best practices to build up your self-kindness is called “Note to a Dear Friend”. When you are facing a challenge or difficulty, write a note to a friend as if they were facing the same problem. 44 . Then, take the note and change your friend’s name to your own.
3. Recognize That You Aren’t Alone
Not one of us lives a perfect life. Everyone faces challenges and makes mistakes. 45 . First, you get a little bit less lonely. You are not the only person suffering, and knowing that takes a weight off your shoulders. Second, it becomes a little easier to open up to others, and say, “I need help.” We don’t have to pretend that everything is great when it isn’t. It’s OK to take off our masks and let people know exactly how we feel!
A．Practice Kindness
B．Show Others Kindness
C．It is important to face them
D．Simply name your feeling and inside voice
E．Write down what you think would help your friend
F．When we recognize that, valuable things will happen
G．If so, you may have the tendency to criticize yourself
（2024·黑龙江哈尔滨·一模）As an author and journalist, I recognize how lucky I am to be following my childhood ambitions, but I would be lying if I said there aren’t regular periods when that passion weakens. 46 Losing the spark for work may be a sign that you need to change careers, but such an extreme move is not always possible. Fortunately, recent studies show some practical strategies to reignite their passion and motivation.
Hold the belief that one’s passion can be developed. According to a study by Patricia Chen, people’s mindsets fall into two main parts. The fit-theorists believe there is a job fit for every individual and finding the right job determines one’s happiness and success at work. 47 They believe that passion is developed through a learning process within any chosen job.
Set small achievable goals. Chen’s findings agree with other psychological researches. These studies suggest a few other ways of regaining your passion. One of the most useful techniques is “proximal (近端) goal setting”. This is particularly useful when you feel overwhelmed with a new big project, in which the challenge is so great, and the reward so distant that you struggle to re start the fire. 48 Then they are much quicker to complete, allowing you to enjoy the warm feeling of satisfaction when you tick them off your plan.
49 Taking some time to think about our overall goals, looking for the benefits that our work is providing for others, reaching out to inspirational colleagues and setting out a plan with small rewards—these are simple actions that we could all take to boost our enthusiasm.
Take up a hobby. This could also give you a sense of purpose and achievement, so that your job is not the only place to find satisfaction in your life. 50
A．The develop-theorists, in contrast, think differently.
B．Weigh up the pros and cons.
C．Take action.
D．It can undoubtedly cheer you up when work is just work.
E．To apply this technique, you would split the project into bite-sized tasks.
F．Many people are losing their enthusiasm for the careers they once loved.
G．Setting a distant target to struggle to achieve can offer you a greater reward.
（2024·广西南宁·一模）Finding the words to explain how you feel isn’t always easy. This is why young people’s mental health charity has made “My Voice Matters” the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week.
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Do you have trouble sharing your thoughts or worry no one will listen if you do Making your voice heard means understanding that your words matter and your opinions count. Dr Julia Clements, a psychologist, says that it means expressing your views, thoughts and feelings, not bottling them all up, and being open to hearing the thoughts, feelings and views of others too. 52 In fact you don’t have to use your voice at all. “You can express what you like and don’t like or what you want for the future by writing or drawing instead,” says Clements. “It’s about finding ways to share what matters to you,” she explains.
Why is it important
53 Scientists have discovered that sharing your feelings produces a feel-good chemical in your brain that makes you feel relaxed and calm. Your voice can make a big difference to other people too, including friends and families. Clements says, “You can spread kindness and happiness simply by speaking. With a few kind words, you could help someone feel good about themselves or let them know they are supported.” 54
How can you find your voice
Clements suggests practising conversations with friends, parents or carers on the way home from school and seeing if you have different opinions about something. If you’re struggling to explain your feelings, find a way that feels right for you, whether it’s talking face-to-face or writing it down. 55 When you’re ready, “Take a deep breath and believe in yourself,” says Clements. “Know that your opinion matters.”
A．What does speaking up mean
B．What are the benefits of speaking up
C．Making yourself heard isn’t about shouting the loudest.
D．Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you are confused about something.
E．Everyone has their own unique way of processing and sharing their feelings.
F．Sharing your feelings with a person you trust will help you make sense of them.
G．Words have the power to uplift someone’s spirits and make a positive impact on their day.
（2024·广西·一模）If you’re an aspiring director that wants to start a successful film career, you should start by creating your first short film. While it can seem like a daunting task at first, with the proper strategies, creating a short movie is just a matter of having good ideas and utilizing common filming techniques.
Think of an idea for a short film. 56 Focus on one core idea so that the short story isn’t overly complicated. Consider what kind of tone you want for the film and whether it will be a horror, drama, or experimental movie.
57 If you don’t want to write your own script, you can search online for scripts that other people have already written. If you plan on shooting your short film to make a profit, make sure to reach out to the screenwriter to get their permission to use it. Some screenwriters will sell you their script for a fee.
Look for locations. Find locations to match the script. Ask small businesses and shops if you can use their locations for a short film. If the film takes place indoors, you may be able to use your own apartment or house. If the shoot is happening outdoors, find a safe and legal place to film. 58
Rehearse the scene. Once the actors get onto the set, have them go through a basic reading of the script. Then, have the actors act out the scene. As they go through the scene, tell the actors what you want them to do, how to interact with the environment, and let them know of any modifications that you want to see in their acting. 59 The read through of the script can be done anywhere, but you should try to do the blocking on set.
In addition, if the actors have to wear a cultural or religious piece, be sure to study it. Don’t just throw the piece on. 60 If you are on a tight budget, you can have the actors provide outfits from their own wardrobe, but make sure that what they find meets your vision.
A．Search for scripts online.
B．Be as accurate as possible.
C．Do a rough cut of the scenes.
D．This process is known as “blocking the scene”.
E．Select filming equipment that meets your needs.
F．Think of a short story that you want to tell in under 10 minutes.
G．Getting permits to shoot on private or public property can sometimes be very expensive.
（2024·贵州贵阳·一模）Behind the sweaty hands, racing minds, and a general sense of misfortune, anxiety carries a lesser-known power. It can push us toward what matters to us. 61 .
Connect. We are social creatures. Connection is one of the strongest coping mechanisms(机制)we have. You don’t have to talk to someone about what is bothering you to benefit from this. 62 .
63 . In my own life, and those of others I know who have experienced anxiety either for a temporary situation or a long-term one, it is common, upon emerging from an anxiety, to feel an increased level of empathy(共情)for other people who are suffering in the world. This is beautiful. We can take that empathy and change it into kindness.
Acts of Kindness. A research study found that participants who participated in acts of kindness reported a greater decrease in anxiety when compared to controls. 64 . A smile, encouraging words, or baking cupcakes for your housemates are all simple acts of kindness.
Take in the Beautiful Things. Mindfulness of the present moment allows us to surf through the anxieties we experience. 65 . On the other hand, when we try to shut out anxiety, we also run the risk of shutting out the pleasant things.
A．Let us experience compassion
B．Let your anxiety fuel compassion
C．This has to be something extreme
D．It also opens us to the beauty around us
E．This doesn’t have to be anything extreme
F．What follows are things to do with anxiety
G．Just being in the presence of others sharing life is enough
（2024·贵州·二模）Rising Above Fear: Strategies For Conquering Anxiety and Achieving Your Goals
You have to know that managing your worst fear and anxiety isn’t easy but that’s okay, we are here to help you out. 66 Here are the necessary steps to help you overcome your fear and anxiety.
You need to notice how you feel. 67 You need to be able to identify the sensations that clue you into your emotional state. Do you experience trouble breathing, a sweaty body, or even a stomachache You need to practice reading these physical cues, don’t let them carry you away!
Own your fears. Have you ever cried so much that it became very difficult to stop the tears, we can totally understand that. 68 When this happens, you need to stop using your emotional energy in trying to be okay, sometimes you need to own your fears. Trust me, this energy would be better used in reaching out for help.
Create goals that are necessary. Most of the time, the process of overcoming your fears and anxiety is hindered by elusive goals that we set for ourselves. Ask yourself this: What does the life I deserve look like How can I achieve that lifestyle Once you know that your goals are essential, the fear of not making an effort will overcome the fear of failure. 69
70 When you set your goals, what is the biggest fear that you will face The fear of failure! What you have to know is that failure is just like pain and we should only learn and grow from it. Failure will always provide a valuable learning experience that will positively impact your future.
A．Find acceptance in failure.
B．Never back away from learning.
C．Hardship is another trouble you have to face in life.
D．It will motivate you and this is when you will be inspired to act.
E．When the fearful thoughts kick in, it becomes so hard to ignore them.
F．You need to be able to talk about your emotions, no matter how hard it is.
G．You can build skills to manage your emotional response when anxiety and fear kick in.
（2024·贵州贵阳·一模）If something that you’re doing doesn’t challenge you, then it doesn’t change you. 71 You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone. So challenge the following limits:
Figure out what you’re scared of and do it continuously.
If you’re a salesman, and you’re scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking you’ll fail, spend at least five minutes a day picking up the phone and making a call. Someone may hang up on you. 72
Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, “Go on, I’m not scared!”
Take a class for a hobby you’ve been wanting to develop.
Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this. 73
Apart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.
Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physical exercise.
You don’t need to go to the gym. 74 Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself.
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Don’t just limit yourself to your fellow travelers — try to connect with the service staff.
You never know what kind of people they’re going to be. Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class. Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.
A．You should do it continuously.
B．But don’t stop on the first try!
C．Go outside and do exercise regularly.
D．We all need some normal stress in our lives, after all.
E．Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.
F．Some examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so on.
G．A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourself.
（2024·贵州·一模）Your Path to Emotional Maturity
Emotions play a critical part in our lives and are contagious unless you know how to actually control them. In order to grow and thrive, you must learn to be emotionally intelligent. 76 .
Focus Your Efforts On Self-evolution
Just like you, it is completely normal for everyone else to have their own beliefs and opinions. Keeping that in mind, it’s better to understand that you cannot change others, no matter how hard you try. Even if you try changing others, you could be hurting yourself in the process. 77 .
Try Using “I” Statements
78 . Use “I” statements like “I feel miserable and heartbroken” instead of “You make me feel miserable and heartbroken.” This approach conveys your emotions effectively without aggression, showcasing emotional maturity.
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People sometimes interact with us as if we are mind readers, especially in relationships. Your partner may expect you to understand their desires, which can be challenging. Just as you aren’t a mind reader, others aren’t either. You need to communicate your needs to other people, and they need to do the same with you. Share your needs with your loved ones and observe the positive changes.
Avoid Negative People
You are known by the company you keep, and this is always true. 80 . If surrounded by negative people that only bring others down, then you will always feel miserable. In order to be emotionally intelligent, you must have a good and supporting company by your side. Steer clear of people who emotionally manipulate others. Whenever you feel something like that, cut ties with them immediately.
A．Communicate Your Needs
B．Always Prioritize Self-care
C．If surrounded by happy and motivated people, you will always be happy
D．When upset, express your feelings openly but in a non-aggressive manner
E．The strategy in this stressful situation is to focus on others instead of yours
F．Taking full responsibility for your actions is how you become emotionally mature
G．To enhance emotional maturity and happiness, self-change is the best course of action