2024届高考英语 二轮复习 完形填空 限时训练（含答案）

Cloze 1
In December 2004, I had just become a professional photographer and was working on a project about the Chao-Ley tribe on a small island in southern Thailand.
One morning, I was due to 　1　 with a group of six Chao-Ley fishermen in a small boat. The sea was totally 　2　.
About 20 minutes after our departure, one of the fishermen pointed to a small white spot far in the distance. It was getting bigger and bigger very quickly. This was a tsunami wave 　3　 through the ocean like a tornado. We were 　4　. I began to feel really 　5　.
At some point the captain took control. He told the six of us where to sit, so we would 　6　 the boat. My __7__ was in my backpack. I wanted to 　8　 the scene, but I couldn't. Any 　9　 would imbalance the boat.
Suddenly there was a huge noise. The giant wave hit the boat, but in the split second of 　10　, the incredibly skilled captain 　11　 to swerve(使突然转向) us up and onto the wave. We 　12　 it for a few seconds. Then the boat glided from the 　13　 of the wave down into safe waters.
I've been going back to Southeast Asia almost every year since. The 　14　 I wanted to take on the boat remains "the one that got away"—I think every photographer has one. But mine 　15　 my life.
1A.settle down B.turn up C.set out D.slide in
2A.still B.vast C.rough D.different
3A.roaring B.speeding C.exploding D.cycling
4A.stuck B.linked C.dragged D.pushed
5A.disappointed B.confused C.surprised D.scared
6A.hold B.balance C.figure D.sort
7A.camera B.phone C.laptop D.notebook
8A.confirm B.restore C.prove D.capture
9A.process B.response C.movement D.sign
10A.accident B.impact C.influence D.power
11A.guaranteed B.struggled C.determined D.managed
12A.smoothed B.challenged C.surfed D.explored
13A.corner B.side C.center D.tip
14A.wave B.memory C.picture D.backpack
15A.changed B.directed C.tested D.exposed
Cloze 2
One day, I experienced something that caused me to lose my temper, to the point that I was in tears. So frustrated was I that I reached out to a dear and 　1　 friend to ask for advice on how to let go of 　2　. And then, I went for a long walk.
As I walked, I 　3　 my anger and what may have caused it. I heard my friend's voice saying "drop into the heart space", a space that love booms and if we allow it, it will 　4　 our hurts. It is my 　5　 that hate cannot grow where love 　6　. I allowed my mind to follow that love and to review what the 　7　 of my anger was. I realized my anger is the result of many emotions that are normal.
There is a 　8　 of being overwhelmed, frustrated, tired and there is sorrow 　9　 as well. And perhaps the sorrow is the biggest one. For example, it is not easy to 　10　 a parent's falling weak even when I recognize that it is part of the cycle of life. I had not acknowledged my sorrow until a friend 　11　 that it was part of my anger, and she was correct. I am grateful for having friends I can reach out to for 　12　 and comfort.
I am now able to 　13　 my anger, to drop into the heart space, to send out love and light, and to let go of any frustration rather than to 　14　 my anger. I know it will get easier if I am 　15　 with myself and allow the healing that is needed to happen.
1A.respectable B.honest C.famous D.trusted
2A.tiredness B.regret C.anger D.blame
3A.looked into B.reflected on C.thought of D.picked up
4A.accept B.provide C.heal D.affect
5A.belief B.excuse C.dream D.proposal
6A.calls B.shines C.joins D.approaches
7A.point B.result C.root D.influence
8A.mixture B.link C.conclusion D.chance
9A.offered B.shared C.connected D.involved
10A.watch B.follow C.push D.prevent
11A.joked B.suggested C.implied D.proved
12A.contribution B.praise C.devotion D.support
13A.envision B.understand C.admit D.value
14A.fuel B.stop C.gather D.inspire
15A.bored B.active C.gentle D.honest
Cloze 3
About a month ago I noticed something really amazing, which I must call a garden miracle(奇迹). It so happened that when I　1　 the double doors of a small storage area in the back of my house where I 　2　 my garden supplies during the long, severe New England winter, I found, in one of the dirt-filled pots, a living, growing plant, topped with two of the most unlikely pink 　3　 you've ever seen.
How was this　4　 The unheated space had been closed all winter, and it was still cold outside. Once I caught my breath, I 　5　 and discovered something approaching a reasonable explanation—there was a small glass window at the top of the double doors, and it was possible that a ray of sun fell directly on that pot, giving the plant just enough light and warmth to　6　 it to grow in its own personal greenhouse.
I can't help feeling　7　 at the lessons this wonderful plant teaches.
For one thing, I am moved by the happenstance(巧合) of the whole thing.If I had　8　 my pot six inches to the left or right of that spot, the plant might not have gotten that　9　 ray of light. If I had 　10　 the roots of the plant in late fall, there would have been nothing but dirt in that pot.
But there's something else that　11　 me about this—just how little light and　12　 it took for this plant to grow and flower. I'm not　13　 we should be mean with love and kindness and all the other warming things we　14　 for others and for ourselves. But isn't it comforting to think that just a drop of　15　 can brighten a day, a place, a life
When it comes to the positivity, a little goes a long way. Just ask my little miracle plant.
1A.approached B.shut C.opened D.knocked
2A.need B.provide C.receive D.keep
3A.sticks B.branches C.roots D.flowers
4A.essential B.possible C.significant D.different
5A.stepped aside B.stepped away C.looked down D.looked around
6A.request B.enable C.instruct D.intend
7A.excited B.puzzled C.amazed D.amused
8A.put B.found C.measured D.missed
9A.broad B.soft C.strong D.narrow
10A.pulled out B.cared for C.thought about D.brought in
11A.requires B.cheers C.inspires D.changes
12A.attention B.warmth C.time D.effort
13A.expecting B.imagining C.doubting D.saying
14A.experience B.do C.accept D.remember
15A.water B.encouragement C.sunshine D.support
Cloze 4
Gregory Burns has lived life to the fullest! Burns, a remarkable artist and 　1　 speaker, has run a marathon, climbed mountains, and much more. He has had many 　2　in his life though he had polio(小儿麻痹症) as a child. However, Burns did not let the disease destroy his 　3　. Today, he inspires others to 　4　 their challenges.
When Burns was a year old, he was found to have polio. His doctor said, " The best 　5　 for him would be to swim in a warm-water pool." Burns' father was a basketball coach, and there was a warm-water pool at his workplace—a training center, so 　6　 were made for the boy and he came to master the sport.
In 1977, Burns discovered the Paralympic Games(残奥会). Based on his previous 　7　, he spent many years in international 　8　 competitions. Over the years, Burns had various jobs such as a teacher and an athlete, but it wasn't until he was 　9　to art that he truly felt fulfilled(满足的). After completing a Master of Fine Arts in 1999, as a full-time artist, he began traveling around the world, painting and exhibiting his works in galleries.
Burns uses his art to 　10　 others. He has a special interest in disadvantaged children. He 　11　 art classes and other methods to 　12　 their optimism and challenges adults and kids to take advantage of the skills they do have to better their life.
Today Burns is recognized as an extraordinary 　13　, an inspiring speaker and a notable artist. He has always 　14　 excellence and assisted others to do the same. He suggests everyone "willingly accept and celebrate those things that challenge them" and reminds everyone that life is to be lived with joy and 　15　.
1A.clever B.motivational C.amateur D.outgoing
2A.achievements B.obstacles C.adventures D.hobbies
3A.family B.education C.ambition D.freedom
4A.leave behind B.rise to C.reflect on D.keep back
5A.recreation B.strategy C.instruction D.treatment
6A.contributions B.assessments C.arrangements D.investments
7A.suffering B.privilege C.determination D.experience
8A.swimming B.painting C.basketball D.climbing
9A.permitted B.limited C.accustomed D.committed
10A.encourage B.surprise C.pressure D.persuade
11A.invents B.sponsors C.employs D.advertises
12A.describe B.test C.refresh D.stimulate
13A.doctor B.athlete C.physicist D.traveler
14A.demanded B.illustrated C.pursued D.admired
15A.entertainment B.independence C.purpose D.generosity
Cloze 5
Behind the city of Colorado Springs stands a mountain which is popular among local hikers. The 　1　 hiker is generally always told that the hike will take all day to go up and back. He is told to start early and to set a strong, steady pace for the journey will be 　2　. The hiker who follows this advice and plans accordingly can be easily 　3　 and even become angry or confused on 　4　 the beginning of the trail, because he can see that the hike to the summit(山顶) and back would take far less than half a day easily at even the most relaxed 　5　.
And so he　6　 his plans. He climbs up the trail wandering frequently from the path, taking many side-trips. He stops to play and to 　7　 on some of the supplies he brings since he won't need so much for such a short trip. This he does 　8　 about half way through the day when he finally climbs to the summit only to discover that it is his eyes that have 　9　 him and not the words of those who have gone before. For he now stands on a false summit which has 　10　 his view of the higher summit far above.
Realizing his lack of foresight, this hiker now quickly 　11　 his time and decides that if he pushes himself hard enough he can still make it to the summit. And so he 　12　 at a wild pace, crashing through the bush until at last he reaches his destination and looks up at still another summit. You see, the mountain has two __13__ summits, both of which must be traveled over before reaching the real goal. It getting dark, our exhausted hiker has no choice but to return sadly. He will try again another day.
　14　, we are not so fortunate in our journey through life. There are many false summits, and if you struggle for only those goals which you can see, you will fall far short of the 　15　 goal.
1A.crazy B.anxious C.fortunate D.inexperienced
2A.exciting B.difficult C.boring D.smooth
3A.satisfied B.terrified C.amazed D.disappointed
4A.reaching B.changing C.imagining D.choosing
5A.pace B.mood C.tone D.breath
6A.makes B.changes C.forgets D.remembers
7A.drop B.count C.snack D.concentrate
8A.until B.since C.after D.before
9A.shocked B.cheated C.helped D.guided
10A.hidden B.caught C.blocked D.broadened
11A.realizes B.recalls C.reproduces D.reevaluates
12A.sets off B.turns up C.catches up D.brings about
13A.high B.false C.beautiful D.dangerous
14A.Besides B.However C.Therefore D.Meanwhile
15A.genuine B.specific C.ambitious D.immediate
Cloze 6
What could driving a nice car and pointing a camera at the Milky Way have in common More than you might imagine. Race car driver Bubba Wallace and photographer Babak Tafreshi journeyed together to remote Gooseberry Mesa for a(n) 　1　 aimed at capturing the night sky.
Gooseberry Mesa, far from population centers, is　2　 from the nighttime light pollution making it perfect for star photographers. Nature night environments such as this are 　3　.
Camping, hiking, and shooting stars in mountainous Mesa highlight the 　4　 between photography and racing. Bubba 　5　, "Once you fire up the 　6　 there's no turning back—I know I'll be in that seal for more than three hours." Babak agrees, "I have the same feeling as soon as I touch the wheel of my camera—I'm ready to continue through the entire night." For Bubba, developing 　7　 allowed him to mature as a driver and is equally essential to his photography.
Seizing the moment is crucial too. "Every minute things are 　8　—the Earth's shadow, the moonlight, the rise of stars," Babak explains. "If you lose the moment, it's gone forever." Bubba finds the physical and __9__ demands of racing as crucial when travelling in Utah's 　10　 landscapes under freezing temperatures.
Think incoming clouds, wind, or mist will　11　 your chance at a perfect shot According to Babak, "with wide-angle nightscapes every 　12　 weather condition can be an opportunity. Our photos show oranges and blues around the moon you wouldn't see under a clear sky."
The team discovered shared 　13　 that go beyond photography. "We're both passionate about bringing cultures together and using our work to 　14　 boundaries," says Babak. "The night sky has a 　15　 power. The sky connects the whole world under one umbrella."
1A.adventure B.business C.family D.point
2A.recalled B.reminded C.reflected D.protected
3A.challenging B.absurd C.rare D.common
4A.emphasis B.difference C.distinction D.similarity
5A.notes B.predicts C.evaluates D.concludes
6A.intelligence B.engine C.star D.feeling
7A.energy B.patience C.creativity D.ambition
8A.changing B.traditional C.precious D.various
9A.economic B.electric C.mental D.tight
10A.delicate B.calm C.rugged D.poor
11A.ruin B.change C.demand D.adjust
12A.similar B.unexpected C.normal D.selected
13A.interests B.profits C.benefits D.advantages
14A.take up B.get through C.turn down D.break down
15A.regular B.respectful C.terrifying D.unifying
Cloze 7
A 17-year-old teenager, Anika Puri, has invented a low-cost tool to spot elephant poachers(偷猎者) in real time. She won the 2022 Peggy Scripps Award for Science Communication for her model of a machine-learning-driven software that 　1　 movement patterns in thermal videos of humans and elephants. "I'm especially excited by the 　2　 focusing on endangered species and environmental science," Puri said.
During a recent trip to India, Puri realized that elephants were still being　3　 for their tusks(长牙). "I was quite taken aback," Puri said," because I always thought, ‘well, poaching is 　4　 ; how come it really is still such a big 　5　 ’"
Over the next two years, Puri　6　 the software EISa(short for elephant savior). This wildlife poacher detection solution is based on a 　7　 process: an EISa camera attached to a mobile phone 　8　 over a park on a drone and 　9　 the movements of elephants or humans. The software is four times more 　10　 than existing state-of-the-art detection methods. It also decreases the 　11　 for expensive high-resolution thermal cameras.
The 17-year-old's invention has earned 　12　 from notable scientists. "Puri's software is quite admirable," says Jasper Eikelboom, an ecologist. "It's quite 　13　 that a senior high school student has been able to 　14　 something like this. Not only the research and the analysis, but also being able to 　15　 it in the models."
1A.analyzes B.changes C.repeats D.draws
2A.discovery B.invention C.theory D.concept
3A.trained B.protected C.killed D.raised
4A.dangerous B.harmful C.unnecessary D.illegal
5A.issue B.business C.burden D.effect
6A.used B.created C.downloaded D.sold
7A.similar B.natural C.simple D.gradual
8A.passes B.spreads C.jumps D.flies
9A.detects B.controls C.stops D.directs
10A.expensive B.accurate C.active D.complex
11A.wish B.value C.need D.preparation
12A.income B.praise C.qualification D.confidence
13A.strange B.essential C.mysterious D.remarkable
14A.achieve B.record C.imagine D.learn
15A.absorb B.repair C.mix D.apply
Cloze 8
　　This year, hundreds of people around the world are applying for a desired job to run Port Lockroy, the world's most remote post office. The 　1　 is in Antarctica, and one of the key 　2　 is the ability to count penguins(企鹅).
Each year, the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust 　3　 four postmen to live on the island from November to March. Apart from being a nearly 80-year-old British-owned post office, it 　4　 as a museum. Although employees each have unique 　5　, they are cooperatively responsible for preserving the 　6　 place and caring for the thousands of tourists. The staff is also 　7　 environmental data collection and wildlife monitoring.
Applicants are warned there's not much time for relaxation and rest. Still, the job is highly 　8　. The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust gets hundreds of applications　9　 for the position. They are mainly 　10　to Port Lockroy, both for its history and its scientific significance. Lucy Dorman succeeded in applying for the 2019-2020 season. It was a real 　11　 for her. "Even though the job can be hard at times, there's a real sense of community. You've got to　12　, because you can't get away from each other very easily. I really love that sort of 　13　," she said. "And what you can achieve here is　14　. The total experience offers both a different __15__ to the world and a new viewpoint on your function on the planet."
1A.centre B.position C.aim D.unit
2A.requirements B.characteristics C.virtues D.activities
3A.persuades B.instructs C.encourages D.hires
4A.exists B.operates C.doubles D.develops
5A.tastes B.talents C.roles D.backgrounds
6A.temporary B.historic C.grand D.magical
7A.in favor of B.in need of C.in possession of D.in charge of
8A.paid B.sought-after C.hard-won D.respectable
9A.annually B.weekly C.monthly D.daily
10A.invited B.devoted C.related D.drawn
11A.joy B.lesson C.effort D.shock
12A.get along B.show off C.break through D.give in
13A.loneliness B.eagerness C.looseness D.togetherness
14A.consistent B.rewarding C.potential D.pure
15A.entrance B.answer C.attitude D.introduction
Cloze 9
It's a common experience. You're　1　 a social media page, and you see pictures of friends traveling or going to parties. Suddenly you start to wonder if you're missing out on something fun. This experience has come to be　2　 as the fear of missing out(FOMO). With the rise of social media, FOMO is becoming much more common.
　　Our wanting to be　3　 when exciting things are happening is completely　4　. But for some people, it can lead to an addiction. Even while doing　5　 things, people can feel like there's something better going on elsewhere. This　6　 to take part can lead them to　7　 from the people they are actually with. It　8　 them from the satisfactory things in their lives.
　　To　9　 this, remember that what people choose to post does not necessarily reflect their life overall. They　10　 to pick the things they would like to share, so we only know a small part of anyone else's life. Besides, be modest and admit your　11　. You cannot do everything that might be interesting or　12　. You are also recommended to turn off your phone or log out of social media for a while.
　　Moreover, you can even set　13　 times in your day to check email and social media. By　14　 you can focus on the things in front of you. Consequently, you'll worry less about what you're not doing. Don't let FOMO contribute to your　15　.
1A.going over　 B.looking through　 C.working on　 D.turning down
2A.acknowledged　 B.declared　 C.marked　 D.appointed
3A.noticed　 B.admired　 C.involved　 D.accompanied
4A.uncontrollable　 B.spiritual　 C.theoretical　 D.understandable
5A.profitable　 B.essential　 C.demanding　 D.random
6A.urge　 B.burden　 C.routine　 D.courage
7A.differ　 B.hear C.judge　 D.separate
8A.rescues　 B.prohibits 　 C.distances　 D.relieves
9A.destroy　 B.explain　 C.purify 　 D.avoid
10A.tend　 B.determine　 C.happen　 D.hesitate
11A.problems　 B.limitations 　 C.ignorance　 D.failure
12A.productive　 B.specific　 C.noble D.permanent
13A.limitless　 B.divided　 C.informal　 D.particular
14A.hanging out　 B.settling down　C.stepping away D.giving in
15A.disability　 B.insecurity　 C.misfortune 　 D.opposition
Cloze 10
Reducing the use of plastic is a balance between what you can afford and what you can get. I've 　1　 a lot from a plastic-free lifestyle. It helps me 　2　 my carbon footprint and save money.
　　I've found that living plastic free is a great way to　3　 mindless online shopping. Nowadays, I __4__ weigh the possibility of returning an order before I hit the 　5　 button. Do I have something else I could __6__ to meet this need Is there a place I can get it 　7　 so I don't have to deal with all the plastic it'll arrive in
　　Besides, I've slowly　8　 the collection of the things that I want, and that are made to last. Anytime I need to replace a bigger-ticket item, I'm 　9　 to look for a second-hand version of a nicer, 　10　 item, which I can often find for the same price as a new but less durable(耐用的) model.
　　Of course, there are certain situations where plastic is the most　11　 choice. I recently reorganized my closet and found that I 　12　 clear plastic containers for my off-season clothing. After a few 　13　 to my favorite neighborhood charity shop, I found a set of Rubbermaid storage containers that 　14　 the bill.
　　Life without plastic doesn't take place overnight. Devote yourself to making a few　15　 in your daily plastic use and see where it takes you.
1A.heard B.benefited C.received D.suffered
2A.record B.rebuild C.reduce D.recall
3A.promote B.consider C.prevent D.experience
4A.hardly B.disappointedly C.unfortunately D.carefully
5A.purchase B.print C.repeat D.power
6A.repurpose B.abandon C.reward D.remember
7A.abroad B.indoors C.online D.locally
8A.sold B.offered C.developed D.donated
9A.eager B.embarrassed C.annoyed D.sad
10A.smaller-sized B.faster-moving C.better-shaped D.longer-lasting
11A.strange B.suitable C.dangerous D.difficult
12A.discovered B.designed C.ruined D.needed
13A.solutions B.visits C.roads D.exceptions
14A.fit B.paid C.cut D.sent
ments　 B.notes　　　　 C.changes　　　 D.stops
1.【解析】 作者刚刚成为一名职业摄影师的时候,去东南亚的一个小岛上拍摄Chao-Ley部落的生活情况,与几个渔民一起经历了海上的死里逃生。作者心中一直难以忘记当时那张未能拍成的照片,因为那是一张改变他人生的照片。
1.C　根据下文的"About 20 minutes after our departure"可知,此处表示一天早晨,作者预定和六位渔民一起出海,故选C。settle down"定居,安定下来";turn up"出现,到来";set out"出发,开始";slide in"下滑,滑入"。
2.A　根据下文的"About 20 minutes after our departure...This was a tsunami wave"可知,作者和渔民们出海的时候应该是风平浪静的,否则他们就不会出发了。这里的"风平浪静"与下文的海啸天气相呼应,故选A。still"平静的,静止的,不动的";vast"巨大的,辽阔的";rough"粗糙的,不平的";different"不同的"。
3.B　根据上文的"It was getting bigger and bigger very quickly"可知,远处的小白点快速变大,
由此可推出这里的海啸波移动速度很快,故选B。roar"咆哮";speed"快速前行";explode"爆炸,爆发";cycle"骑自行车"。
4.A　根据上文可知,海啸波移动速度很快,因此,这里指作者他们措手不及,陷入困境,故选A。stuck"陷(入),困(于)";link"把……连接起来";drag"拖,拉";push"推,挤"。
5.D　根据语境可知,此处作者他们陷入困境,作者应该是开始感到非常害怕,故选D。disappointed"失望的";confused"困惑的";surprised"惊讶的";scared"害怕的"。
6.B　根据下文的"would imbalance the boat"可知,此处指作者他们在努力平衡小船,故选B。hold"握住,包含";balance"使保持平衡";figure"计算";sort"整理"。
7.A　作者的职业为摄影师,他应是想用照相机捕捉这不同寻常的一幕,故此处应指他的背包里有照相机,故选A。camera"照相机,摄影机";phone"电话";laptop"便携式电脑";notebook"笔记本"。
8.D　参见上题解析。confirm"确定,确认";restore"恢复";prove"证实,证明";capture"捕获,捕捉"。
9.C　结合常识和下文的"imbalance the boat"可知,船上人员的任何移动都会使船不平衡,故选C。process"过程";response"回应";movement"移动";sign"标志,迹象"。
10.B　根据上文提到的巨大噪音和巨浪打在小船上以及下文的"swerve(使突然转向) us up and onto the wave"可知,此处指"撞击,冲击力"。in the split second of impact表示"在撞击的瞬间",故选B。accident"事故";impact"撞击,冲击力";influence"影响";power"权力,控制力"。
11.D　根据下文的"Then the boat glided from the 　13　 of the wave down into safe waters"可知,此处指船长成功转向,让小船漂在巨浪之上,故选D。guarantee"保证,担保";struggle"奋斗,努力";determine"决定";manage"设法做到"。
12.C　根据下文的"Then the boat glided from the 　13　 of the wave down into safe waters"可推断出,作者乘坐的小船在海浪上漂浮了一段时间,故选C。smooth"使平坦";challenge"向……挑战";surf"冲浪";explore"探索"。
13.D　根据语境和下文的"down into safe waters"可知,此处指作者乘坐的小船从浪尖滑落到安全水域,故选D。corner"角落";side"边,侧";center"中心";tip"尖端"。
14.C　根据上文的"My 　7　 was in my backpack. I wanted to 　8　 the scene, but I couldn't"和语境可知,作者本想拍下这一场景,但未能如愿,故选C。wave"挥手,波浪";memory"记忆";picture"照片";backpack"背包,行囊"。
15.A　根据作者叙述的出海经历可知,在生死关头,为保证安全,作者没有拍照,正是这一张未能拍摄到的照片让作者活了下来,改变了他的人生,故选A。change"改变";direct"指导";test"测试";expose"暴露"。
2.【解析】 作者在感到愤怒的时候向朋友寻求建议,在朋友的帮助下,作者理解了愤怒,知道了应该进入内心世界,放下沮丧,不助长愤怒。
1.D　根据下文的"I am grateful for having friends I can reach out to for 　12　 and comfort"可知,作者向值得信赖的朋友寻求建议,故选D。respectable"值得尊敬的";honest"诚实的";famous"出名的";trusted"可信的,可靠的"。
2.C　根据下文的"I 　3　 my anger and what may have caused it"可知,作者向值得信赖的朋友寻求如何释放愤怒的建议,故选C。tiredness"疲劳";regret"后悔";anger"愤怒";blame"责备"。
3.B　根据下文的"what may have caused it"可知,作者反思了自己的愤怒,故选B。look into"调查";reflect on"认真思考,反思";think of"想出";pick up"重新开始,继续"。
4.C　根据上文的"love booms"和下文的"our hurts"可知,爱会治愈我们的伤痛,且文章结尾处的"allow the healing that is needed to happen"也是提示,故选C。accept"接受";provide"提供";heal"治愈";affect"影响"。
5.A　根据下文的"I allowed my mind to follow that love"可知,作者相信,爱的光辉可以防止滋生仇恨,故选A。belief"相信";excuse"借口";dream"梦想";proposal"提议"。
6.B　句意:我相信,爱的光辉可以防止滋生仇恨。call"打电话";shine"照耀";join"加入";approach"接近"。根据上文的"love booms"可知,爱的光辉可以防止滋生仇恨,空格处意为"照耀"。故选B。
7.C　根据下文的"I realized my anger is the result of many emotions that are normal"可知,作者审视愤怒的根源是什么,故选C。point"要点";result"结果";root"根源";influence"影响"。
8.A　根据下文的"being overwhelmed, frustrated, tired"可知,你会感到不知所措、沮丧、疲惫,也就是这几种情绪都有,故选A。mixture"混合";link"联系";conclusion"结论";chance"机会"。
9.D　根据上题的解析以及下文的"as well"可知,也会包含悲伤,故选D。offer"提供";share"分享";connect"连接";involve"包含"。
10.A　根据下文的"a parent's falling weak"可知,看着父母变虚弱是不容易的,故选A。watch"注视,观看,观察";follow"跟随";push"推";prevent"阻止"。
11.B　根据下文的"that it was part of my anger, and she was correct"可知,一位朋友说这是作者愤怒的一部分,空处意为"表明",故选B。joke"开玩笑";suggest"使认为,表明";imply"暗示";prove"证明"。
12.D　根据上文的"I reached out to a dear and 　1　 friend to ask for advice"可知,作者很感激有朋友可以寻求支持和安慰,故选D。contribution"贡献";praise"表扬";devotion"奉献";support"支持"。
13.B　根据下文的"to drop into the heart space, to send out love and light, and to let go of any frustration"可知,作者现在能够理解自己的愤怒,故选B。 envision"想象";understand"理解";admit"承认";value"尊重,重
视"。
14.A　根据上文的"to let go of any frustration rather than"可知,作者放下任何懊恼,而不是助长愤怒,故选A。fuel"刺激,加强";stop"停止";gather"聚集";inspire"鼓舞"。
【名师点津】　　
平行结构要求同等重要的、并列的句子成分(思想、概念)要用同类的语法形式来表示,要用并列连词来连接。平行结构是由意义相关、层次相同、语法结构相同的词组或句子构成的。这样的结构形式整齐,前后对称。有时候考生可根据这些特征选出正确答案。平行结构经常由and, but, as well as, or, both...and..., neither...nor..., either...or..., not only...but (also)..., rather than, than等连接。
15.C　根据上文的"drop into the heart space, to send out love and light, and to let go of any frustration"和下文的"allow the healing that is needed to happen"可知,此处表示如果对自己温和一点,让需要的治疗发生,事情会变得更容易,故选C。bored"烦闷的";active"积极的";gentle"温和的";honest"诚实的"。
3.【解析】 文章主要讲述了冬天的一缕阳光从作者家储藏室门上的小窗户照射进来,照在一个花盆上,慢慢地,花盆里长出了一株植物,这株植物开出了两朵花。作者不禁感叹,无论对于植物还是人而言,一丝暖意都能带来很大的影响。
1.C　根据常识可知,只有打开(opened) 储藏室的双扇门,作者才能发现正在生长的植物。approach"靠近,接近";shut"关闭";knock"撞,敲"。
2.D　根据本句中的"my garden supplies during the long, severe New England winter"可知,小储藏室是作者用来存放(keep)园艺用品的。
3.D　根据下文中的" just how little light and 　12　 it took for this plant to grow and flower"可知,植物开出了粉红色的花朵(flowers)。stick"枝条,棍";branch"树枝,分支机构";root"根,根茎"。
4.B　根据下文中的"The unheated space had been closed all winter, and it was still cold outside"可知,作者认为这株植物在寒冷的冬天生长并开花是不可能的。essential"重要的,必不可少的";significant"有重大意义的,显著的";different"不同的"。
5.D　根据上文内容可知,作者对于这株植物开花深表怀疑,因此,他会环顾四周(looked around) 寻找原因,他发现了门上的玻璃窗。step aside"让开,靠边站";step away"走开";look down"俯视"。
6. B　根据常识可知,阳光和密闭空间为植物生长提供了条件,足够的光和温暖使植物能够在自己的温室里生长。request"请求,要求";enable"使能够";instruct"指示,教授";intend"打算,计划"。
7.C　根据语境可知,作者不禁对这样奇妙的植物所传授的经验感到惊讶(amazed)。puzzled"困惑的";amused"逗笑的"。
8.A　根据下文中的"my pot six inches to the left or right of that spot"可知,这里指作者放置(put)花盆的位置。measure"度量,测量"。
9.D　根据上文中的"a small glass window at the top of the double doors...that pot"可知,狭窄的光线照射到植物上。narrow"狭窄的,有限的,范围小的"。
10.A　根据主句"there would have been nothing but dirt in that pot"可知,如果作者拔出了(pulled out) 植物的根,花盆里现在就只剩下泥土了。care for"照顾";bring in"引入"。
11.C　根据下文中的"just how little light and　12　 it took for this plant to grow and flower"可知,这里指还有另一件事启发了(inspires)作者的思考。cheer"欢呼,喝彩"。
12.B　根据上文中的"giving the plant just enough light and warmth"可知,这株植物生长和开花需要的光和温暖(warmth)很少。attention"关注,注意力"。
13.D　根据下文中的"When it comes to the positivity, a little goes a long way"可知,作者感慨植物开花需要的光和温暖很少并不是说(saying) 我们应该吝啬我们的爱、善良和我们为他人和自己所做的所有其他温暖的事情。
14.B　根据"for others and for ourselves"可知,此处表示我们为他人和自己所做的所有其他温暖的事情。
15.C　根据上文中的"just how little light and　12　 it took for this plant to grow and flower"可知,一缕阳光(sunshine) 就可以照亮一天,照亮一个地方,照亮一个生命。encouragement"鼓励"。
4.【解析】 Gregory Burns患有小儿麻痹症,但是他仍然追求卓越,享受人生,并不忘鼓励他人。
1.B　由下文中的"Today Burns is recognized as an extraordinary　13　, an inspiring speaker and a notable artist"可知,空处应该选择"inspiring"的近义词,motivational"鼓舞人心的"符合题意,故B项正确。amateur"业余的"。
2.A　由上文中的"Burns, a remarkable artist and　1　 speaker, has run a marathon, climbed mountains, and much more"以及空后的"though he had polio(小儿麻痹症) as a child"可知,尽管Burns小时候就患了小儿麻痹症,但他是艺术家,又是演说家,跑过马拉松,爬过山,概括起来就是他这一生"成就"颇多,故选A。achievement"成就";obstacle"障碍";adventure"冒险"。
3.C　由上文可知,Burns这一生成就颇多,由此可推知,他的疾病并没有让他丧失"志向"。
4.B　由文章最后一句中的"He suggests everyone‘willingly accept and celebrate those things that challenge them’"可知,Burns鼓励别人"勇敢面对"挑战,故B项正确。leave behind"留下,永远离开";rise to"恰当应对(要求,尤指考验)";reflect on"反思";keep back "留存,保密"。
5.D　空前提到Burns被发现患有小儿麻痹症,由空格处所在句"His doctor said, ‘The best　5　 for him would be to swim in a warm-water pool.’"可知,此处写的是医生给幼年的Burns看病的情况,由此可知,此处是说医生给出的最佳治疗方案是在温水池中游泳,故D项正确。recreation"娱乐";strategy"策略";
instruction"指导";treatment"治疗,疗法"。
6.C　由上文可知,Burns的医生建议他在温水池里游泳,而他父亲工作的地方刚好有温水池,由此推知,Burns的游泳活动被"安排"起来了,故C项正确。contribution"贡献";assessment"评估";arrangement"安排"; investment"投资"。
7.D　上文提到Burns知道了残奥会,再根据他之前进行游泳活动可推知,此处是说基于他以前的经验,他参加了多年的国际游泳比赛,故D项正确。suffering"苦难";privilege"特权";determination"决心"。
8.A　参见上题解析。
9.D　由下文"After completing a Master of Fine Arts in 1999, as a full-time artist, he began traveling around the world"可知, Burns开始从事艺术方面的创作,并且持续了下去,由此推知,Burns"投身于"艺术之后才真正获得了满足,故D项正确。be limited to"局限于";be accustomed to"习惯于";be committed to"投身于"。
10.A　由上文中的"he inspires others"及下文中的"He　11　 art classes and other methods to　12　 their optimism"可知,此处是说,Burns用他的艺术作品鼓励他人,故A项正确。上文中的"inspires"与A项"encourage"为近义词复现。
11.C　由上文中的" Burns uses his art to　10　 others" 可知,此处是说,Burns"用"艺术课以及其他的方法帮助"激发"人们的乐观情绪,故选C。sponsor"赞助";employ"运用";advertise"登广告"。employ的熟义为"v. 雇用",此处取其生义"v.运用"。
12.D　参见上题解析。refresh"使恢复精力";stimulate"激发"。
13.B　上文提到Burns曾经做过教师、艺术家、运动员、演讲者等,由空后的"an inspiring speaker and a notable artist"可知,空处可以选运动员或教师,结合选项可知选B。physicist"物理学家"。
14.C　由上文Burns所做出的努力、对他人的激励及下文中的"He suggests everyone ‘willingly accept and celebrate those things that challenge them’"可知,此处是说,Burns追求卓越,也帮助他人追求卓越,故C项正确。illustrate"阐明";pursue"追求"。
15.C　通读全文可知,Burns虽患有小儿麻痹症,但他没有被这个疾病摧毁,而是勇敢面对挑战,尝试多种职业,取得了颇多成就。由此可推知,他是在提醒人们,要享受人生,并让自己的人生有价值、有意义。entertainment"娱乐";independence"自立";purpose"有价值的意义";generosity"慷慨"。
【技巧点拨】　　
解答本题的重点在于把握全文主线:Burns患小儿麻痹症→身残志坚,追求梦想→尝试多种职业→取得颇多成就→激励、帮助他人。考生在做题时若体会到Burns的心态以及其做事的缘由与目的,则可快速锁定答案。
5.【解析】作者从爬山的角度出发,告诉我们要认清楚目标,不能被假的目标欺骗,如果只为那些看得见的目标而奋斗,那么我们离真正的目标就差得远了。
1.D　根据下文的"the hike will take all day to go up and back. He is told to start early and to set a strong, steady pace"可知,没有经验的徒步旅行者通常总是被告知徒步来回要花上一整天的时间,故选D。crazy"疯狂的";anxious"焦虑的";fortunate"幸运的";inexperienced"没有经验的"。
2.B　根据上文的"He is told to start early and to set a strong, steady pace"可知,他被告知要尽早出发,并设定一个稳健的步伐,因为这将是一段艰难的旅程,故选B。exciting"令人激动的";difficult"艰难的";boring"无趣的,乏味的";smooth"光滑的,平坦的"。
3.D　根据下文的"and even become angry or confused"可知,空处应与"angry""confused"表达的感彩一致,故此处表示遵循这一建议并相应地制订计划的徒步旅行者很容易失望,故选D。satisfied"满意的";terrified"害怕的";amazed"惊讶的";disappointed"失望的"。
4.A　根据下文的" because he can see that ...at even the most relaxed 　5　"可知,遵循这一建议并相应地制订计划的徒步旅行者很容易失望,甚至一到达小径的起点就变得愤怒或困惑,因为他可以看到,即使以最轻松的速度,徒步到山顶并返回也只需不到半天的时间,故选A。reach"到达";change"改变";imagine"想象";choose"选择"。
5.A　参见上题解析。pace"速度";mood"情绪";tone"语气";breath"呼吸"。
6.B　根据下文的"He climbs up the trail wandering frequently from the path, taking many side-trips"可知,他改变了计划,故选B。 make"制作";change"改变";forget"忘记";remember"记得"。
7.C　根据下文的"since he won't need so much for such a short trip"可知,他停下来玩耍,并吃了一些他带来的食物,故选C。drop"下降";count"数数";snack"吃点心(或快餐、小吃)";concentrate"集中"。
8.A　根据下文的"about half way through the day when he finally climbs to the summit"和语境可知,他一直这样做,直到中午,他终于爬上了山顶,故选A。until"直到……为止";since"自……以来";after"在……之后";before"在……以前"。
9.B　根据下文的"For he now stands on a false summit"可知,当他终于爬上山顶时,才发现欺骗他的是他的眼睛,故选B。shock"使震惊";cheat"欺骗";help"帮助";guide"指导"。
10.C　根据下文的"his view of the higher summit far above"和上一题的解析可知,他现在站在一个虚假的顶峰上,这个虚假的顶峰挡住了他对更高的顶峰的视线,故选C。hide"躲藏";catch"抓住";block"挡住";broaden"变宽"。
11.D　根据下文的"decides that if he pushes himself hard enough he can still make it to the summit"可知,这位徒步旅行者现在迅速重新评估了他的时间,故选D。realize"意识到";recall"回想起";reproduce"繁殖";reevaluate"重新评估"。
12.A　根据下文的"at a wild pace, crashing through the bush until at last he reaches his destination"可知,于是他狂奔着出发了,穿过灌木丛,故选A。set off"出发";turn up"出现";catch up"赶上";bring about"导致,引起"。
13.B　根据下文的"both of which must be traveled over before reaching the real goal"可知,这座山有两个假山顶,空处与上文中的"false"是词汇复现,故选B。high"高的";false"假的";beautiful"美丽的";dangerous"危险的"。
14.B　根据下文的"we are not so fortunate in our journey through life"和语境可知,然而,在我们的人生旅途中,我们并没有那么幸运,故选B。besides"除此之外";however"然而";therefore"因此";meanwhile"同时"。
15.A　根据上文的"There are many false summits, and if you struggle for only those goals which you can see"并结合整篇文章的中心思想可知,虚假的高峰有很多,如果你只为那些看得见的目标而奋斗,那么你离真正的目标就差得远了,故选A。genuine"真正的";specific"具体的";ambitious"有抱负的";immediate"即时的"。
6.【解析】 本文讲述了赛车手Bubba和摄影师Babak一起前往Gooseberry Mesa拍摄夜空的故事。Gooseberry Mesa远离光污染,这样清澈的夜空十分稀有,对于夜空拍摄来说十分完美。他们两位主人公的经历也集中体现了赛车和摄影的相似之处。
1.A　根据上文的"journeyed together to remote Gooseberry Mesa"和下文的"capturing the night sky"可知,两人进行一场旨在捕捉夜空的冒险,故选A。adventure"冒险";business"商业";family"家庭";point"观点"。
2.D　根据下文的"Nature night environments such as this are 　3　"可知,Gooseberry Mesa免受夜间光污染,故选D。recall"回忆";remind"提醒";reflect"反映";protect"保护"。
3.C　根据上文的"far from population centers"和"making it perfect for star photographers"并结合常识可知,Gooseberry Mesa免受夜间光污染,远离人口中心,非常适合星星摄影师,这样的自然夜间环境是很少见的,故选C。challenging"有挑战性的";absurd"荒谬的";rare"罕见的";common"普通的"。
4.D　根据上文的"What could driving a nice car and pointing a camera at the Milky Way have in common More than you might imagine"和下文两人说的话可知,露营、徒步旅行和拍摄星星有着诸多的相似之处,故选D。emphasis"强调";difference"不同";distinction"特点";similarity"相似"。
5.A　根据下文的"Once you fire up the 　6　 there's no turning back—I know I'll be in that seal for more than three hours"可知,此处是Bubba所说的话,即所指出的内容,故选A。note"指出";predict"预测";evaluate"评估";conclude"总结"。
6.B　根据上文的"Race car driver Bubba Wallace"和"fire up"可知,此处表示的是发动引擎,故选B。intelligence"智慧";engine"引擎";star"星星";feeling"感受"。
7.B　根据上文的"Once you fire up the 　6　 ...more than three hours"可知,一旦发动引擎,就没有回头路了——Bubba要在车里待三个多小时,这是需要培养耐心的,故选B。 energy"精力,能量";patience"耐心";
creativity"创造力";ambition"野心"。
8.A　根据上文的"Seizing the moment is crucial too"和下文的"the Earth's shadow, the moonlight, the rise of stars"可知,地球的影子、月光、星星的升起是在时时刻刻变化着的,故选A。changing"变化中的";traditional"传统的";precious"珍贵的";various"各种各样的"。
9.C　根据上文的"physical"和语境可知,此处与"身体的"相对应的是"精神的",即在寒冷的温度下,赛车对身体和精神的要求至关重要,故选C。economic"经济的";electric"电的";mental"精神的";tight"紧的"。
10.C　根据上题的解析可知,此处应是表示地形崎岖,即在寒冷的温度下,在犹他州崎岖的地形上行进时,赛车对身体和精神的要求至关重要。delicate"脆弱的";calm"冷静的";rugged"崎岖的";poor"贫穷的"。
11.A　根据下文的"with wide-angle nightscapes every...under a clear sky"可知,本句是提出设问"认为正到达的云、风或薄雾会破坏完美拍摄的机会吗 ",故选A。ruin"破坏";change"改变";demand"要求";adjust"调整"。
12.B　根据上文的"incoming clouds, wind, or mist"和下文的"Our photos show oranges and blues around the moon you wouldn't see under a clear sky"可知, 有了广角夜景,对于拍摄来说,每一个意外的天气状况都可能是一个机会,由此拍摄出不同的照片,故选B。similar"相似的";unexpected"出乎意料的";normal"正常的";selected"被选择的"。
13.A　根据下文的"We're both passionate about bringing cultures together and using our work to __14__boundaries"可知,两人发现了摄影之外的共同兴趣,故选A。 interest"兴趣";profit"利润";benefit"益处"; advantage"优点"。
14.D　根据下文的"boundaries""The sky connects the whole world under one umbrella"并结合语境可知,此处表示两人热衷于将不同文化融合在一起,用工作去打破界限,故选D。take up"占据";get through"接通";turn down"拒绝";break down"打破,破除,消除"。
15.D　根据下文的"The sky connects the whole world under one umbrella"可知,夜空有一种统一的力量,天空把整个世界连在了一起,故选D。regular"定期的";respectful"尊敬的";terrifying"令人恐惧的";unifying"统一的"。
7.【解析】 本文主要说明了17岁的Anika Puri发明了一种低成本的工具,这种工具可以实时发现大象偷猎者,文章还介绍了其发明经过和科学家的看法。
1.A　根据上文的"spot elephant poachers(偷猎者) in real time"和下文的"movement patterns in thermal videos of humans and elephants"可知,此处指分析人类和大象热感视频中的运动模式,故选A。 analyze"分析";change"改变";repeat"重复";draw"画画"。
2.B　根据下文的"The 17-year-old's invention"可知,此处是词汇复现,指这是一项发明,故选B。discovery"发现";invention"发明";theory"理论";concept"概念"。
3.C　根据下文的"for their tusks(长牙)""I was quite taken aback"可知,大象仍在被猎杀以获取象牙,故选C。train"训练";protect"保护";kill"杀死";raise"筹集"。
4.D　根据上文的"I was quite taken aback"和"poaching"并结合常识可知,此处指偷猎是非法的,故选D。dangerous"危险的";harmful"有害的";unnecessary"不必要的";illegal"非法的"。
5.A　根据上文的"I was quite taken aback"和语境可知,此处指Puri一直认为偷猎是非法的,不明白这怎么仍然是一个大问题。issue"问题";business"生意";burden"负担";effect"影响"。
6.B　结合下文的"The 17-year-old's invention"可知,这个软件是Puri创造的,故选B。use"使用";create"创造";download"下载";sell"出售"。
7.C　根据下文的"an EISa camera attached to a mobile phone...elephants or humans"并结合常识可知,这个过程很简单,故选C。similar"相似的";natural"自然的";simple"简单的";gradual"逐渐的"。
8.D　根据下文的"over a park on a drone"可知,此处指一个连接在手机上的EISa摄像头在无人机上飞过公园,故选D。pass"通过";spread"传播";jump"跳跃";fly"飞"。
9.A　根据上文的"This wildlife poacher detection solution"和下文的"the movements of elephants or humans"可知,此处指EISa摄像头监测大象或人类的运动,故选A。detect"发现,察觉";control"控制";stop"停止";direct"指导"。
10.B　根据下文的"It also decreases"和语境可知,此处讲的应是该软件的优点,故指的是该软件的准确度是现存的最先进的监测方法准确度的四倍,故选B。expensive"昂贵的";accurate"精确的";active"活跃的";complex"复杂的"。
11.C　根据上文内容可知,该软件使用起来很简单:一个连接在手机上的EISa摄像头在无人机上飞过公园来监测大象或人类的运动。故此处应是表示该软件还减少了对昂贵的高分辨率热感摄像机的需求,故选C。wish"希望";value"价值";need"需要";preparation"准备"。
12.B　根据下文的"Puri's software is quite admirable"可知,Puri的发明受到了著名科学家的赞扬,故选B。income"收入";praise"赞美,赞扬";qualification"资格";confidence"自信"。
13.D　结合上文的"Puri's software is quite admirable"可知,生态学家Jasper Eikelboom认为她的发明是了不起的,故选D。strange"奇怪的";essential"必要的";mysterious"神秘的";remarkable"非凡的"。
14.A　根据下文的"Not only the research and the analysis, but also being able to 　15　 it in the models"可知,此处指一个高中生能取得这样的成就是很了不起的,故选A。achieve"实现,(尤指经过努力)取得,达到";record"记录";imagine"想象";learn"学习"。
15.D　根据下文的"in the models"以及上文讲的内容可知,该句表示"不仅是研究和分析,而且能够将软件应用到模型中",故选D。
8.【解析】 位于南极洲的洛克罗伊港邮局的招聘吸引了很多人,在那里员工不仅要收集环境数据和监测野生动物,还要负责数企鹅。
1.B　根据上文中的"hundreds of people around the world are applying for a desired job"可知,此处表示该职位在南极洲。position"职位";aim"目的";unit"单位"。
2.A　本文讲的是一个职位,再根据空后的"is the ability to count penguins(企鹅)"可知,此处表示其中一个关键的要求是能够数企鹅。requirement"要求,必要条件";characteristic"特征";virtue"优秀品质";activity"活动"。
3.D　根据上文中的"applying for a desired job"和下文中的"employees"可知,此处表示聘用四名邮递员。instruct"吩咐";hire"聘用"。
4.C　前面提到洛克罗伊港是一个邮局,空后又提到"as a museum",故此处表示该邮局兼作博物馆。operate as "起……作用";double as"兼作"。
5.C　根据下文中的"they are cooperatively responsible for...tourists"可知,此处表示员工各司其职。taste"爱好,志趣";talent"才能";role"职能,地位,角色";background"背景"。
6.B　根据上文中的"a nearly 80-year-old British-owned"和空前的"preserving"可知,此处表示有历史意义的地方。temporary"临时的";historic"有重要历史意义的,历史上重要的";grand"壮丽的";magical"奇妙的"。
7.D　根据空前的"also"可知,本空应与前面的"responsible for"在含义上接近,故用in charge of"负责"。in favor of"赞同,支持";in need of"需要";in possession of"拥有"。
8.B　前面提到这份工作没有多少放松和休息的时间,再结合"Still"可知,此处表示"但是,这份工作仍然很抢手"。sought-after表示"吃香的(但罕有或难以得到),广受欢迎的",符合语境。paid"有偿的,付费的";hard-won"来之不易的,辛苦得来的";respectable"体面的,得体的"。
9.A　根据上文中的"This year, hundreds of people...a desired job""Each year"和下文中的"the 2019-2020 season"可知,此处表示英国南极遗产信托基金会每年(annually)都会收到大量申请该职位的信。
【易错点拨】　　
思维定式——部分考生因为前面提到该职位很抢手而想当然地以为该机构每天都会收到很多申请信,但是忽略了上下文的解题信息。
10.D　他们大多是被洛克罗伊港的历史和科研价值吸引的。draw"吸引"。
11.A　前面提到该职位很抢手,而Lucy Dorman申请成功了,再结合下文中的"I really love"可知,此处表示对她来说,获得这个职位让她很开心。joy"令人高兴的人(或事)";lesson"经验";shock"令人震惊的事"。
12.A　根据上文中的"there's a real sense of community"和下文中的"you can't get away from each other very easily"可知,此处表示你得与人和睦相处(get along)。
13.D　根据上文中的"a real sense of community"和"you can't get away from each other very easily"可知,此处表示Lucy Dorman喜欢那种亲密无间。loneliness"孤独";eagerness"渴望";looseness"松弛,松动";togetherness"(尤指家庭或朋友的)和睦相处,亲密无间,团结友爱"。
【名师点津】　　
togetherness是together的派生词,考生可以根据together的含义推断出其名词togetherness的大概意思,从而解答出本题。
14.B　根据空前的"what you can achieve here"和下文中的"The total experience offers...your function on the planet"可知,此处表示你在这里获得的东西很有益。consistent"持续的";rewarding"有益的,有意义的"; potential"潜在的";pure"纯粹的"。
15.C　这整个经历会让你产生对世界的不同看法(attitude)以及你在这个星球上的职责的新观点。
【二次精读】　　
熟词生义:1.position 常用义:n.位置,地方　文章义:n.职位,职务
He held a senior position in a large company.他在一家大公司担任高级职务。
2.double常用义:adj.双重的;成对的 n.两倍　文章义:vi.(+as)兼作,兼任
Their living room doubles as a home office.他们的客厅兼作家庭办公室。
3.draw常用义:v.画,描绘;拖,拉　文章义:v.吸引,招引,使感兴趣
The movie is drawing large audiences.这部影片吸引着大批观众。
9.【解析】 本文主要介绍了现代社会中人们容易产生的错失恐惧心理,以及如何避免这种心理的影响。
1.B　由下文中的"a social media page, and you see pictures of friends traveling or going to parties"并结合常识可知,人们在"浏览"社交媒体页面的时候才会看到朋友的动态。go over"仔细检查";look through"浏览";work on"从事,致力于";turn down"关小,调低,拒绝"。空后的"see"与B项"looking through"相呼应。
2.A　这种现象可以被认为是错失恐惧症。be acknowledged as表示"被认为是"。declare"宣布";mark"做标记";appoint"任命"。
3.C　由第一段的内容以及空后的时间状语从句"when exciting things are happening"可知,当令人兴奋的事情发生的时候,我们都希望"参与其中"。notice"注意到";admire"敬佩,钦佩";involve"使参与,包括,涉及";accompany"陪伴"。
4.D　由上文中的"when exciting things are happening"以及生活常识可知,当令人兴奋的事情发生的时候,我们都希望"参与"其中,这是完全"可以理解的"。uncontrollable"无法控制的";spiritual"精神的,心灵的";theoretical"理论上的";understandable"可理解的"。
5.B　上文提到有些人会上瘾,空前"Even"暗示此处的行为更甚,由此可推出,此处是说,即使做着"极其重要的"事,人们也会觉得在其他地方有更好的事在进行。profitable"有利润的";essential"极其重要的,必不可少的";demanding"要求高的";random"随机的"。
6.A　上文提到有些人会上瘾,即使做着"极其重要的"事,人们也会觉得在其他地方有更好的事在进行,这是一种心理上的想要参与的"强烈渴望"。urge"强烈的欲望";burden"负担";routine"惯例,常规";courage"勇气"。
7.D　由语境以及空后的"the people they are actually with"可以推知,人们过度查看手机,可能会让他们与实际在一起的人产生距离,从而"脱离"他们。differ"不同";separate"脱离"。
8.C　由上文中的"people can feel like there's something better going on elsewhere"可知,人们觉得别的地方发生的事总是比发生在自己身上的事情更好,由此可推断,此处是说这使他们对自己生活中的让人满意的事情无动于衷,很冷淡。distance熟义为"n.距离",此处为生义"v.对……冷淡,使疏远,使远离"。
9.D　由下文内容可知,此处是讲"避免"错失恐惧心理的做法。destroy"摧毁";explain"解释";purify"净化";avoid"避免"。
10.A　由下文中的"so we only know a small part of anyone else's life"并结合生活常识可知,人们"往往"会挑选他们想要分享的东西。tend to do sth."易于做某事,往往会发生某事"。
11.B　由空前的"be modest"以及下文中的"You cannot do everything"可知,我们需要承认自己的"局限性",不是所有可能有趣的事情都能做。limitation"局限性,不足之处"。
12.A　根据句意,我们没有办法去做所有可能有趣的事,再由上文提到过的想要做的事可知,此处表示要么有趣或者更好的(interesting/better)事,要么极其重要的(essential)事。分析选项,只有productive"有成效的"与这些词情感色彩一致。specific"特定的";noble"高尚的";permanent"永久的"。
13.D　此处作者建议在一天内设置特定的时间去查看电子邮件和社交媒体来避免看手机的欲望。limitless"无限的";divided"有分歧的";informal"不正式的";particular"特定的"。
14.C　由上文中的"you can even set 　13　 times in your day to check email and social media"以及空后的"you can focus on the things in front of you"可知,我们设定特定时间的目的是"远离"手机与社交媒体等干扰因素。hang out"闲逛";settle down"安定下来";step away"走开";give in"屈服"。
15.B　由上文中的"Consequently, you'll worry less about what you're not doing"以及全文错失恐惧心理的有关说明可知,错失恐惧心理会让我们陷入焦虑,故推知,此处是说不要让错失恐惧心理引起你的"不安"。disability"残疾";insecurity"不安,不安全感";misfortune"不幸";opposition"反对"。
10.【解析】 文章讲了作者从无塑料的生活方式中受益良多,它帮助作者减少碳足迹和省钱。
1.B　根据下文的"It helps me 　2　 my carbon footprint and save money"可知,作者从无塑料的生活方式中获益良多,故选B项。hear"听说";benefit"受益";receive"收到";suffer"遭受"。
2.C　根据上文的"It helps me"和下文的"save money"可知,此处讲的也应是好的方面,即减少碳足迹,故选C项。record"记录";rebuild"重建";reduce"减少";recall"召回"。
3.C　根据第一段的内容以及下文的"mindless online shopping"可知,此处应是阻止盲目网购,故选C项。 promote"促进";consider"考虑";prevent"预防,阻止";experience"体验"。
4.D　根据下文的"weigh the possibility of returning an order"可知,要仔细权衡退货的可能性,故选D项。hardly"几乎不";disappointedly"失望地";unfortunately"不幸地";carefully"仔细地"。
5.A　根据上文的"I've found that living plastic free is a great way to 　3　 mindless online shopping"和下文的"Do I have something else"可知,此处是指在按下购买键之前仔细权衡退货的可能性,故选A项。purchase"购买";print"打印";repeat"重复";power"驱动"。
6.A　根据前面两句话的内容可知,此处作者是问自己有没有别的东西可以改变用途以满足这种需求,故选A项。repurpose"改变……的用途";abandon"放弃";reward"奖励";remember"记住"。
7.D　根据下文的"so I don't have to deal with all the plastic it'll arrive in"和语境可知,此处作者是问自己在当地有没有一个地方可以买到,这样作者就不必处理它到达时所带来的塑料,故选D项。abroad"在国外";indoors"在室内";online"在网上";locally"在本地"。
8.C　根据下文的"the collection of the things that I want"和上文的内容可知,此处是表示作者慢慢养成收集想要的东西的习惯,故选C项。sell"出售";offer"提供";develop"开发,养成";donate"捐赠"。
9.A　根据上文的"Besides, I've slowly 　8　 ... made to last"可知,作者已经养成这种习惯,因此需要换掉一件更贵的物品时,作者会渴望找到一件二手物品,故选A项。eager"渴望的,急切的";embarrassed"尴尬的";annoyed"烦恼的";sad"伤心的"。
10.D　根据上文的"nicer"和下文的"which I can often find for the same price as a new but less durable(耐用的) model"可知,作者需要换掉一件更贵的物品时,会找一件更好看、更耐用的二手物品,故选D项。smaller-sized"体积更小的";faster-moving"移动速度更快的";better-shaped"外形更好的";longer-lasting"更持久的"。
11.B　句意:当然,在某些情况下,塑料容器是最合适的选择。strange"奇怪的";suitable"合适的";dangerous"危险的";difficult"困难的"。根据下文的"clear plastic containers for my off-season clothing"和常识可知,有时候塑料容器是最合适的选择,故选B项。
12.D　根据上文的"I recently reorganized my closet"和下文的"clear plastic containers for my off-season clothing"可知,此处表示作者需要一个透明塑料容器来装过季的衣服,故选D项。discover"发现";design"设计";ruin"毁坏";need"需要"。
13.B　根据上一句的内容和下文的"my favorite neighborhood charity shop""I found a set of Rubbermaid storage containers"可知,作者几次逛自己最喜欢的社区慈善商店之后,找到一套乐柏美储物盒,故选B项。solution"解决方案";visit"参观,到访";road"道路";exception"例外情况"。
14.A　根据上文的"After a few 　13　 to my favorite neighborhood charity shop"和语境可知,此处应是表示作者找到了符合要求的储物箱。fit the bill意为"符合要求,合格",故选A项。
15.C　根据上文的"Life without plastic doesn't take place overnight"和语境可知,没有塑料的生活不是一夜之间发生的,致力于在日常塑料使用方面做出一些改变,看看它会把你带到哪里,故选C项。comment"评论";note"笔记";change"变化,改变";stop"停止,车站"。