2024年高考英语复习冲刺训练：七选五（浙江专用）
1.（2024·浙江嘉兴·二模）
Education is a good opportunity for those of us who expect to better ourselves. But for people in full-time employment, getting the balancing act between work and studying can prove challenging. But look on the bright side. 1
University is often considered a logical step for people who wish to continue their education after school. While options of Master's degrees, PhDs and other postgraduate qualifications exist, many students leave after obtaining their Bachelor’s and head into the world of work. 2 They hope it may open up new opportunities or help them to get a promotion.
In terms of the benefits, learning new techniques that you can bring into the workplace can make you more of an authority in your area and a go-to person for advice. 3 In short, studying more could make you more promotable down the line and more helpful to the business.
If you study in a classroom, your experience of the workplace could bring a wealth of knowledge to other students and provide real-life examples for you to draw on. You may also meet like-minded people. 4 In addition, while adult learners have to consider things like children, home lives and work，many adult and part-time courses are more flexible. Some courses can even be done partly or entirely online, which means you can manage your time more easily and don't need to factor in travel time.
5 Increasing your skills may open up new careers in your professional life.
A．Studying part-time in the evenings can be a great choice.
B．So, what are the benefits of hitting the books once in work
C．Then you can expand your professional network in the future.
D．They may choose adult courses spreading over a number of years.
E．If the business has a skills shortage, you may be able to fill that gap.
F．Having done the same job for years, some feel like acquiring new skills.
G．So, there are a variety of options for those who wish to return to studying.
【答案】1．B 2．F 3．E 4．C 5．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何在工作和学衡以及边工作边学习的好处。
1．根据上文“But for people in full-time employment, getting the balancing act between work and studying can prove challenging. But look on the bright side.”（但对于有全职工作的人来说，在工作和学习之间取得平衡是很有挑战性的。但要往好的方面看。）可推测，此处主要介绍和边工作边学习有关的内容。结合选项B项So, what are the benefits of hitting the books once in work （那么，在工作时间读书有什么好处呢？）符合语境，并且B选项中的“benefits”对应上一句“look on the bright side”。故选B项。
2．根据下文“They hope it may open up new opportunities or help them to get a promotion.”（他们希望这能给他们带来新的机会或帮助他们获得晋升。）提到给他们带来新的机会或帮助他们获得晋升。选项F项Having done the same job for years, some feel like acquiring new skills.（在做同样的工作多年后，有些人想要获得新的技能。）和下文内容紧密连接，下文中的it指代上文中的内容，上下文语意连贯，符合语境。故选F项。
3．根据上文“In terms of the benefits, learning new techniques that you can bring into the workplace can make you more of an authority in your area and a go-to person for advice.”（就好处而言，学习可以带到工作场所的新技术可以让你在你的领域更有权威，也可以让你成为征求意见的人。）可知，是说学习新技能在工作上的帮助，结合选项E项If the business has a skills shortage, you may be able to fill that gap.（如果公司有技能短缺，你也许可以填补这个空缺。）符合语境，并且E选项中的“skills”对应上一句“learning new techniques”。故选E项。
4．根据上文“You may also meet like-minded people.”（你也可能会遇到志同道合的人。）提到遇到志同道合的人。结合选项C项Then you can expand your professional network in the future.（这样你就可以在将来扩展你的职业网。）可知，承接上文内容，为对上文内容的语意递进，上下文紧密连接。故选C项。
5．根据下文“Increasing your skills may open up new careers in your professional life.”（提高你的技能可能会在你的职业生涯中开辟新的职业。）可知，本段总结学习和提高技能在工作中的好处。结合选项G项So, there are a variety of options for those who wish to return to studying.（因此，对于那些希望回归学习的人来说，有多种选择。）符合语境，并且G选项中的“So”进行归纳总结，也是对整个文章的总结概括。故选G项。
2.（2024·浙江绍兴·二模）
Dear Fresher, joining a university can be a pleasant but challenging experience: horrific and yet beautiful, scary but exciting. 6
Do not panic if, like me, you do not make friends on the first day or week. Before I met Sanaa, I had tried to force myself to make friends with classmates in my other majors. Then I was starting to get convinced that there was something wrong with me. 7 Eventually, when I started making more friends, it made sense why the friendships I had forced did not work out. It was my first lesson in understanding my uniqueness, and reminding me
that my “friends” are somewhere, out there. 8
So, dear Fresher, as I say welcome to university life, I am also saying, give yourself time-to understand your school, your course, and your new rhythm of life. Do not fall into the trap of people-pleasing to fit in.
9 Of course, you must leave room to grow and breathe- to discover amazing cultures, new accents, and new ways of matching your clothes-but do not do anything that needs you to abandon your genuine self in order to become.
Finally, it might not look like it, but the four, five, or six years you will be in university will pass by really quickly. 10 Perhaps that is DIYs, writing blog posts, participating in club activities in your department, or joining the dance troupe.
So, dear Fresher, go forward, and leave your mark! You will be surprised at how much experience that will contribute to your CV.
A．It is a big turn on the pages of your life.
B．Extracurricular activities build confidence.
C．I no longer struggle too hard to fit square pegs into round holes.
D．It is a good idea for you to make friends with like-minded people.
E．That was why I got uninspired by every friendship I tried to make.
F．While the new phase of life is challenging, remember who you truly are.
G．Seek out opportunities to do stuff you are passionate about during your free time.
【答案】6．A 7．E 8．C 9．F 10．G
【导语】本文是说明文。文章以亲切、随和的语气向新生提出了关于如何适应大学生活、保持自我、寻找兴趣等多方面的建议，既有作者的亲身经历，也有对新生的殷切期望和鼓励。
6．分析设空位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“Dear Fresher, joining a university can be a pleasant but challenging experience: horrific and yet beautiful, scary but exciting.(亲爱的新生们，上大学可能是一段愉快但又充满挑战的经历：可怕但又美丽，可怕但又令人兴奋)”可知，A项“It is a big turn on the pages of your life.(这是你人生的一个重大转折)”是对前文内容的总结，说明大学的重要性。故选A项。
7．根据前文“Before I met Sanaa, I had tried to force myself to make friends with classmates in my other majors. Then I was starting to get convinced that there was something wrong with me.(在认识萨那之前，我试着强迫自己和其他专业的同学交朋友。然后我开始确信我有什么问题)”以及后文“Eventually, when I started making more friends, it made sense why the friendships I had forced did not work out.(最终，当我开始结交更多的朋友时，我
明白了为什么我强迫的友谊没有成功)”可知，空处应是介绍前文讲述的作者自己的问题所造成的后果，这个问题会导致他强迫的友谊没有成功，所以E项“That was why I got uninspired by every friendship I tried to make.(这就是为什么我对我试图结交的每一个朋友都不感兴趣)”符合文意。故选E项。
8．分析设空位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“It was my first lesson in understanding my uniqueness, and reminding me that my “friends” are somewhere, out there.(这是我了解自己独特性的第一课，并提醒我，我的“朋友”就在某处，在那里)”可知，作者明白，不需要刻意去结交他人，所以C项“I no longer struggle too hard to fit square pegs into round holes.(我不再费力地把方钉塞进圆孔里)”符合文意，通过比喻说明自己不再刻意去结交他人。故选C项。
9．分析设空，位于段首，应是本段的中心句，根据后文“Of course, you must leave room to grow and breathe- to discover amazing cultures, new accents, and new ways of matching your clothes-but do not do anything that needs you to abandon your genuine self in order to become.(当然，你必须留下成长和呼吸的空间——去发现令人惊叹的文化、新的口音和搭配衣服的新方法——但不要做任何需要你为了成为而放弃真实自我的事情)”可知，本段讲述了大一新生不要做任何需要你为了成为而放弃真实自我的事情，所以F项“While the new phase of life is challenging, remember who you truly are.(当生活的新阶段充满挑战时，记住真正的自己)”符合文意。故选F项。
10．根据前文“Finally, it might not look like it, but the four, five, or six years you will be in university will pass by really quickly.(最后，它可能看起来不像，但你在大学的四年、五年或六年时间会很快过去)”以及后文“Perhaps that is DIYs, writing blog posts, participating in club activities in your department, or joining the dance troupe.(也许是diy，写博客，参加部门的社团活动，或者加入舞蹈团)”可知，前文讲述时间过得很快，后文讲述参加活动，所以空处应是一个过渡句，G项“Seek out opportunities to do stuff you are passionate about during your free time.(在空闲时间找机会做你感兴趣的事情)”符合文意，承接上文，引出下文。故选G项。
3.（2024·浙江台州·二模）
I run a lot of writing workshops in secondary schools and what I often see is this: teenagers in class just look at the blank page and freeze. Even when I assure them they can’t get it wrong in creative writing, they still pause and feel painful, looking to me for clear and definite instructions. This behavior results from their training to mimic (模仿). 11 In time, they are terrified of getting things wrong and risking failure. Creativity is no longer advocated and is even viewed as a soft skill, or even a weakness.
However, creativity is highly valued by employers. According to The Conversation, creativity has been the
number-one skill demanded by 20 million job ads on LinkedIn for two years in a row. 12 Due to limited educational resources and assessment pressures, teenagers’ thinking becomes increasingly narrow, leaving them afraid to explore other possibilities.
13 It’s just an ability to make new connections and follow where they go. Actually, creativity requires qualities available to us all: courage, observation, curiosity, flexibility and perseverance.
So how do we help teenagers be hopeful and brave Firstly, we need to avoid the idea that their entire futures depend on this very assignment or that decision. 14 There is no right way to live a life. Secondly, let’s encourage inquiry. Children are naturally curious, but this curiosity often fades as they grow older, although it still exists within them. Just because they lack answers doesn’t mean they shouldn’t ask questions; rather, they should ask even more. 15
Young people need reminding that their stories haven’t been written. They need opportunities to try new things. They need permission to keep asking “what else is possible ” because anything is.
A．But in schools, it is different.
B．Being creative isn’t a magical skill.
C．It allows us to understand their feelings better.
D．They know it is a safe way to get good grades.
E．The main problem is how to keep those creative juices flowing.
F．Life is long enough to try many things, and to change directions.
G．The universe is held together with unanswered questions and endless possibilities.
【答案】11．D 12．A 13．B 14．F 15．G
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讨论了青少年创造力缺失的问题，分析了其背后的原因，并提出了如何帮助青少年培养创造力的建议。
11．根据前文“I run a lot of writing workshops in secondary schools and what I often see is this: teenagers in class just look at the blank page and freeze. Even when I assure them they can’t get it wrong in creative writing, they still pause and feel painful, looking to me for clear and definite instructions. This behavior results from their training to mimic (模仿). (我在中学举办了很多写作研讨会，我经常看到这样的情况：青少年在课堂上只是看着空白页，然后僵住了。即使我向他们保证，他们在创意写作中不会出错，他们仍然会停下来，感到痛苦，向我寻求清晰明确的指导。这种行为源于它们的模仿训练。)”可知，D项“They know it is a safe way to get good grades. (他们知道这是获得好成绩的安全方法)”是对前文行为的进一步解释。故选D项。
12．根据前文“However, creativity is highly valued by employers. According to The Conversation, creativity has been the number-one skill demanded by 20 million job ads on LinkedIn for two years in a row. (然而，创造力受到雇主的高度重视。据The Conversation网站报道，连续两年，在领英(LinkedIn)上的2000万个招聘广告中，创造力一直是最需要的技能。)”以及后文“Due to limited educational resources and assessment pressures, teenagers’ thinking becomes increasingly narrow, leaving them afraid to explore other possibilities. (由于有限的教育资源和考核压力，青少年的思维变得越来越狭隘，使他们不敢探索其他的可能性。)”可知前文讲述，工作中需要有创造力，后文讲述由于有限的教育资源和考核压力，青少年的思维变得越来越狭隘，所以前后文是转折关系，A项“But in schools, it is different. (但在学校，情况就不同了。)”符合文意，和前文构成转折关系，引出后文。故选A项。
13．分析设空，位于段首，应是本段的中心句，根据后文“It’s just an ability to make new connections and follow where they go. Actually, creativity requires qualities available to us all: courage, observation, curiosity, flexibility and perseverance. (这只是一种建立新关系并跟随他们前进的能力。实际上，创造力需要我们所有人都具备的品质：勇气、观察力、好奇心、灵活性和毅力。)”可知，本段在介绍什么是创造力，所以B项“Being creative isn’t a magical skill. (创造力并不是一种神奇的技能。)”符合本段主题，为本段中心句。故选B项。
14．根据前文“So how do we help teenagers be hopeful and brave Firstly, we need to avoid the idea that their entire futures depend on this very assignment or that decision. (那么我们如何帮助青少年充满希望和勇敢呢 首先，我们需要避免这样的想法，即他们的整个未来取决于这个任务或那个决定。)”以及后文“There is no right way to live a life. (没有正确的生活方式。)”可知，此处在讲述，没有特定的方法帮助青少年充满希望和勇敢，所以F项“Life is long enough to try many things, and to change directions. (生命足够长，可以尝试很多事情，也可以改变方向。)”承接上文，下文则是对本句的进一步解释。故选F项。
15．空处位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“Secondly, let’s encourage inquiry. Children are naturally curious, but this curiosity often fades as they grow older, although it still exists within them. Just because they lack answers doesn’t mean they shouldn’t ask questions; rather, they should ask even more. (其次，让我们鼓励询问。孩子们天生好奇，但这种好奇心往往随着年龄的增长而消失，尽管它仍然存在于他们心中。仅仅因为他们没有答案并不意味着他们不应该问问题；相反，他们应该要求更多。)”可知，此处讲述鼓励孩子的好奇心，所以G项“The universe is held together with unanswered questions and endless possibilities. (宇宙是由未解之谜和无限可能性组成的。)”符合此处主题，是对前文的总结。故选G项。
4.（2024·浙江湖州、丽水、衢州·二模）
Very often, we take a picture on our smartphones and then immediately check the screen to see how it came out. 16 We’ve gathered our best tips to ensure you know how to look good in pictures.
Know your angles.
Knowing your angles is the first step to taking a great picture. Maybe you like one side of your face better than the other. Maybe you’re completely symmetrical and can take a photo from the front. 17 So snap some selfies and start to get acquainted with your best angle.
Doing so will have you feeling confident and looking your best in your next shot.
Make sure the light is behind the camera.
Great lighting makes a great photo. The key is to make sure you’re in front of the light, and that the light is behind the camera. So, if you’re outside, make sure the sun is behind the camera. 18
Take multiples.
19 Take different photos of the same shot, so you have options when choosing which photo to keep. You’ll be surprised how often your facial expression changes in the same shot.
Invest in a good quality camera.
While smartphone cameras keep getting better and better, nothing beats the clear and crisp image quality of a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. The bad news A good DSLR can cost anywhere from $400 on up. 20
With these photo tips in mind, next time you snap a photo, you’ll look at it with a smile.
A．You can never take too many photos, right
B．Whatever the case is, you have to take the time to study your face.
C．You’ll also show more of your eyelashes and brows from this angle.
D．And if you’re indoors, make sure windows and lighting fixtures are behind the camera.
E．Most of the photos you see from celebrities and online influencers come from a DSLR.
F．But it might be worth the investment if you really want to achieve that professional look.
G．But if you tend to find yourself deleting every picture you take, it’s time to up your photo game.
【答案】16．G 17．B 18．D 19．A 20．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍一些关于如何拍照的建议。
16．前文“Very often, we take a picture on our smartphones and then immediately check the screen to see how it came out.(很多时候，我们会在智能手机上拍照，然后立即查看屏幕，看看结果如何。)”讲述了我们用智能
手机拍照后经常会立即检查拍的效果，后文“We’ve gathered our best tips to ensure you know how to look good in pictures.(我们收集了最好的建议，以确保你知道如何在照片中看起来好看。)”讲述了会提供关于如何拍出好看照片的建议，由此可知，空处应讲述提高拍照技巧的必要性，G项“但是，如果你倾向于删除你拍摄的每一张照片，那么是时候升级你的拍照技巧了。”符合题意。故选G。
17．前文“Maybe you like one side of your face better than the other. Maybe you’re completely symmetrical and can take a photo from the front.(也许你更喜欢你脸的一侧而不是另一侧。也许你是完全对称的，可以从正面拍照。)”讲述了你侧脸好看或者脸部对称的情况，后文“So snap some selfies and start to get acquainted with your best angle.(所以，拍一些自拍，开始熟悉你的最佳角度。)”讲述了要拍一些自拍来熟悉自己的最佳角度，由此可知，空处应承上启下，讲述不管怎么样都要熟悉自己的脸，B项“不管是什么情况，你都必须花时间研究你的脸。”符合题意。故选B。
18．根据本段小标题“Make sure the light is behind the camera.(确保光在摄像机后面。)”可知，本段主要讲述了如何让光在摄像机后面，前文“So, if you’re outside, make sure the sun is behind the camera.(所以，如果你在外面，确保太阳在摄像机后面。)”讲述了在外面的时候要确保太阳在摄像机后面，所以空处应讲述在室内的情况，D项“如果你在室内，确保窗户和照明设备在摄像机后面。”符合题意。故选D。
19．根据本段小标题“Take multiples.(拍多倍照片。)”可知，本段主要讲述了多拍照片，A项“你拍再多照片也不为过，对吧？”符合题意。故选A。
20．根据本段小标题“Invest in a good quality camera.(投资一部高质量照相机。)”可知，本段主要建议购买一部高质量相机。前文“The bad news A good DSLR can cost anywhere from $400 on up.(坏消息？一台好的数码单反相机的价格从400美元到更高。)”讲述了好的数码单反相机价格昂贵，而本段是在推荐购买好的相机，所以空处应与上文形成转折，讲述虽然数码单反相机价格昂贵，但买它是对拍照的一笔好投资，F项“但是，如果你真的想拥有专业的外表，那么这项投资可能是值得的。”符合题意。故选F。
5.（2024·浙江杭州·二模）
It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade
21 The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. 22 And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing
what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. 23 A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. 24 The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. 25 When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.
A．Share good news with people around you.
B．It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.
C．But the “bad news” has its place in the world.
D．It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E．And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F．Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G．The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
【答案】21．C 22．D 23．G 24．E 25．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是读到好消息的好处以及Good Good Good这家媒体公司。
21．空后“The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. (这个世界充满了问题和冲突，我们需要对周围发生的事情保持了解和警惕。)”说明了这个世界存在一些不好的事情，C选项“But the “bad news” has its place in the world. (但“坏消息”在世界上也有一席之地。)”说明了世界上存在坏消息，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选C。
22．空前“While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. (虽然阅读传统的、更多的负面新闻很重要，但消费好消息也是保持信息灵通的一部分。)”说明了消费好消息是保持信息灵通的一部分，空后“And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. (它也带来了有意义的好处，比如减少压力和焦虑，提高参与度，社区建设技能，以及创造更美好世界的灵感。)”说
明了好消息的好处，空格处也应该是好消息的好处，D选项“It provides a more balanced view of the world. (它提供了一个更平衡的世界观。)”说明了看好消息的好处，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
23．空前“In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. (事实上，随着出版商和新闻台发现分享积极故事的好处，被称为“解决方案新闻”的好消息正变得越来越受欢迎。Good Good Good就是其中之一。)”说明了Good Good Good是一家分享积极故事的公司，空格处应该对其进行进一步的介绍，G选项“The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally. (这家新闻媒体公司致力于有意地提供好消息。)”说明了这家公司致力于有意地提供好消息，是对它进行的进一步介绍，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
24．空前““If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. (“如果流血，它就会引导”一直以来都是媒体用来形容有关暴力、死亡和破坏的新闻报道如何吸引读者注意力的说法。)”说明了“If it bleeds, it leads”这句话是媒体用来形容有关暴力、死亡和破坏的新闻报道如何吸引读者注意力的说法，空格处应该说这会引起一个什么结果，E选项“And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media. (因此，新闻媒体上到处都是负面新闻。)”说明了前面所说内容所导致的结果，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
25．空前“The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. (然而，事实是，也有好的一面——人性中令人愉快和善良的一面。)”说明了有好的一面，空后“When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. (当你的确找到他们的时候，世界会突然变得不一样。)”表明了你有时候找不到好的一面，B选项“It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them. (只是我们很少听到关于它们的消息。)”说明我们有时是找不到那些好的方面，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选B。
6.（2024·浙江金丽衢十二校·二模）
Hard work has been part of every laureate’s journey towards the Nobel Prize. Many examples. Francoise Barré-Sinoussi spent time in the lab on the morning of her wedding. After Michael Brown’s first daughter was born, he went straight back to discuss the next day’s experiments. Early-career scientists often ask laureates (获奖者) about work-life balance. 26
Spend time with your family and friends. Many laureates stress the value of maintaining personal relationships. Doctor Brian Kobilka was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. 27 However, despite a heavy workload, he also made time for his family. As Brian Kobilka explains, family provides essential support.
Sleep well at night. 28 It is therefore tempting to finish work before health-promoting activities. However, this is a trap which Oliver Smithies advises against. Not only is sleep needed to stay healthy, but your brain needs sleep to function at full capacity so you can generate ideas and solve problems.
29 Family, work and sleep are all important to a scientist’s success. But they don’t all have to be a constant focus. Sometimes it will be important to avoid maintaining everything at a high level. Don’t be daunted by the idea you have to do everything perfectly at once — you can have a different focus at different times.
Don’t work too hard. Ultimately, working too hard won’t be beneficial. Not only do you risk burning yourself out, but you are also restricted in your thinking. Taking time away from work can allow you to approach problems in a new way. 30 Laureates often point out that working long hours doesn’t always lead to efficiency.
A．My solutions may be of some help.
B．Their answers can be enlightening.
C．Focus on different aspects of your life.
D．Never hesitate to bravely rise to challenge.
E．Sleep, exercise and eating well can all conflict with working long hours.
F．He would moonlight in an emergency room as well as working in the lab.
G．Going for a walk, for example, gives you the chance to take a step back and see things differently.
【答案】26．B 27．F 28．E 29．C 30．G
【导语】
本文是说明文。文章通过列举诺贝尔奖得主的关于工作与生活的观点，讲述了一些维持生活和工作平衡的方法。
26．上文“Hard work has been part of every laureate’s journey towards the Nobel Prize. Many examples…. Early-career scientists often ask laureates (获奖者) about work-life balance.( 努力工作是每位获奖者迈向诺贝尔奖之路的一部分。……早期职业科学家经常向获奖者询问工作与生活的平衡.)”说明，获得诺贝尔奖是需要努力工作的，但是工作和生活不容易取得平衡，结合下文每段的首句可知，下文讲述了诺贝尔获奖者维持生活和工作平衡的策略，因此推断，B项“他们的回答很有启发性。”符合语境，承上启下。故选B。
27．根据首句“Spend time with your family and friends. Many laureates stress the value of maintaining personal relationships.(花时间与家人和朋友在一起。)”可知，本段建议花时间与家人和朋友在一起，结合空前一句“Doctor Brian Kobilka was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.( 布赖恩·科比尔卡博士被授予诺贝尔化学奖。)”可知，此处举例说明与家人和朋友在一起的价值，下文“However, despite a heavy workload, he also made
time for his family. (然而，尽管工作繁重，他也抽出时间陪伴家人。)”说明布赖恩·科比尔卡博士也会做一些实验室外的事情，因此推断F项“除了在实验室工作外，他还会在急诊室兼职。”符合语境，故选F。
28．根据段落首句“Sleep well at night.( 晚上睡个好觉。)”可知，本段建议晚上好好休息，睡个好觉，下文“However, this is a trap which Oliver Smithies advises against. Not only is sleep needed to stay healthy, but your brain needs sleep to function at full capacity so you can generate ideas and solve problems.(然而，这是奥利弗·史密斯所反对的陷阱。睡眠不仅是保持健康所必需的，而且你的大脑也需要睡眠来充分发挥功能，这样你才能产生想法并解决问题。)”说明了睡眠与工作并不冲突，However表示前后文是转折关系，因此推断E项“睡眠、锻炼和饮食都可能与长时间工作相冲突。”符合语境，故选E。
29．空处为段落标题。根据下文“Family, work and sleep are all important to a scientist’s success. But they don’t all have to be a constant focus. Sometimes it will be important to avoid maintaining everything at a high level. Don’t be daunted by the idea you have to do everything perfectly at once-you can have a different focus at different times.(家庭、工作和睡眠对科学家的成功都很重要。但它们不需要一直关注。有时候，避免将所有内容都维持在高级别上是很重要的。不要被你必须一次把每件事都做得完美的想法吓倒——你可以在不同的时间有不同的关注点。)”可知，家庭，工作和睡眠都重要，不需要一直关注所有的内容，也不必把每件事都做得完美，可以在不同的时间有不同的关注点，因此推断C项“关注生活的不同方面。”为最佳标题，概况本段主旨，故选C。
30．上文“Taking time away from work can allow you to approach problems in a new way.( 从工作中抽出时间可以让你以一种新的方式处理问题。)”说明可以从工作中抽出一些时间放松，下文“Laureates often point out that working long hours doesn’t always lead to efficiency.(诺贝尔奖得主经常指出，长时间工作并不总是带来效率。)”说明诺贝尔奖得主的观点，长时间工作效率不高，因此推断G项“例如，去散步，给你一个退一步看不同事物的机会。”符合语境，故选G。
7.（2024·浙江温州·二模）
How to Plot a Short Story
A great short story drops the reader into its world swiftly and holds their attention all the way through. 31 It can be as simple as knowing a few key moments you want to work your way toward. You’ll wind up with things you never imagined at the start. Follow these steps to plot your next story.
Brainstorm. You don’t need to have multiple short story ideas ready to go at a moment’s notice. 32 When that idea comes to you, sit down and flesh it out. Make note of any characters, settings, or bits of dialogue
that you see.
33 The foundations of your main conflict or theme often form a short story’s rising action. To create tension and movement, you must know exactly what your character wants and what would prevent them from getting it. Conflicts can be internal or external, so imagine at what stage the reader will be meeting your character.
Create a brief outline. Sketch out (草拟) the flow of events your short story will contain, including interactions between characters and key moments. Write down identifying characteristics. But when it comes to drafting, pick your moments of backstory carefully. 34
Pick a point of view. Many short stories work well in first-person because of their brevity (简洁). 35 If your story needs to be told in second-person or third-person, that works, too. Regardless of which POV you choose, it’s usually best to center that narrative around one main character to ensure a consistent read on the situation at hand.
A．Select the right character.
B．Write out the central conflict.
C．All you need is one solid concept.
D．But there’s no hard and fast rule saying yours must.
E．Short stories allow the freedom to experiment because of their freestyle.
F．Plotting a short story doesn’t have to involve a detailed list of plot points.
G．To make the cut, a piece of information must contribute to the story’s central events.
【答案】31．F 32．C 33．B 34．G 35．D
【导语】
本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了策划短篇故事情节的方法。
31．上文“A great short story drops the reader into its world swiftly and holds their attention all the way through.(一个好的短篇故事会让读者迅速进入它的世界，并始终吸引他们的注意力)”说明一个好的短篇故事需要快速吸引读者并保持其注意力，以及下文“It can be as simple as knowing a few key moments you want to work your way toward.(它可以很简单，只要知道你想要努力实现的几个关键时刻)”说明短篇故事的情节设计可以很简单，只需要知道几个关键点，F项“策划一个短篇故事不一定要列出详细的情节要点。”符合上下文逻辑，起到了承上启下的作用。故选F。
32．上文“You don’t need to have multiple short story ideas ready to go at a moment's notice.(你不需要在一瞬间就准备好多个短篇故事的想法)”以及下文“When that idea comes to you, sit down and flesh it out.(当你想到这个
想法时，坐下来把它充实起来)”说明写短篇故事不需要随时准备好多个故事想法，只要有想法出现就可以坐下来充实它，C项“你所需要的只是一个坚实的概念。”与上下文语境相符，符合题意。故选C。
33．下文“The foundations of your main conflict or theme often form a short story’s rising action.(你的主要冲突或主题的基础通常构成短篇故事的上升情节)”说明本段谈论的是短篇故事的主要冲突或主题，B项“写出中心冲突。”引出下文内容，适合作为段落标题句。故选B。
34．上文“But when it comes to drafting, pick your moments of backstory carefully.(但当涉及到起草时，请仔细选择你的背景故事)”说明在创作过程中要精心挑选背景故事的内容，G项“为了切入，一条信息必须对故事的核心事件有所贡献。”进一步说明了如何选择合适的信息和背景，确保它们能够推动情节发展。故选G。
35．上文“Many short stories work well in first-person because of their brevity (简洁).(许多短篇故事以第一人称写得很好，因为它们的简洁)”说明很多短篇故事由于其简洁性，以第一人称叙述效果很好，以及下文“If your story needs to be told in second-person or third-person, that works, too.(如果你的故事需要用第二人称或第三人称讲述，那也行)”说明如果故事需要以第二人称或第三人称讲述也是可行的，D项“但没有硬性规定你必须这样做。”说明尽管第一人称常用且有效，但并不是唯一的选择，呼应了下文内容。故选D。
8.（2024·浙江宁波·二模）
Do you have sweaty palms when you are sitting in the exam hall Do worrying thoughts keep you awake at night You may have experienced one of these on certain occasions. 36 Here are three simple “first-aid” techniques that could make a difference.
Sit at your bed
Do you jump out of bed the moment the alarm rings every morning Perhaps the next time you get up in the morning, you can try this. Slowly get up and sit at your bed for a few minutes. 37 The important thing is not to let any hurried thoughts clutter your mind. In these few quiet minutes to yourself, you will be able to feel refreshed.
38
On many occasions, we have our handphones right next to the served food, and our eyes are busy with the world within these tiny devices. Such actions seem to be the perfect recipe for an overworked brain.
Instead, take mealtime as a time to enjoy your food. Slow down and let your eyes feast on the different colors, and allow your tongue to taste the variety of flavors. 39 It also helps you to feel more relaxed.
Get moving
Playing sports such as basketball, soccer or simply going for a run helps reduce the body’s stress hormones and instead stimulates the production of endorphins that lift your mood. 40 All you have to do is to ensure you incorporate a regular routine of exercise of low to moderate intensity. This will also help you feel more energized and healthy, besides ridding you of stress and anxiety.
These are the ways you can achieve harmony with your body and mind, and feel less anxious and stressed. Give them a try. Your mind will thank you for it.
A．Eat mindfully
B．Exercise regularly
C．Let the body and mind feel the peace.
D．There is no need for you to become a gym rat.
E．It helps you to be conscious of the food you put in your mouth.
F．This, in turn, has the effect of bringing your body into a state of deep relaxation.
G．It is a sign that anxiety is creeping up on you, and your brain is nudging you for help.
【答案】36．G 37．C 38．A 39．E 40．D
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了三种缓解焦虑的“急救”技巧。
36．前文“Do you have sweaty palms when you are sitting in the exam hall Do worrying thoughts keep you awake at night You may have experienced one of these on certain occasions.(当你坐在考场上时，你会手心出汗吗？担心的想法会让你晚上睡不着吗？你可能在某些场合经历过这样的事情)”陈述了一些可能产生焦虑情绪的场景，G选项“这是一个迹象，表明焦虑正在悄悄逼近你，你的大脑正在敦促你寻求帮助”总结上文，并引出下文缓解焦虑的建议。故选G。
37．前文“Slowly get up and sit at your bed for a few minutes.(慢慢起身，在床前坐几分钟)”为本段建议，指出闹钟响起后要先静坐一段时间，C选项“让身体和心灵感受到平静”为这样做的好处，与后文“The important thing is not to let any hurried thoughts clutter your mind.(重要的是不要让任何匆忙的想法扰乱你的头脑)”呼应。故选C。
38．空处为小标题。根据下文“Instead, take mealtime as a time to enjoy your food. Slow down and let your eyes feast on the different colors, and allow your tongue to taste the variety of flavors.(相反，把吃饭时间当作享受食物的时间。慢下来，让你的眼睛享受不同的颜色，让你的舌头品尝各种各样的味道)”表明此段建议用餐时应将思维关注在食物上，A选项“用心地吃”总结小段。故选A。
39．空前“Instead, take mealtime as a time to enjoy your food. Slow down and let your eyes feast on the different
colors, and allow your tongue to taste the variety of flavors.(相反，把吃饭时间当作享受食物的时间。慢下来，让你的眼睛享受不同的颜色，让你的舌头品尝各种各样的味道)”告诉我们应该如何吃食物，空后“It also helps you to feel more relaxed.(它还能让你感觉更放松)”表明这样吃饭的另一个好处，E选项“它可以帮助你意识到你放进嘴里的食物”也为这样吃饭的好处之一，与上下文衔接自然。故选E。
40．空前“Playing sports such as basketball, soccer or simply going for a run helps reduce the body’s stress hormones and instead stimulates the production of endorphins that lift your mood.(打篮球、踢足球或跑步等运动有助于减少身体的压力荷尔蒙，而不是刺激内啡肽的产生，从而提升你的情绪)”表明运动的好处，空后“All you have to do is to ensure you incorporate a regular routine of exercise of low to moderate intensity.(你所要做的就是确保你有规律地进行低强度到中等强度的锻炼)”表明锻炼的强度应适中，D选项“你没有必要成为健身狂”表示应该锻炼，且对过度锻炼进行否定，引出下文。故选D。
9.（23-24浙江三地名校·二模）
The UK, Finland, Germany, and Sweden are consistently the top performers in European tech ecosystems. These countries also have the largest economies in Europe. 41 Well, let’s find out now.
42 Even more amazing This country is home to many basic scientific principles. The world’s first steam engines, electric motors, the internet, and the jet engine are all inventions of this country. The UK government and its businesses have been spending billions of dollars on research and development to drive innovation in Biotech.
Finland is second in digital life overall, and first in cashless payment. This is because the internet plays a vital role in Finland’s digital life. High-speed internet access and freedom of speech make the Finnish ecosystem more sustainable, with good internet access and mobile coverage in remote areas. 43
Since the beginning, Germany’s industry has supported scientific research. German society and economy take pride in their research-development efforts. 44 Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen are some examples.
Sweden is a leader in technological innovation, with remarkable achievements in web development and mobile apps. For years, Ericsson and other large tech companies dominated the market. 45 Other Swedish companies like Spotify, Torrent, and Skype are now leading the charge.
Above are some European countries with the most advanced technological and digital expertise. As we know, the race for technological progress between countries is never over.
A．Here comes the truth.
B．The tide has turned today.
C．Most residents there can switch on easily.
D．We want to see how Europe’s tech countries compare.
E．Not all the countries experienced the smooth development.
F．This is supported by evidence from global automotive brands.
G．The British Empire was once the most developed country in the world.
【答案】41．D 42．G 43．C 44．F 45．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章比较了欧洲科技生态系统中表现最好的国家——英国、芬兰、德国和瑞典。
41．根据空后的“Well, let’s find out now.(好吧，现在让我们来看看。)”以及第二段中“The UK government and its businesses have been spending billions of dollars on research and development to drive innovation in Biotech.(英国政府及其企业已经在研发上投入了数十亿美元，以推动生物技术的创新。)”、第三段中“Finland is second in digital life overall, and first in cashless payment. (芬兰的数字生活总体排名第二，无现金支付排名第一。)”、第四段中“Since the beginning, Germany’s industry has supported scientific research.(从一开始，德国的工业就支持科学研究。)”和第五段中“Sweden is a leader in technological innovation, with remarkable achievements in web development and mobile apps. (瑞典是技术创新的领导者，在网页开发和移动应用方面取得了卓越的成就。)”可知，下面的文章是对这四个国家的技术进行了比较。D项“We want to see how Europe’s tech countries compare.(我们想看看欧洲的科技国家如何比较。)”可以引出后文，且D项中“Europe’s tech countries”指代的就是上文中的“The UK, Finland, Germany, and Sweden ”，与后文段落中比较的国家也一致。故选D项。
42．根据后文 “The UK government and its businesses have been spending billions of dollars on research and development to drive innovation in Biotech.(英国政府及其企业已经在研发上投入了数十亿美元，以推动生物技术的创新。)”可知本段讲的是英国的科技。G项“The British Empire was once the most developed country in the world.(大英帝国曾经是世界上最发达的国家。)”可作本段主题句。且“ Even more amazing (更神奇的是 )”是对前一句的肯定和对后文“This country is home to many basic scientific principles.(这个国家有许多基本的科学原理。)”的铺垫，“This country”指的就是G项中“The British Empire”。故选G项。
43．前文“High-speed internet access and freedom of speech make the Finnish ecosystem more sustainable, with good internet access and mobile coverage in remote areas. (高速互联网接入和言论自由使芬兰的生态系统更具可持续性，在偏远地区有良好的互联网接入和移动覆盖。)”说明了网络很好地覆盖了芬兰的偏远地区。C项“Most residents there can switch on easily.(那里的大多数居民都能轻松接通(网络)。)”与前文意义一致，且C
项中“there”指上文中的“in remote areas”。故选C项。
44．后文“Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen are some examples.(奔驰、宝马和大众就是一些例子。)”属于汽车品牌。F项“This is supported by evidence from global automotive brands.(这得到了全球汽车品牌的支持。)”能够自然引出后文。故选F项。
45．前文“ For years, Ericsson and other large tech companies dominated the market.(多年来，爱立信和其他大型科技公司主导着市场。)”与后文“Other Swedish companies like Spotify, Torrent, and Skype are now leading the charge.(其他瑞典公司，如Spotify、Torrent和Skype，现在正在引领这一潮流。)”形成了转折，即主导的科技公司发生了变化。B项“The tide has turned today.(今天形势发生了变化。)”作为过渡句，符合语境。故选B项。
10.（2024·江苏连云港·二模）
Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness!
Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first 46 Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.
This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream. 47 It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness.
There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do. 48 .
49 Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.
An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life. 50 Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.
A．It’s one thing to know your personality type.
B．It’s a great way to show that you care about others.
C．Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.
D．Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.
E．It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.
F．But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.
G．It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.
【答案】46．C 47．G 48．F 49．D 50．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本篇主要讲了探索自己的内心世界对于自己的重要性，文章列举了一些探索自己内心世界方法，并解释了为什么这些方法可以带来更好的人际关系。
46．根据上文“Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first (你是否发现关注自己被排在待办事项清单的最后，因为你觉得生活中的其他人都是第一位的？)”可知，上文提到生活中其他人都是第一位，故本句承接上文，说明没有给自己留时间。故C选项“给自己留点时间一直被人看不起”符合语境，故选C。
47．根据上文“This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream.(（关注自己）不仅仅是确定你最喜欢的衣服、发型或冰淇淋的味道)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出关注自己的真正含义。前一句的This isn’t just about identifying和G选项It’s about understanding构成句法上的转折关系。故G选项“这是关于了解你的内心世界，以及你如何适应外部世界”符合语境，故选G。
48．根据上文“There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do.(有很多工具可以帮助你发展更深层次的自我意识，包括日记和其他形式的创造性表达。你可以使用指南来探索你的想法和感受，或者只是自由地写下任何想到的东西。你想做什么由你自己决定)”可知，本段在陈述写日记能够更好地探索你的内心世界，但是仅仅专注于写日记就好， 不要去批判日记中自己的想法。此处的writing与F选项中journaling可以构成同义替换。故F选项“但是尽量不要陷入对你写作的批评或评判中”符合语境，故选F。
49．根据后文“Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.(注意你对别人的反应，什么让你快乐，什么让你不快乐。这可以帮助你识别阻碍你前进的模式，比如缺乏安全感或容易生气。一旦你确定了这些模式，你就可以努力改变它们)”可知，上一段陈述了一种关注自己内心世界的方法，而本段则是在陈述另外一种方法，因此D选项中Another way is to符合并列的条件，且本句的意思也与后面的“关注自己在人际交往中如何反
应”相符合。故D选项“另一种方法是观察你在不同情况下的行为”符合语境，故选D。
50．根据上文“An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life.(自我发现的一个经常被忽视但非常重要的因素是在你的个人生活中有健康的界限)”以及后文“Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.(清楚地表达你的界限也是一种向别人表明你能控制自己的行为，并期望他们也能做到这一点的方式。这是成熟和尊重的标志，这两个特征是拥有健康关系的关键)”可知，前一句陈述要划定一个健康的人际关系界限，后一句则提及和别人划清界限意味着你能够很好地控制自己的行为并且也希望别人能够控制好自己的行为，这种行为能够既关注自己也关注别人，故E选项“它能让你专注于自己的需求，而不会忽视他人”符合语境，故选E。2024年高考英语复习冲刺训练：七选五（浙江专用）
1.（2024·浙江嘉兴·二模）
Education is a good opportunity for those of us who expect to better ourselves. But for people in full-time employment, getting the balancing act between work and studying can prove challenging. But look on the bright side. 1
University is often considered a logical step for people who wish to continue their education after school. While options of Master's degrees, PhDs and other postgraduate qualifications exist, many students leave after obtaining their Bachelor’s and head into the world of work. 2 They hope it may open up new opportunities or help them to get a promotion.
In terms of the benefits, learning new techniques that you can bring into the workplace can make you more of an authority in your area and a go-to person for advice. 3 In short, studying more could make you more promotable down the line and more helpful to the business.
If you study in a classroom, your experience of the workplace could bring a wealth of knowledge to other students and provide real-life examples for you to draw on. You may also meet like-minded people. 4 In addition, while adult learners have to consider things like children, home lives and work，many adult and part-time courses are more flexible. Some courses can even be done partly or entirely online, which means you can manage your time more easily and don't need to factor in travel time.
5 Increasing your skills may open up new careers in your professional life.
A．Studying part-time in the evenings can be a great choice.
B．So, what are the benefits of hitting the books once in work
C．Then you can expand your professional network in the future.
D．They may choose adult courses spreading over a number of years.
E．If the business has a skills shortage, you may be able to fill that gap.
F．Having done the same job for years, some feel like acquiring new skills.
G．So, there are a variety of options for those who wish to return to studying.
2.（2024·浙江绍兴·二模）
Dear Fresher, joining a university can be a pleasant but challenging experience: horrific and yet beautiful, scary but exciting. 6
Do not panic if, like me, you do not make friends on the first day or week. Before I met Sanaa, I had tried to force myself to make friends with classmates in my other majors. Then I was starting to get convinced that there was something wrong with me. 7 Eventually, when I started making more friends, it made sense why the friendships I had forced did not work out. It was my first lesson in understanding my uniqueness, and reminding me that my “friends” are somewhere, out there. 8
So, dear Fresher, as I say welcome to university life, I am also saying, give yourself time-to understand your school, your course, and your new rhythm of life. Do not fall into the trap of people-pleasing to fit in.
9 Of course, you must leave room to grow and breathe- to discover amazing cultures, new accents, and new ways of matching your clothes-but do not do anything that needs you to abandon your genuine self in order to become.
Finally, it might not look like it, but the four, five, or six years you will be in university will pass by really quickly. 10 Perhaps that is DIYs, writing blog posts, participating in club activities in your department, or joining the dance troupe.
So, dear Fresher, go forward, and leave your mark! You will be surprised at how much experience that will contribute to your CV.
A．It is a big turn on the pages of your life.
B．Extracurricular activities build confidence.
C．I no longer struggle too hard to fit square pegs into round holes.
D．It is a good idea for you to make friends with like-minded people.
E．That was why I got uninspired by every friendship I tried to make.
F．While the new phase of life is challenging, remember who you truly are.
G．Seek out opportunities to do stuff you are passionate about during your free time.
3.（2024·浙江台州·二模）
I run a lot of writing workshops in secondary schools and what I often see is this: teenagers in class just look at the blank page and freeze. Even when I assure them they can’t get it wrong in creative writing, they still pause and feel painful, looking to me for clear and definite instructions. This behavior results from their training to mimic (模
仿). 11 In time, they are terrified of getting things wrong and risking failure. Creativity is no longer advocated and is even viewed as a soft skill, or even a weakness.
However, creativity is highly valued by employers. According to The Conversation, creativity has been the number-one skill demanded by 20 million job ads on LinkedIn for two years in a row. 12 Due to limited educational resources and assessment pressures, teenagers’ thinking becomes increasingly narrow, leaving them afraid to explore other possibilities.
13 It’s just an ability to make new connections and follow where they go. Actually, creativity requires qualities available to us all: courage, observation, curiosity, flexibility and perseverance.
So how do we help teenagers be hopeful and brave Firstly, we need to avoid the idea that their entire futures depend on this very assignment or that decision. 14 There is no right way to live a life. Secondly, let’s encourage inquiry. Children are naturally curious, but this curiosity often fades as they grow older, although it still exists within them. Just because they lack answers doesn’t mean they shouldn’t ask questions; rather, they should ask even more. 15
Young people need reminding that their stories haven’t been written. They need opportunities to try new things. They need permission to keep asking “what else is possible ” because anything is.
A．But in schools, it is different.
B．Being creative isn’t a magical skill.
C．It allows us to understand their feelings better.
D．They know it is a safe way to get good grades.
E．The main problem is how to keep those creative juices flowing.
F．Life is long enough to try many things, and to change directions.
G．The universe is held together with unanswered questions and endless possibilities.
4.（2024·浙江湖州、丽水、衢州·二模）
Very often, we take a picture on our smartphones and then immediately check the screen to see how it came out. 16 We’ve gathered our best tips to ensure you know how to look good in pictures.
Know your angles.
Knowing your angles is the first step to taking a great picture. Maybe you like one side of your face better than the other. Maybe you’re completely symmetrical and can take a photo from the front. 17 So snap some
selfies and start to get acquainted with your best angle.
Doing so will have you feeling confident and looking your best in your next shot.
Make sure the light is behind the camera.
Great lighting makes a great photo. The key is to make sure you’re in front of the light, and that the light is behind the camera. So, if you’re outside, make sure the sun is behind the camera. 18
Take multiples.
19 Take different photos of the same shot, so you have options when choosing which photo to keep. You’ll be surprised how often your facial expression changes in the same shot.
Invest in a good quality camera.
While smartphone cameras keep getting better and better, nothing beats the clear and crisp image quality of a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. The bad news A good DSLR can cost anywhere from $400 on up. 20
With these photo tips in mind, next time you snap a photo, you’ll look at it with a smile.
A．You can never take too many photos, right
B．Whatever the case is, you have to take the time to study your face.
C．You’ll also show more of your eyelashes and brows from this angle.
D．And if you’re indoors, make sure windows and lighting fixtures are behind the camera.
E．Most of the photos you see from celebrities and online influencers come from a DSLR.
F．But it might be worth the investment if you really want to achieve that professional look.
G．But if you tend to find yourself deleting every picture you take, it’s time to up your photo game.
5.（2024·浙江杭州·二模）
It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade
21 The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. 22 And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being
thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. 23 A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. 24 The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. 25 When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.
A．Share good news with people around you.
B．It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.
C．But the “bad news” has its place in the world.
D．It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E．And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F．Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G．The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
6.（2024·浙江金丽衢十二校·二模）
Hard work has been part of every laureate’s journey towards the Nobel Prize. Many examples. Francoise Barré-Sinoussi spent time in the lab on the morning of her wedding. After Michael Brown’s first daughter was born, he went straight back to discuss the next day’s experiments. Early-career scientists often ask laureates (获奖者) about work-life balance. 26
Spend time with your family and friends. Many laureates stress the value of maintaining personal relationships. Doctor Brian Kobilka was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. 27 However, despite a heavy workload, he also made time for his family. As Brian Kobilka explains, family provides essential support.
Sleep well at night. 28 It is therefore tempting to finish work before health-promoting activities. However, this is a trap which Oliver Smithies advises against. Not only is sleep needed to stay healthy, but your brain needs sleep to function at full capacity so you can generate ideas and solve problems.
29 Family, work and sleep are all important to a scientist’s success. But they don’t all have to be a constant focus. Sometimes it will be important to avoid maintaining everything at a high level. Don’t be daunted by the idea you have to do everything perfectly at once — you can have a different focus at different times.
Don’t work too hard. Ultimately, working too hard won’t be beneficial. Not only do you risk burning yourself out, but you are also restricted in your thinking. Taking time away from work can allow you to approach problems in a new way. 30 Laureates often point out that working long hours doesn’t always lead to efficiency.
A．My solutions may be of some help.
B．Their answers can be enlightening.
C．Focus on different aspects of your life.
D．Never hesitate to bravely rise to challenge.
E．Sleep, exercise and eating well can all conflict with working long hours.
F．He would moonlight in an emergency room as well as working in the lab.
G．Going for a walk, for example, gives you the chance to take a step back and see things differently.
7.（2024·浙江温州·二模）
How to Plot a Short Story
A great short story drops the reader into its world swiftly and holds their attention all the way through. 31 It can be as simple as knowing a few key moments you want to work your way toward. You’ll wind up with things you never imagined at the start. Follow these steps to plot your next story.
Brainstorm. You don’t need to have multiple short story ideas ready to go at a moment’s notice. 32 When that idea comes to you, sit down and flesh it out. Make note of any characters, settings, or bits of dialogue that you see.
33 The foundations of your main conflict or theme often form a short story’s rising action. To create tension and movement, you must know exactly what your character wants and what would prevent them from getting it. Conflicts can be internal or external, so imagine at what stage the reader will be meeting your character.
Create a brief outline. Sketch out (草拟) the flow of events your short story will contain, including interactions between characters and key moments. Write down identifying characteristics. But when it comes to drafting, pick your moments of backstory carefully. 34
Pick a point of view. Many short stories work well in first-person because of their brevity (简洁). 35
If your story needs to be told in second-person or third-person, that works, too. Regardless of which POV you choose, it’s usually best to center that narrative around one main character to ensure a consistent read on the situation at hand.
A．Select the right character.
B．Write out the central conflict.
C．All you need is one solid concept.
D．But there’s no hard and fast rule saying yours must.
E．Short stories allow the freedom to experiment because of their freestyle.
F．Plotting a short story doesn’t have to involve a detailed list of plot points.
G．To make the cut, a piece of information must contribute to the story’s central events.
8.（2024·浙江宁波·二模）
Do you have sweaty palms when you are sitting in the exam hall Do worrying thoughts keep you awake at night You may have experienced one of these on certain occasions. 36 Here are three simple “first-aid” techniques that could make a difference.
Sit at your bed
Do you jump out of bed the moment the alarm rings every morning Perhaps the next time you get up in the morning, you can try this. Slowly get up and sit at your bed for a few minutes. 37 The important thing is not to let any hurried thoughts clutter your mind. In these few quiet minutes to yourself, you will be able to feel refreshed.
38
On many occasions, we have our handphones right next to the served food, and our eyes are busy with the world within these tiny devices. Such actions seem to be the perfect recipe for an overworked brain.
Instead, take mealtime as a time to enjoy your food. Slow down and let your eyes feast on the different colors, and allow your tongue to taste the variety of flavors. 39 It also helps you to feel more relaxed.
Get moving
Playing sports such as basketball, soccer or simply going for a run helps reduce the body’s stress hormones and instead stimulates the production of endorphins that lift your mood. 40 All you have to do is to ensure you incorporate a regular routine of exercise of low to moderate intensity. This will also help you feel more
energized and healthy, besides ridding you of stress and anxiety.
These are the ways you can achieve harmony with your body and mind, and feel less anxious and stressed. Give them a try. Your mind will thank you for it.
A．Eat mindfully
B．Exercise regularly
C．Let the body and mind feel the peace.
D．There is no need for you to become a gym rat.
E．It helps you to be conscious of the food you put in your mouth.
F．This, in turn, has the effect of bringing your body into a state of deep relaxation.
G．It is a sign that anxiety is creeping up on you, and your brain is nudging you for help.
9.（23-24浙江三地名校·二模）
The UK, Finland, Germany, and Sweden are consistently the top performers in European tech ecosystems. These countries also have the largest economies in Europe. 41 Well, let’s find out now.
42 Even more amazing This country is home to many basic scientific principles. The world’s first steam engines, electric motors, the internet, and the jet engine are all inventions of this country. The UK government and its businesses have been spending billions of dollars on research and development to drive innovation in Biotech.
Finland is second in digital life overall, and first in cashless payment. This is because the internet plays a vital role in Finland’s digital life. High-speed internet access and freedom of speech make the Finnish ecosystem more sustainable, with good internet access and mobile coverage in remote areas. 43
Since the beginning, Germany’s industry has supported scientific research. German society and economy take pride in their research-development efforts. 44 Mercedes, BMW, and Volkswagen are some examples.
Sweden is a leader in technological innovation, with remarkable achievements in web development and mobile apps. For years, Ericsson and other large tech companies dominated the market. 45 Other Swedish companies like Spotify, Torrent, and Skype are now leading the charge.
Above are some European countries with the most advanced technological and digital expertise. As we know, the race for technological progress between countries is never over.
A．Here comes the truth.
B．The tide has turned today.
C．Most residents there can switch on easily.
D．We want to see how Europe’s tech countries compare.
E．Not all the countries experienced the smooth development.
F．This is supported by evidence from global automotive brands.
G．The British Empire was once the most developed country in the world.
10.（2024·江苏连云港·二模）
Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness!
Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first 46 Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.
This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream. 47 It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness.
There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do. 48 .
49 Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.
An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life. 50 Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.
A．It’s one thing to know your personality type.
B．It’s a great way to show that you care about others.
C．Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.
D．Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.
E．It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.
F．But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.
G．It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.
