2024年高考英语三轮冲刺训练：七选五
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七选五解题步骤
一、通读全文，对文章进行快速浏览，寻找主题句，抓住文章结构及文章的写作内容。
在阅读过程中，要注意文章的开始与结束段落，尤其是文章的首段及末段末句，因为“开门见山”与“结尾总结”的写作方式为常见的写作方式，首段的末句一般是是全文的主题所在，说明本文将探讨哪些内容，并简要指出文章的写作思路，有时甚至会以提纲的形式进行呈现。首段的末句对于快速掌握文章的主题有重要意义。
二、详读段落，在短时间内，找出每段写作内容的关键词。明确各段的主题句或主旨大意。
文章正文部分通常分为若干小段落。各段落会根据整体文章写作主题展开，对文章主体进行的不同方面的描述。找出各个小段落中的关键词，明确其描述内容，为整体试题的解决做好铺垫。阅读各个空的前后句，标记关键词，关键词包括句中的核心名词或名词词组（如带有形容词的名词词组）、专有名词、时间数字、代词、连词等。重点阅读各个问题附近的句子，圈定线索词，然后从选项中寻找相关的特征词，以确定答案。做题时可以采用代入排除法。如果一题做不出或拿不准，可先放过，继续往下读，先做容易的能做出的题，直到读完整篇文章。
三、定位选项，明确各备选选项的含义，抓住其关键词语。
根据文章整体结构与具体内容，将选项填入文中，填写时尤为注意各选项中出现的句子衔接手段及句中的衔接标志词。在定位选项时，要特别注意空格上下段的写作内容，以及空格上段尾句和下段首句的结构和意义。将所选项放入空白处，看看是否与上下文构成语义及逻辑上的直接关系，是否符合该处语境。能否承接前后的写作线索。使文章无论内容还是衔接上都能做到通顺。
四、通读复检，将所选答案代入文中，再次通读全文，重点考查逻辑关系和关联结构。
在完成选项定位后，应通读全文，检查文章内容是否完整，语义是否连贯合理、各段落内容是否紧扣主题，语篇结构是否通顺连贯、具有一致性、合乎逻辑，写作思路是否清晰明了，格式以及用语是否恰当贴切，从而判断选择的答案是否正确。同时，我们还应注意对相近选项的对比分析，个别干扰项由于与某个正确选项的内容相近具有很强的干扰性，这时就需要我们认真分析，排除干扰，从而得出正确选项。
五、确定排除，研究多余选项，确定排除理由，最终确定答案。
七选五思维导图
（2022·江苏·二模）An association between individuals working together in the same organization is called interpersonal relationship. An individual spends around seven to eight hours at his workplace and it is practically not possible for him to work all alone. 1 Research says productivity increases when individuals work in groups as compared to an individual working alone.
Employees must get along well for a healthy atmosphere at the workplace. Let us go through various ways of improving interpersonal relationships at workplace.
● 2 Discussions must be on an open platform where every individual has the liberty to express his/her views and opinions. Written mode of communication is one of the effective ways of communicating at the workplace. Ignoring any of your co-workers might hurt him and spoil your relationship with the individual concerned. Avoid hiding things from your fellow workers.
●Team leaders should conduct morning meetings with their team members. 3 The employees should be allowed to bring their coffee. Let them communicate with each other. Morning meetings go a long way in breaking the ice among employees and improving interpersonal relationships at workplace.
● 4 Let the employees bring their families as well. Ask your team members to exchange contact numbers among themselves for them to interact with each other even after work.
●Greet your colleagues on their birthdays or anniversaries. 5 Such small initiatives (提议) go a long way in strengthening the bond among fellow workers. Important festivals must be celebrated for employees to come closer to each other.
A．Avoid being jealous.
B．Do not make the meetings too formal.
C．Interact with your co-workers more often.
D．Send them a nice e-card and do ask for a treat.
E．Individuals can also communicate through emails.
F．Take your team out for lunch, picnics or get together once in a while.
G．He needs people to talk to and discuss various issues at the workplace.
【答案】1．G 2．C 3．B 4．F 5．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，与单打独斗工作相比，个人在集体工作时的工作效率会提高。员工必需在工作场所和睦相处，以营造健康的氛围。文章主要讲述了改善工作场所的人际关系的几种方法。
1．空格前说“An individual spends around seven to eight hours at his workplace and it is practically not possible for him to work all alone.”(一个人在他的工作场所工作七到八个小时，他不可能独自工作。)，空格
后说“Research says productivity increases when individuals work in groups as compared to an individual working alone.”(研究表明，与单打独斗工作相比，个人集体工作时的工作效率会提高。员工必需在工作场所和睦相处，以营造健康的氛围。)可知空格处应该说他需要在工作场所和人进行交谈和沟通，G项“He needs people to talk to and discuss various issues at the workplace.”(他需要在工作场所与人交谈并讨论各种问题。)，选项中的“He”指代上文的“An individual”。能够承上启下，符合语境。故选G.
2．空格前说“Let us go through various ways of improving interpersonal relationships at workplace.”(让我们来看看改善工作场所人际关系的各种方法。)空格后说“Discussions must be on an open platform where every individual has the liberty to express his/her views and opinions.”(讨论必须在一个开放的平台上进行，每个人都有表达自己的观点和意见的自由。)可知空格处应该说在工作场所应和同事之间进行互动。C项的“Interact with your co-workers more often.”(多和同事交流。)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
3．空格前说“Team leaders should conduct morning meetings with their team members.”(团队领导者应该与他们的团队进行早会。)，空格后说“The employees should be allowed to bring their coffee. Let them communicate with each other.”(应该允许员工自带咖啡。让他们互相交流。)。可知空格处应该说团队领导对员工们出席早会的表现不应该太正式。B项“Do not make the meetings too formal.”(会议不要太正式。)承上启下，符合语境。故选B。
4．空格后说“Let the employees bring their families as well. Ask your team members to exchange contact numbers among themselves for them to interact with each other even after work.”(让员工也带着他们的家人吧。让你的团队成员之间交流电话，让他们在工作后相互交流。)可知空格处应该说带你的团队出去吃餐, 野餐或偶尔聚餐。而且下文的“as well”是关键词，与空格处是递进关系。F选项“Take your team out for lunch, picnics or get together once in a while”(带你的团队出去吃午餐，野餐或偶尔聚在一起。)符合语境,与空格处是递进关系。故选F。
5．空格前说“Greet your colleagues on their birthdays or anniversaries.”(在同事的生日或周年纪念日时问候他们。),空格后说“Such small initiatives (提议) go a long way in strengthening the bond among fellow workers.”(这样的小型提议在加强同事之间的关系方面大有帮助。)可知空格处应该说通过什么样的方式来问候你的同事们。D选项“Send them a nice e-card and do ask for a treat.”(送给他们一张漂亮的电子卡片，并要求他们请客。)中的“them”指代上文的“your colleagues”，空格后的“such small initiatives”指代选项中的“do ask for a treat。”承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
（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
6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 9 The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. 10 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】6．C 7．D 8．G 9．E 10．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。
6．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。
7．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。
8．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。
9．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。
10．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。
（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。
（2024·浙江·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。
（2024·河北·二模）Super communicators are people who are consistently able to create real connections with others just by listening and talking. The following are four habits of super communicators.
They know what kind of conversation they’re having. Super communicators are usually able to respond accordingly. If you’re having a practical conversation, your friend might ask you to help make hard decisions. 21 If your friend is just expressing his feelings, you just need to be a good listener.
They prove they’re listening. There are plenty of ways to appear like you’re listening, like making eye contact or nodding. To do that, experts suggest a technique called “cycle for understanding”. Ask a question and listen to the response. Repeat what they just told you. Ask your conversation partner if you got what they said correct. 22
They ask a lot of the right questions. Research shows that highly effective communicators tend to ask 10 to 20 times as many questions as everyone else. They may simply be follow-up questions like “What happened next ”. Super communicators also ask questions that get people to open up. 23 They ask about people’s values or experiences and create an opportunity for emotional connection.
24 The goal of a discussion isn’t to impress someone, convince someone or wait for their turn to speak. It’s to genuinely comprehend someone else’s point of view and share their own views accordingly. The right response creates an atmosphere of trust and openness that both parties can benefit from. 25
A．They aim to understand.
B．Experts call them “deep questions”.
C．They are persuasive communicators.
D．The decisions should be easy to carry out.
E．This practice sounds simple but is powerful.
F．Then you should be ready to give good advice.
G．And that is actually the most magical thing that can happen.
【答案】21．F 22．E 23．B 24．A 25．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些超级沟通者常用的沟通技巧。
21．根据下文“If your friend is just expressing his feelings, you just need to be a good listener.(如果你的朋友只是在表达他的感受，你只需要做一个好的倾听者)”可知，当朋友只是表达感受时，我们只需要倾听。结合空处上文“ If you’re having a practical conversation, your friend might ask you to help make hard decisions.(如果你正在进行一场实际的对话，你的朋友可能会让你帮忙做一些艰难的决定)”可知，如果朋友拿不定主意时，超级沟通者会给出建议。F项“Then you should be ready to give good advice.(那么你应该准备好给出好的建议)”符合语境，advice呼应上文hard decision。故选F。
22．空处位于段末，应承接上文。根据上文“Ask a question and listen to the response. Repeat what they just told you. Ask your conversation partner if you got what they said correct.(问一个问题，然后听回答。重复他们刚刚告诉你的话。问问你的对话伙伴，你是否明白了他们所说的)”可知，超级沟通者通过“提问、重复、再提问确定”的方法来证明自己在倾听别人的话。E项“This practice sounds simple but is powerful.(这种做法听起来很简单，但却很有效)”与上文承接自然，this practice指代上文提到的那种方法——提问、重复、再提问确定。故选E。
23．根据上文“They may simply be follow-up questions like “What happened next ” . Super communicators also ask questions that get people to open up.(它们可能只是一些后续问题，比如“接下来发生了什么 ”。超级沟通者也会问一些问题，让人们敞开心扉)”和下文“They ask about people’s values or experiences and create an opportunity for emotional connection.(他们询问人们的价值观或经历，并创造一个情感联系的机会)”可知，超级沟通者先问一些比较简单的问题，后来询问一些让人敞开心扉和创造情感联系的问题，由此可知，问题变得深入了。B项“Experts call them “deep questions”.(专家称其为“深度问题”)”符合语境，them指代上文“questions that get people to open up”。故选B。
24．根据下文“The goal of a discussion isn’t to impress someone, convince someone or wait for their turn to speak. It’s to genuinely comprehend someone else’s point of view and share their own views accordingly. (讨论的目的不是为了给某人留下深刻印象，说服某人或等着轮到他们说话。它是真正理解别人的观点，并据此分享自己的观点)”可知，讨论的目的是为了理解别人的观点，并分享自己的想法，即讨论是为了理解。由此可知，超级沟通者对话的目的是理解。A项“They aim to understand.(他们的目标是理解)”符合题意。故选
A。
25．空处位于段末应承接上文。根据上文“The right response creates an atmosphere of trust and openness that both parties can benefit from.(正确的回应会创造一种信任和开放的氛围，双方都能从中受益)”可知，通过正确的回应，可以创造信任和开放的氛围，能让对话双方受益，这是谈话的神奇之处。G项“And that is actually the most magical thing that can happen.(这是最神奇的事情了)”符合题意，与上文承接自然。故选G。
（2024·福建·模拟预测）Around the globe, about 1 in 4 adults says they’re lonely. And the consequences of long-term social disconnection can be everything from an increased risk of heart attacks to dementia (痴呆). The following offers a road map to make connections.
Be curious. It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared interests or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s in your mind. What motivates you What excites you 26 If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.
Make something. When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting. ” Of course, you’re not! 27 You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.
28 Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the darkest secret of your life, but just something other people might find interesting. Putting yourself out there requires a bit of a risk, and it’s the first step to real connection.
Find a group that matches your interests. Whether it’s volunteering fora cause or playing frisbee (飞盘), try to find others who share your interests. There’s even an online group that has a quirky shared interest: a fascination with brown bears in Alaska, which led to Fat Bear Week. In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you. 29
Other people’s loneliness matters too. 30 If loneliness go unaddressed, people can end up in a world of hurt. If you see someone experiencing loneliness, ask them how they’re doing. Share your own experience of loneliness and how you get rid of it. Thus, helping others can also benefit yourself.
A．Pour out your hard feelings.
B．Loneliness can be infectious.
C．Take a risk by having conversations.
D．You should tolerate the risk of being lonely.
E．But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.
F．Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.
G．Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.
【答案】26．F 27．E 28．C 29．G 30．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何建立联系提出一些建议。
26．根据下文“If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.(如果你知道什么对你来说是有意义的或有趣的，它可能会把你带到一个把你和其他人联系起来的活动中。)”可知，空处应该强调的是了解自己对于建立联系的重要性。F项：Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.(了解自己是与他人建立联系的第一步。)符合语境。故选F。
27．根据上文“When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting. ” Of course, you’re not!You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.(当专家建议做点什么的时候，人们会说:“好吧，我又不是毕加索。我不知道怎么画一幅花式画。”当然，你不是!)”结合下文“You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others(你可以尝试奶奶的派食谱或种植一个香草园，把你对自己的想法和感受投入其中，并把这些想法和感受表达给别人。)”可知，此处讲述如何进行创造性的表达自己，不需要你是毕加索，创造性的表达机会是无穷无尽的。E项中的“the opportunities for creative expression”和下文的“express those thoughts and feelings to others”对应。E项：But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.(但是创造性表达的机会是无穷无尽的。)符合语境。故选E。
28．空处为段落主题句。根据下文“Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the darkest secret of your life, but just something other people might find interesting. Putting yourself out there requires a bit of a risk, and it’s the first step to real connection.(分享一些关于你自己的事情。它不一定是你生命中最黑暗的秘密，只是一些其他人可能会觉得有趣的事情。把自己放在那里需要一点风险，这是真正建立联系的第一步。)”可知，本段建议通过冒风险进行对话来建立联系。C项中的“take a risk”和下文中的“a bit of a risk”对应。C项：Take a risk by having conversations.(进行冒险对话。)符合语境。故选C。
29．根据上文“In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you.(在与他人的互动中，你可以开始展示自己，分享对你来说重要的独特之处。)”可知，空处承接上文，指出你在展示自己以后，别人会做出回应，分享他们的故事。G项：Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.(然后，其他人认识到这一点，并分享他们的故事作为回报。)符合语境。故选G。
30．根据本段主题句“Other people’s loneliness matters too.(其他人的孤独也很重要。)”可知，本段的关键词
是“loneliness”。B项：Loneliness can be infectious.(孤独有时候是会传染的。)符合语境。故选B。
（2024·全国·二模）How to Protect Against Undue Influence Online
The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can affect our perceptions and influence our decisions. It may even end anger our autonomy (自主) and mental health. 31
Understand what undue influence is
The first step to protecting yourself is understanding what undue influence is. Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual or group employs unreasonable control over another person’s behavior information, thoughts, and emotions. 32 Disinformation campaigns, persuasive advertising, and even content designed to cause fear, uncertainty, or dependency may often appear online.
Develop media literacy skills
In an age of fake news, it is crucial to develop media literacy skills. 33 Become a consumer who can tell the quality of information, identify the source, check for credibility, and look for your unconscious assumptions and preferences.
34
Delete as much data as you can about yourself. Be mindful of what information you share online, and always ensure that your online activities are secured through reliable sources. Review all policies on platforms, especially “free” ones. If you aren’t paying, then you are the product, as in many cases, they are selling your data.
By including these steps into your digital life, you can protect yourself from undue influence in the online world, ensuring that you can think and act independently, free from ill control.
35 It is your mind. Only you should control it!
A．Prioritize privacy
B．Be mindful of free ones
C．It’s vital to have a health y Internet and real-life balance.
D．In the digital world, undue influence can take many forms.
E．Everyone deserves the right to live free from undue influence.
F．They involve analyzing, evaluating, and creating media in various forms.
G．Here are some essential strategies for you to protect yourself online from undue influence.
【答案】31．G 32．D 33．F 34．A 35．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了通过提高媒体素养、注意隐私保护、审慎对待免费服务等措施，人们可以在网络空间中更好地保护自己，确保能够独立思考和行动，远离不当控制。
31．根据上文的“The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can affect our perceptions and influence our decisions. It may even end anger our autonomy and mental health. (在这个数字互联互通的时代，不正当影响的可能性变得越来越大。不适当的影响会影响我们的认知，影响我们的决定。它甚至可能结束我们的自主权和心理健康)”可知，G项Here are some essential strategies for you to protect yourself online from undue influence.(这里有一些重要的策略，可以让你在网上免受不正当的影响)承接上文，作为过渡句，引出后文的策略，故选G项。
32．根据上文的“The first step to protecting yourself is understanding what undue influence is. Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual or group employs unreasonable control over another person’s behavior information, thoughts, and emotions. (保护自己的第一步是了解什么是不当影响。不当影响指的是个人或团体对他人的行为、信息、思想和情绪采取不合理控制的情况)”和下文的“Disinformation campaigns, persuasive advertising, and even content designed to cause fear, uncertainty, or dependency may often appear online.(虚假信息运动，有说服力的广告，甚至旨在引起恐惧，不确定性或依赖的内容可能经常出现在网上)”可知，D项In the digital world, undue influence can take many forms.(在数字世界中，不当影响可以有多种形式)承接上文，在不当影响的定义之后又继续指出它存在多种形式，下文举例说明了不当影响都有哪些具体的表现，故选D项。
33．根据上文的“In an age of fake news, it is crucial to develop media literacy skills. (在假新闻泛滥的时代，培养媒体素养至关重要)”和下文的“Become a consumer who can tell the quality of information, identify the source, check for credibility, and look for your unconscious assumptions and preferences.(成为一个消费者，能够判断信息的质量，识别来源，检查可信度，并寻找你无意识的假设和偏好)”可知，F项They involve analyzing, evaluating, and creating media in various forms.(它们包括分析、评价和创造各种形式的媒体)承接上文，指出了媒体素养所包含的内容，下文指出了成为一名具有媒体素养的消费者应该做到的事情，故选F项。
34．根据本段的“Delete as much data as you can about yourself. Be mindful of what information you share online, and always ensure that your online activities are secured through reliable sources. Review all policies on platforms, especially “free” ones. If you aren’t paying, then you are the product, as in many cases, they are selling your data.(删除尽可能多的关于你自己的数据。注意你在网上分享的信息，并始终确保你的在线活动通过可靠的来源得到保护。查看平台上的所有政策，尤其是“免费”平台。如果你不付钱，那么你就是产品，因为在很多情况下，他们在出售你的数据)”可知，本段主要讲述的是上网时的安全问题，因此A项Prioritize privacy(优先考虑隐私)能够概括本段大意，可以作为段落小标题，故选A项。
35．根据下文的“It is your mind. Only you should control it!(这是你的思想。只有你能控制它！)”可知，E项Everyone deserves the right to live free from undue influence.(每个人都应该享有不受不当影响的生活权利)指出人们在网络上要摆脱不当影响，而这取决于你的判断能力和媒体素养，因此该项与下文连接通顺，故选E项。
（2024·湖北·二模）Get Better at Saying No
When rejecting a request, “no” is a short, simple word that can cause anxiety for the person trying to say it. The following strategies can help you get better at saying no. Be intentional about what you communicate.
36 Sure, but as psychologist Vanessa Bohns points out, only saying a “no” is often pretty uncomfortable for the asker. Instead, she advises communicating three things: “It’s not because of me, it’s not because of you, and it’s not because of us.” One way to do that is by thanking people for thinking of you. 37 Then, follow up with a short explanation: “I wish I could, but I just don’t have the time right now.” That helps make it clear that your “no” isn’t a poor reflection of your own character; it’s not the other person; and it’s not a disapproval of the relationship, Bohns says. Have a planned phrase for more informal encounters.
Not every situation, of course, calls for such a thoughtful approach. Think through times when you’ve gotten stressed over delivering a quick “no”, and then brainstorm phrases you could use in the future. Bohns, for example, is often asked to donate to some cause or another as she checks out at the grocery store. 38 “It’s true, and it’s a way of saying, essentially, that I’m still a good person,” she says. 39
There’s always that one guy who won’t take “no” for an answer. If someone is applying too much pressure, adopt what psychologist Ellen Hendriksen describes as the broken-record technique. 40 Occasionally, the asker will get annoyed, but usually after repeating yourself two or three times, even the most persistent (执着的) people will get the message.
A．She says no directly.
B．That is, stick to your answer.
C．Adopt the broken-record technique.
D．It’s not worth repeating your request again and again.
E．She now has a go-to response: “I already donated this year.”
F．You might hear that “no” is a convenient word for declining requests.
G．This makes them relieved that they didn’t do anything wrong by asking.
【答案】36．F 37．G 38．E 39．C 40．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是更好地说“不”的一些策略。
36．空后“Sure, but as psychologist Vanessa Bohns points out, only saying a “no” is often pretty uncomfortable for the asker. (当然，但正如心理学家Vanessa Bohns指出的那样，只说“不”通常会让请求者感到很不舒服)”说明只说“不”通常会让请求者感到很不舒服，but表转折，因此空格处应该说一般会觉得说“不”是可以的，F选项“You might hear that “no” is a convenient word for declining requests.(你可能听说“no”是一个用来拒绝请求的方便词)”说明了“不”是一个用来拒绝请求的方便词，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选F。
37．空前“One way to do that is by thanking people for thinking of you. (其中一个方法就是感谢别人想到你了)”说明了感谢别人想到你这种方法，空格处应该说这么做的好处，G选项“This makes them relieved that they didn’t do anything wrong by asking. (这让他们松了一口气，因为他们没有因为要求你而做错任何事)”说明了感谢别人想到你这种方法的好处，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
38．空前“Bohns, for example, is often asked to donate to some cause or another as she checks out at the grocery store. (例如，当Bohns在杂货店结账时，她经常被要求为这样或那样的事业捐款。)”举出了Bohns被要求捐款的例子，空格处应该说她的回答，E选项“She now has a go-to response: “I already donated this year.” (现在，她的回答是：“我今年已经捐过了。”)”说明的是她的回答，且其中的donate和前面的donate相一致，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
39．空格处是本段小标题，由空后的“If someone is applying too much pressure, adopt what psychologist Ellen Hendriksen describes as the broken-record technique. (如果有人给你的压力太大，那就采用心理学家Ellen Hendriksen所说的“破纪录法”)”可知，本段主要讲的是采用“破纪录法”，因此C选项“Adopt the broken-record technique. (采用打破记录的技巧)”概括了本段主要内容，可作为小标题，故选C。
40．空前“If someone is applying too much pressure, adopt what psychologist Ellen Hendriksen describes as the broken-record technique. (如果有人给你的压力太大，那就采用心理学家Ellen Hendriksen所说的“破纪录法”)”提出了“破纪录法”，空格处应该解释这是一种什么方法，这种方法具体的做法是什么，B选项“That is, stick to your answer. (也就是说，坚持你的答案)”解释了前面这种技巧的具体做法，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选B。
（2024·湖南长沙·二模）Is going alone in an unknown area the right way to go, or do you want a tour guide to show you the highlights I think that you can combine the two ways in one trip and have the best of both worlds. 41 The best purchase we made was for a bus tour that would take us around the capital and point out all the main sites. That allowed us the next day to travel on foot to the ones we especially wanted to see.
Let’s look at the San Francisco Bay Area which is another one of my favorite vacation spots. Some areas are so familiar to tourists that it’s possible to view the attractions on your own. 42 Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 are good examples. Just by walking a few blocks, you can tour Aquarium of the Bay and the Riptide Arcade on Pier
39.
43 If you go to Alcatraz Island, you have a choice of going alone, having a live tour guide or being guided by earphones. I would recommend the live tour guides. I went all three ways, and I received more enjoyment by someone telling me items interest I know I had missed on previous tours. 44 It gives you a behind-the-scenes look of colorful Chinatown. The tour covers history, traditions of the local people and culture that you probably wouldn’t know or see by travelling alone.
You can go alone to attractions or take a guided tour. It’s your choice and you can choose whichever would give you the most memorable experience. 45
A．I recommend both.
B．It’s possible to drive to the area and go alone.
C．One trip we recently took was to Washington DC．
D．Some attractions are worth having a tour guide for.
E．Chinatown Walking Tours are a tour-guided must-see.
F．That allows you to take your time and go at your own pace.
G．The tour guides know what we have never found out on our own.
【答案】41．C 42．F 43．D 44．E 45．A
【导语】本文是议论文。文章讨论了旅游中独自游玩还是选择有导游的方式哪一种方式更好，作者根据自己的旅游经历建议最好是两者相结合，这种互补的方式能让旅游更完美、更难忘。
41．根据上文的“Is going alone in an unknown area the right way to go, or do you want a tour guide to show you the highlights I think that you can combine the two ways in one trip and have the best of both worlds.(独自一人去一个陌生的地方是正确的做法吗？还是你想要一个导游告诉你亮点？我认为你可以在一次旅行中把这两种方式结合起来做到两全其美。)”和下文的“The best purchase we made was for a bus tour that would take us around the capital and point out all the main sites. That allowed us the next day to travel on foot to the ones we especially wanted to see.(我们所做的最好的购买是一次巴士之旅，它可以带我们游览首都并指出所有的主要景点。这样，第二天我们就可以步行去我们特别想去的地方了。)”可知，C项(我们最近去了一次华盛顿特区。)承接上文，通过作者的亲身经历来说明怎样做到两全其美，作者建议在旅游中将两种方式结合起来，后面所举例子就是自己在一次旅游中将两者结合的经历。故选C项。
42．根据上文的“Let’s look at the San Francisco Bay Area which is another one of my favorite vacation spots. Some areas are so familiar to tourists that it’s possible to view the attractions on your own.(让我们来看看旧
金山湾区，这是我最喜欢的度假胜地之一。有些地区对游客来说是如此熟悉，以至于可以自己参观景点。)”和下文的“Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 are good examples. Just by walking a few blocks, you can tour Aquarium of the Bay and the Riptide Arcade on Pier 39.(渔人码头和39号码头就是很好的例子。只需步行几个街区，你就可以参观39号码头的海湾水族馆和激流拱廊。)”可知，F项(这样你就可以慢慢来，按照自己的节奏去参观。)承接上文，说明了游客对某些景点的熟悉带来的自己参观的便利，下文具体举例子说明了这一点。故选F项。
43．根据下文的“If you go to Alcatraz Island, you have a choice of going alone, having a live tour guide or being guided by earphones. I would recommend the live tour guides.(如果你去恶魔岛，你可以选择一个人去，或现场请一位导游或由耳机引导。我推荐现场请导游。)”可知，D项(有些景点值得请导游。)适合做主题句，下文具体举出了一个值得有导游引领的景点。故选D项。
44．根据下文的“It gives you a behind-the-scenes look of colorful Chinatown. The tour covers history, traditions of the local people and culture that you probably wouldn’t know or see by travelling alone.(让你了解多姿多彩的唐人街的幕后风貌。这趟旅行涵盖了历史、当地人民的传统和文化，这些是你独自旅行时可能不会知道或看到的。)”可知，这里介绍了另外一个值得跟随导游游玩的地方，即唐人街，E项(唐人街徒步游是跟随导游的必游项目。)可以引出下文的介绍。故选E项。
45．根据上文的“You can go alone to attractions or take a guided tour. It’s your choice and you can choose whichever would give you the most memorable experience. (你可以独自去景点，也可以参加导游团。这是你的选择，你可以选择给你带来最难忘经历的做法。)”可知，A项(我两者都推荐。)承接上文，作者建议两者可相结合，是对本文的一个总结，和开头的“I think that you can combine the two ways in one trip and have the best of both worlds.”呼应。故选A项。
（2024·湖南张家界·二模）It’s obvious that our society favors the outgoing personality, so being introverted (内向的) has always been seen as something that needs to be “fixed”. However, there is no fault in being introverted. 46
Introverts have hidden powers. 47 . While others are busy chatting, introverts observe things most-people are unaware of. Sometimes we can even read people. While it may seem introverts are always zoned out, we’re actually analyzing and thinking of creative ideas to one day share with you.
Introverts also keep the world balanced. In a world that can’t stop talking, the ability to listen to what each other has to say is an important virtue that will assist us in building peaceful relationships of understanding. 48 . By listening to whatever people pour out, introverts help maintain the order of the world.
Introverts can self-recharge. Though the outgoing may gain their energy through mixing in crowds, introverts are self-recharging powerhouses. 49 . Their energy is found through loneliness.
50 . In the noise of chatterboxes, their voices often get drowned out. There’s nothing more disappointing to an introvert than finally taking advantage of a moment to speak, only to be interrupted by the extroverts (外向者）. While extroverts may speak every thought that comes to mind, an introvert will choose their thoughts carefully and only speak of the ones they think their best to share. So next time, all you have to do is to be willing to listen.
A．Unluckily, introverts are faced with a big challenge.
B．And this is exactly what our introverts are born with.
C．Introverts have shown the potential to be great leaders.
D．Extroverted people would have no one to listen to them.
E．Instead, we should appreciate introverts for various reasons.
F．They don’t need to constantly put themselves out there to be lively.
G．Just because we introverts don’t say much doesn’t always mean we’re clueless.
【答案】46．E 47．G 48．B 49．F 50．A
【导语】
本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了内向性格的特点、优势以及面临的挑战，旨在纠正社会对内向性格的偏见，并强调其积极的一面。
46．
根据空前“However, there is no fault in being introverted.(然而，内向并没有错。)”可知，作者认为内向性格没有过错。选项E“Instead, we should appreciate introverts for various reasons.(相反，出于各种原因，我们应该欣赏内向的人。)”延续上文内容，指出内向并没有错，同时引出下文对内向性格的优点的介绍。故选E。
47．
根据下文内容“While others are busy chatting, introverts observe things most-people are unaware of. Sometimes we can even read people. While it may seem introverts are always zoned out, we’re actually analyzing and thinking of creative ideas to one day share with you.(当别人忙着聊天时，内向的人却能观察到大多数人不知道的事情。有时我们甚至能读懂别人。虽然内向的人似乎总是走神，但我们实际上是在分析和思考有创意的想法，以便有一天与你分享。)”可知，内向的人不说话有可能是在思考或分析。选项G“Just because we introverts don’t say much doesn’t always mean we’re clueless.(仅仅因为我们内向的人不说太多并不总是意味着我们毫无头绪。)”与下文内容相符，指的是内向的人不说话并不意味着内向的人毫无头绪，他们只是在思考。故选G。
48．
根据下文内容“By listening to whatever people pour out, introverts help maintain the order of the world.(通过倾听别人的倾诉，内向的人帮助维持世界的秩序。)”可知，内向的人会倾听别人的倾诉。选项B“And this is exactly what our introverts are born with.(这正是我们内向的人与生俱来的特质。)”中的“this”指的是上文“In a world that can’t stop talking, the ability to listen to what each other has to say is an important virtue that will assist us in building peaceful relationships of understanding.(在一个不能停止谈话的世界里，倾听彼此的能力是一种重要的美德，它将帮助我们建立和平的理解关系。)”中的“the ability to listen to what each other has to say”，也就是倾听的能力，同时引出下文，这种特质可以让内向的人维持世界的秩序。故选B。
49．
根据空前的“Though the outgoing may gain their energy through mixing in crowds, introverts are self-recharging powerhouses.(虽然外向的人可能会在人群中获得能量，但内向的人是自我充电的动力。)”以及空后的“Their energy is found through loneliness. (他们的能量来自孤独。)”可知，外向的人和内向的人获得能量的方式不同。选项F“They don’t need to constantly put themselves out there to be lively.(他们不需要经常把自己放在外面来表现活泼。)”延续上文内容，指的是内向的人自我充电，不需要表现活泼，而是来自孤独。故选F。
50．
空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“In the noise of chatterboxes, their voices often get drowned out. There’s nothing more disappointing to an introvert than finally taking advantage of a moment to speak, only to be interrupted by the extroverts (外向者）. While extroverts may speak every thought that comes to mind, an introvert will choose their thoughts carefully and only speak of the ones they think their best to share. So next time, all you have to do is to be willing to listen.(在喋喋不休者的嘈杂声中，他们的声音常常被淹没。对于内向的人来说，没有什么比利用这个机会说话却被外向的人打断更让人失望的了。外向的人可能会说出想到的每一个想法，而内向的人会仔细选择他们的想法，只说出他们认为最适合分享的想法。所以下次，你所要做的就是愿意倾听。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是内向的人的声音经常被淹没，由此可知，这是内向的人所面临的挑战。选项A“Unluckily, introverts are faced with a big challenge.(不幸的是，内向的人面临着一个巨大的挑战。)”与本段内容相符，指的是内向的人有一个巨大的挑战。故选A。
（2024·湖南·二模）Those who consciously focus on each inhalation (吸气) and exhalation (呼气) could gain some impressive health benefits, especially for those that struggle with meditation (冥想).
A new controlled study among 108 participants (divided into two groups: breathing and meditation)found that over the course of a month, five minutes of daily breath techniques provided similar benefits to mood and anxiety as five minutes of meditation. 51 The study suggests breathing exercises may be a more “effective and powerful” mental health tool than meditation in the treatment of anxiety.
52 Those who spent five minutes working on their breath each day showed the most stress relief at the end of the month, with day-on-day improvements in their mental and physiological health.
What’s more, the study tested three different breathing techniques. 53 Participants who were asked to practice cyclic sighing — when exhalations are pronounced and prolonged — showed greater improvements than those who were asked to practice box breathing-when inhalation, a pause, and exhalation all match in duration — or cyclic hyperventilation (强力呼吸) — when inhalations are longer and exhalations are shorter.
Previous studies have shown that inhalations increase heart rate while exhalations decrease it. Perhaps that’s why cyclic sighing is so effective in relaxing the body and mind. Box breathing, on the other hand, is often used by military personnel to remain calm. 54 As humans, we never fully have control over our bodies. 55 Practicing a moment of control, even simply to sigh, could be just what the doctor ordered.
A．One of them seemed to perform the best.
B．That is a reality which shouldn’t go unnoticed.
C．Each of the techniques showed the same benefit.
D．Cyclic hyperventilation, on occasion, is used to relieve panic.
E．In fact, participants from the breathing group were even better off.
F．During the study, participants reported on their mood and vital signs.
G．There’s something about controlled breathing that seems to set it apart.
【答案】51．E 52．F 53．A 54．D 55．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项关于呼吸的研究以及三种呼吸策略。
51．根据上文“A new controlled study among 108 participants (divided into two groups: breathing and meditation)found that over the course of a month, five minutes of daily breath techniques provided similar benefits to mood and anxiety as five minutes of meditation.(一项对108名参与者（分为呼吸和冥想两组）的新对照研究发现，在一个月的过程中，每天五分钟的呼吸技巧对情绪和焦虑的好处与五分钟的冥想相似)”可知一个研究发现，呼吸与冥想对于情绪和焦虑的好处是相似的，空后由“The study suggests breathing exercises may be a more “effective and powerful” mental health tool than meditation in the treatment of anxiety.(这项研究表明，在治疗焦虑方面，呼吸练习可能是一种比冥想更“有效和强大”的心理健康工具)”可知呼吸的效果甚至更好，故E项“事实上，呼吸组的参与者甚至更好”是承上启下的衔接句，故选E。
52．本段后文内容“Those who spent five minutes working on their breath each day showed the most stress relief at the end of the month, with day-on-day improvements in their mental and physiological health.(那些
每天花五分钟练习呼吸的人在月底的时候压力得到了最大的缓解，他们的心理和生理健康状况每天都在改善)”可知，主要说明的是具体的研究发现，前句应该说明研究的过程，之后才能得出后文的研究发现。且F项中的“moodand vital signs”也呼应本段中的“mental and physiological health”。故F选项“在研究过程中，参与者报告了他们的情绪和生命体征”符合语境，故选F项。
53．根据上文“What’s more, the study tested three different breathing techniques.(更重要的是，这项研究测试了三种不同的呼吸技巧)”可知，本研究测试了三种不同的呼吸策略，结合后文“Participants who were asked to practice cyclic sighing — when exhalations are pronounced and prolonged — showed greater improvements than those who were asked to practice box breathing-when inhalation, a pause, and exhalation all match in duration — or cyclic hyperventilation (强力呼吸) — when inhalations are longer and exhalations are shorter.(被要求练习周期性叹气的参与者——当呼气明显且持续时间较长时——比那些被要求练习盒子式呼吸的参与者表现出更大的改善——当吸气、暂停和呼气的持续时间一致时——或周期性过度通气——当吸气时间较长而呼气时间较短时)”可知，后文论述了“cyclic sighing”要比另外两种呼吸策略带来的改善效果更好，A选项“其中一个似乎表现最好”符合语境，故选A项。
54．根据上文“Previous studies have shown that inhalations increase heart rate while exhalations decrease it. Perhaps that’s why cyclic sighing is so effective in relaxing the body and mind. Box breathing, on the other hand, is often used by military personnel to remain calm.(先前的研究表明，吸气会增加心率，而呼气会降低心率。也许这就是为什么周期性叹气对放松身心如此有效。另一方面，军事人员经常使用箱式呼吸来保持冷静)”可知，前文论述了为什么“cyclic sighing”对于身心的放松作用更好。分析段落结构可知，本段已经提到了两种呼吸策略的特 点（本研究总共提出了三种策略），那么此空应该介绍第三种呼吸策略，D选项“循环过度呼吸有时用于缓解恐慌”符合语境，故选D项。
55．根据上文“As humans, we never fully have control over our bodies.(作为人类，我们永远无法完全控制自己的身体)”以及后文“Practicing a moment of control, even simply to sigh, could be just what the doctor ordered.(练习片刻的控制，甚至只是叹气，可能正是医生所要求的)”可知，上文提到我们人类从未完全控制我们的身体，故本句承接下文，引出“我们还可以做些什么”。故B 项“这个事实不应该被我们忽视”符合语境。故选B项。
（2024·湖南永州·二模）Benefits of Personality Tests
Can identifying one’s personality type using the MBTI and other personality assessments really help They may. 56 Better understand others
After taking a personality test and seeing our results, we can gain a better understanding of all the different perceptions and reactions that others might have to the same situation. 57 . No personality type is “better” than any other — just different. Each perspective brings something new and interesting to the table.Identify our
likes and dislikes
Maybe we’ve always hated talking on the phone but never really understood why. 58 . By using personality tests like the MBTI, we can learn more about where we lie on the extroversion/introversion and thinking/feeling continuum (连续性). This helps us better understand why we prefer certain things and dislike others. 59 .
Learning more about our personality type can also help us discover new ways to approach challenges. Knowing what might work best for our personality type can give us new ideas on how to solve problems, deal with stress, cope with conflict, and manage our work habits.Recognize our strengths and weaknesses
Knowing what we are good at can be important in a wide variety of situations, whether we are picking a college major or thinking about running for a seat on our local school board. For example, if we know that we are an ISTJ (introverted, sensing, thinking, and judging) on the MBTI, we might recognize that certain aspects of our personality might qualify as strengths in some situations and weaknesses in others. 60 , it can sometimes trip us up in situations where we need to let other people take control.
A．Hold on to ideas about who we are
B．Know which situations are ideal for us
C．Here’s an overview of the many benefits of personality tests
D．While they reveal truth that showcases different aspects of personality
E．While our organizational skills and carefulness can be a major strength in our work
F．This is important because we all have different ways of seeing and interacting with the world
G．Or perhaps we’ve always needed much time to think about a problem before making a decision
【答案】56．C 57．F 58．G 59．B 60．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了性格测试的好处。
56．根据上文“Can identifying one’s personality type using the MBTI and other personality assessments really help They may.(用MBTI和其他人格评估来识别一个人的人格类型真的有帮助吗？他们可能有帮助。)”可知，上文讲述的是性格测试有好处。选项C“Here’s an overview of the many benefits of personality tests(以下是性格测试诸多好处的概述)”承接上文指出性格测试有好处，同时引出下文具体的好处。故选C。
57．根据空前内容“After taking a personality test and seeing our results, we can gain a better understanding of all the different perceptions and reactions that others might have to the same situation.(在进行性格测试并看到我们的结果后，我们可以更好地理解其他人对相同情况的不同看法和反应。)”可知，得知自己的性格后，我们可以更好地理解其他人对相同情况的不同看法和反应。选项F“This is important because we all have
different ways of seeing and interacting with the world(这一点很重要，因为我们都有不同的看待世界和与世界互动的方式)”延续上文内容，指出理解不同的人对相同情况有着不一样的看法很重要。故选F。
58．根据空前“Maybe we’ve always hated talking on the phone but never really understood why.(也许我们总是讨厌打电话，但从来没有真正明白为什么。)”可知，我们并不明白自己讨厌某件事的原因。选项G“Or perhaps we’ve always needed much time to think about a problem before making a decision(或者也许我们在做决定之前总是需要很多时间来思考问题)”与上文内容一致，指的是我们也不明白为什么自己在做决定之前总是需要很多时间来思考问题。故选G。
59．空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文内容“Learning more about our personality type can also help us discover new ways to approach challenges. Knowing what might work best for our personality type can give us new ideas on how to solve problems, deal with stress, cope with conflict, and manage our work habits.(更多地了解我们的性格类型也可以帮助我们找到应对挑战的新方法。知道什么最适合我们的性格类型，可以给我们解决问题、处理压力、处理冲突和管理工作习惯的新思路。)”可知，本段讲述的是了解自己的性格类型可以帮助我们找到应对挑战的新方法，从而了解什么是最适合我们的。选项B“Know which situations are ideal for us(知道哪些情况对我们来说是最理想的)”正是本段内容的综述。故选B。
60．根据空前内容“For example, if we know that we are an ISTJ (introverted, sensing, thinking, and judging) on the MBTI, we might recognize that certain aspects of our personality might qualify as strengths in some situations and weaknesses in others.(例如，如果我们知道自己在MBTI测试中属于ISTJ型(内向、敏感、思考和判断)，我们可能会意识到我们性格的某些方面在某些情况下可能是优势，而在另一些情况下可能是劣势。)”可知，上文讲述的是我们性格的某些方面在某些情况下可能是优势，而在其他情况下则可能是劣势。而空后内容“it can sometimes trip us up in situations where we need to let other people take control.(它有时会在我们需要让别人控制的情况下绊倒我们。)”指的是劣势，由此可推断，空处指的应该是优势。选项E“While our organizational skills and carefulness can be a major strength in our work(虽然我们的组织能力和细心是我们工作中的一大优势)”指出组织能力和细心是我们工作中的一大优势，与下文内容逻辑一致，指出这样的优势在某些情况下会成为劣势。故选E。
（2024·广东肇庆·二模）If you are seeking a job, you need to pay attention to your social media and online comments. 61 The following reminders may help you use social media well and grow your career. Choose online platforms wisely.
62 Instead, decide on one specific platform where you know what to expect and where you can feel safe and supported, and then build your personal channel there. It’s often where people look first to find out more about you. Make it as a space to show the best reflection of you and a place to tell your story and how you want it to be told. 63
Know that people are watching-and it is not just your followers. Your potential clients and employers are paying attention, too. They want to learn about you and see if you are a good fit. The key is defining your professional image. Understand how you want to present yourself to the world, show what you want to be known for, and impress them with your best image. Keep it clean and legal.
64 This is not to limit free speech but to set rules for a respectful, professional environment. Besides, knowing and understanding the basics of copyright law can help. For example, photos are protected by copyright from the moment they are taken, whether they are registered or not. It is OK to share online videos and photos with your friends, without asking for the owner’s permission and without paying fines. 65
If you use social media to your advantage, jobs will flow your way, not away. It’s all in your hands.
A．Befriend your future colleagues.
B．Define your own personal image.
C．You don’t have to register every online platform.
D．Consider setting ground rules for your online channel.
E．Anything that has ever been shared on the Internet is rediscoverable.
F．However, using them in your social media is against the copyright law.
G．They are open for any and all to see-including your future employers.
【答案】61．G 62．C 63．B 64．D 65．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了选择在线平台方法和怎样维护的方法。
61．由上文“If you are seeking a job, you need to pay attention to your social media and online comments. (如果你正在找工作，你需要关注你的社交媒体和网上评论。)”可知，本空要说跟“关注你的社交媒体和网上评论好处”有关的话题，故G选项“They are open for any and all to see-including your future employers. (它们向任何人开放，包括你未来的雇主。 )”能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。
62．由本段小标题“Choose online platforms wisely. (明智地选择在线平台)”可知，本空要说跟“明智地选择在线平台”有关的话题，由后文“Instead, decide on one specific platform where you know what to expect and where you can feel safe and supported, and then build your personal channel there. (相反，选择一个特定的平台，在那里你知道会发生什么，你可以感到安全和支持，然后在那里建立你的个人渠道。)”可知，本句要表达不要每个在线平台都选，故C选项“You don’t have to register every online platform. (你不必注册每个在线平台。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。
63．由下文“Know that people are watching-and it is not just your followers. Your potential clients and
employers are paying attention, too. They want to learn about you and see if you are a good fit. The key is defining your professional image. Understand how you want to present yourself to the world, show what you want to be known for, and impress them with your best image2024年高考英语三轮冲刺训练：七选五
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七选五解题步骤
一、通读全文，对文章进行快速浏览，寻找主题句，抓住文章结构及文章的写作内容。
在阅读过程中，要注意文章的开始与结束段落，尤其是文章的首段及末段末句，因为“开门见山”与“结尾总结”的写作方式为常见的写作方式，首段的末句一般是是全文的主题所在，说明本文将探讨哪些内容，并简要指出文章的写作思路，有时甚至会以提纲的形式进行呈现。首段的末句对于快速掌握文章的主题有重要意义。
二、详读段落，在短时间内，找出每段写作内容的关键词。明确各段的主题句或主旨大意。
文章正文部分通常分为若干小段落。各段落会根据整体文章写作主题展开，对文章主体进行的不同方面的描述。找出各个小段落中的关键词，明确其描述内容，为整体试题的解决做好铺垫。阅读各个空的前后句，标记关键词，关键词包括句中的核心名词或名词词组（如带有形容词的名词词组）、专有名词、时间数字、代词、连词等。重点阅读各个问题附近的句子，圈定线索词，然后从选项中寻找相关的特征词，以确定答案。做题时可以采用代入排除法。如果一题做不出或拿不准，可先放过，继续往下读，先做容易的能做出的题，直到读完整篇文章。
三、定位选项，明确各备选选项的含义，抓住其关键词语。
根据文章整体结构与具体内容，将选项填入文中，填写时尤为注意各选项中出现的句子衔接手段及句中的衔接标志词。在定位选项时，要特别注意空格上下段的写作内容，以及空格上段尾句和下段首句的结构和意义。将所选项放入空白处，看看是否与上下文构成语义及逻辑上的直接关系，是否符合该处语境。能否承接前后的写作线索。使文章无论内容还是衔接上都能做到通顺。
四、通读复检，将所选答案代入文中，再次通读全文，重点考查逻辑关系和关联结构。
在完成选项定位后，应通读全文，检查文章内容是否完整，语义是否连贯合理、各段落内容是否紧扣主题，语篇结构是否通顺连贯、具有一致性、合乎逻辑，写作思路是否清晰明了，格式以及用语是否恰当贴切，从而判断选择的答案是否正确。同时，我们还应注意对相近选项的对比分析，个别干扰项由于与某个正确选项的内容相近具有很强的干扰性，这时就需要我们认真分析，排除干扰，从而得出正确选项。
五、确定排除，研究多余选项，确定排除理由，最终确定答案。
七选五思维导图
（2022·江苏·二模）An association between individuals working together in the same organization is called interpersonal relationship. An individual spends around seven to eight hours at his workplace and it is practically not possible for him to work all alone. 1 Research says productivity increases when individuals work in groups as compared to an individual working alone.
Employees must get along well for a healthy atmosphere at the workplace. Let us go through various ways of improving interpersonal relationships at workplace.
● 2 Discussions must be on an open platform where every individual has the liberty to express his/her views and opinions. Written mode of communication is one of the effective ways of communicating at the workplace. Ignoring any of your co-workers might hurt him and spoil your relationship with the individual concerned. Avoid hiding things from your fellow workers.
●Team leaders should conduct morning meetings with their team members. 3 The employees should be allowed to bring their coffee. Let them communicate with each other. Morning meetings go a long way in breaking the ice among employees and improving interpersonal relationships at workplace.
● 4 Let the employees bring their families as well. Ask your team members to exchange contact numbers among themselves for them to interact with each other even after work.
●Greet your colleagues on their birthdays or anniversaries. 5 Such small initiatives (提议) go a long way in strengthening the bond among fellow workers. Important festivals must be celebrated for employees to come closer to each other.
A．Avoid being jealous.
B．Do not make the meetings too formal.
C．Interact with your co-workers more often.
D．Send them a nice e-card and do ask for a treat.
E．Individuals can also communicate through emails.
F．Take your team out for lunch, picnics or get together once in a while.
G．He needs people to talk to and discuss various issues at the workplace.
【答案】1．G 2．C 3．B 4．F 5．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，与单打独斗工作相比，个人在集体工作时的工作效率会提高。员工必需在工作场所和睦相处，以营造健康的氛围。文章主要讲述了改善工作场所的人际关系的几种方法。
1．空格前说“An individual spends around seven to eight hours at his workplace and it is practically not possible for him to work all alone.”(一个人在他的工作场所工作七到八个小时，他不可能独自工作。)，空格
后说“Research says productivity increases when individuals work in groups as compared to an individual working alone.”(研究表明，与单打独斗工作相比，个人集体工作时的工作效率会提高。员工必需在工作场所和睦相处，以营造健康的氛围。)可知空格处应该说他需要在工作场所和人进行交谈和沟通，G项“He needs people to talk to and discuss various issues at the workplace.”(他需要在工作场所与人交谈并讨论各种问题。)，选项中的“He”指代上文的“An individual”。能够承上启下，符合语境。故选G.
2．空格前说“Let us go through various ways of improving interpersonal relationships at workplace.”(让我们来看看改善工作场所人际关系的各种方法。)空格后说“Discussions must be on an open platform where every individual has the liberty to express his/her views and opinions.”(讨论必须在一个开放的平台上进行，每个人都有表达自己的观点和意见的自由。)可知空格处应该说在工作场所应和同事之间进行互动。C项的“Interact with your co-workers more often.”(多和同事交流。)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
3．空格前说“Team leaders should conduct morning meetings with their team members.”(团队领导者应该与他们的团队进行早会。)，空格后说“The employees should be allowed to bring their coffee. Let them communicate with each other.”(应该允许员工自带咖啡。让他们互相交流。)。可知空格处应该说团队领导对员工们出席早会的表现不应该太正式。B项“Do not make the meetings too formal.”(会议不要太正式。)承上启下，符合语境。故选B。
4．空格后说“Let the employees bring their families as well. Ask your team members to exchange contact numbers among themselves for them to interact with each other even after work.”(让员工也带着他们的家人吧。让你的团队成员之间交流电话，让他们在工作后相互交流。)可知空格处应该说带你的团队出去吃餐, 野餐或偶尔聚餐。而且下文的“as well”是关键词，与空格处是递进关系。F选项“Take your team out for lunch, picnics or get together once in a while”(带你的团队出去吃午餐，野餐或偶尔聚在一起。)符合语境,与空格处是递进关系。故选F。
5．空格前说“Greet your colleagues on their birthdays or anniversaries.”(在同事的生日或周年纪念日时问候他们。),空格后说“Such small initiatives (提议) go a long way in strengthening the bond among fellow workers.”(这样的小型提议在加强同事之间的关系方面大有帮助。)可知空格处应该说通过什么样的方式来问候你的同事们。D选项“Send them a nice e-card and do ask for a treat.”(送给他们一张漂亮的电子卡片，并要求他们请客。)中的“them”指代上文的“your colleagues”，空格后的“such small initiatives”指代选项中的“do ask for a treat。”承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
（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
6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 9 The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. 10 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】6．C 7．D 8．G 9．E 10．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。
6．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。
7．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。
8．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。
9．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。
10．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。
（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。
（2024·浙江·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。
（2024·河北·二模）Super communicators are people who are consistently able to create real connections with others just by listening and talking. The following are four habits of super communicators.
They know what kind of conversation they’re having. Super communicators are usually able to respond accordingly. If you’re having a practical conversation, your friend might ask you to help make hard decisions. 21 If your friend is just expressing his feelings, you just need to be a good listener.
They prove they’re listening. There are plenty of ways to appear like you’re listening, like making eye contact or nodding. To do that, experts suggest a technique called “cycle for understanding”. Ask a question and listen to the response. Repeat what they just told you. Ask your conversation partner if you got what they said correct. 22
They ask a lot of the right questions. Research shows that highly effective communicators tend to ask 10 to 20 times as many questions as everyone else. They may simply be follow-up questions like “What happened next ”. Super communicators also ask questions that get people to open up. 23 They ask about people’s values or experiences and create an opportunity for emotional connection.
24 The goal of a discussion isn’t to impress someone, convince someone or wait for their turn to speak. It’s to genuinely comprehend someone else’s point of view and share their own views accordingly. The right response creates an atmosphere of trust and openness that both parties can benefit from. 25
A．They aim to understand.
B．Experts call them “deep questions”.
C．They are persuasive communicators.
D．The decisions should be easy to carry out.
E．This practice sounds simple but is powerful.
F．Then you should be ready to give good advice.
G．And that is actually the most magical thing that can happen.
【答案】21．F 22．E 23．B 24．A 25．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些超级沟通者常用的沟通技巧。
21．根据下文“If your friend is just expressing his feelings, you just need to be a good listener.(如果你的朋友只是在表达他的感受，你只需要做一个好的倾听者)”可知，当朋友只是表达感受时，我们只需要倾听。结合空处上文“ If you’re having a practical conversation, your friend might ask you to help make hard decisions.(如果你正在进行一场实际的对话，你的朋友可能会让你帮忙做一些艰难的决定)”可知，如果朋友拿不定主意时，超级沟通者会给出建议。F项“Then you should be ready to give good advice.(那么你应该准备好给出好的建议)”符合语境，advice呼应上文hard decision。故选F。
22．空处位于段末，应承接上文。根据上文“Ask a question and listen to the response. Repeat what they just told you. Ask your conversation partner if you got what they said correct.(问一个问题，然后听回答。重复他们刚刚告诉你的话。问问你的对话伙伴，你是否明白了他们所说的)”可知，超级沟通者通过“提问、重复、再提问确定”的方法来证明自己在倾听别人的话。E项“This practice sounds simple but is powerful.(这种做法听起来很简单，但却很有效)”与上文承接自然，this practice指代上文提到的那种方法——提问、重复、再提问确定。故选E。
23．根据上文“They may simply be follow-up questions like “What happened next ” . Super communicators also ask questions that get people to open up.(它们可能只是一些后续问题，比如“接下来发生了什么 ”。超级沟通者也会问一些问题，让人们敞开心扉)”和下文“They ask about people’s values or experiences and create an opportunity for emotional connection.(他们询问人们的价值观或经历，并创造一个情感联系的机会)”可知，超级沟通者先问一些比较简单的问题，后来询问一些让人敞开心扉和创造情感联系的问题，由此可知，问题变得深入了。B项“Experts call them “deep questions”.(专家称其为“深度问题”)”符合语境，them指代上文“questions that get people to open up”。故选B。
24．根据下文“The goal of a discussion isn’t to impress someone, convince someone or wait for their turn to speak. It’s to genuinely comprehend someone else’s point of view and share their own views accordingly. (讨论的目的不是为了给某人留下深刻印象，说服某人或等着轮到他们说话。它是真正理解别人的观点，并据此分享自己的观点)”可知，讨论的目的是为了理解别人的观点，并分享自己的想法，即讨论是为了理解。由此可知，超级沟通者对话的目的是理解。A项“They aim to understand.(他们的目标是理解)”符合题意。故选
A。
25．空处位于段末应承接上文。根据上文“The right response creates an atmosphere of trust and openness that both parties can benefit from.(正确的回应会创造一种信任和开放的氛围，双方都能从中受益)”可知，通过正确的回应，可以创造信任和开放的氛围，能让对话双方受益，这是谈话的神奇之处。G项“And that is actually the most magical thing that can happen.(这是最神奇的事情了)”符合题意，与上文承接自然。故选G。
（2024·福建·模拟预测）Around the globe, about 1 in 4 adults says they’re lonely. And the consequences of long-term social disconnection can be everything from an increased risk of heart attacks to dementia (痴呆). The following offers a road map to make connections.
Be curious. It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared interests or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s in your mind. What motivates you What excites you 26 If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.
Make something. When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting. ” Of course, you’re not! 27 You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.
28 Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the darkest secret of your life, but just something other people might find interesting. Putting yourself out there requires a bit of a risk, and it’s the first step to real connection.
Find a group that matches your interests. Whether it’s volunteering fora cause or playing frisbee (飞盘), try to find others who share your interests. There’s even an online group that has a quirky shared interest: a fascination with brown bears in Alaska, which led to Fat Bear Week. In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you. 29
Other people’s loneliness matters too. 30 If loneliness go unaddressed, people can end up in a world of hurt. If you see someone experiencing loneliness, ask them how they’re doing. Share your own experience of loneliness and how you get rid of it. Thus, helping others can also benefit yourself.
A．Pour out your hard feelings.
B．Loneliness can be infectious.
C．Take a risk by having conversations.
D．You should tolerate the risk of being lonely.
E．But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.
F．Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.
G．Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.
【答案】26．F 27．E 28．C 29．G 30．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何建立联系提出一些建议。
26．根据下文“If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.(如果你知道什么对你来说是有意义的或有趣的，它可能会把你带到一个把你和其他人联系起来的活动中。)”可知，空处应该强调的是了解自己对于建立联系的重要性。F项：Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.(了解自己是与他人建立联系的第一步。)符合语境。故选F。
27．根据上文“When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting. ” Of course, you’re not!You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.(当专家建议做点什么的时候，人们会说:“好吧，我又不是毕加索。我不知道怎么画一幅花式画。”当然，你不是!)”结合下文“You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others(你可以尝试奶奶的派食谱或种植一个香草园，把你对自己的想法和感受投入其中，并把这些想法和感受表达给别人。)”可知，此处讲述如何进行创造性的表达自己，不需要你是毕加索，创造性的表达机会是无穷无尽的。E项中的“the opportunities for creative expression”和下文的“express those thoughts and feelings to others”对应。E项：But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.(但是创造性表达的机会是无穷无尽的。)符合语境。故选E。
28．空处为段落主题句。根据下文“Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the darkest secret of your life, but just something other people might find interesting. Putting yourself out there requires a bit of a risk, and it’s the first step to real connection.(分享一些关于你自己的事情。它不一定是你生命中最黑暗的秘密，只是一些其他人可能会觉得有趣的事情。把自己放在那里需要一点风险，这是真正建立联系的第一步。)”可知，本段建议通过冒风险进行对话来建立联系。C项中的“take a risk”和下文中的“a bit of a risk”对应。C项：Take a risk by having conversations.(进行冒险对话。)符合语境。故选C。
29．根据上文“In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you.(在与他人的互动中，你可以开始展示自己，分享对你来说重要的独特之处。)”可知，空处承接上文，指出你在展示自己以后，别人会做出回应，分享他们的故事。G项：Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.(然后，其他人认识到这一点，并分享他们的故事作为回报。)符合语境。故选G。
30．根据本段主题句“Other people’s loneliness matters too.(其他人的孤独也很重要。)”可知，本段的关键词
是“loneliness”。B项：Loneliness can be infectious.(孤独有时候是会传染的。)符合语境。故选B。
（2024·全国·二模）How to Protect Against Undue Influence Online
The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can affect our perceptions and influence our decisions. It may even end anger our autonomy (自主) and mental health. 31
Understand what undue influence is
The first step to protecting yourself is understanding what undue influence is. Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual or group employs unreasonable control over another person’s behavior information, thoughts, and emotions. 32 Disinformation campaigns, persuasive advertising, and even content designed to cause fear, uncertainty, or dependency may often appear online.
Develop media literacy skills
In an age of fake news, it is crucial to develop media literacy skills. 33 Become a consumer who can tell the quality of information, identify the source, check for credibility, and look for your unconscious assumptions and preferences.
34
Delete as much data as you can about yourself. Be mindful of what information you share online, and always ensure that your online activities are secured through reliable sources. Review all policies on platforms, especially “free” ones. If you aren’t paying, then you are the product, as in many cases, they are selling your data.
By including these steps into your digital life, you can protect yourself from undue influence in the online world, ensuring that you can think and act independently, free from ill control.
35 It is your mind. Only you should control it!
A．Prioritize privacy
B．Be mindful of free ones
C．It’s vital to have a health y Internet and real-life balance.
D．In the digital world, undue influence can take many forms.
E．Everyone deserves the right to live free from undue influence.
F．They involve analyzing, evaluating, and creating media in various forms.
G．Here are some essential strategies for you to protect yourself online from undue influence.
【答案】31．G 32．D 33．F 34．A 35．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了通过提高媒体素养、注意隐私保护、审慎对待免费服务等措施，人们可以在网络空间中更好地保护自己，确保能够独立思考和行动，远离不当控制。
31．根据上文的“The potential for undue influence has become increasingly significant in this era of digital interconnectivity. Undue influence can affect our perceptions and influence our decisions. It may even end anger our autonomy and mental health. (在这个数字互联互通的时代，不正当影响的可能性变得越来越大。不适当的影响会影响我们的认知，影响我们的决定。它甚至可能结束我们的自主权和心理健康)”可知，G项Here are some essential strategies for you to protect yourself online from undue influence.(这里有一些重要的策略，可以让你在网上免受不正当的影响)承接上文，作为过渡句，引出后文的策略，故选G项。
32．根据上文的“The first step to protecting yourself is understanding what undue influence is. Undue influence refers to a situation in which an individual or group employs unreasonable control over another person’s behavior information, thoughts, and emotions. (保护自己的第一步是了解什么是不当影响。不当影响指的是个人或团体对他人的行为、信息、思想和情绪采取不合理控制的情况)”和下文的“Disinformation campaigns, persuasive advertising, and even content designed to cause fear, uncertainty, or dependency may often appear online.(虚假信息运动，有说服力的广告，甚至旨在引起恐惧，不确定性或依赖的内容可能经常出现在网上)”可知，D项In the digital world, undue influence can take many forms.(在数字世界中，不当影响可以有多种形式)承接上文，在不当影响的定义之后又继续指出它存在多种形式，下文举例说明了不当影响都有哪些具体的表现，故选D项。
33．根据上文的“In an age of fake news, it is crucial to develop media literacy skills. (在假新闻泛滥的时代，培养媒体素养至关重要)”和下文的“Become a consumer who can tell the quality of information, identify the source, check for credibility, and look for your unconscious assumptions and preferences.(成为一个消费者，能够判断信息的质量，识别来源，检查可信度，并寻找你无意识的假设和偏好)”可知，F项They involve analyzing, evaluating, and creating media in various forms.(它们包括分析、评价和创造各种形式的媒体)承接上文，指出了媒体素养所包含的内容，下文指出了成为一名具有媒体素养的消费者应该做到的事情，故选F项。
34．根据本段的“Delete as much data as you can about yourself. Be mindful of what information you share online, and always ensure that your online activities are secured through reliable sources. Review all policies on platforms, especially “free” ones. If you aren’t paying, then you are the product, as in many cases, they are selling your data.(删除尽可能多的关于你自己的数据。注意你在网上分享的信息，并始终确保你的在线活动通过可靠的来源得到保护。查看平台上的所有政策，尤其是“免费”平台。如果你不付钱，那么你就是产品，因为在很多情况下，他们在出售你的数据)”可知，本段主要讲述的是上网时的安全问题，因此A项Prioritize privacy(优先考虑隐私)能够概括本段大意，可以作为段落小标题，故选A项。
35．根据下文的“It is your mind. Only you should control it!(这是你的思想。只有你能控制它！)”可知，E项Everyone deserves the right to live free from undue influence.(每个人都应该享有不受不当影响的生活权利)指出人们在网络上要摆脱不当影响，而这取决于你的判断能力和媒体素养，因此该项与下文连接通顺，故选E项。
（2024·湖北·二模）Get Better at Saying No
When rejecting a request, “no” is a short, simple word that can cause anxiety for the person trying to say it. The following strategies can help you get better at saying no. Be intentional about what you communicate.
36 Sure, but as psychologist Vanessa Bohns points out, only saying a “no” is often pretty uncomfortable for the asker. Instead, she advises communicating three things: “It’s not because of me, it’s not because of you, and it’s not because of us.” One way to do that is by thanking people for thinking of you. 37 Then, follow up with a short explanation: “I wish I could, but I just don’t have the time right now.” That helps make it clear that your “no” isn’t a poor reflection of your own character; it’s not the other person; and it’s not a disapproval of the relationship, Bohns says. Have a planned phrase for more informal encounters.
Not every situation, of course, calls for such a thoughtful approach. Think through times when you’ve gotten stressed over delivering a quick “no”, and then brainstorm phrases you could use in the future. Bohns, for example, is often asked to donate to some cause or another as she checks out at the grocery store. 38 “It’s true, and it’s a way of saying, essentially, that I’m still a good person,” she says. 39
There’s always that one guy who won’t take “no” for an answer. If someone is applying too much pressure, adopt what psychologist Ellen Hendriksen describes as the broken-record technique. 40 Occasionally, the asker will get annoyed, but usually after repeating yourself two or three times, even the most persistent (执着的) people will get the message.
A．She says no directly.
B．That is, stick to your answer.
C．Adopt the broken-record technique.
D．It’s not worth repeating your request again and again.
E．She now has a go-to response: “I already donated this year.”
F．You might hear that “no” is a convenient word for declining requests.
G．This makes them relieved that they didn’t do anything wrong by asking.
【答案】36．F 37．G 38．E 39．C 40．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是更好地说“不”的一些策略。
36．空后“Sure, but as psychologist Vanessa Bohns points out, only saying a “no” is often pretty uncomfortable for the asker. (当然，但正如心理学家Vanessa Bohns指出的那样，只说“不”通常会让请求者感到很不舒服)”说明只说“不”通常会让请求者感到很不舒服，but表转折，因此空格处应该说一般会觉得说“不”是可以的，F选项“You might hear that “no” is a convenient word for declining requests.(你可能听说“no”是一个用来拒绝请求的方便词)”说明了“不”是一个用来拒绝请求的方便词，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选F。
37．空前“One way to do that is by thanking people for thinking of you. (其中一个方法就是感谢别人想到你了)”说明了感谢别人想到你这种方法，空格处应该说这么做的好处，G选项“This makes them relieved that they didn’t do anything wrong by asking. (这让他们松了一口气，因为他们没有因为要求你而做错任何事)”说明了感谢别人想到你这种方法的好处，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
38．空前“Bohns, for example, is often asked to donate to some cause or another as she checks out at the grocery store. (例如，当Bohns在杂货店结账时，她经常被要求为这样或那样的事业捐款。)”举出了Bohns被要求捐款的例子，空格处应该说她的回答，E选项“She now has a go-to response: “I already donated this year.” (现在，她的回答是：“我今年已经捐过了。”)”说明的是她的回答，且其中的donate和前面的donate相一致，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
39．空格处是本段小标题，由空后的“If someone is applying too much pressure, adopt what psychologist Ellen Hendriksen describes as the broken-record technique. (如果有人给你的压力太大，那就采用心理学家Ellen Hendriksen所说的“破纪录法”)”可知，本段主要讲的是采用“破纪录法”，因此C选项“Adopt the broken-record technique. (采用打破记录的技巧)”概括了本段主要内容，可作为小标题，故选C。
40．空前“If someone is applying too much pressure, adopt what psychologist Ellen Hendriksen describes as the broken-record technique. (如果有人给你的压力太大，那就采用心理学家Ellen Hendriksen所说的“破纪录法”)”提出了“破纪录法”，空格处应该解释这是一种什么方法，这种方法具体的做法是什么，B选项“That is, stick to your answer. (也就是说，坚持你的答案)”解释了前面这种技巧的具体做法，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选B。
（2024·湖南长沙·二模）Is going alone in an unknown area the right way to go, or do you want a tour guide to show you the highlights I think that you can combine the two ways in one trip and have the best of both worlds. 41 The best purchase we made was for a bus tour that would take us around the capital and point out all the main sites. That allowed us the next day to travel on foot to the ones we especially wanted to see.
Let’s look at the San Francisco Bay Area which is another one of my favorite vacation spots. Some areas are so familiar to tourists that it’s possible to view the attractions on your own. 42 Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 are good examples. Just by walking a few blocks, you can tour Aquarium of the Bay and the Riptide Arcade on Pier
39.
43 If you go to Alcatraz Island, you have a choice of going alone, having a live tour guide or being guided by earphones. I would recommend the live tour guides. I went all three ways, and I received more enjoyment by someone telling me items interest I know I had missed on previous tours. 44 It gives you a behind-the-scenes look of colorful Chinatown. The tour covers history, traditions of the local people and culture that you probably wouldn’t know or see by travelling alone.
You can go alone to attractions or take a guided tour. It’s your choice and you can choose whichever would give you the most memorable experience. 45
A．I recommend both.
B．It’s possible to drive to the area and go alone.
C．One trip we recently took was to Washington DC．
D．Some attractions are worth having a tour guide for.
E．Chinatown Walking Tours are a tour-guided must-see.
F．That allows you to take your time and go at your own pace.
G．The tour guides know what we have never found out on our own.
【答案】41．C 42．F 43．D 44．E 45．A
【导语】本文是议论文。文章讨论了旅游中独自游玩还是选择有导游的方式哪一种方式更好，作者根据自己的旅游经历建议最好是两者相结合，这种互补的方式能让旅游更完美、更难忘。
41．根据上文的“Is going alone in an unknown area the right way to go, or do you want a tour guide to show you the highlights I think that you can combine the two ways in one trip and have the best of both worlds.(独自一人去一个陌生的地方是正确的做法吗？还是你想要一个导游告诉你亮点？我认为你可以在一次旅行中把这两种方式结合起来做到两全其美。)”和下文的“The best purchase we made was for a bus tour that would take us around the capital and point out all the main sites. That allowed us the next day to travel on foot to the ones we especially wanted to see.(我们所做的最好的购买是一次巴士之旅，它可以带我们游览首都并指出所有的主要景点。这样，第二天我们就可以步行去我们特别想去的地方了。)”可知，C项(我们最近去了一次华盛顿特区。)承接上文，通过作者的亲身经历来说明怎样做到两全其美，作者建议在旅游中将两种方式结合起来，后面所举例子就是自己在一次旅游中将两者结合的经历。故选C项。
42．根据上文的“Let’s look at the San Francisco Bay Area which is another one of my favorite vacation spots. Some areas are so familiar to tourists that it’s possible to view the attractions on your own.(让我们来看看旧
金山湾区，这是我最喜欢的度假胜地之一。有些地区对游客来说是如此熟悉，以至于可以自己参观景点。)”和下文的“Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 are good examples. Just by walking a few blocks, you can tour Aquarium of the Bay and the Riptide Arcade on Pier 39.(渔人码头和39号码头就是很好的例子。只需步行几个街区，你就可以参观39号码头的海湾水族馆和激流拱廊。)”可知，F项(这样你就可以慢慢来，按照自己的节奏去参观。)承接上文，说明了游客对某些景点的熟悉带来的自己参观的便利，下文具体举例子说明了这一点。故选F项。
43．根据下文的“If you go to Alcatraz Island, you have a choice of going alone, having a live tour guide or being guided by earphones. I would recommend the live tour guides.(如果你去恶魔岛，你可以选择一个人去，或现场请一位导游或由耳机引导。我推荐现场请导游。)”可知，D项(有些景点值得请导游。)适合做主题句，下文具体举出了一个值得有导游引领的景点。故选D项。
44．根据下文的“It gives you a behind-the-scenes look of colorful Chinatown. The tour covers history, traditions of the local people and culture that you probably wouldn’t know or see by travelling alone.(让你了解多姿多彩的唐人街的幕后风貌。这趟旅行涵盖了历史、当地人民的传统和文化，这些是你独自旅行时可能不会知道或看到的。)”可知，这里介绍了另外一个值得跟随导游游玩的地方，即唐人街，E项(唐人街徒步游是跟随导游的必游项目。)可以引出下文的介绍。故选E项。
45．根据上文的“You can go alone to attractions or take a guided tour. It’s your choice and you can choose whichever would give you the most memorable experience. (你可以独自去景点，也可以参加导游团。这是你的选择，你可以选择给你带来最难忘经历的做法。)”可知，A项(我两者都推荐。)承接上文，作者建议两者可相结合，是对本文的一个总结，和开头的“I think that you can combine the two ways in one trip and have the best of both worlds.”呼应。故选A项。
（2024·湖南张家界·二模）It’s obvious that our society favors the outgoing personality, so being introverted (内向的) has always been seen as something that needs to be “fixed”. However, there is no fault in being introverted. 46
Introverts have hidden powers. 47 . While others are busy chatting, introverts observe things most-people are unaware of. Sometimes we can even read people. While it may seem introverts are always zoned out, we’re actually analyzing and thinking of creative ideas to one day share with you.
Introverts also keep the world balanced. In a world that can’t stop talking, the ability to listen to what each other has to say is an important virtue that will assist us in building peaceful relationships of understanding. 48 . By listening to whatever people pour out, introverts help maintain the order of the world.
Introverts can self-recharge. Though the outgoing may gain their energy through mixing in crowds, introverts are self-recharging powerhouses. 49 . Their energy is found through loneliness.
50 . In the noise of chatterboxes, their voices often get drowned out. There’s nothing more disappointing to an introvert than finally taking advantage of a moment to speak, only to be interrupted by the extroverts (外向者）. While extroverts may speak every thought that comes to mind, an introvert will choose their thoughts carefully and only speak of the ones they think their best to share. So next time, all you have to do is to be willing to listen.
A．Unluckily, introverts are faced with a big challenge.
B．And this is exactly what our introverts are born with.
C．Introverts have shown the potential to be great leaders.
D．Extroverted people would have no one to listen to them.
E．Instead, we should appreciate introverts for various reasons.
F．They don’t need to constantly put themselves out there to be lively.
G．Just because we introverts don’t say much doesn’t always mean we’re clueless.
【答案】46．E 47．G 48．B 49．F 50．A
【导语】
本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了内向性格的特点、优势以及面临的挑战，旨在纠正社会对内向性格的偏见，并强调其积极的一面。
46．
根据空前“However, there is no fault in being introverted.(然而，内向并没有错。)”可知，作者认为内向性格没有过错。选项E“Instead, we should appreciate introverts for various reasons.(相反，出于各种原因，我们应该欣赏内向的人。)”延续上文内容，指出内向并没有错，同时引出下文对内向性格的优点的介绍。故选E。
47．
根据下文内容“While others are busy chatting, introverts observe things most-people are unaware of. Sometimes we can even read people. While it may seem introverts are always zoned out, we’re actually analyzing and thinking of creative ideas to one day share with you.(当别人忙着聊天时，内向的人却能观察到大多数人不知道的事情。有时我们甚至能读懂别人。虽然内向的人似乎总是走神，但我们实际上是在分析和思考有创意的想法，以便有一天与你分享。)”可知，内向的人不说话有可能是在思考或分析。选项G“Just because we introverts don’t say much doesn’t always mean we’re clueless.(仅仅因为我们内向的人不说太多并不总是意味着我们毫无头绪。)”与下文内容相符，指的是内向的人不说话并不意味着内向的人毫无头绪，他们只是在思考。故选G。
48．
根据下文内容“By listening to whatever people pour out, introverts help maintain the order of the world.(通过倾听别人的倾诉，内向的人帮助维持世界的秩序。)”可知，内向的人会倾听别人的倾诉。选项B“And this is exactly what our introverts are born with.(这正是我们内向的人与生俱来的特质。)”中的“this”指的是上文“In a world that can’t stop talking, the ability to listen to what each other has to say is an important virtue that will assist us in building peaceful relationships of understanding.(在一个不能停止谈话的世界里，倾听彼此的能力是一种重要的美德，它将帮助我们建立和平的理解关系。)”中的“the ability to listen to what each other has to say”，也就是倾听的能力，同时引出下文，这种特质可以让内向的人维持世界的秩序。故选B。
49．
根据空前的“Though the outgoing may gain their energy through mixing in crowds, introverts are self-recharging powerhouses.(虽然外向的人可能会在人群中获得能量，但内向的人是自我充电的动力。)”以及空后的“Their energy is found through loneliness. (他们的能量来自孤独。)”可知，外向的人和内向的人获得能量的方式不同。选项F“They don’t need to constantly put themselves out there to be lively.(他们不需要经常把自己放在外面来表现活泼。)”延续上文内容，指的是内向的人自我充电，不需要表现活泼，而是来自孤独。故选F。
50．
空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文“In the noise of chatterboxes, their voices often get drowned out. There’s nothing more disappointing to an introvert than finally taking advantage of a moment to speak, only to be interrupted by the extroverts (外向者）. While extroverts may speak every thought that comes to mind, an introvert will choose their thoughts carefully and only speak of the ones they think their best to share. So next time, all you have to do is to be willing to listen.(在喋喋不休者的嘈杂声中，他们的声音常常被淹没。对于内向的人来说，没有什么比利用这个机会说话却被外向的人打断更让人失望的了。外向的人可能会说出想到的每一个想法，而内向的人会仔细选择他们的想法，只说出他们认为最适合分享的想法。所以下次，你所要做的就是愿意倾听。)”可知，本段主要讲述的是内向的人的声音经常被淹没，由此可知，这是内向的人所面临的挑战。选项A“Unluckily, introverts are faced with a big challenge.(不幸的是，内向的人面临着一个巨大的挑战。)”与本段内容相符，指的是内向的人有一个巨大的挑战。故选A。
（2024·湖南·二模）Those who consciously focus on each inhalation (吸气) and exhalation (呼气) could gain some impressive health benefits, especially for those that struggle with meditation (冥想).
A new controlled study among 108 participants (divided into two groups: breathing and meditation)found that over the course of a month, five minutes of daily breath techniques provided similar benefits to mood and anxiety as five minutes of meditation. 51 The study suggests breathing exercises may be a more “effective and powerful” mental health tool than meditation in the treatment of anxiety.
52 Those who spent five minutes working on their breath each day showed the most stress relief at the end of the month, with day-on-day improvements in their mental and physiological health.
What’s more, the study tested three different breathing techniques. 53 Participants who were asked to practice cyclic sighing — when exhalations are pronounced and prolonged — showed greater improvements than those who were asked to practice box breathing-when inhalation, a pause, and exhalation all match in duration — or cyclic hyperventilation (强力呼吸) — when inhalations are longer and exhalations are shorter.
Previous studies have shown that inhalations increase heart rate while exhalations decrease it. Perhaps that’s why cyclic sighing is so effective in relaxing the body and mind. Box breathing, on the other hand, is often used by military personnel to remain calm. 54 As humans, we never fully have control over our bodies. 55 Practicing a moment of control, even simply to sigh, could be just what the doctor ordered.
A．One of them seemed to perform the best.
B．That is a reality which shouldn’t go unnoticed.
C．Each of the techniques showed the same benefit.
D．Cyclic hyperventilation, on occasion, is used to relieve panic.
E．In fact, participants from the breathing group were even better off.
F．During the study, participants reported on their mood and vital signs.
G．There’s something about controlled breathing that seems to set it apart.
【答案】51．E 52．F 53．A 54．D 55．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项关于呼吸的研究以及三种呼吸策略。
51．根据上文“A new controlled study among 108 participants (divided into two groups: breathing and meditation)found that over the course of a month, five minutes of daily breath techniques provided similar benefits to mood and anxiety as five minutes of meditation.(一项对108名参与者（分为呼吸和冥想两组）的新对照研究发现，在一个月的过程中，每天五分钟的呼吸技巧对情绪和焦虑的好处与五分钟的冥想相似)”可知一个研究发现，呼吸与冥想对于情绪和焦虑的好处是相似的，空后由“The study suggests breathing exercises may be a more “effective and powerful” mental health tool than meditation in the treatment of anxiety.(这项研究表明，在治疗焦虑方面，呼吸练习可能是一种比冥想更“有效和强大”的心理健康工具)”可知呼吸的效果甚至更好，故E项“事实上，呼吸组的参与者甚至更好”是承上启下的衔接句，故选E。
52．本段后文内容“Those who spent five minutes working on their breath each day showed the most stress relief at the end of the month, with day-on-day improvements in their mental and physiological health.(那些
每天花五分钟练习呼吸的人在月底的时候压力得到了最大的缓解，他们的心理和生理健康状况每天都在改善)”可知，主要说明的是具体的研究发现，前句应该说明研究的过程，之后才能得出后文的研究发现。且F项中的“moodand vital signs”也呼应本段中的“mental and physiological health”。故F选项“在研究过程中，参与者报告了他们的情绪和生命体征”符合语境，故选F项。
53．根据上文“What’s more, the study tested three different breathing techniques.(更重要的是，这项研究测试了三种不同的呼吸技巧)”可知，本研究测试了三种不同的呼吸策略，结合后文“Participants who were asked to practice cyclic sighing — when exhalations are pronounced and prolonged — showed greater improvements than those who were asked to practice box breathing-when inhalation, a pause, and exhalation all match in duration — or cyclic hyperventilation (强力呼吸) — when inhalations are longer and exhalations are shorter.(被要求练习周期性叹气的参与者——当呼气明显且持续时间较长时——比那些被要求练习盒子式呼吸的参与者表现出更大的改善——当吸气、暂停和呼气的持续时间一致时——或周期性过度通气——当吸气时间较长而呼气时间较短时)”可知，后文论述了“cyclic sighing”要比另外两种呼吸策略带来的改善效果更好，A选项“其中一个似乎表现最好”符合语境，故选A项。
54．根据上文“Previous studies have shown that inhalations increase heart rate while exhalations decrease it. Perhaps that’s why cyclic sighing is so effective in relaxing the body and mind. Box breathing, on the other hand, is often used by military personnel to remain calm.(先前的研究表明，吸气会增加心率，而呼气会降低心率。也许这就是为什么周期性叹气对放松身心如此有效。另一方面，军事人员经常使用箱式呼吸来保持冷静)”可知，前文论述了为什么“cyclic sighing”对于身心的放松作用更好。分析段落结构可知，本段已经提到了两种呼吸策略的特 点（本研究总共提出了三种策略），那么此空应该介绍第三种呼吸策略，D选项“循环过度呼吸有时用于缓解恐慌”符合语境，故选D项。
55．根据上文“As humans, we never fully have control over our bodies.(作为人类，我们永远无法完全控制自己的身体)”以及后文“Practicing a moment of control, even simply to sigh, could be just what the doctor ordered.(练习片刻的控制，甚至只是叹气，可能正是医生所要求的)”可知，上文提到我们人类从未完全控制我们的身体，故本句承接下文，引出“我们还可以做些什么”。故B 项“这个事实不应该被我们忽视”符合语境。故选B项。
（2024·湖南永州·二模）Benefits of Personality Tests
Can identifying one’s personality type using the MBTI and other personality assessments really help They may. 56 Better understand others
After taking a personality test and seeing our results, we can gain a better understanding of all the different perceptions and reactions that others might have to the same situation. 57 . No personality type is “better” than any other — just different. Each perspective brings something new and interesting to the table.Identify our
likes and dislikes
Maybe we’ve always hated talking on the phone but never really understood why. 58 . By using personality tests like the MBTI, we can learn more about where we lie on the extroversion/introversion and thinking/feeling continuum (连续性). This helps us better understand why we prefer certain things and dislike others. 59 .
Learning more about our personality type can also help us discover new ways to approach challenges. Knowing what might work best for our personality type can give us new ideas on how to solve problems, deal with stress, cope with conflict, and manage our work habits.Recognize our strengths and weaknesses
Knowing what we are good at can be important in a wide variety of situations, whether we are picking a college major or thinking about running for a seat on our local school board. For example, if we know that we are an ISTJ (introverted, sensing, thinking, and judging) on the MBTI, we might recognize that certain aspects of our personality might qualify as strengths in some situations and weaknesses in others. 60 , it can sometimes trip us up in situations where we need to let other people take control.
A．Hold on to ideas about who we are
B．Know which situations are ideal for us
C．Here’s an overview of the many benefits of personality tests
D．While they reveal truth that showcases different aspects of personality
E．While our organizational skills and carefulness can be a major strength in our work
F．This is important because we all have different ways of seeing and interacting with the world
G．Or perhaps we’ve always needed much time to think about a problem before making a decision
【答案】56．C 57．F 58．G 59．B 60．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了性格测试的好处。
56．根据上文“Can identifying one’s personality type using the MBTI and other personality assessments really help They may.(用MBTI和其他人格评估来识别一个人的人格类型真的有帮助吗？他们可能有帮助。)”可知，上文讲述的是性格测试有好处。选项C“Here’s an overview of the many benefits of personality tests(以下是性格测试诸多好处的概述)”承接上文指出性格测试有好处，同时引出下文具体的好处。故选C。
57．根据空前内容“After taking a personality test and seeing our results, we can gain a better understanding of all the different perceptions and reactions that others might have to the same situation.(在进行性格测试并看到我们的结果后，我们可以更好地理解其他人对相同情况的不同看法和反应。)”可知，得知自己的性格后，我们可以更好地理解其他人对相同情况的不同看法和反应。选项F“This is important because we all have
different ways of seeing and interacting with the world(这一点很重要，因为我们都有不同的看待世界和与世界互动的方式)”延续上文内容，指出理解不同的人对相同情况有着不一样的看法很重要。故选F。
58．根据空前“Maybe we’ve always hated talking on the phone but never really understood why.(也许我们总是讨厌打电话，但从来没有真正明白为什么。)”可知，我们并不明白自己讨厌某件事的原因。选项G“Or perhaps we’ve always needed much time to think about a problem before making a decision(或者也许我们在做决定之前总是需要很多时间来思考问题)”与上文内容一致，指的是我们也不明白为什么自己在做决定之前总是需要很多时间来思考问题。故选G。
59．空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文内容“Learning more about our personality type can also help us discover new ways to approach challenges. Knowing what might work best for our personality type can give us new ideas on how to solve problems, deal with stress, cope with conflict, and manage our work habits.(更多地了解我们的性格类型也可以帮助我们找到应对挑战的新方法。知道什么最适合我们的性格类型，可以给我们解决问题、处理压力、处理冲突和管理工作习惯的新思路。)”可知，本段讲述的是了解自己的性格类型可以帮助我们找到应对挑战的新方法，从而了解什么是最适合我们的。选项B“Know which situations are ideal for us(知道哪些情况对我们来说是最理想的)”正是本段内容的综述。故选B。
60．根据空前内容“For example, if we know that we are an ISTJ (introverted, sensing, thinking, and judging) on the MBTI, we might recognize that certain aspects of our personality might qualify as strengths in some situations and weaknesses in others.(例如，如果我们知道自己在MBTI测试中属于ISTJ型(内向、敏感、思考和判断)，我们可能会意识到我们性格的某些方面在某些情况下可能是优势，而在另一些情况下可能是劣势。)”可知，上文讲述的是我们性格的某些方面在某些情况下可能是优势，而在其他情况下则可能是劣势。而空后内容“it can sometimes trip us up in situations where we need to let other people take control.(它有时会在我们需要让别人控制的情况下绊倒我们。)”指的是劣势，由此可推断，空处指的应该是优势。选项E“While our organizational skills and carefulness can be a major strength in our work(虽然我们的组织能力和细心是我们工作中的一大优势)”指出组织能力和细心是我们工作中的一大优势，与下文内容逻辑一致，指出这样的优势在某些情况下会成为劣势。故选E。
（2024·广东肇庆·二模）If you are seeking a job, you need to pay attention to your social media and online comments. 61 The following reminders may help you use social media well and grow your career. Choose online platforms wisely.
62 Instead, decide on one specific platform where you know what to expect and where you can feel safe and supported, and then build your personal channel there. It’s often where people look first to find out more about you. Make it as a space to show the best reflection of you and a place to tell your story and how you want it to be told. 63
Know that people are watching-and it is not just your followers. Your potential clients and employers are paying attention, too. They want to learn about you and see if you are a good fit. The key is defining your professional image. Understand how you want to present yourself to the world, show what you want to be known for, and impress them with your best image. Keep it clean and legal.
64 This is not to limit free speech but to set rules for a respectful, professional environment. Besides, knowing and understanding the basics of copyright law can help. For example, photos are protected by copyright from the moment they are taken, whether they are registered or not. It is OK to share online videos and photos with your friends, without asking for the owner’s permission and without paying fines. 65
If you use social media to your advantage, jobs will flow your way, not away. It’s all in your hands.
A．Befriend your future colleagues.
B．Define your own personal image.
C．You don’t have to register every online platform.
D．Consider setting ground rules for your online channel.
E．Anything that has ever been shared on the Internet is rediscoverable.
F．However, using them in your social media is against the copyright law.
G．They are open for any and all to see-including your future employers.
【答案】61．G 62．C 63．B 64．D 65．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了选择在线平台方法和怎样维护的方法。
61．由上文“If you are seeking a job, you need to pay attention to your social media and online comments. (如果你正在找工作，你需要关注你的社交媒体和网上评论。)”可知，本空要说跟“关注你的社交媒体和网上评论好处”有关的话题，故G选项“They are open for any and all to see-including your future employers. (它们向任何人开放，包括你未来的雇主。 )”能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。
62．由本段小标题“Choose online platforms wisely. (明智地选择在线平台)”可知，本空要说跟“明智地选择在线平台”有关的话题，由后文“Instead, decide on one specific platform where you know what to expect and where you can feel safe and supported, and then build your personal channel there. (相反，选择一个特定的平台，在那里你知道会发生什么，你可以感到安全和支持，然后在那里建立你的个人渠道。)”可知，本句要表达不要每个在线平台都选，故C选项“You don’t have to register every online platform. (你不必注册每个在线平台。)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。
63．由下文“Know that people are watching-and it is not just your followers. Your potential clients and
employers are paying attention, too. They want to learn about you and see if you are a good fit. The key is defining your professional image. Understand how you want to present yourself to the world, show what you want to be known for, and impress them with your best image
