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备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(江苏专用)
第六期
专题03 七选五10篇
（2024·江苏·高三校联考二模）Anybody may experience natural and economic disasters. Your life, family, business and possessions are all under an unpredictable threat that may strike without any considerable warning. 1 Read on this guide to save yourself from any disaster, natural or financial.
Financial Disasters — When the economy is facing a great recession (衰退), many people will lose their jobs. 2 Simply plan in advance. Save as much as you can. This is not a time to buy the latest products but to save some money for your future.
Natural Disasters — Always have a basement built in your house where you can hide in case there is a tornado (龙卷风). This basement will protect your family if there occurs any natural disaster. Make sure that this basement gets enough air and has a good exit system as well. 3 You will need them when such a disaster occurs.
Floods or Hurricanes — Evacuate (疏散) as soon as possible and move to a secure place. 4 Switch off the main power switch of your house. Electricity can be disastrous when it touches water. In case it is a hurricane, go to the basement again and make sure that no amount of water can flood your basement. In that case, you are moving towards greater danger. Don’t come out for as long as possible and also keep a first aid kit (急救箱) ready with you. Food and water supplies are also essential. Don’t forget a few blankets can help you keep warm during this time.
5 You can save water, food or money. These things must come in handy to keep you alive for as long as possible.
A．There is no need to live above your means.
B．This is not a time to hold on to belongings.
C．Clearly, no employment would mean no money.
D．In the situations mentioned above, are you prepared enough
E．If the economy collapses, people will run mad for food and money.
F．The best advice is to save as much as possible for any unforeseen crisis.
G．Not only this, this basement must also have a good supply of food and water.
（2024·江苏镇江·高三校联考阶段练习）You may have seen videos on YouTube like: “My super productive 5 a.m. morning routine” or “Why I wake up at 4 a.m. every day and love it!” While these might seem drastic, there are benefits to developing a morning routine you can keep.
Ready to reap those benefits 6
1. Maintain a fixed bedtime and waking time
7 . Engle recommends setting a fixed bedtime and wake-up time and sticking to them as often as you can. Not only will this set you up for a better day ahead, it can also provide more restful sleep at night.
That’s because waking up and falling asleep at the same time sets your internal clock, which makes for better quality sleep.
2. Plan how much time you’ll need
Engle recommends giving yourself enough time in the morning to accomplish everything you need to do. She suggests planning backward from your first engagement and waking up early enough to fit everything in.
“ 8 , and increase the sense of calm and pleasure obtained from completing the routine,” says Engle.
3. 9
Scrolling through the news or your social media feeds is a passive activity that could detract from the productivity of your morning.
“Engaging with this type of content before one is fully awake or out of bed may make it tempting to mindlessly read content, which may feel purposeful, but is actually a passive activity,” says Engle.
4. Try self-affirmation
Saying positive affirmations out loud or writing them down can help build confidence. 10 You can choose your own affirmations or try some of these:
I am smart, strong, capable, and kind.
I am worthy, grateful, and blessed.
Today will be a great day.
A．Avoid your phone.
B．Browse the website.
C．Here are 4 steps you can take to build the perfect morning routine.
D．Consistency is at the heart of any routine.
E．It can counter negativity, and potentially benefit you in the long run.
F．Engaging thoughtfully in each part of the routine may reduce rushing.
G．Waking up and doing one or two activities that bring you peace and enjoyment.
（2024·江苏·高三专题练习）There are times in our lives when care and hesitation serve us well. 11 Cultivating (培养) adventure in our children gives them a chance to see what they are really made of while delighting in new places and experiences.
Be Spontaneous (心血来潮的)
Routines are really important for children, but so is a sense of flexibility. Plug Spontaneity can be just simple fun! 12 : Stay up late to watch a movie together; cook or bake something no one in the family has ever tried; rearrange the furniture; go out for ice cream BEFORE dinner!
Try Something New Together
13 . Take a little time to observe your child or consider their interests. Do they love art Pick up a new medium and explore it together. Is your child musically talented Learn to play an instrument together or look for performances to attend.
Venture (敢于去) into the Woods
It doesn’t actually have to be the woods. 14 . Our bodies and our brains desire time in the outdoors. Many cities and towns have trails (小路) marked for public use. Search online or ask some friends for advice if you’re not already aware of your options. You may be surprised to discover how much is available.
Find Ways to Test Physical Boundaries
Children are active creatures. They tend to be especially active around 3:00 pm in the afternoon when we adults are starting to experience an energy collapse. 15 . Balancing on fences or jumping from rock to rock builds not only balance, strength, and spatial awareness, but also allows children to build their self-confidence.
Adventure makes life more exciting and rewarding.
A．There are hundreds of ways to go about this one
B．It can be the desert, the coast, or any other natural space
C．If they don’t seem to recognize an achievement, feel free to point it out
D．But seeking adventure stimulates something special in the human spirit
E．Hobbies are important for everyone and creating interests helps build bonds
F．You should recognize your child’s efforts through honest observation
G．It is the perfect time to safely test their physical boundaries
（2024·江苏南通·高三海安高级中学校考阶段练习）When you look ahead at the year to come, I hope you focus on all the positives even if the negatives exist, because positive thinking can help you get where you want to go.
Positive thinking is not the same as optimism. Being optimistic means believing that everything is going to work out great. But positive thinking is more than that. It’s a mindset or a way of looking at the world and what you do. 16
To think positively, first of all, we need to look at problems, mistakes and failures as normal. Imagine you bomb a big job interview. A negative thinker will be upset by the fact that he didn’t get the job. 17 He will analyze what he did and figure out how to do it better next time. And he’ll also think about what he did well and try to repeat and improve on those successes. This means focusing on the big picture.
One trick to positive thinking is to imagine how you’ll think back to things that are happening now. 18 There are bad things that happened last year that you can probably laugh about now. You understand what was a big deal and what was not. Try to do that in the present.
19 A negative thinker will focus on the past, especially past failures. But the past cannot be changed. It’s done and dusted. The future, however, is yet to be written. And that’s where the positive thinker will focus his attention.
Positive thinking is a mental habit. It takes practice. Sometimes, we have to remind ourselves to focus on the future and on possibility. 20 But if you can do it, there are some great payoffs: greater confidence, a better chance of success, better health condition as well as a better quality of life.
A．A positive thinker will learn from the experience.
B．Negative thinkers will look at failures as end points.
C．Positive thinking often means separating the past and the future.
D．It’s a belief in possibility, solutions to problems and the big picture.
E．Sometimes, it’s hard to learn from our failures or see the big picture.
F．We can see the power of positive thinking when it comes to problem-solving.
G．You know from experience that the passing of time brings a fresh perspective.
（2024·江苏·高三校联考阶段练习）In a world obsessed with “more” it’s easy to overlook the power of subtraction(减法). We’re constantly bombed with messages telling us that we need more stuff, more money, and more followers. 21 Let’s explore the power of subtraction, and how less can truly mean more.
We all have too much stuff. It’s time to clear up. Donate or sell what you don’t need or love. You’ll be amazed at how liberating it feels to live with less. 22 The fewer possessions you have, the more you’ll appreciate what truly matters.
In today’s fast-paced world, our attention is a valuable commodity. 23 For example, excessive social media scrolling, watching TV shows nonstop or focusing too much attention on insignificant tasks is time-consuming. Subtract these time wasters and redirect your focus toward more meaningful pursuits.
24 Assess the people in your life and determine who uplifts you and who brings you down. Identify who helps contribute to your success and who holds you back. Subtract the poisonous individuals and invest more time and energy into the friendships that genuinely enrich your life.
Our minds are often filled with worries, negative thoughts, and self-doubt. Learning to let go of this mental mess can significantly improve our overall well-being. Practice mindfulness techniques, such as yoga, to help clear your mind. 25
A．But what if more means a richer life
B．But what if less is the secret to happiness
C．Try to subtract your unhealthy habits from your life.
D．Identify meaningless activities that occupy your time.
E．We must admit not all relationships are worth keeping.
F．Embrace minimalism and focus on quality over quantity.
G．Thus, you’ll make room for more optimism and creativity.
（2024·江苏扬州·高三统考阶段练习）Sometimes I am overcome with worry suddenly. I worry about my mom getting sick. I worry that I’m spending too much. 26 My friend Michelle told me she worries that whenever her husband is late, she thinks he’s been in an accident. My former boss told me she pretends she’s sick to avoid public speaking because she’s lost her breath on stage.
So, when worry and anxiety come into you, know that you’re not alone. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 18 percent of Americans are affected by anxiety. That’s almost 1 in 5! 27
In life, accidents do happen. Are these really threats We may think it's safer when we’re anxious. But it’s just a false idea. Focusing on worst-case assumptions will not stop bad things happening. 28 We can find it difficult to continue making the most of good stuff that we have in the present.
29 One simple step is to change the way you think. Most of the time, we worry about things that are very unlikely to go wrong. Our active minds can make common situations seem far worse than they actually are. Therefore, when getting anxious, we should take a moment to settle our thoughts and get into the right frame of mind. 30 How possible is it to happen really Try to think about these questions for a second. Always be aware that feeling worried is different from anxiety disorders. If you're experiencing the latter, you should speak with a medical professional.
A．Just control what you can.
B．It’s more common than you think.
C．What is it that is making you worried
D．I worry that I’ve hurt someone’s feelings.
E．Worry doesn’t make life any more predictable.
F．What can you do to deal with what concerns you
G．It’ll only stop us from doing our work and living our lives.
（2024·江苏无锡·高三校联考阶段练习）Most pet owners are clear about the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with companion animals. However, many of us remain unaware of the physical and mental health benefits that a furry friend can bring us. 31
Increasing exercise. Taking a dog for a walk, hike or run is a fun and rewarding way to fit healthy daily exercise into your schedule. Studies have shown that dog owners are far more likely to meet their daily exercise requirements, and exercising every day is great for the animal as well. 32
Providing panionship can help prevent illness and even add years to your life, while isolation and loneliness can trigger symptoms of depression. 33 Most dog and cat owners talk to their pets, and some even use them to work through their troubles. And nothing beats loneliness like coming home to a wagging tail or purring cat.
34 The companionship of an animal can offer comfort and build self-confidence for people anxious about going out into the world. Because pets tend to live in the moment — they don’t worry about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow — they can help you become more mindful and appreciate the joy of the present.
Adding structure and routine to your day. 35 Having a consistent routine keeps an animal balanced and calm, and it can work for you, too. No matter your mood — depressed, anxious, or stressed — one pitiful look from your pet and you’ll have to get out of bed to feed and care for them.
A．Reducing anxiety.
B．Finding meaning in life.
C．Pets provide valuable companionship for older adults.
D．Caring for an animal makes you feel needed and wanted, especially if you live alone.
E．In fact, caring for a pet helps us make many healthy lifestyle changes.
F．It will deepen your bond and keep your pet fit and healthy.
G．Many pets, especially dogs, require a regular feeding and exercise schedule.
（2024·江苏泰州·高三江苏省兴化中学校联考阶段练习）Have you wondered how your body knows when to wake up or why you need to sleep at night Day-night rhythms use the Sun to help your body to run on time.
What are Day-night rhythms
“Day-night rhythms” is another name for body clocks. 36 . Day-night rhythms repeat every 24 hours and almost every living thing has them. They tell animals the best time to hunt, and plants when to flower. Day-night rhythms are influenced by light. When the Sun shines through the window in the morning your body clock tells you it’s time to wake up. 37 .
38 .
Good-quality sleep lets your brain recharge to keep you healthy. Not listening to your body clock, such as by going to bed late, can mess with your sleep cycle and make you feel tired and irritable the next day. Day-night rhythms also affect energy and body temperature. 39 . Swathi Yadlapalli is a scientist who studies how people grow and develop. She says, “Almost every cell in the human body has a body clock, so there are clocks in most of our organs.”
What do your body clock say
Day-night rhythms are written into people’s genes. We can’t change them but we can listen to what they’re telling us. The Sleep Charity, which helps people to sleep better, recommends sticking to regular sleep patterns. So, whether you like to stay up late or get up early, try going to bed and getting up at the same time every day. 40 . Even if the sky is cloudy and grey, this can reset your body clock and make you feel more awake.
A．How do they keep you healthy
B．How do people grow and develop
C．When it’s dark, your body feels sleepy.
D．You should also take a breath of fresh air in the morning.
E．It also suggests getting lots of natural light in the morning.
F．They let the body know when to do things like eat and sleep.
G．Scientists have found that they help our whole body run smoothly.
（2024·江苏·高三锡东高中校考阶段练习）Embracing Imperfections — A Journey of Self-Acceptance
Life is a series of ups and downs, and along the way, we often make mistakes. It's crucial to remember that no one is perfect and we all fall at times. 41 Instead, let's shift our mindset and learn to embrace our imperfections as opportunities for growth.
Start by acknowledging that mistakes are an essential part of the human experience. As we all know, a butterfly emerges from its cocoon (茧). 42 Reflect on the lessons learned from each mistake and the wisdom gained along the way.
Self-acceptance plays a vital role in our journey towards personal growth. Take a moment to appreciate your unique characteristics and qualities that make you who you are. 43 Celebrate these strengths and recognize that they contribute to your individuality.
44 Share your experiences with trusted friends or those who can offer advice and wisdom. Surround yourself with individuals who uplift and inspire you to embrace your imperfections and pursue growth.
Now, let's redirect our focus to self-care. Accept that mistakes happen, learn from them, and use that newfound knowledge to push yourself forward. Remember, the most successful people have encountered countless setbacks on their path to greatness. 45
Lastly, never underestimate the power of gratitude. Develop a gratitude practice by acknowledging the blessings in your life, no matter how small. Gratitude shifts our focus from what went wrong to what is going well, encouraging a positive mindset and promoting self-acceptance.
A．We too can transform and develop through our errors.
B．So treat yourself with kindness and understanding.
C．We shouldn’t beat ourselves up over our errors.
D．Are you trustworthy, creative, or a great problemsolver
E．Recognize that you are not the cause of all the negatives.
F．It’s also helpful to seek support and guidance from others.
G．Our journey involves acknowledging and embracing imperfections.
（2024·江苏·高三校联考阶段练习）How to master tricky conversations at work
Many of us struggle to say what we need to at work. Whether it’s asking for a pay rise or facing a co-worker over their behaviour, these conversations can be difficult to have without the other person getting angry. 46 . Here’s my tips on how to tackle your next difficult conversation.
Plan
First, you need to plan what you’re going to say. 47 . Write down what you want out of the conversation and be clear on what you want to happen as a result. For example, you may decide: “I want to get an agreement on deadlines for this project and a clear outline of who will be responsible for each task.”
Prepare
The second thing you need to do is write down the key messages you want to get across in the conversation. 48 . Remember to speak slowly, breathe. If you are particularly nervous, rehearse (排练) what you plan to say in front of a friend so you know you are coming across as you wish to.
Be empathetic
Finally, put yourself in the other person’s shoes — however annoying that person might be. The useless boss who never gives you feedback is simply struggling with her own workload. 49 , the more we can plan how to work with them towards a successful outcome.
When you have the conversation, don’t get blind-sided by fast talkers. If the person you’re speaking to starts to avoid blame or your questioning, ask them what their part is in all of this and what they can take responsibility for. 50 . And finally, if you feel under pressure, remember to respond slowly rather than reacting quickly.
A．Practise saying them out loud
B．Start with the end result in mind
C．The language you use is also important
D．The more careful you’re with the language you use
E．The more we can understand the other person’s worldview
F．To manage your emotions during a difficult conversation, breathe deeply
G．But not being able to have “that conversation” can hold you back in your career
参考答案：
1．D 2．C 3．G 4．B 5．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些如何为面对任何灾难做好准备的方法。
1．根据前文“Anybody may experience natural and economic disasters. Your life, family, business and possessions are all under an unpredictable threat that may strike without any considerable warning.(任何人都可能经历自然灾害和经济灾害。你的生活、家庭、事业和财产都处于一种不可预测的威胁之下，这种威胁可能会毫无预兆地袭来。)”和后文“Read on this guide to save yourself from any disaster, natural or financial.(读一读这篇指南，让你从任何灾难中拯救自己，无论是自然灾害还是经济灾难。)”可知，此处是指为面对各种灾害做准备，所以选项D“在上述情况下，你准备充分了吗？”切合文意。故选D。
2．根据前文“When the economy is facing a great recession (衰退), many people will lose their jobs.(当经济面临大衰退时，很多人会失去工作。)”和后文“Simply plan in advance. Save as much as you can.(只需提前计划。尽可能多地存钱。)”可知，此处是指失业会导致没钱，所以选项C“显然，没有工作就意味着没有钱。”切合文意。故选C。
3．根据前文“Always have a basement built in your house where you can hide in case there is a tornado (龙卷风). This basement will protect your family if there occurs any natural disaster. Make sure that this basement gets enough air and has a good exit system as well.(总是在你的房子里建一个地下室，万一有龙卷风，你可以躲在那里。如果发生自然灾害，这个地下室可以保护你的家人。确保这个地下室有足够的空气，并有一个良好的出口系统。)”和后文“You will need them when such a disaster occurs.(当这样的灾难发生时，你会需要它们的。)”可知，此处是指地下室中需要充足的食物和水，所以选项G“不仅如此，这个地下室还必须有充足的食物和水供应。”切合文意。故选G。
4．根据前文“Evacuate (疏散) as soon as possible and move to a secure place.(尽快撤离并转移到安全的地方。)”可知，此处是指要尽快撤离，不要留恋财物，所以选项B“现在不是紧握财物不放的时候。”切合文意。故选B。
5．根据后文“You can save water, food or money. These things must come in handy to keep you alive for as long as possible.(你可以存储水、食物或金钱。这些东西一定会派上用场，让你尽可能长时间地活着。)”可知，此处是指要尽可能多地储存生存物资，所以选项F“最好的建议是尽可能多地储存以应对不可预见的危机。”切合文意。故选F。
6．C 7．D 8．F 9．A 10．E
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍养成早上的作息习惯的方法。
6．根据上文“You may have seen videos on YouTube like: “My super productive 5 a.m. morning routine” or “Why I wake up at 4 a.m. every day and love it!” While these might seem drastic, there are benefits to developing a morning routine you can keep.(你可能在YouTube上看到过这样的视频：“我早上5点的工作效率很高”或“为什么我每天早上4点起床，而且很喜欢！”虽然这些看起来很激烈，但养成早上的作息习惯也有好处。)”，“Ready to reap those benefits (准备好收获这些好处了吗？)”和下文“Maintain a fixed bedtime and waking time (保持固定的就寝时间和起床时间)”，“Plan how much time you’ll need (计划你需要多少时间)”和“Try self-affirmation (尝试自我肯定)”可知，文章接下来要介绍的是养成早上的作息习惯的方法。选项C“以下是你可以采取的4个步骤，以建立完美的早晨作息习惯。”符合语境，承前启后。故选C。
7．根据上文“Maintain a fixed bedtime and waking time (保持固定的就寝时间和起床时间)”和下文“Engle recommends setting a fixed bedtime and wake-up time and sticking to them as often as you can. Not only will this set you up for a better day ahead, it can also provide more restful sleep at night.(恩格尔建议设定一个固定的就寝时间和起床时间，并尽可能多地坚持。这不仅会让你有更好的一天，而且可以在晚上提供更宁静的睡眠。)”可知，这一段建议人们要保持固定的就寝时间和起床时间。选项D“稳定性是任何日常作息的核心。”和上下文意思一致，表明坚持一致性是重要的。故选D。
8．根据上文“Engle recommends giving yourself enough time in the morning to accomplish everything you need to do. She suggests planning backward from your first engagement and waking up early enough to fit everything in. (恩格尔建议早上给自己足够的时间来完成你需要做的一切。她建议，从第一个约定开始就向后计划，早点醒来，把一切都安排好。)”和下文“and increase the sense of calm and pleasure obtained from completing the routine (并增加从完成日常活动中获得的平静感和愉悦感)”可知，这一段利用恩格尔的建议告诉大家要给自己足够多的时间来完成需要做的一切。选项F“深思熟虑地参与日常生活的每一部分可以减少匆忙。”符合语境，承上启下。故选F。
9．空处为段落标题。根据下文“Scrolling through the news or your social media feeds is a passive activity that could detract from the productivity of your morning. (浏览新闻或社交媒体是一种被动的活动，可能会降低你早上的工作效率。)”可知，这一段建议人们不要浪费时间在手机上面。选项A“避开你的手机。”为段落标题，总结下文。故选A。
10．根据上文“Saying positive affirmations out loud or writing them down can help build confidence. (大声说出积极的肯定或写下来可以帮助建立信心。)”可知，此处建议人们大声说出积极的肯定或写下来的好处。选项E“它可以对抗消极情绪，从长远来看可能对你有益。”承接上文，说明这么做的益处。故选E。
11．D 12．A 13．E 14．B 15．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一些让孩子们培养冒险精神的方法。
11．下文“Cultivating adventure in our children gives them a chance to see what they are really made of while delighting in new places and experiences.(在我们的孩子身上培养冒险精神，让他们有机会看到自己真正的特点，同时享受新的地方和经历)”说明在孩子身上培养冒险精神，会让孩子看到自己的特点并享受新的地方和经历，D项中adventure是关键词，D项“但寻求冒险会激发人类精神中的一些特殊之处”介绍寻求冒险的益处，引出下文，符合题意。故选D。
12．下文“Stay up late to watch a movie together; cook or bake something no one in the family has ever tried; rearrange the furniture; go out for ice cream BEFORE dinner!(一起熬夜看电影；做或烤一些家里人从没试过的东西；重新布置家具；晚饭前出去吃冰淇淋！)”举例介绍了一些具体的方法，A项“有数百种方法可以解决这一问题”引出下文具体方法的介绍，符合题意。故选A。
13．上文“Try Something New Together (一起尝试新事物)”以及下文“Take a little time to observe your child or consider their interests.(花点时间观察孩子或考虑他们的兴趣)”说明要和孩子一起尝试新事物，观察并考虑孩子的兴趣，E项中interests是关键词，E项“爱好对每个人都很重要，创造兴趣有助于建立联系”介绍创造兴趣的益处，承上启下，符合题意。故选E。
14．上文“Venture into the Woods (敢于进入森林)”以及“It doesn’t actually have to be the woods.(实际上不一定是树林)”介绍要敢于冒险，进入森林或者森林之外的其他地方，B项“它可以是沙漠、海岸或任何其他自然空间”进一步介绍敢于冒险进入的其他地点，承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
15．上文“Find Ways to Test Physical Boundaries (找到测试物理边界的方法)”以及“They tend to be especially active around 3:00 pm in the afternoon when we adults are starting to experience an energy collapse.(当我们成年人开始经历能量崩溃时，他们往往在下午3点左右特别活跃)”可知，要找到为孩子们测试物理边界的方法，孩子们往往在下午3点左右最活跃，可推知这是孩子们最适合被测试物理边界的时机，G项“这是安全测试他们物理边界的最佳时机”承接上文，符合题意。故选G。
16．D 17．A 18．G 19．C 20．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是如何进行积极的思考。
16．空前“But positive thinking is more than that. It’s a mindset or a way of looking at the world and what you do.(但积极的思考不止于此。它是一种心态，一种看待世界和你所做事情的方式。)”说明了积极的思考的含义，D选项“It’s a belief in possibility, solutions to problems and the big picture.(这是一种对可能性的信念，对问题的解决方案和大局的信念。)”是对积极的思考的进一步说明，承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
17．空前“A negative thinker will be upset by the fact that he didn’t get the job.(消极的思考者会因为没有得到那份工作而心烦意乱。)”说明了消极的思考者会如何做，空后“He will analyze what he did and figure out how to do it better next time. And he’ll also think about what he did well and try to repeat and improve on those successes.(他会分析他所做的，并找出下次如何做得更好。他也会思考自己做得好的地方，并试图在这些成功的基础上重复和改进。)”说明的是另一种人的做法，根据句意可知，这个人的做法很积极，应该说的是积极的思考者，A选项“A positive thinker will learn from the experience.(积极的思考者会从经验中学习。)”说明了积极的思考者会从经验中学习，和前面的消极的思考者的做法形成对比，且引出下文积极思考者的做法，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选A。
18．空前“One trick to positive thinking is to imagine how you’ll think back to things that are happening now.(积极思考的一个技巧是想象你将如何回想现在发生的事情。)”说明的是积极思考的一个技巧是回想发生过的事情，也就是从经历过的事情中学习，G选项“You know from experience that the passing of time brings a fresh perspective.(你从经验中知道，时间的流逝会带来新的视角。)”是从经历过的事情中了解到的东西，承接上文，下文“There are bad things that happened last year that you can probably laugh about now. You understand what was a big deal and what was not.(去年发生的一些糟糕的事情，你现在或许可以一笑置之。你知道什么是大事，什么不是。)”举例说明从经验中学习。故选G。
19．空格处是本段主题句，由空后的“A negative thinker will focus on the past, especially past failures. But the past cannot be changed. It’s done and dusted. The future, however, is yet to be written. And that’s where the positive thinker will focus his attention.(消极的思考者会关注过去，尤其是过去的失败。但过去是无法改变的。一切都搞定了。然而，未来还有待书写。这就是积极思考者会集中注意力的地方。)”可知，本段主要讲的是积极的思考者会关注未来，能分开过去和未来，C选项“Positive thinking often means separating the past and the future.(积极的思考通常意味着把过去和未来分开。)”说明了积极的思考会把过去和未来分开，因此概括了本段内容，可作为主题句，故选C。
20．空前“Sometimes, we have to remind ourselves to focus on the future and on possibility.(有时候，我们必须提醒自己要关注未来和可能性。)”说明了我们必须提醒自己要关注未来和可能性，空后“But if you can do it, there are some great payoffs: greater confidence, a better chance of success, better health condition as well as a better quality of life.(但如果你能做到这一点，就会有很大的回报：更大的信心，更大的成功机会，更好的健康状况以及更好的生活质量。)”说明了如果能做到某事就会有很大的回报，空格处应该说明是什么事情，E选项“Sometimes, it’s hard to learn from our failures or see the big picture.(有时候，我们很难从失败中吸取教训，也很难看到大局。)”说明从失败中吸取教训，看到大局很难，在句式上和空前句子一致，且和后文如果做到这个事情所得到的回报是转折关系，故选E。
21．B 22．F 23．D 24．E 25．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲的是生活中“做减法”的意义以及在生活各方面如何“做减法”的建议。
21．根据空前“In a world obsessed with “more,” it’s easy to overlook the power of subtraction(减法). We’re constantly bombed with messages telling us that we need more stuff, more money, and more followers.”(在一个痴迷于“更多”的世界里，很容易忽视减法的力量。我们持续不断地被各种信息轰炸，告诉我们要有更多的东西，更多的钱，更多的粉丝。)”可知本句强调了当今生活中主流的要做“加法”的思想，根据空后“Let’s explore the power of subtraction, and how less can truly mean more.(让我们来探索减法的力量，以及如何更少才能真正意味着更多。)”则强调了减法的力量，空处承上启下，所以空处应该缺少一个表示转折，并且是强调“减法”力量的句子，B项But what if less is the secret to happiness (但是，如果幸福的秘诀是少呢？)承接上文，引出下文，而且选项中的But表明空前后语意上是一种转折关系，符合上下文语境。故选B项。
22．根据空前“We all have too much stuff. It’s time to clear up. Donate or sell what you don’t need or love. You’ll be amazed at how liberating it feels to live with less.(我们都有太多的东西。该打扫了。捐赠或出售你不需要或不喜欢的东西。你会惊奇地发现少花钱是多么的自由。)”可知此处讲的是应该捐出或出售自己不需要或不喜欢的东西，根据空后“The fewer possessions you have, the more you’ll appreciate what truly matters.(拥有越少的东西，你越会欣赏那些真正重要的东西。)”可知本句强调了东西的质量胜过于东西的数量，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲的是我们更应该注重东西的质量而不是数量，F项Embrace minimalism and focus on quality over quantity.(拥抱极简主义，注重质量而不是数量。)指出要注重质量而不是数量，承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选F项。
23．根据空前“In today’s fast-paced world, our attention is a valuable commodity.(在当今快节奏的世界里，我们的注意力是一种宝贵的商品。)”可知此处讲的是在当今快节奏的世界里，我们的注意力是非常宝贵的，根据后文“excessive social media scrolling, watching TV shows non stop or focusing too much attention on insignificant tasks is time-consuming(过度刷社交媒体，不停地看电视节目，或者把太多的注意力集中在无关紧要的任务上，这些都很耗时。)”可知本句话所提到的都是一些占据时间的不重要的活动，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲的是人们要学会辨别这些不重要的活动，避免浪费时间，D项 Identify meaningless activities that occupy your time.(找出那些占用你时间的无意义活动。)指出要找出占用时间的无意义的活动，承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选D项。
24．空处位于句首，应是对全段的概括，根据后文“Subtract the poisonous individuals and invest more time and energy into the friendships that genuinely enrich your life.(从你的生活中去掉那些有害的人，把时间投资在真正让你的生活变得丰富的友谊中。)”可知此处强调的是我们应该把时间投资在真正让自己的生活变得丰富的友谊中，所以空处应该讲这样做的原因是什么，选项E We must admit not all relationships are worth keeping. (我们必须承认并不是所有的关系都值得保持。)指出因为并不是所有的关系都值得保持，所以要学会辨别真正让自己生活变得丰富的友谊，对全段进行概括，符合上下文语境。故选E项。
25．空处位于段末，应对前文进行总结，根据空前“Practice mindfulness techniques, such as yoga, to help clear your mind(练习专注的技巧，比如瑜伽，来帮助你理清思路。)”可知这是一个练习专注的建议，所以空处应该是这个建议所带来的结果，G选项Thus, you’ll make room for more optimism and creativity.(因此，你会为更多的乐观和创造力腾出空间。)指出练习专注的技巧的结果，对前文进行了总结，而且G项开头的Thus刚好可以引出结果，符合逻辑，与此同时G选项中的Optimism也与前文中的negative thought相对应，符合上下文语境。故选G项。
26．D 27．B 28．G 29．F 30．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了焦虑问题的普遍性以及如何解决焦虑问题。
26．由上文“Sometimes I am overcome with worry suddenly. I worry about my mom getting sick. I worry that I’m spending too much. (有时我突然被忧虑压倒。我担心我妈妈会生病。我担心我花得太多了)”和后文“My friend Michelle told me she worries that whenever her husband is late, she thinks he’s been in an accident. My former boss told me she pretends she’s sick to avoid public speaking because she’s lost her breath on stage.(我的朋友米歇尔告诉我，她担心每当她丈夫迟到时，她就会认为他出了车祸。我的前老板告诉我，她假装生病是为了避免公开演讲，因为她在台上气喘吁吁)”可知，本句和上下文一样列举焦虑的事情，故D选项“I worry that I’ve hurt someone’s feelings.(我担心我伤害了别人的感情)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选D。
27．由上文“So, when worry and anxiety come into you, know that you’re not alone. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 18 percent of Americans are affected by anxiety. That’s almost 1 in 5! (所以，当你感到担心和焦虑时，要知道你并不孤单。美国国家心理健康研究所报告称，18%的美国人受到焦虑的影响。这几乎是五分之一！)”可知，本空要说跟“焦虑很普遍”有关的话题，故B选项“It’s more common than you think. (它比你想象的更常见)”能总结上文，符合题意。故选B。
28．由上文“In life, accidents do happen. Are these really threats We may think it's safer when we’re anxious. But it’s just a false idea. Focusing on worst-case assumptions will not stop bad things happening. (在生活中，意外确实会发生。这些真的是威胁吗？我们可能认为焦虑的时候更安全。但这只是一个错误的想法。专注于最坏情况的假设并不能阻止坏事的发生)”可知，本空要说跟“焦虑的危害”有关的话题，故G选项“It’ll only stop us from doing our work and living our lives.(它只会阻止我们工作和生活)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。
29．由下文“One simple step is to change the way you think.(一个简单的步骤就是改变你的思维方式)”可知，本句应谈论“我们应该怎么做来解决焦虑问题”。故F选项“What can you do to deal with what concerns you (你能做些什么来处理你关心的问题？)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选F。
30．由上文“Therefore, when getting anxious, we should take a moment to settle our thoughts and get into the right frame of mind. (因此，当我们感到焦虑时，我们应该花点时间来理清思绪，进入正确的心态)”可知，本空要说跟“正确的心态”有关的话题，由后文“How possible is it to happen really Try to think about these questions for a second (这到底有多大可能呢？试着思考一下这些问题)”可知，本句用一个问题谈论“正确的心态”，故C选项“What is it that is making you worried (是什么让你担心？)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。
31．E 32．F 33．D 34．A 35．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了照顾宠物可以带来的一些好处。
31．根据上文“Most pet owners are clear about the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with companion animals. However, many of us remain unaware of the physical and mental health benefits that a furry friend can bring us.(大多数宠物主人都清楚，与伴侣动物分享生活带来的直接快乐。然而，我们中的许多人仍然没有意识到毛茸茸的朋友能给我们带来的身心健康益处)”可知，本句承接上文，说明照顾宠物可以帮助我们改变很多健康的生活方式。故E选项“事实上，照顾宠物可以帮助我们改变很多健康的生活方式”符合语境，故选E。
32．根据上文“Increasing exercise. Taking a dog for a walk, hike or run is a fun and rewarding way to fit healthy daily exercise into your schedule. Studies have shown that dog owners are far more likely to meet their daily exercise requirements, and exercising every day is great for the animal as well.(增加运动。带狗狗去散步、远足或跑步是一种有趣且有益的方式，可以将健康的日常锻炼纳入你的计划中。研究表明，狗主人更有可能满足他们每天的锻炼要求，每天锻炼对动物也有好处)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，故承接上文说明和狗一起运动的好处：加深你们的感情，让你的宠物保持健康。故F选项“这会加深你们的感情，让你的宠物保持健康”符合语境，故选F。
33．根据上文“Companionship can help prevent illness and even add years to your life, while isolation and loneliness can trigger symptoms of depression.(陪伴有助于预防疾病，甚至可以延长寿命，而孤立和孤独会引发抑郁症状)”可知，本句说明照顾动物有助于预防疾病的原因：觉得自己被需要和被需要，故D选项“照顾动物会让你觉得自己被需要和被需要，尤其是当你一个人住的时候”符合语境，故选D。
34．根据后文“The companionship of an animal can offer comfort and build self-confidence for people anxious about going out into the world. Because pets tend to live in the moment — they don’t worry about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow — they can help you become more mindful and appreciate the joy of the present.(动物的陪伴可以给那些担心出去闯世界的人带来安慰和自信。因为宠物倾向于活在当下——它们不会担心昨天发生的事情或明天可能发生的事情——它们可以帮助你变得更加专注，欣赏当下的快乐)”可知，后文提到“宠物倾向于活在当下——它们不会担心昨天发生的事情或明天可能发生的事情”，即不会焦虑。故A选项“减少焦虑”符合语境，故选A。
35．根据后文“Having a consistent routine keeps an animal balanced and calm, and it can work for you, too. No matter your mood — depressed, anxious, or stressed — one pitiful look from your pet and you’ll have to get out of bed to feed and care for them.(有一个一致的程序可以让动物保持平衡和冷静，它也可以为你工作。不管你的情绪是抑郁、焦虑还是紧张，只要你的宠物可怜地看了你一眼，你就得下床去喂它们、照顾它们了)”可知，本句是在说明宠物有规律的饮食和生活习惯。故G选项“许多宠物，尤其是狗，需要有规律的喂养和锻炼计划”符合语境，故选G。
36．F 37．C 38．A 39．G 40．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了什么是生物钟以及生物钟如何使人保持健康。
36．根据上句““Day-night rhythms” is another name for body clocks. (“昼夜节律”是生物钟的另一种说法)”可知，设空处承接上句，介绍生物钟的作用，F项：They let the body know when to do things like eat and sleep.(它们让身体知道什么时候该吃饭，什么时候该睡觉。)合乎题意。故选F。
37．本段的小标题为“What are Day-night rhythms (什么是昼夜节律 )”。根据上句“When the Sun shines through the window in the morning your body clock tells you it’s time to wake up(当早晨阳光照进窗户时，你的生物钟告诉你该起床了)”可知，设空处承接上句说明昼夜节律，到了天黑的时候，身体的反应，C项：When it’s dark, your body feels sleepy.(天黑的时候，你的身体会感到困倦)合乎题意。故选C。
38．设空处概括本段内容，为本段小标题， 设空处与上下段的小标题句式保持一致，即应是疑问句。根据本段“Good-quality sleep lets your brain recharge to keep you healthy. (高质量的睡眠可以让你的大脑充电，保持你的健康)” 可知，设空处为生物钟如何的让身体保持健康，A项：How do they keep you healthy (它们是如何让你保持健康的 )合乎题意。故选A。
39．根据上句“Day-night rhythms also affect energy and body temperature.(昼夜节律也会影响能量和体温。)”可知，设空处为能量和体温的作用，G项：Scientists have found that they help our whole body run smoothly.(科学家们发现它们能帮助我们的整个身体顺畅地运转。)合乎题意，故选G。
40．根据上句“The Sleep Charity, which helps people to sleep better, recommends sticking to regular sleep patterns. (帮助人们睡得更好的睡眠慈善机构建议坚持有规律的睡眠模式。)”可知，设空处承接上句，说明睡眠慈善机构的建议，E项：It also suggests getting lots of natural light in the morning.(它还建议在早上获得大量的自然光)合乎题意。故选E。
41．C 42．A 43．D 44．F 45．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何学会接纳自己的方法和建议。
41．根据上文“Life is a series of ups and downs, and along the way, we often make mistakes. It's crucial to remember that no one is perfect and we all fall at times.”（生活是一系列的起起落落，在这条路上，我们经常会犯错误。重要的是要记住，人无完人，我们都会有失败的时候。）提到人无完人，都会犯错。以及下文“Instead, let's shift our mindset and learn to embrace our imperfections as opportunities for growth.”（相反，让我们转变我们的心态，学会接受我们的不完美作为成长的机会。）说到我们面对错误或者不完美的态度。结合选项C项We shouldn’t beat ourselves up over our errors.（我们不应该为自己的错误自责。）可知，起到上下文的承上启下作用，下文是对空格处的语意递进，为相反情况的补充说明。故选C项。
42．根据上文“As we all know, a butterfly emerges from its cocoon (茧).”（我们都知道，蝴蝶破茧而出。）举例说明变化的观点。以及下文“Reflect on the lessons learned from each mistake and the wisdom gained along the way.”（反思从每个错误中吸取的教训和一路上获得的智慧。）说明从错误中吸取教训。结合选选A项We too can transform and develop through our errors.（我们也可以从错误中得到转变和发展。）可知，和上文内容紧密连接，同时引起下文，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
43．根据上文“Take a moment to appreciate your unique characteristics and qualities that make you who you are.”（花点时间欣赏自己独特的性格和品质，正是这些让你成为了现在的自己。）提到花点时间欣赏自己独特的性格和品质。以及下文“Celebrate these strengths and recognize that they contribute to your individuality.”（赞美这些优点，并认识到它们有助于你的个性。）讲的是赞美这些优点。结合选项的D项Are you trustworthy, creative, or a great problemsolver （你是值得信赖的，有创造力的，还是一个伟大的问题解决者？）可知，起到上下文的承上启下作用，下文中的these strengths指的就是空格处提到的内容，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。
44．根据下文“Share your experiences with trusted friends or those who can offer advice and wisdom. Surround yourself with individuals who uplift and inspire you to embrace your imperfections and pursue growth.”（与值得信赖的朋友或那些能提供建议和智慧的人分享你的经历。和那些能让你振作起来、激励你拥抱自己的不完美、追求成长的人在一起。）提到与欣赏自己的人交往的好处。结合选项F项It’s also helpful to seek support and guidance from others.（向他人寻求支持和指导也很有帮助。）可知，和下文内容意思一致，上下文紧密连接，符合语境。故选F项。
45．根据上文“Now, let's redirect our focus to self-care.”（现在，让我们把注意力转移到自我照顾上。）以及“Remember, the most successful people have encountered countless setbacks on their path to greatness.”（记住，最成功的人在通往伟大的道路上都遭遇过无数的挫折。）可知，讲的是把注意力转移到自我照顾上。结合选项B项So treat yourself with kindness and understanding.（所以善待和理解自己吧。）可知，和该段主旨意思一致，为总结上文内容，上下文紧密连接，符合语境。故选B项。
46．G 47．B 48．A 49．E 50．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了在工作中掌握棘手的对话的方法。
46．根据上文“Many of us struggle to say what we need to at work. Whether it’s asking for a pay rise or facing a co-worker over their behaviour, these conversations can be difficult to have without the other person getting angry. (我们中的许多人都很难说出我们在工作中需要什么。无论是要求加薪还是面对同事的行为，这些对话都很难在对方不生气的情况下进行。)”以及后文“Here’s my tips on how to tackle your next difficult conversation. (下面是我的建议，教你如何应对下一次棘手的对话)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出无法进行上文提到的对话，后文给出建议。故G选项“但是不能进行‘那种对话’会阻碍你的职业发展”符合语境，故选G。
47．根据上文“First, you need to plan what you’re going to say. (首先，你需要计划你要说什么)”以及后文“Write down what you want out of the conversation and be clear on what you want to happen as a result. For example, you may decide: “I want to get an agreement on deadlines for this project and a clear outline of who will be responsible for each task.”( 写下你想从谈话中得到什么，并明确你想要的结果。例如，你可能会决定：“我想在这个项目的最后期限上达成一致，并明确规定谁将负责每项任务。”)”可知，后文提到了明确想要的结果，即以结果为出发点。故B选项“以最终结果为出发点”符合语境，故选B。
48．根据上文“The second thing you need to do is write down the key messages you want to get across in the conversation. (你需要做的第二件事是写下你想要在对话中传达的关键信息。)”以及后文“Remember to speak slowly, breathe. If you are particularly nervous, rehearse (排练) what you plan to say in front of a friend so you know you are coming across as you wish to. (记住说慢点，呼吸。如果你特别紧张，那就在朋友面前排练一下你打算说什么，这样你就知道你给人的印象是你想说。)”可知，上文提到了写下信息，可知本句是说接下来要开始练习要说的内容。故A选项“练习大声说出来”符合语境，故选A。
49．根据后文“the more we can plan how to work with them towards a successful outcome. (我们就越能计划如何与他们一起取得成功。)”可知，后文提到了计划取得成功，说明本句是要互相理解。且E选项中The more与后文the more构成the+比较级，the+比较级句型。故E选项“我们越能理解对方的世界观”符合语境，故选E。
50．根据上文“When you have the conversation, don’t get blind-sided by fast talkers. If the person you’re speaking to starts to avoid blame or your questioning, ask them what their part is in all of this and what they can take responsibility for. (当你和别人交谈时，不要被那些语速很快的人弄得措手不及。如果和你谈话的人开始逃避责备或你的问题，问问他们在这一切中扮演了什么角色，他们可以承担什么责任。)”以及后文“And finally, if you feel under pressure, remember to respond slowly rather than reacting quickly. (最后，如果你感到有压力，记住反应要慢，而不是反应要快。)”可知，上文提到不要被那些语速很快的人弄得措手不及，可知本句是在建议如何应对艰难的谈话。故F选项“在一场艰难的谈话中，要控制自己的情绪，深呼吸”符合语境，故选F。
第六期
专题03 七选五10篇
（2024·江苏·高三校联考二模）Anybody may experience natural and economic disasters. Your life, family, business and possessions are all under an unpredictable threat that may strike without any considerable warning. 1 Read on this guide to save yourself from any disaster, natural or financial.
Financial Disasters — When the economy is facing a great recession (衰退), many people will lose their jobs. 2 Simply plan in advance. Save as much as you can. This is not a time to buy the latest products but to save some money for your future.
Natural Disasters — Always have a basement built in your house where you can hide in case there is a tornado (龙卷风). This basement will protect your family if there occurs any natural disaster. Make sure that this basement gets enough air and has a good exit system as well. 3 You will need them when such a disaster occurs.
Floods or Hurricanes — Evacuate (疏散) as soon as possible and move to a secure place. 4 Switch off the main power switch of your house. Electricity can be disastrous when it touches water. In case it is a hurricane, go to the basement again and make sure that no amount of water can flood your basement. In that case, you are moving towards greater danger. Don’t come out for as long as possible and also keep a first aid kit (急救箱) ready with you. Food and water supplies are also essential. Don’t forget a few blankets can help you keep warm during this time.
5 You can save water, food or money. These things must come in handy to keep you alive for as long as possible.
A．There is no need to live above your means.
B．This is not a time to hold on to belongings.
C．Clearly, no employment would mean no money.
D．In the situations mentioned above, are you prepared enough
E．If the economy collapses, people will run mad for food and money.
F．The best advice is to save as much as possible for any unforeseen crisis.
G．Not only this, this basement must also have a good supply of food and water.
（2024·江苏镇江·高三校联考阶段练习）You may have seen videos on YouTube like: “My super productive 5 a.m. morning routine” or “Why I wake up at 4 a.m. every day and love it!” While these might seem drastic, there are benefits to developing a morning routine you can keep.
Ready to reap those benefits 6
1. Maintain a fixed bedtime and waking time
7 . Engle recommends setting a fixed bedtime and wake-up time and sticking to them as often as you can. Not only will this set you up for a better day ahead, it can also provide more restful sleep at night.
That’s because waking up and falling asleep at the same time sets your internal clock, which makes for better quality sleep.
2. Plan how much time you’ll need
Engle recommends giving yourself enough time in the morning to accomplish everything you need to do. She suggests planning backward from your first engagement and waking up early enough to fit everything in.
“ 8 , and increase the sense of calm and pleasure obtained from completing the routine,” says Engle.
3. 9
Scrolling through the news or your social media feeds is a passive activity that could detract from the productivity of your morning.
“Engaging with this type of content before one is fully awake or out of bed may make it tempting to mindlessly read content, which may feel purposeful, but is actually a passive activity,” says Engle.
4. Try self-affirmation
Saying positive affirmations out loud or writing them down can help build confidence. 10 You can choose your own affirmations or try some of these:
I am smart, strong, capable, and kind.
I am worthy, grateful, and blessed.
Today will be a great day.
A．Avoid your phone.
B．Browse the website.
C．Here are 4 steps you can take to build the perfect morning routine.
D．Consistency is at the heart of any routine.
E．It can counter negativity, and potentially benefit you in the long run.
F．Engaging thoughtfully in each part of the routine may reduce rushing.
G．Waking up and doing one or two activities that bring you peace and enjoyment.
（2024·江苏·高三专题练习）There are times in our lives when care and hesitation serve us well. 11 Cultivating (培养) adventure in our children gives them a chance to see what they are really made of while delighting in new places and experiences.
Be Spontaneous (心血来潮的)
Routines are really important for children, but so is a sense of flexibility. Plug Spontaneity can be just simple fun! 12 : Stay up late to watch a movie together; cook or bake something no one in the family has ever tried; rearrange the furniture; go out for ice cream BEFORE dinner!
Try Something New Together
13 . Take a little time to observe your child or consider their interests. Do they love art Pick up a new medium and explore it together. Is your child musically talented Learn to play an instrument together or look for performances to attend.
Venture (敢于去) into the Woods
It doesn’t actually have to be the woods. 14 . Our bodies and our brains desire time in the outdoors. Many cities and towns have trails (小路) marked for public use. Search online or ask some friends for advice if you’re not already aware of your options. You may be surprised to discover how much is available.
Find Ways to Test Physical Boundaries
Children are active creatures. They tend to be especially active around 3:00 pm in the afternoon when we adults are starting to experience an energy collapse. 15 . Balancing on fences or jumping from rock to rock builds not only balance, strength, and spatial awareness, but also allows children to build their self-confidence.
Adventure makes life more exciting and rewarding.
A．There are hundreds of ways to go about this one
B．It can be the desert, the coast, or any other natural space
C．If they don’t seem to recognize an achievement, feel free to point it out
D．But seeking adventure stimulates something special in the human spirit
E．Hobbies are important for everyone and creating interests helps build bonds
F．You should recognize your child’s efforts through honest observation
G．It is the perfect time to safely test their physical boundaries
（2024·江苏南通·高三海安高级中学校考阶段练习）When you look ahead at the year to come, I hope you focus on all the positives even if the negatives exist, because positive thinking can help you get where you want to go.
Positive thinking is not the same as optimism. Being optimistic means believing that everything is going to work out great. But positive thinking is more than that. It’s a mindset or a way of looking at the world and what you do. 16
To think positively, first of all, we need to look at problems, mistakes and failures as normal. Imagine you bomb a big job interview. A negative thinker will be upset by the fact that he didn’t get the job. 17 He will analyze what he did and figure out how to do it better next time. And he’ll also think about what he did well and try to repeat and improve on those successes. This means focusing on the big picture.
One trick to positive thinking is to imagine how you’ll think back to things that are happening now. 18 There are bad things that happened last year that you can probably laugh about now. You understand what was a big deal and what was not. Try to do that in the present.
19 A negative thinker will focus on the past, especially past failures. But the past cannot be changed. It’s done and dusted. The future, however, is yet to be written. And that’s where the positive thinker will focus his attention.
Positive thinking is a mental habit. It takes practice. Sometimes, we have to remind ourselves to focus on the future and on possibility. 20 But if you can do it, there are some great payoffs: greater confidence, a better chance of success, better health condition as well as a better quality of life.
A．A positive thinker will learn from the experience.
B．Negative thinkers will look at failures as end points.
C．Positive thinking often means separating the past and the future.
D．It’s a belief in possibility, solutions to problems and the big picture.
E．Sometimes, it’s hard to learn from our failures or see the big picture.
F．We can see the power of positive thinking when it comes to problem-solving.
G．You know from experience that the passing of time brings a fresh perspective.
（2024·江苏·高三校联考阶段练习）In a world obsessed with “more” it’s easy to overlook the power of subtraction(减法). We’re constantly bombed with messages telling us that we need more stuff, more money, and more followers. 21 Let’s explore the power of subtraction, and how less can truly mean more.
We all have too much stuff. It’s time to clear up. Donate or sell what you don’t need or love. You’ll be amazed at how liberating it feels to live with less. 22 The fewer possessions you have, the more you’ll appreciate what truly matters.
In today’s fast-paced world, our attention is a valuable commodity. 23 For example, excessive social media scrolling, watching TV shows nonstop or focusing too much attention on insignificant tasks is time-consuming. Subtract these time wasters and redirect your focus toward more meaningful pursuits.
24 Assess the people in your life and determine who uplifts you and who brings you down. Identify who helps contribute to your success and who holds you back. Subtract the poisonous individuals and invest more time and energy into the friendships that genuinely enrich your life.
Our minds are often filled with worries, negative thoughts, and self-doubt. Learning to let go of this mental mess can significantly improve our overall well-being. Practice mindfulness techniques, such as yoga, to help clear your mind. 25
A．But what if more means a richer life
B．But what if less is the secret to happiness
C．Try to subtract your unhealthy habits from your life.
D．Identify meaningless activities that occupy your time.
E．We must admit not all relationships are worth keeping.
F．Embrace minimalism and focus on quality over quantity.
G．Thus, you’ll make room for more optimism and creativity.
（2024·江苏扬州·高三统考阶段练习）Sometimes I am overcome with worry suddenly. I worry about my mom getting sick. I worry that I’m spending too much. 26 My friend Michelle told me she worries that whenever her husband is late, she thinks he’s been in an accident. My former boss told me she pretends she’s sick to avoid public speaking because she’s lost her breath on stage.
So, when worry and anxiety come into you, know that you’re not alone. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 18 percent of Americans are affected by anxiety. That’s almost 1 in 5! 27
In life, accidents do happen. Are these really threats We may think it's safer when we’re anxious. But it’s just a false idea. Focusing on worst-case assumptions will not stop bad things happening. 28 We can find it difficult to continue making the most of good stuff that we have in the present.
29 One simple step is to change the way you think. Most of the time, we worry about things that are very unlikely to go wrong. Our active minds can make common situations seem far worse than they actually are. Therefore, when getting anxious, we should take a moment to settle our thoughts and get into the right frame of mind. 30 How possible is it to happen really Try to think about these questions for a second. Always be aware that feeling worried is different from anxiety disorders. If you're experiencing the latter, you should speak with a medical professional.
A．Just control what you can.
B．It’s more common than you think.
C．What is it that is making you worried
D．I worry that I’ve hurt someone’s feelings.
E．Worry doesn’t make life any more predictable.
F．What can you do to deal with what concerns you
G．It’ll only stop us from doing our work and living our lives.
（2024·江苏无锡·高三校联考阶段练习）Most pet owners are clear about the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with companion animals. However, many of us remain unaware of the physical and mental health benefits that a furry friend can bring us. 31
Increasing exercise. Taking a dog for a walk, hike or run is a fun and rewarding way to fit healthy daily exercise into your schedule. Studies have shown that dog owners are far more likely to meet their daily exercise requirements, and exercising every day is great for the animal as well. 32
Providing panionship can help prevent illness and even add years to your life, while isolation and loneliness can trigger symptoms of depression. 33 Most dog and cat owners talk to their pets, and some even use them to work through their troubles. And nothing beats loneliness like coming home to a wagging tail or purring cat.
34 The companionship of an animal can offer comfort and build self-confidence for people anxious about going out into the world. Because pets tend to live in the moment — they don’t worry about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow — they can help you become more mindful and appreciate the joy of the present.
Adding structure and routine to your day. 35 Having a consistent routine keeps an animal balanced and calm, and it can work for you, too. No matter your mood — depressed, anxious, or stressed — one pitiful look from your pet and you’ll have to get out of bed to feed and care for them.
A．Reducing anxiety.
B．Finding meaning in life.
C．Pets provide valuable companionship for older adults.
D．Caring for an animal makes you feel needed and wanted, especially if you live alone.
E．In fact, caring for a pet helps us make many healthy lifestyle changes.
F．It will deepen your bond and keep your pet fit and healthy.
G．Many pets, especially dogs, require a regular feeding and exercise schedule.
（2024·江苏泰州·高三江苏省兴化中学校联考阶段练习）Have you wondered how your body knows when to wake up or why you need to sleep at night Day-night rhythms use the Sun to help your body to run on time.
What are Day-night rhythms
“Day-night rhythms” is another name for body clocks. 36 . Day-night rhythms repeat every 24 hours and almost every living thing has them. They tell animals the best time to hunt, and plants when to flower. Day-night rhythms are influenced by light. When the Sun shines through the window in the morning your body clock tells you it’s time to wake up. 37 .
38 .
Good-quality sleep lets your brain recharge to keep you healthy. Not listening to your body clock, such as by going to bed late, can mess with your sleep cycle and make you feel tired and irritable the next day. Day-night rhythms also affect energy and body temperature. 39 . Swathi Yadlapalli is a scientist who studies how people grow and develop. She says, “Almost every cell in the human body has a body clock, so there are clocks in most of our organs.”
What do your body clock say
Day-night rhythms are written into people’s genes. We can’t change them but we can listen to what they’re telling us. The Sleep Charity, which helps people to sleep better, recommends sticking to regular sleep patterns. So, whether you like to stay up late or get up early, try going to bed and getting up at the same time every day. 40 . Even if the sky is cloudy and grey, this can reset your body clock and make you feel more awake.
A．How do they keep you healthy
B．How do people grow and develop
C．When it’s dark, your body feels sleepy.
D．You should also take a breath of fresh air in the morning.
E．It also suggests getting lots of natural light in the morning.
F．They let the body know when to do things like eat and sleep.
G．Scientists have found that they help our whole body run smoothly.
（2024·江苏·高三锡东高中校考阶段练习）Embracing Imperfections — A Journey of Self-Acceptance
Life is a series of ups and downs, and along the way, we often make mistakes. It's crucial to remember that no one is perfect and we all fall at times. 41 Instead, let's shift our mindset and learn to embrace our imperfections as opportunities for growth.
Start by acknowledging that mistakes are an essential part of the human experience. As we all know, a butterfly emerges from its cocoon (茧). 42 Reflect on the lessons learned from each mistake and the wisdom gained along the way.
Self-acceptance plays a vital role in our journey towards personal growth. Take a moment to appreciate your unique characteristics and qualities that make you who you are. 43 Celebrate these strengths and recognize that they contribute to your individuality.
44 Share your experiences with trusted friends or those who can offer advice and wisdom. Surround yourself with individuals who uplift and inspire you to embrace your imperfections and pursue growth.
Now, let's redirect our focus to self-care. Accept that mistakes happen, learn from them, and use that newfound knowledge to push yourself forward. Remember, the most successful people have encountered countless setbacks on their path to greatness. 45
Lastly, never underestimate the power of gratitude. Develop a gratitude practice by acknowledging the blessings in your life, no matter how small. Gratitude shifts our focus from what went wrong to what is going well, encouraging a positive mindset and promoting self-acceptance.
A．We too can transform and develop through our errors.
B．So treat yourself with kindness and understanding.
C．We shouldn’t beat ourselves up over our errors.
D．Are you trustworthy, creative, or a great problemsolver
E．Recognize that you are not the cause of all the negatives.
F．It’s also helpful to seek support and guidance from others.
G．Our journey involves acknowledging and embracing imperfections.
（2024·江苏·高三校联考阶段练习）How to master tricky conversations at work
Many of us struggle to say what we need to at work. Whether it’s asking for a pay rise or facing a co-worker over their behaviour, these conversations can be difficult to have without the other person getting angry. 46 . Here’s my tips on how to tackle your next difficult conversation.
Plan
First, you need to plan what you’re going to say. 47 . Write down what you want out of the conversation and be clear on what you want to happen as a result. For example, you may decide: “I want to get an agreement on deadlines for this project and a clear outline of who will be responsible for each task.”
Prepare
The second thing you need to do is write down the key messages you want to get across in the conversation. 48 . Remember to speak slowly, breathe. If you are particularly nervous, rehearse (排练) what you plan to say in front of a friend so you know you are coming across as you wish to.
Be empathetic
Finally, put yourself in the other person’s shoes — however annoying that person might be. The useless boss who never gives you feedback is simply struggling with her own workload. 49 , the more we can plan how to work with them towards a successful outcome.
When you have the conversation, don’t get blind-sided by fast talkers. If the person you’re speaking to starts to avoid blame or your questioning, ask them what their part is in all of this and what they can take responsibility for. 50 . And finally, if you feel under pressure, remember to respond slowly rather than reacting quickly.
A．Practise saying them out loud
B．Start with the end result in mind
C．The language you use is also important
D．The more careful you’re with the language you use
E．The more we can understand the other person’s worldview
F．To manage your emotions during a difficult conversation, breathe deeply
G．But not being able to have “that conversation” can hold you back in your career
参考答案：
1．D 2．C 3．G 4．B 5．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些如何为面对任何灾难做好准备的方法。
1．根据前文“Anybody may experience natural and economic disasters. Your life, family, business and possessions are all under an unpredictable threat that may strike without any considerable warning.(任何人都可能经历自然灾害和经济灾害。你的生活、家庭、事业和财产都处于一种不可预测的威胁之下，这种威胁可能会毫无预兆地袭来。)”和后文“Read on this guide to save yourself from any disaster, natural or financial.(读一读这篇指南，让你从任何灾难中拯救自己，无论是自然灾害还是经济灾难。)”可知，此处是指为面对各种灾害做准备，所以选项D“在上述情况下，你准备充分了吗？”切合文意。故选D。
2．根据前文“When the economy is facing a great recession (衰退), many people will lose their jobs.(当经济面临大衰退时，很多人会失去工作。)”和后文“Simply plan in advance. Save as much as you can.(只需提前计划。尽可能多地存钱。)”可知，此处是指失业会导致没钱，所以选项C“显然，没有工作就意味着没有钱。”切合文意。故选C。
3．根据前文“Always have a basement built in your house where you can hide in case there is a tornado (龙卷风). This basement will protect your family if there occurs any natural disaster. Make sure that this basement gets enough air and has a good exit system as well.(总是在你的房子里建一个地下室，万一有龙卷风，你可以躲在那里。如果发生自然灾害，这个地下室可以保护你的家人。确保这个地下室有足够的空气，并有一个良好的出口系统。)”和后文“You will need them when such a disaster occurs.(当这样的灾难发生时，你会需要它们的。)”可知，此处是指地下室中需要充足的食物和水，所以选项G“不仅如此，这个地下室还必须有充足的食物和水供应。”切合文意。故选G。
4．根据前文“Evacuate (疏散) as soon as possible and move to a secure place.(尽快撤离并转移到安全的地方。)”可知，此处是指要尽快撤离，不要留恋财物，所以选项B“现在不是紧握财物不放的时候。”切合文意。故选B。
5．根据后文“You can save water, food or money. These things must come in handy to keep you alive for as long as possible.(你可以存储水、食物或金钱。这些东西一定会派上用场，让你尽可能长时间地活着。)”可知，此处是指要尽可能多地储存生存物资，所以选项F“最好的建议是尽可能多地储存以应对不可预见的危机。”切合文意。故选F。
6．C 7．D 8．F 9．A 10．E
【导语】本文是应用文。文章主要介绍养成早上的作息习惯的方法。
6．根据上文“You may have seen videos on YouTube like: “My super productive 5 a.m. morning routine” or “Why I wake up at 4 a.m. every day and love it!” While these might seem drastic, there are benefits to developing a morning routine you can keep.(你可能在YouTube上看到过这样的视频：“我早上5点的工作效率很高”或“为什么我每天早上4点起床，而且很喜欢！”虽然这些看起来很激烈，但养成早上的作息习惯也有好处。)”，“Ready to reap those benefits (准备好收获这些好处了吗？)”和下文“Maintain a fixed bedtime and waking time (保持固定的就寝时间和起床时间)”，“Plan how much time you’ll need (计划你需要多少时间)”和“Try self-affirmation (尝试自我肯定)”可知，文章接下来要介绍的是养成早上的作息习惯的方法。选项C“以下是你可以采取的4个步骤，以建立完美的早晨作息习惯。”符合语境，承前启后。故选C。
7．根据上文“Maintain a fixed bedtime and waking time (保持固定的就寝时间和起床时间)”和下文“Engle recommends setting a fixed bedtime and wake-up time and sticking to them as often as you can. Not only will this set you up for a better day ahead, it can also provide more restful sleep at night.(恩格尔建议设定一个固定的就寝时间和起床时间，并尽可能多地坚持。这不仅会让你有更好的一天，而且可以在晚上提供更宁静的睡眠。)”可知，这一段建议人们要保持固定的就寝时间和起床时间。选项D“稳定性是任何日常作息的核心。”和上下文意思一致，表明坚持一致性是重要的。故选D。
8．根据上文“Engle recommends giving yourself enough time in the morning to accomplish everything you need to do. She suggests planning backward from your first engagement and waking up early enough to fit everything in. (恩格尔建议早上给自己足够的时间来完成你需要做的一切。她建议，从第一个约定开始就向后计划，早点醒来，把一切都安排好。)”和下文“and increase the sense of calm and pleasure obtained from completing the routine (并增加从完成日常活动中获得的平静感和愉悦感)”可知，这一段利用恩格尔的建议告诉大家要给自己足够多的时间来完成需要做的一切。选项F“深思熟虑地参与日常生活的每一部分可以减少匆忙。”符合语境，承上启下。故选F。
9．空处为段落标题。根据下文“Scrolling through the news or your social media feeds is a passive activity that could detract from the productivity of your morning. (浏览新闻或社交媒体是一种被动的活动，可能会降低你早上的工作效率。)”可知，这一段建议人们不要浪费时间在手机上面。选项A“避开你的手机。”为段落标题，总结下文。故选A。
10．根据上文“Saying positive affirmations out loud or writing them down can help build confidence. (大声说出积极的肯定或写下来可以帮助建立信心。)”可知，此处建议人们大声说出积极的肯定或写下来的好处。选项E“它可以对抗消极情绪，从长远来看可能对你有益。”承接上文，说明这么做的益处。故选E。
11．D 12．A 13．E 14．B 15．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一些让孩子们培养冒险精神的方法。
11．下文“Cultivating adventure in our children gives them a chance to see what they are really made of while delighting in new places and experiences.(在我们的孩子身上培养冒险精神，让他们有机会看到自己真正的特点，同时享受新的地方和经历)”说明在孩子身上培养冒险精神，会让孩子看到自己的特点并享受新的地方和经历，D项中adventure是关键词，D项“但寻求冒险会激发人类精神中的一些特殊之处”介绍寻求冒险的益处，引出下文，符合题意。故选D。
12．下文“Stay up late to watch a movie together; cook or bake something no one in the family has ever tried; rearrange the furniture; go out for ice cream BEFORE dinner!(一起熬夜看电影；做或烤一些家里人从没试过的东西；重新布置家具；晚饭前出去吃冰淇淋！)”举例介绍了一些具体的方法，A项“有数百种方法可以解决这一问题”引出下文具体方法的介绍，符合题意。故选A。
13．上文“Try Something New Together (一起尝试新事物)”以及下文“Take a little time to observe your child or consider their interests.(花点时间观察孩子或考虑他们的兴趣)”说明要和孩子一起尝试新事物，观察并考虑孩子的兴趣，E项中interests是关键词，E项“爱好对每个人都很重要，创造兴趣有助于建立联系”介绍创造兴趣的益处，承上启下，符合题意。故选E。
14．上文“Venture into the Woods (敢于进入森林)”以及“It doesn’t actually have to be the woods.(实际上不一定是树林)”介绍要敢于冒险，进入森林或者森林之外的其他地方，B项“它可以是沙漠、海岸或任何其他自然空间”进一步介绍敢于冒险进入的其他地点，承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
15．上文“Find Ways to Test Physical Boundaries (找到测试物理边界的方法)”以及“They tend to be especially active around 3:00 pm in the afternoon when we adults are starting to experience an energy collapse.(当我们成年人开始经历能量崩溃时，他们往往在下午3点左右特别活跃)”可知，要找到为孩子们测试物理边界的方法，孩子们往往在下午3点左右最活跃，可推知这是孩子们最适合被测试物理边界的时机，G项“这是安全测试他们物理边界的最佳时机”承接上文，符合题意。故选G。
16．D 17．A 18．G 19．C 20．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是如何进行积极的思考。
16．空前“But positive thinking is more than that. It’s a mindset or a way of looking at the world and what you do.(但积极的思考不止于此。它是一种心态，一种看待世界和你所做事情的方式。)”说明了积极的思考的含义，D选项“It’s a belief in possibility, solutions to problems and the big picture.(这是一种对可能性的信念，对问题的解决方案和大局的信念。)”是对积极的思考的进一步说明，承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
17．空前“A negative thinker will be upset by the fact that he didn’t get the job.(消极的思考者会因为没有得到那份工作而心烦意乱。)”说明了消极的思考者会如何做，空后“He will analyze what he did and figure out how to do it better next time. And he’ll also think about what he did well and try to repeat and improve on those successes.(他会分析他所做的，并找出下次如何做得更好。他也会思考自己做得好的地方，并试图在这些成功的基础上重复和改进。)”说明的是另一种人的做法，根据句意可知，这个人的做法很积极，应该说的是积极的思考者，A选项“A positive thinker will learn from the experience.(积极的思考者会从经验中学习。)”说明了积极的思考者会从经验中学习，和前面的消极的思考者的做法形成对比，且引出下文积极思考者的做法，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选A。
18．空前“One trick to positive thinking is to imagine how you’ll think back to things that are happening now.(积极思考的一个技巧是想象你将如何回想现在发生的事情。)”说明的是积极思考的一个技巧是回想发生过的事情，也就是从经历过的事情中学习，G选项“You know from experience that the passing of time brings a fresh perspective.(你从经验中知道，时间的流逝会带来新的视角。)”是从经历过的事情中了解到的东西，承接上文，下文“There are bad things that happened last year that you can probably laugh about now. You understand what was a big deal and what was not.(去年发生的一些糟糕的事情，你现在或许可以一笑置之。你知道什么是大事，什么不是。)”举例说明从经验中学习。故选G。
19．空格处是本段主题句，由空后的“A negative thinker will focus on the past, especially past failures. But the past cannot be changed. It’s done and dusted. The future, however, is yet to be written. And that’s where the positive thinker will focus his attention.(消极的思考者会关注过去，尤其是过去的失败。但过去是无法改变的。一切都搞定了。然而，未来还有待书写。这就是积极思考者会集中注意力的地方。)”可知，本段主要讲的是积极的思考者会关注未来，能分开过去和未来，C选项“Positive thinking often means separating the past and the future.(积极的思考通常意味着把过去和未来分开。)”说明了积极的思考会把过去和未来分开，因此概括了本段内容，可作为主题句，故选C。
20．空前“Sometimes, we have to remind ourselves to focus on the future and on possibility.(有时候，我们必须提醒自己要关注未来和可能性。)”说明了我们必须提醒自己要关注未来和可能性，空后“But if you can do it, there are some great payoffs: greater confidence, a better chance of success, better health condition as well as a better quality of life.(但如果你能做到这一点，就会有很大的回报：更大的信心，更大的成功机会，更好的健康状况以及更好的生活质量。)”说明了如果能做到某事就会有很大的回报，空格处应该说明是什么事情，E选项“Sometimes, it’s hard to learn from our failures or see the big picture.(有时候，我们很难从失败中吸取教训，也很难看到大局。)”说明从失败中吸取教训，看到大局很难，在句式上和空前句子一致，且和后文如果做到这个事情所得到的回报是转折关系，故选E。
21．B 22．F 23．D 24．E 25．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲的是生活中“做减法”的意义以及在生活各方面如何“做减法”的建议。
21．根据空前“In a world obsessed with “more,” it’s easy to overlook the power of subtraction(减法). We’re constantly bombed with messages telling us that we need more stuff, more money, and more followers.”(在一个痴迷于“更多”的世界里，很容易忽视减法的力量。我们持续不断地被各种信息轰炸，告诉我们要有更多的东西，更多的钱，更多的粉丝。)”可知本句强调了当今生活中主流的要做“加法”的思想，根据空后“Let’s explore the power of subtraction, and how less can truly mean more.(让我们来探索减法的力量，以及如何更少才能真正意味着更多。)”则强调了减法的力量，空处承上启下，所以空处应该缺少一个表示转折，并且是强调“减法”力量的句子，B项But what if less is the secret to happiness (但是，如果幸福的秘诀是少呢？)承接上文，引出下文，而且选项中的But表明空前后语意上是一种转折关系，符合上下文语境。故选B项。
22．根据空前“We all have too much stuff. It’s time to clear up. Donate or sell what you don’t need or love. You’ll be amazed at how liberating it feels to live with less.(我们都有太多的东西。该打扫了。捐赠或出售你不需要或不喜欢的东西。你会惊奇地发现少花钱是多么的自由。)”可知此处讲的是应该捐出或出售自己不需要或不喜欢的东西，根据空后“The fewer possessions you have, the more you’ll appreciate what truly matters.(拥有越少的东西，你越会欣赏那些真正重要的东西。)”可知本句强调了东西的质量胜过于东西的数量，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲的是我们更应该注重东西的质量而不是数量，F项Embrace minimalism and focus on quality over quantity.(拥抱极简主义，注重质量而不是数量。)指出要注重质量而不是数量，承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选F项。
23．根据空前“In today’s fast-paced world, our attention is a valuable commodity.(在当今快节奏的世界里，我们的注意力是一种宝贵的商品。)”可知此处讲的是在当今快节奏的世界里，我们的注意力是非常宝贵的，根据后文“excessive social media scrolling, watching TV shows non stop or focusing too much attention on insignificant tasks is time-consuming(过度刷社交媒体，不停地看电视节目，或者把太多的注意力集中在无关紧要的任务上，这些都很耗时。)”可知本句话所提到的都是一些占据时间的不重要的活动，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲的是人们要学会辨别这些不重要的活动，避免浪费时间，D项 Identify meaningless activities that occupy your time.(找出那些占用你时间的无意义活动。)指出要找出占用时间的无意义的活动，承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选D项。
24．空处位于句首，应是对全段的概括，根据后文“Subtract the poisonous individuals and invest more time and energy into the friendships that genuinely enrich your life.(从你的生活中去掉那些有害的人，把时间投资在真正让你的生活变得丰富的友谊中。)”可知此处强调的是我们应该把时间投资在真正让自己的生活变得丰富的友谊中，所以空处应该讲这样做的原因是什么，选项E We must admit not all relationships are worth keeping. (我们必须承认并不是所有的关系都值得保持。)指出因为并不是所有的关系都值得保持，所以要学会辨别真正让自己生活变得丰富的友谊，对全段进行概括，符合上下文语境。故选E项。
25．空处位于段末，应对前文进行总结，根据空前“Practice mindfulness techniques, such as yoga, to help clear your mind(练习专注的技巧，比如瑜伽，来帮助你理清思路。)”可知这是一个练习专注的建议，所以空处应该是这个建议所带来的结果，G选项Thus, you’ll make room for more optimism and creativity.(因此，你会为更多的乐观和创造力腾出空间。)指出练习专注的技巧的结果，对前文进行了总结，而且G项开头的Thus刚好可以引出结果，符合逻辑，与此同时G选项中的Optimism也与前文中的negative thought相对应，符合上下文语境。故选G项。
26．D 27．B 28．G 29．F 30．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了焦虑问题的普遍性以及如何解决焦虑问题。
26．由上文“Sometimes I am overcome with worry suddenly. I worry about my mom getting sick. I worry that I’m spending too much. (有时我突然被忧虑压倒。我担心我妈妈会生病。我担心我花得太多了)”和后文“My friend Michelle told me she worries that whenever her husband is late, she thinks he’s been in an accident. My former boss told me she pretends she’s sick to avoid public speaking because she’s lost her breath on stage.(我的朋友米歇尔告诉我，她担心每当她丈夫迟到时，她就会认为他出了车祸。我的前老板告诉我，她假装生病是为了避免公开演讲，因为她在台上气喘吁吁)”可知，本句和上下文一样列举焦虑的事情，故D选项“I worry that I’ve hurt someone’s feelings.(我担心我伤害了别人的感情)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选D。
27．由上文“So, when worry and anxiety come into you, know that you’re not alone. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 18 percent of Americans are affected by anxiety. That’s almost 1 in 5! (所以，当你感到担心和焦虑时，要知道你并不孤单。美国国家心理健康研究所报告称，18%的美国人受到焦虑的影响。这几乎是五分之一！)”可知，本空要说跟“焦虑很普遍”有关的话题，故B选项“It’s more common than you think. (它比你想象的更常见)”能总结上文，符合题意。故选B。
28．由上文“In life, accidents do happen. Are these really threats We may think it's safer when we’re anxious. But it’s just a false idea. Focusing on worst-case assumptions will not stop bad things happening. (在生活中，意外确实会发生。这些真的是威胁吗？我们可能认为焦虑的时候更安全。但这只是一个错误的想法。专注于最坏情况的假设并不能阻止坏事的发生)”可知，本空要说跟“焦虑的危害”有关的话题，故G选项“It’ll only stop us from doing our work and living our lives.(它只会阻止我们工作和生活)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。
29．由下文“One simple step is to change the way you think.(一个简单的步骤就是改变你的思维方式)”可知，本句应谈论“我们应该怎么做来解决焦虑问题”。故F选项“What can you do to deal with what concerns you (你能做些什么来处理你关心的问题？)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选F。
30．由上文“Therefore, when getting anxious, we should take a moment to settle our thoughts and get into the right frame of mind. (因此，当我们感到焦虑时，我们应该花点时间来理清思绪，进入正确的心态)”可知，本空要说跟“正确的心态”有关的话题，由后文“How possible is it to happen really Try to think about these questions for a second (这到底有多大可能呢？试着思考一下这些问题)”可知，本句用一个问题谈论“正确的心态”，故C选项“What is it that is making you worried (是什么让你担心？)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。
31．E 32．F 33．D 34．A 35．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了照顾宠物可以带来的一些好处。
31．根据上文“Most pet owners are clear about the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with companion animals. However, many of us remain unaware of the physical and mental health benefits that a furry friend can bring us.(大多数宠物主人都清楚，与伴侣动物分享生活带来的直接快乐。然而，我们中的许多人仍然没有意识到毛茸茸的朋友能给我们带来的身心健康益处)”可知，本句承接上文，说明照顾宠物可以帮助我们改变很多健康的生活方式。故E选项“事实上，照顾宠物可以帮助我们改变很多健康的生活方式”符合语境，故选E。
32．根据上文“Increasing exercise. Taking a dog for a walk, hike or run is a fun and rewarding way to fit healthy daily exercise into your schedule. Studies have shown that dog owners are far more likely to meet their daily exercise requirements, and exercising every day is great for the animal as well.(增加运动。带狗狗去散步、远足或跑步是一种有趣且有益的方式，可以将健康的日常锻炼纳入你的计划中。研究表明，狗主人更有可能满足他们每天的锻炼要求，每天锻炼对动物也有好处)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，故承接上文说明和狗一起运动的好处：加深你们的感情，让你的宠物保持健康。故F选项“这会加深你们的感情，让你的宠物保持健康”符合语境，故选F。
33．根据上文“Companionship can help prevent illness and even add years to your life, while isolation and loneliness can trigger symptoms of depression.(陪伴有助于预防疾病，甚至可以延长寿命，而孤立和孤独会引发抑郁症状)”可知，本句说明照顾动物有助于预防疾病的原因：觉得自己被需要和被需要，故D选项“照顾动物会让你觉得自己被需要和被需要，尤其是当你一个人住的时候”符合语境，故选D。
34．根据后文“The companionship of an animal can offer comfort and build self-confidence for people anxious about going out into the world. Because pets tend to live in the moment — they don’t worry about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow — they can help you become more mindful and appreciate the joy of the present.(动物的陪伴可以给那些担心出去闯世界的人带来安慰和自信。因为宠物倾向于活在当下——它们不会担心昨天发生的事情或明天可能发生的事情——它们可以帮助你变得更加专注，欣赏当下的快乐)”可知，后文提到“宠物倾向于活在当下——它们不会担心昨天发生的事情或明天可能发生的事情”，即不会焦虑。故A选项“减少焦虑”符合语境，故选A。
35．根据后文“Having a consistent routine keeps an animal balanced and calm, and it can work for you, too. No matter your mood — depressed, anxious, or stressed — one pitiful look from your pet and you’ll have to get out of bed to feed and care for them.(有一个一致的程序可以让动物保持平衡和冷静，它也可以为你工作。不管你的情绪是抑郁、焦虑还是紧张，只要你的宠物可怜地看了你一眼，你就得下床去喂它们、照顾它们了)”可知，本句是在说明宠物有规律的饮食和生活习惯。故G选项“许多宠物，尤其是狗，需要有规律的喂养和锻炼计划”符合语境，故选G。
36．F 37．C 38．A 39．G 40．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了什么是生物钟以及生物钟如何使人保持健康。
36．根据上句““Day-night rhythms” is another name for body clocks. (“昼夜节律”是生物钟的另一种说法)”可知，设空处承接上句，介绍生物钟的作用，F项：They let the body know when to do things like eat and sleep.(它们让身体知道什么时候该吃饭，什么时候该睡觉。)合乎题意。故选F。
37．本段的小标题为“What are Day-night rhythms (什么是昼夜节律 )”。根据上句“When the Sun shines through the window in the morning your body clock tells you it’s time to wake up(当早晨阳光照进窗户时，你的生物钟告诉你该起床了)”可知，设空处承接上句说明昼夜节律，到了天黑的时候，身体的反应，C项：When it’s dark, your body feels sleepy.(天黑的时候，你的身体会感到困倦)合乎题意。故选C。
38．设空处概括本段内容，为本段小标题， 设空处与上下段的小标题句式保持一致，即应是疑问句。根据本段“Good-quality sleep lets your brain recharge to keep you healthy. (高质量的睡眠可以让你的大脑充电，保持你的健康)” 可知，设空处为生物钟如何的让身体保持健康，A项：How do they keep you healthy (它们是如何让你保持健康的 )合乎题意。故选A。
39．根据上句“Day-night rhythms also affect energy and body temperature.(昼夜节律也会影响能量和体温。)”可知，设空处为能量和体温的作用，G项：Scientists have found that they help our whole body run smoothly.(科学家们发现它们能帮助我们的整个身体顺畅地运转。)合乎题意，故选G。
40．根据上句“The Sleep Charity, which helps people to sleep better, recommends sticking to regular sleep patterns. (帮助人们睡得更好的睡眠慈善机构建议坚持有规律的睡眠模式。)”可知，设空处承接上句，说明睡眠慈善机构的建议，E项：It also suggests getting lots of natural light in the morning.(它还建议在早上获得大量的自然光)合乎题意。故选E。
41．C 42．A 43．D 44．F 45．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何学会接纳自己的方法和建议。
41．根据上文“Life is a series of ups and downs, and along the way, we often make mistakes. It's crucial to remember that no one is perfect and we all fall at times.”（生活是一系列的起起落落，在这条路上，我们经常会犯错误。重要的是要记住，人无完人，我们都会有失败的时候。）提到人无完人，都会犯错。以及下文“Instead, let's shift our mindset and learn to embrace our imperfections as opportunities for growth.”（相反，让我们转变我们的心态，学会接受我们的不完美作为成长的机会。）说到我们面对错误或者不完美的态度。结合选项C项We shouldn’t beat ourselves up over our errors.（我们不应该为自己的错误自责。）可知，起到上下文的承上启下作用，下文是对空格处的语意递进，为相反情况的补充说明。故选C项。
42．根据上文“As we all know, a butterfly emerges from its cocoon (茧).”（我们都知道，蝴蝶破茧而出。）举例说明变化的观点。以及下文“Reflect on the lessons learned from each mistake and the wisdom gained along the way.”（反思从每个错误中吸取的教训和一路上获得的智慧。）说明从错误中吸取教训。结合选选A项We too can transform and develop through our errors.（我们也可以从错误中得到转变和发展。）可知，和上文内容紧密连接，同时引起下文，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
43．根据上文“Take a moment to appreciate your unique characteristics and qualities that make you who you are.”（花点时间欣赏自己独特的性格和品质，正是这些让你成为了现在的自己。）提到花点时间欣赏自己独特的性格和品质。以及下文“Celebrate these strengths and recognize that they contribute to your individuality.”（赞美这些优点，并认识到它们有助于你的个性。）讲的是赞美这些优点。结合选项的D项Are you trustworthy, creative, or a great problemsolver （你是值得信赖的，有创造力的，还是一个伟大的问题解决者？）可知，起到上下文的承上启下作用，下文中的these strengths指的就是空格处提到的内容，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。
44．根据下文“Share your experiences with trusted friends or those who can offer advice and wisdom. Surround yourself with individuals who uplift and inspire you to embrace your imperfections and pursue growth.”（与值得信赖的朋友或那些能提供建议和智慧的人分享你的经历。和那些能让你振作起来、激励你拥抱自己的不完美、追求成长的人在一起。）提到与欣赏自己的人交往的好处。结合选项F项It’s also helpful to seek support and guidance from others.（向他人寻求支持和指导也很有帮助。）可知，和下文内容意思一致，上下文紧密连接，符合语境。故选F项。
45．根据上文“Now, let's redirect our focus to self-care.”（现在，让我们把注意力转移到自我照顾上。）以及“Remember, the most successful people have encountered countless setbacks on their path to greatness.”（记住，最成功的人在通往伟大的道路上都遭遇过无数的挫折。）可知，讲的是把注意力转移到自我照顾上。结合选项B项So treat yourself with kindness and understanding.（所以善待和理解自己吧。）可知，和该段主旨意思一致，为总结上文内容，上下文紧密连接，符合语境。故选B项。
46．G 47．B 48．A 49．E 50．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了在工作中掌握棘手的对话的方法。
46．根据上文“Many of us struggle to say what we need to at work. Whether it’s asking for a pay rise or facing a co-worker over their behaviour, these conversations can be difficult to have without the other person getting angry. (我们中的许多人都很难说出我们在工作中需要什么。无论是要求加薪还是面对同事的行为，这些对话都很难在对方不生气的情况下进行。)”以及后文“Here’s my tips on how to tackle your next difficult conversation. (下面是我的建议，教你如何应对下一次棘手的对话)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出无法进行上文提到的对话，后文给出建议。故G选项“但是不能进行‘那种对话’会阻碍你的职业发展”符合语境，故选G。
47．根据上文“First, you need to plan what you’re going to say. (首先，你需要计划你要说什么)”以及后文“Write down what you want out of the conversation and be clear on what you want to happen as a result. For example, you may decide: “I want to get an agreement on deadlines for this project and a clear outline of who will be responsible for each task.”( 写下你想从谈话中得到什么，并明确你想要的结果。例如，你可能会决定：“我想在这个项目的最后期限上达成一致，并明确规定谁将负责每项任务。”)”可知，后文提到了明确想要的结果，即以结果为出发点。故B选项“以最终结果为出发点”符合语境，故选B。
48．根据上文“The second thing you need to do is write down the key messages you want to get across in the conversation. (你需要做的第二件事是写下你想要在对话中传达的关键信息。)”以及后文“Remember to speak slowly, breathe. If you are particularly nervous, rehearse (排练) what you plan to say in front of a friend so you know you are coming across as you wish to. (记住说慢点，呼吸。如果你特别紧张，那就在朋友面前排练一下你打算说什么，这样你就知道你给人的印象是你想说。)”可知，上文提到了写下信息，可知本句是说接下来要开始练习要说的内容。故A选项“练习大声说出来”符合语境，故选A。
49．根据后文“the more we can plan how to work with them towards a successful outcome. (我们就越能计划如何与他们一起取得成功。)”可知，后文提到了计划取得成功，说明本句是要互相理解。且E选项中The more与后文the more构成the+比较级，the+比较级句型。故E选项“我们越能理解对方的世界观”符合语境，故选E。
50．根据上文“When you have the conversation, don’t get blind-sided by fast talkers. If the person you’re speaking to starts to avoid blame or your questioning, ask them what their part is in all of this and what they can take responsibility for. (当你和别人交谈时，不要被那些语速很快的人弄得措手不及。如果和你谈话的人开始逃避责备或你的问题，问问他们在这一切中扮演了什么角色，他们可以承担什么责任。)”以及后文“And finally, if you feel under pressure, remember to respond slowly rather than reacting quickly. (最后，如果你感到有压力，记住反应要慢，而不是反应要快。)”可知，上文提到不要被那些语速很快的人弄得措手不及，可知本句是在建议如何应对艰难的谈话。故F选项“在一场艰难的谈话中，要控制自己的情绪，深呼吸”符合语境，故选F。