备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(新高考专用)专题03 七选五15篇(第六期)-（含解析）

备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(新高考专用)
第六期
专题03 七选五15篇
（2024·内蒙古乌海·二模）The voice within can guide you toward development and optimism. But sometimes, that inner dialogue also presents a critical voice. 1 Having control of your inner voice can be a powerful tool for creating cycles of positive thinking. Here are some good ideas that help control your thoughts in a healthy way.
2 People who don’t believe in themselves can go through life allowing negative thoughts to guide them. So, have you ever realized that negative chatter is filling your head For example, “I’m not worthy” or “I have no skills to take on this challenge”. Write down all negative thoughts that may be coming to your mind so that you may begin to replace these with healthy ones as you begin to change your way of thinking.
Choose your friend circle wisely. If you want to live a happy life, it’s important to surround yourself with people who want to see you do good. 3 Well, science backs this up! So surround yourself with friends who express healthy thoughts and a positive mindset.
Shift your mindset toward growth. A growth mindset is a belief that your talents are developable over time. A person with a growth mindset tends to be less likely to suffer mental health problems. So do develop a growth mindset! 4
Choose to respond rather than react. Often, when someone feels triggered (激怒), they react without thinking. 5 However, by choosing to respond carefully rather than react, you’re exercising control over your thoughts in healthy ways. So next time you notice a strong thought coming up, do reflect before responding.
A．Identify negative thoughts.
B．Learn from negative thoughts.
C．It points out shortcomings, limitations and worries.
D．As a result, they usually end up saying something they may regret.
E．Are you feeling there are repetitive thoughts circling around your head
F．In this way, you’ll be more determined to achieve happiness and success.
G．A saying goes that you’re the average of the five people you spend time with.
（2024·辽宁·一模）Lying awake for hours before falling asleep is a common problem. Even if you can finally fall asleep, taking too long to fall asleep can lead to too few hours of sleep altogether. 6 So people having trouble falling asleep always wonder how they can sleep well.
Parents know from experience that gentle music can help babies fall asleep. Science supports this, showing that children of all ages, from babies to elementary school children, sleep better after listening to comfortable music. Fortunately, children aren’t the only ones who can benefit from gentle music before bedtime. 7
Listening to music likely improves sleep for more than one reason. Music can promote sleep directly by affecting your physiology (生理机能). 8 Besides, it can also promote sleep by becoming a healthy bedtime habit. Many people can’t fall asleep quickly because stressful and worrying thoughts keep them awake at night. By listening to music, the mind has something else to focus on. With time, the practice of listening to music at bedtime becomes more effective as the brain positively associates music with sleep.
9 Studies have looked at many types of music and playlists but there isn’t a clear answer about the best music for sleep. What we do know is that researchers have typically used either a self-made playlist or one that has been designed especially with sleep in mind. One of the most important things on how music affects a person’s body is their own musical preferences. 10 For those who don’t want to design their own playlist, online music services have stepped in and usually offer playlists for sleep or relaxation.
A．It can guarantee sufficient sleep.
B．It’s natural to wonder about the best type of music for sleep.
C．The quality and quantity of our sleep become poor as we age.
D．Listening to music can reduce your stress and inspire positive feelings.
E．This can have a serious effect on a person’s quality of life if it continues.
F．People across age groups report better sleep quality after listening to soft music.
G．Useful personal playlists may include relaxing songs that have helped with sleep in the past.
（2024·青海海南·一模）We asked dental professionals to answer five basic questions about how to care for our teeth and keep them healthy. Here’s what they had to say.
How often should I really brush my teeth
11 Brushing helps remove plaque, which is the accumulation of biofilms containing microorganisms stuck to your teeth. By brushing each tooth slightly with your brush at a 45-degree angle, you’ll be able to remove plaque particles.
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Brush your teeth first in the morning, before eating breakfast. It breaks up the biofilm and gets it ready to re mineralize(使再矿化) your teeth. Immediately after meals, you can rinse or drink water to remove acids and sugars from the mouth.
Do I really need to floss(剔牙)
You may not want to hear it, but the answer is yes. 13 Flossing gets to all the areas where toothbrushes don’t. You can’t do one or the other. Floss before brushing to open up areas you may not be able to clean with just the toothbrush, like in between your teeth.
How do I whiten my teeth
There are all kinds of products and methods to help whiten your teeth. But dental professionals say you should be cautious. 14 Instead, the ideal way to whiten your teeth is to ask your dentist for professional advice.
Do I really have to go to the dentist
While proactive care at home can help keep your teeth healthy, yes—you still have to see a dentist. There are a lot of factors to deal within your dental health—but you don’t have to do it alone. 15
A．You should floss at least once a day.
B．That’s what your dental appointments are for.
C．Do I need to brush my teeth immediately after meals
D．Is there an ideal time of day when I should brush my teeth
E．Don’t use home solutions like brushing teeth with lemon juice.
F．You should brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time.
G．They can make your teeth sensitive and potentially wear your teeth down.
（2024·云南·一模）How to Deal with Awkward Silences
We all know what it’s like when a conversation dies off and you’re left to sit in silence. 16 Thankfully, filling these silences isn’t as difficult as it may seem. Read on to learn how to initiate small talk and deal with awkward silences.
Think of topics ahead of time.
Before attending a social event, think of a few “go-to” topics to jumpstart a dead conversation. This will help you to fill the silences instead of struggling for words in the moment. Recent news, local events, popular books and television shows are all good fallback options. 17
Ask open-ended questions.
Ask questions that have more than one possible answer. 18 They help avoid resulting in short response. For example, instead of asking, “Did you like your high school ”, you could ask, “What did you like about your high school ”
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As with any good conversation, the biggest key is to listen. If they respond to your question with a short
statement such as “Yes”or “No”, that might indicate that they aren’t comfortable talking about a particular subject. Instead, talk about something that you know they're interested in. For example, “I heard you won your football game the other night. I’d love to hear about it.”
Give a compliment (表扬).
20 For example, you could say, “I really like your shirt. Where did you get it ” This could move the conversation in another direction while making the other person feel good. Stick to saying nice things if you’re trying to make small talk.
A．Keep the conversation flowing.
B．It also allows you to spend more time together.
C．Listen carefully and respond to their reactions.
D．There’s only one word to describe it: awkward.
E．This is always a safe bet, as long as it’s appropriate.
F．Such questions are likely to get the person talking more.
G．However, avoid some subjects that may cause arguments.
（2024·北京西城·一模）Most of us are actually terrible at giving gifts. About $70 billion worth of presents are returned every year in the U. S. 21 Here are three ways to improve your gift-giving game around the holidays.
Stop trying to make your gifts so delightful. 22 We want something from giving: those looks of delight. Those exclamations. This is why items like hyper-specific kitchen gadgets and fancy vintage clocks all seem like fantastic gifts. But it turns out, recipients often want things that are far more practical — things they can actually use.
23 Just give people what they ask for. A study looked at Amazon wish lists to determine if people were more appreciative of gifts from the list versus gifts that were total surprises. It turned out that people who got gifts that weren’t on their list considered them as less thoughtful and less personal. 24
How can we create a gift-giving plan that is as emotional as we desire Humans love to feel connected. And one way we do that is by sharing interests with others. So if you want to learn how to give better gifts, put yourself in the recipient’s shoes and try to think of something you both share. Maybe it’s the love for a sport, drinking wine, or some other hobby. 25 And because you picked something you share, they will feel more connected to you and appreciate your gift more.
A．So how do we get less terrible
B．Surprise is overrated — we’re happier to get what we ask for.
C．So what's the most practical gift you can give that people might actually be grateful for
D．The long-term pleasure of the receiver may not be observed and therefore is discounted.
E．Once you’ve found a shared interest, go and find a useful gift related to this interest.
F．What recipients care about is how much value they’re going to get from the gift over a longer time period.
G．Research has shown that givers are consumed by the moment of unwrapping a gift even more than the gift itself.
（23-24高三下·河北石家庄·阶段练习）Tired of traditional chlorinated (含氯的) pools Consider a salt water pool, a popular trend in recent years.
A salt water pool is a type of swimming pool that uses a salt chlorine generator to produce its own supply of chlorine. This means instead of manually adding harsh (刺激性的) chemicals to a pool, the generator changes salt into chlorine and releases it into the water as needed. 26 They still contain levels of chlorine and other minerals, but the amount is significantly low.
What sets salt water pools apart from their traditional counterparts With traditional chlorine pools, owners must monitor and adjust chemical levels regularly to maintain proper balance-too much or too little can cause major problems for swimmers. 27 With a salt water system set up in the pool, one doesn’t have to spend as much time testing and adjusting chemical levels. The generator automatically produces enough chlorine based on the pool’s size. 28
Have you ever been in a traditional chlorine pool any home out with red, irritated (刺痒的) skin or burning eyes 29 Salt water pools, however, use a saltwater chlorination system that produces natural chlorine to treat the water, which is kinder to the skin and eyes. Plus, minerals like magnesium and potassium in salt water pools can benefit the skin.
30 Salt water pools require fewer chemical additions and result in lower chlorine byproduct emissions. Since there’s no need for chemical storage, there’s less risk of accidents or spills.
A．You’ll leave a salt water pool feeling refreshed.
B．Switching to salt water pools is also eco-friendly.
C．This can be quite exhausting and time-consuming.
D．It’s no secret that chlorine can be harsh on the body.
E．However, salt water pools are not completely chemical-free.
F．So one doesn’t have to worry about the strong smell of chlorine.
G．It’s like having an assistant manage the affairs while you just enjoy yourself!
（2024·广东韶关·二模）Daily Habits to Help You Get Healthier in 2024
Many of us hope to make changes for the better for the new year, and health goals tend to be at the top of that list. Sometimes New Year’s wishes require some sacrifices. 31 Below are some achievable daily habits that keep your overall health.
Prioritize sleep.
Your body needs time not only to rest and recharge, but also to do important work like learning new things. Experts suggest teenagers should get at least eight hours sleep each day. If this is a challenge for you, turn to your circadian rhythm, which tells you the right time to sleep and wake up. 32 Just go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
Take a break from electronics.
In fact, studies have found that screen addiction has a negative influence on our health. 33 Keeping away from screen can improve your sleep and reduce depression and anxiety. Thus, remember to spare time each day when you’re screen-free.
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Your healthy habits can also be fun and rewarding. What have you always wanted to do Your answer to that question might point you toward a new hobby to explore in 2024. And getting into it can help you reduce stress and boost mental well-being. Plus, some hobbies can get you moving, boosting your physical and mental health. 35
Ultimately, you can pick one or two healthy daily habits. And I am sure you’ll be moving toward a healthier, happier 2024.
A．Fight against stress.
B．Take on a new hobby.
C．Fortunately, doing the opposite is beneficial.
D．Then how do you use your body clock for better sleep
E．For better sleep, perhaps make that the last thing before bed.
F．However, we don’t have to give up too much to realize them.
G．Maybe playing basketball or doing yoga will be a good choice.
（2024·湖南益阳·三模）How to manage sleep anxiety
Aside from the main symptom of not being able to fall asleep, or constantly waking up throughout the night, sleep anxiety has very similar symptoms to general anxiety disorders. 36 Sleep deprivation can have a huge impact on your health and wellbeing, and sleep anxiety can make it difficult, even impossible, to have get a
good night’s sleep. Studies have shown that singular stressful events, like taking an exam, have little impact on your cortisol levels and they soon return to normal. 37 This suggests that a night of tossing and turning the day before a job interview might be a one off, but facing stress every day — like being stressed about lack of sleep — has a significant impact on your sleep cycle.
The first step is to identify what’s causing your lack of sleep. Is it stress at work, or in your relationship Is it past injury Is it bad dreams making you want to put off sleeping so they don’t keep recurring Try to understand why you find it a struggle to sleep. 38
If nightmares and sleep paralysis are stopping you from sleeping, you might think there’s nothing you can do to calm your subconscious — but there are things you can try that can make your dreams more positive. 39 Studies have shown that people with a better “peace of mind” have more positive dreams, whereas symptoms of anxiety related to negative dreams. Cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT, teaches you to change the way you think in order to change your behaviour. It could help you understand how sleep anxiety is affecting your body and brain, avoid things that trigger your anxiety and make sleep impossible, and help change the negative way you view sleep.
Sometimes, less is more, and perhaps trying too hard to force yourself to sleep with a 20-step bedtime routine could be adding to the pressure and anxiety you’re feeling, and have the opposite affect that you want. 40 If you usually try to sleep in a warm room with a hot water bottle, try lowering the temperature. Sleeping in a colder room prevents cortisol levels rising, and helps your body release melatonin instead, which helps you sleep — this is why it’s often so difficult to sleep during a heatwave.
A．These can be listed as follows.
B．If It’s not working, it’s time to try something new.
C．Take a comfortable sleeping position, ideally on your back.
D．This can help you deal with the anxiety surrounding it and then end the hatred cycle.
E．However, chronic stress and anxiety can make the increase in the hormone last a long time.
F．Try some mindful techniques as part of your bedtime routine as well as throughout the day.
G．These include a continual feeling of unease, increased heart rate, sweating, and tensed muscles.
（2024·山西晋中·模拟预测）For the sake of surviving in the world with challenges, we need to be wise. 41 Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with perspective when we need it and it calms us down in terrible situations. Here are some strategies that we can use to get wiser.
Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to diverse perspectives. 42 Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space
for ideas. If you are humble, then you will always get to experience something new.
43 Take new classes, read books and the list goes on and on. Surf the Internet and clear out your problems that confuse you. All of these activities will help you to tackle problems from different angles, making everything easier.
You obviously want to grow and do better in life, right The best way is to have wise people as your mentors (导师), like teachers, colleagues and even special friends. Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then engage in useful dialogue with them. 44
If you have accumulated a lot of knowledge, then why not share it with others too Communicating with others and helping them out will also increase your wisdom. 45 So keep things balanced and never let go of your passions and values. This will pave the path to success.
A．This will open up new pathways for us.
B．And wisdom is crucial in this modern world.
C．Change your routine and see where life takes you.
D．What’s more, we need communicate with wise people.
E．You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day.
F．In today’s world, it is very easy to become wise but it isn’t easy to help others.
G．The more time is spent with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be.
（2024·湖北·一模）Self-love
We all have the thought of having satisfactory relationships, which will bring some meaning to our lives and make us happy. 46 However, we often forget that true happiness lies right within us, that is, we needn’t go anywhere to find it.
47 By now we have heard more than a million times that true happiness lies within ourselves. You have to love yourself first in order to love someone else. Many people say self-love is the foundation of a happy life. But have you ever wondered that with so many preachers (传道者) of self-love, why haven’t we been able to love ourselves 48
We have been taught to be selfless from the start of time. The minute we start thinking about ourselves, everyone around us makes it their personal mission to remind us of how selfish we are. But there is nothing wrong with putting your needs and yourself first. 49 It only helps us better understand which sacrifices are worth making!
50 The stronger your roots are, the more difficult it will be for winds to knock down the branches. Before exploring this view, it is very important to understand what self-love truly means. With such a thin line
between being ruthless (冷酷无情的) and self-loving, it is too easy to trip over the darker side.
A．Self-love is not selfish.
B．Yes, that’s right.
C．No, that’s ridiculous.
D．Self-love is always criticized.
E．We are busy in finding true happiness everywhere.
F．Self-love is the root of all your healthy relationships.
G．Below is one of the reasons for our failure to love ourselves:
（2024·云南·模拟预测）The Maasai people are the most easily identifiable in Kenya with their very colorful clothing and ornaments on the body. They live a nomadic life, raising and hunting animals near some of Kenya’s most visited wildlife parks. 51
It is a tradition for a young Maasai man, called a moran in the Maasai language, to kill a lion alone with a spear to show that he is a man. With the kill, a moran would be able to win a “lion name” and admiration among young women. 52 Instead, the young Maasai will take part in a javelin (标枪) throwing competition at an event called the Maasai Olympics.
Mingati Samanya, at the age of 69, is one of the Maasai elders. During his youth, Samanya killed two lions to show he was a man. 53 Samanya is now among the elders who are trying to push the young Maasai to do something different to prove themselves, which includes participating in javelin throwing, jumping and other activities in the community Olympics.
54 In the past, they killed lions and didn’t get any benefit from it. Right now, when the morans throw a javelin, run or jump, they get not just medals, but also some money. 55 Thanks to the Maasai Olympics and its appealing practice in particular, the lion population in parts of the Kimana Sanctuary (保护区) near Mount Kilimanjaro has increased 10 times over the last 20 years.
A．It can help provide for their families.
B．Quite often women also join in the events.
C．That is how he had the “lion name” Mingati.
D．Here comes how they protect the rights of the Maasai.
E．But the Maasai seem to be ending the tradition.
F．However, their hunting has often been taken as a threat to the lions.
G．On a Saturday, the morans near Kimana will compete for rewards.
（2024·安徽池州·二模）Jump to It
Jumping rope is an activity that contributes to a healthy lifestyle and helps meet your fitness and wellness goals. Here’s how jumping rope benefits you.
It burns calories. How many calories does jumping rope burn While this depends on your pace on average, you may burn about 100 calories jumping rope for 10 minutes. 56
It’s easy to do. You can jump rope almost anywhere, making it a great option for on-the-go or when you’re traveling. Some people keep the habit of working out in the open air. 57 Being able to pick up a rope is a great option.
It builds bone density (骨密度). Your bone density decreases as you age. Luckily, jumping rope helps keep your bones strong. 58 The impact or stress from landing after a jump helps strengthen your bones.
It improves your heart and lungs. Jumping rope strengthens your heart and lungs by raising your heart rate quickly. Those who do rope-jumping exercise have better vital capacity. 59 Strong vital capacity contributes to better cardiorespiratory (心和肺的) fitness, which means you can exercise longer with less effort.
It makes you feel good. Did we mention it’s fun After exercise, your body will release a special chemical, which can help with depression. Therefore, if you get anxious sometimes, being active can also help calm ourselves down. 60
A．Others prefer to work at home.
B．But what if it’s raining outside
C．So, skip ahead to the good stuff.
D．It is actually a load-bearing activity.
E．It refers to the amount of air you can breathe out after taking a deep breath.
F．Therefore, as a well-rounded exercise, jumping rope helps with weight loss.
G．However, bend your knees slightly to avoid injuries to ankles and bones when you land.
（2024·重庆·二模）Based on his own research at Washington University in St. Louis and other scientific studies, psychology lecturer Bono offers the following tips for getting and staying happier in your life.
61 Looking forward to an enjoyable experience can make it all that much sweeter. Wait a couple of days before seeing a new movie that just came out, plan your big vacation for later in the summer, and try to take time to enjoy each bite of dessert. On the opposite, get negative tasks out of the way as quickly as possible — any delay will only make them seem worse.
People who focus more on process than outcome tend to remain motivated in the face of setbacks. They’re better at sticking with major challenges and prefer them over the easy route. 62 Because it celebrates
rewards that come from the work itself. Focusing only on the outcome can lead to premature burnout if things don’t go well.
63 Find an activity that allows you to get together with friends on a regular, ongoing basis. A weekly happy hour, poker night, or TV show ensures consistency and motivation in your social interactions. People with high-quality relationships are not only happier, but also healthier. 64
The next time you are attracted to use your phone to look through social media, look through your list of contacts instead. 65 The happiness you get from a real connection with another person will be far greater than any comments or likes you get on social media.
A．Anticipation itself is pleasurable.
B．Decrease unnecessary socializing.
C．Find someone to call or FaceTime.
D．This “growth mindset” helps people stay energized.
E．Facebook and Instagram often overstate how much better off others are.
F．Nothing is more important for our psychological health than high-quality friendships.
G．They recover from illnesses more quickly, live longer, and enjoy more enriched lives.
（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.
66 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. 67 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. 68 “It’s true, and it’s a way of saying, essentially, that I’m still a good person,” she says. 69
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. 70 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.
（2024·湖北武汉·模拟预测）After building some standard cargo bikes, 71 , this time with something very special. I wanted to build an ideal cargo bike combining the stability of a three-wheeler with the possibility to change directions like being on two wheels.
The first step was to do extensive research. 72 . An incredible source of technical inspiration was the online Tilting Group. Although primarily concerned with tilting concepts of engine driven constructions, the group is surely the best place to find information about constructing a tilter.
After researching and outlining a few ideas, I grabbed some parts and started with a very simple prototype. Building such a vehicle needs a high degree of accuracy, which was not the case with my prolotype. 73 . So I made a few more sketches, which led to an improved version of the driving and tilting mechanism.
Then I started building the tricycle. Building the structure was quite straightforward. As usual I took an old bike apart for the back triangle and then added the front part. After adding a cargo basket to the structure, 74 .
Now came the hard part the driving mechanism. I started with the usual design used for two-wheel cargo bikes, but it took me quite some time to figure out how to pass the driving force to both wheels without allowing the whole thing to lock itself in any angle.
75 , but I’m sure I can use the knowledge I gained one way or another.
A．The project was demanding
B．I decided to get my hands dirty again
C．I fell in love with three-wheeler bikes
D．I put all the parts together for the first time
E．It took me quite some time to understand the ideas behind it
F．The engine driven constructions were always the most difficult to fix
G．The consequence was that the driving mechanism locked itself occasionally
参考答案：
1．C 2．A 3．G 4．F 5．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种如何处理内心消极想法的建议。
1．前文“But sometimes, that inner dialogue also presents a critical voice. (但有时，这种内心对话也会发出批评的声音)”提到内心对话会包含批评，因此C项“It points out shortcomings, limitations and worries. (它指出了不足、局限和担忧)”符合语境，指出批评的具体内容，承接前文，其中的It指代前文的a critical voice。故选C。
2．空处位于段首，是段落主旨句，需统领段落内容，且需和其他段首句一样使用祈使句的形式。后文“People who don’t believe in themselves can go through life allowing negative thoughts to guide them. So, have you ever realized that negative chatter is filling your head For example, “I’m not worthy” or “I have no skills to take on this challenge”. (不相信自己的人可能会让消极的想法引导他们度过一生。所以，你有没有意识到你的脑子里充满了消极的话语？例如,“我不配”或“我没有能力承担这一挑战”)”主要介绍了消极想法的坏处以及意识到它们的必要性，并具体列举了一些消极想法，因此A项“Identify negative thoughts. (辨别消极想法)”符合语境，指出首先要进行辨别，契合后文内容。故选A。
3．前文“If you want to live a happy life, it’s important to surround yourself with people who want to see you do good. (如果你想过上幸福的生活，重要的是要和那些想看到你做好事的人在一起)”指出应和什么样的人交往，后文“Well, science backs this up! (嗯，科学证明了这一点)”提到某事是有科学依据的，因此G项“A saying goes that you’re the average of the five people you spend time with. (俗话说：你是你花时间陪伴的五个人的平均水平)”符合语境，该谚语对应的中文意思是“近朱者赤，近墨者黑”，承接前文，后文是对其支撑，其中的谚语内容是后文this指代的对象。故选G。
4．前文“A person with a growth mindset tends to be less likely to suffer mental health problems. So do develop a growth mindset! (一个拥有成长型心态的人往往不太可能遭受心理健康问题。所以一定要培养一种成长的心态)”提到拥有成长型心态的好处，并建议培养这样的心态，因此F项“In this way, you’ll be more determined to achieve happiness and success. (这样，你就会更有决心去获得幸福和成功)”符合语境，指出培养这样的心态带来的良好结果，承接前文。故选F。
5．前文“Often, when someone feels triggered (激怒), they react without thinking. (通常，当一个
人感到被激怒时，他们会不假思索地做出反应)”提到人会因被激怒而做出下意识的反应，因此D项“As a result, they usually end up saying something they may regret. (因此，他们通常会说一些让自己后悔的话)”符合语境，指出这种情况下人会说出事后感到后悔的话，承接前文。故选D。
6．E 7．F 8．D 9．B 10．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了音乐可以改善睡眠，解释了背后的原因。
6．根据上文“Even if you can finally fall asleep, taking too long to fall asleep can lead to too few hours of sleep altogether.(即使你最终能睡着，花太长时间入睡也会导致睡眠时间太少)”以及后文“So people having trouble falling asleep always wonder how they can sleep well.(所以入睡困难的人总是想知道他们如何才能睡得好)”可知，本句承接上文，说明花太长时间入睡的情况对人们的影响，后文给出解决方案。故E选项“如果这种情况持续下去，会对一个人的生活质量产生严重的影响”符合语境，故选E。
7．根据上文“Parents know from experience that gentle music can help babies fall asleep. Science supports this, showing that children of all ages, from babies to elementary school children, sleep better after listening to comfortable music. Fortunately, children aren’t the only ones who can benefit from gentle music before bedtime.(父母从经验中知道轻柔的音乐可以帮助婴儿入睡。科学支持这一点，表明所有年龄段的孩子，从婴儿到小学生，在听了舒适的音乐后睡得更好。幸运的是，孩子并不是唯一能从睡前轻柔的音乐中受益的人)”可知，上文提到“孩子并不是唯一能从睡前轻柔的音乐中受益的人”，说明其他年龄段的人也可以从中受益。故F选项“各年龄段的人都说听轻音乐后睡眠质量更好”符合语境，故选F。
8．根据上文“Listening to music likely improves sleep for more than one reason. Music can promote sleep directly by affecting your physiology (生理机能).(听音乐可能改善睡眠的原因不止一个。音乐可以通过影响你的生理机能直接促进睡眠)”可知，本句具体说明音乐是如何影响生理机能促进睡眠的。故D选项“听音乐可以减轻你的压力，激发积极的情绪”符合语境，故选D。
9．根据后文“Studies have looked at many types of music and playlists but there isn’t a clear answer about the best music for sleep.(研究考察了许多类型的音乐和播放列表，但对于最适合睡眠的音乐，还没有一个明确的答案)”可知，本句与最适合睡觉的音乐类型有关，B选项type对应后文types。故B选项“想知道最适合睡觉的音乐类型是很自然的”符合语境，故选B。
10．根据上文“One of the most important things on how music affects a person’s body is their own musical preferences.(关于音乐如何影响一个人的身体，最重要的一点是他们自己的音乐偏好)”以及后文“For those who don’t want to design their own playlist, online music services have stepped in and usually offer playlists for sleep or relaxation.(对于那些不想设计自己的播放列表的人来说，在线音乐服务已经介入，通常提供睡眠或放松的播放列表)”可知，本句主要说明设计个人播放列表来促进睡眠。故G选项“有用的个人播放列表可能包括过去帮助睡眠的放松歌曲”符合语境，故选G。
11．F 12．D 13．A 14．E 15．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了牙科专业人回答的如何护理牙齿并保持牙齿健康的五个基本问题。
11．根据本段小标题“How often should I really brush my teeth (我真正应该多久刷一次牙？)”可知，本段主要回答要多久刷一次牙。F项“You should brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time. (你应该每天刷牙两次，每次两分钟。)”回答上文的问题，符合语境，故选F项。
12．空格处为本段的小标题。根据下文“Brush your teeth first in the morning, before eating breakfast. It breaks up the biofilm and gets it ready to re mineralize(使再矿化) your teeth. Immediately after meals, you can rinse or drink water to remove acids and sugars from the mouth. (早上吃早饭前先刷牙。它会破坏生物膜，使其做好重新矿化牙齿的准备。饭后，你可以立即漱口或喝水，以去除口腔中的酸和糖。)”可知，本段主要回答什么时候刷牙这一问题。D项“Do I need to brush my teeth immediately after meals (一天中有没有一个理想的时间我应该刷牙？)”切题，故选D项。
13．根据本段小标题“Do I really need to floss(剔牙) (我真的需要剔牙吗？)”可知，本段主要回答是否需要剔牙。A项“You should floss at least once a day. (你应该每天至少剔牙一次。)”符合本段主旨，故选A项。
14．根据下文“Instead, the ideal way to whiten your teeth is to ask your dentist for professional advice. (相反，美白牙齿的理想方法是向牙医寻求专业建议。)”可知，下文讲了应该怎么做。根据Instead可知，空格处应说明不要怎么做。E项“Don’t use home solutions like brushing teeth with lemon juice. (不要使用像用柠檬汁刷牙这样的家庭解决方案。)”切题，故选E项。
15．根据本段小标题“Do I really have to go to the dentist (剔牙) (我真的要去看牙医吗？)”可
知，本段主要回答是否需要看牙医。根据上文“There are a lot of factors to deal within your dental health—but you don’t have to do it alone. (在你的牙齿健康中有很多因素需要处理，但你不必独自一人去去做。)”可知，下文应说明需要去看牙医。B项“That’s what your dental appointments are for. (这就是你牙科预约的目的。)”切题，故选B项。
16．D 17．G 18．F 19．C 20．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何应对在交谈中因为沉默造成的尴尬的方法。
16．上文“We all know what it’s like when a conversation dies off and you’re left to sit in silence. (我们都知道当一次谈话结束，你只能静静地坐着时是什么感觉)”说明谈话结束无话可说的局面非常令人尴尬。空处顺接前文，说明无话可说的感觉非常的尴尬。D项“只有一个词可以形容它：尴尬。”符合语境。该项中的awkward是标题中该词的复现。故选D。
17．上文“Recent news, local events, popular books and television shows are all good fallback options.(最近的新闻、当地的活动、受欢迎的书籍和电视节目都是不错的后备选择) ”说明最近的新闻，活动，受欢迎的书籍和电视节目都是可以提前选择的话题。空处和前文形成转折关系，说明选择话题时需要注意的问题。G项中的“some subjects”和前文中的topics相呼应，所以G项“但是，要避免一些可能引起争论的话题。”符合语境。故选G。
18．上文“Ask questions that have more than one possible answer. (提出有多个可能答案的问题)”说明想要打破沉默，可以提出有多个答案的问题。空处承上启下，说明这样做的好处。F项中的“Such questions”和时前文中该词的复现，下文中的They指代的也是“Such questions”，说明这样的问题可能会让对方多说话。故选F。
19．下文“As with any good conversation, the biggest key is to listen. If they respond to your question with a short statement such as “Yes”or “No”, that might indicate that they aren’t comfortable talking about a particular subject. (与任何好的谈话一样，最大的关键是倾听。如果他们用“是”或“否”等简短的回答来回答你的问题，这可能表明他们对谈论某个特定的话题感到不舒服)”说明本段所给建议为先要认真倾听，在根据听到了的信息做出回应。C项“仔细倾听并回应他们的反应。”适合做本段的主旨句，统领全段。故选C。
20．下文“For example, you could say, “I really like your shirt. Where did you get it ” This could move the conversation in another direction while making the other person feel good. (例如，你可以说：“我真的很喜欢你的衬衫。你从哪里买的？”这可以把谈话推向另一个方向，同时让对方感觉良好)”以及本段的主旨句说明需要赞扬对方，这样会让对方感觉良好。空处为下文中
举例所列举的事实。E项中的“ a safe bet”指代标题中的“a compliment ”，说明赞美只要时合适的，就是在交谈中起到作用。所以E项“只要合适，赞美总是一个安全的选择。”符合语境。故选E。
21．A 22．G 23．C 24．B 25．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了三种提高送礼技巧的方法。
21．上文“About $70 billion worth of presents are returned every year in the U. S.(在美国，每年大约有价值700亿美元的礼物被退回)”提到，在美国，每年大约有价值700亿美元的礼物被退回，下文“Here are three ways to improve your gift-giving game around the holidays.(这里有三种方法可以提高你在节日期间送礼物的技巧)”提到有三种方法可以改善上述问题，故A项“那么，我们如何才能不那么糟糕呢？”承上启下，符合语境，故选A。
22．根据下文“We want something from giving: those looks of delight. Those exclamations.(我们想从给予中获得某些东西：那些快乐的表情。那些惊呼)”可知，此处是描述送礼者的心理，G项“研究表明，送礼者更喜欢拆开礼物那一刻的感觉，而不是礼物本身”符合语境，故选G。
23．根据下文“Just give people what they ask for.(送人们他们想要的东西就好)”以及“It turned out that people who got gifts that weren’t on their list considered them as less thoughtful and less personal.(结果发现，那些收到不在清单上的礼物的人会认为这些礼物不够体贴、不够有个性)”可知，送给人们他们想要的东西就好，收到意外的礼物会让人觉得不够体贴，不够有个性，所以本段是说如何送最适合的礼物，C项“那么，你能给别人的最实用的礼物是什么呢？”符合语境，故选C。
24．根据上文“A study looked at Amazon wish lists to determine if people were more appreciative of gifts from the list versus gifts that were total surprises. It turned out that people who got gifts that weren’t on their list considered them as less thoughtful and less personal.(一项研究调查了亚马逊的愿望清单，以确定人们是更喜欢清单上的礼物，还是那些完全出乎意料的礼物。结果发现，那些收到不在清单上的礼物的人会认为这些礼物不够体贴、不够私人)”可知，人们收到不在清单上的礼物时会认为这些礼物不够体贴，即人们喜欢收到清单上的礼物，而不是惊喜，B项“‘惊喜’这个因素被高估了——我们更乐于得到我们相要的东西”符合语境，故选B。
25．上文“put yourself in the recipient’s shoes and try to think of something you both share. Maybe it’s the love for a sport, drinking wine, or some other hobby.(设身处地为收礼者着想，试着想一
些你们共同拥有的东西。也许是对一项运动、喝酒或对其他爱好的热爱)”提到，站在收礼物的人的角度去想一些共同的爱好，结合下文“And because you picked something you share(因为你选择了你们共有的东西)”可知，空处是说找到共同的爱好后选择与之相关的礼物，E项“一旦你们找到了共同的兴趣，就去找一份与这个兴趣相关的有用的礼物”符合语境，故选E。
26．E 27．C 28．G 29．D 30．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了盐水泳池及其相对于传统的含氯泳池的优点。
26．根据后文“They still contain levels of chlorine and other minerals, but the amount is significantly low.(它们仍然含有氯和其他矿物质，但含量很低)”可知，空后一句盐水泳池仍然含有氯和其他矿物质，可知此处需要一个句子表示转折，提供了一个重要的澄清，即盐水泳池并不是完全不含化学物质。故E选项“然而，盐水池并非完全没有化学物质”符合语境，故选E。
27．根据上文“What sets salt water pools apart from their traditional counterparts With traditional chlorine pools, owners must monitor and adjust chemical levels regularly to maintain proper balance-too much or too little can cause major problems for swimmers.(是什么让盐水池与传统的同类水池区别开来？对于传统的含氯泳池，业主必须定期监测和调整化学物质的含量，以保持适当的平衡——过多或过少都会给游泳者带来严重的问题)”可知，空前一句提到传统氯池需要定期监测和调整化学水平，故本句承接上文说明这一做法的利弊。故C选项“这很累人，也很耗时”符合语境，故选C。
28．根据上文“With a salt water system set up in the pool, one doesn’t have to spend as much time testing and adjusting chemical levels. The generator automatically produces enough chlorine based on the pool’s size.(在游泳池里安装了盐水系统，人们就不必花那么多时间测试和调整化学物质的含量。发生器根据池的大小自动产生足够的氯)”可知，上文提到盐水池系统安装后，人们不必花费同样多的时间测试和调整化学水平，发生器会根据泳池大小自动产生足够的氯，此处需要一个句子来说明盐水池系统的好处。故G选项“这就像让一个助理处理事务，而你只管尽情享受！”符合语境，故选G。
29．根据上文“Have you ever been in a traditional chlorine pool any home out with red, irritated(刺痒的) skin or burning eyes ( 你是否曾经在传统的氯池中，或者在家里发现皮肤发红、过敏或眼睛灼热？)”可知，空前一句提到在传统氯池中游泳后，人们可能会感到皮肤发红、刺痛或眼睛灼痛，因此可以推断氯对人体有刺激作用。又根据后文“Salt water pools, however, use a
saltwater chlorination system that produces natural chlorine to treat the water, which is kinder to the skin and eyes. Plus, minerals like magnesium and potassium in salt water pools can benefit the skin.(然而，盐水池使用的是一种能产生天然氯的盐水氯化系统来处理水，这对皮肤和眼睛更友好。此外，盐水池中的镁和钾等矿物质对皮肤有益)”提到盐水泳池使用的是盐水加氯系统，该系统产生天然氯来消毒水质，这对皮肤和眼睛更为温和，前后形成对比，故D选项“氯对身体有害已经不是什么秘密了”符合语境，故选D。
30．根据本段内容“Salt water pools require fewer chemical additions and result in lower chlorine byproduct emissions. Since there’s no need for chemical storage, there’s less risk of accidents or spills.(咸水池需要较少的化学添加剂，导致较少的氯副产品排放。由于不需要化学储存，事故或泄漏的风险就会降低)”可知，本段主要说明了盐水泳池对环境友好，故B选项“改用咸水池也是环保的”符合语境，故选B。
31．F 32．D 33．C 34．B 35．G
【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了几种帮助你变得更健康的日常习惯。
31．根据前文“Many of us hope to make changes for the better for the new year, and health goals tend to be at the top of that list. Sometimes New Year’s wishes require some sacrifices.(我们中的许多人都希望在新的一年里做出更好的改变，而健康目标往往是最重要的。有时新年愿望需要一些牺牲)”以及后文“Below are some achievable daily habits that keep your overall health.(以下是一些可以实现的日常习惯，可以保持你的整体健康)”可知，前文讲述新年愿望需要一些牺牲，后文开始介绍一些可以实现的日常习惯，前后为转折关系，所以空处应和前文转折，F项“However, we don’t have to give up too much to realize them.(然而，我们不需要放弃太多来实现它们)”符合文意，和前文构成转折关系，并引出下文。故选F项。
32．根据前文“Your body needs time not only to rest and recharge, but also to do important work like learning new things. Experts suggest teenagers should get at least eight hours sleep each day. If this is a challenge for you, turn to your circadian rhythm, which tells you the right time to sleep and wake up.(你的身体不仅需要时间休息和充电，还需要时间做一些重要的工作，比如学习新事物。专家建议青少年每天至少要保证8小时的睡眠。如果这对你来说是一个挑战，求助于你的昼夜节律，它会告诉你正确的睡觉和起床时间)”可知，本文的主题是，要成好好休息的习惯，如果有困难可以求助于你的昼夜节律，所以D项“Then how do you use your body clock for better sleep (那么如何利用生物钟来获得更好的睡眠呢 )”符合本段主题，且body clock
和circadian rhythm为同义词，后文“Just go to bed and get up at the same time every day.(每天在同一时间睡觉和起床)”是对本句的回答。故选D项。
33．根据前文“In fact, studies have found that screen addiction has a negative influence on our health.(事实上，研究发现，屏幕成瘾对我们的健康有负面影响)”以及后文“Keeping away from screen can improve your sleep and reduce depression and anxiety. Thus, remember to spare time each day when you’re screen-free.(远离屏幕可以改善你的睡眠，减少抑郁和焦虑。因此，记得每天在远离屏幕的时候抽出时间)”可知，前文讲述屏幕成瘾对我们的健康有负面影响，后文讲述远离屏幕有益，所以前后为转折关系，所以C项“Fortunately, doing the opposite is beneficial.(幸运的是，相反的做法是有益的)”起到过渡作用，承接前后文。故选C项。
34．分析设空，为本段小标题，根据后文“Your healthy habits can also be fun and rewarding. What have you always wanted to do Your answer to that question might point you toward a new hobby to explore in 2024.(你的健康习惯也可以是有趣和有益的。你一直想做什么 你对这个问题的回答可能会让你在2024年探索一个新的爱好)”可知，本段讲述是培养一个新的爱好，所以B项“Take on a new hobby.(培养新的爱好)”为本段小标题。故选B项。
35．空处位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“Your healthy habits can also be fun and rewarding. What have you always wanted to do Your answer to that question might point you toward a new hobby to explore in 2024. And getting into it can help you reduce stress and boost mental well-being. Plus, some hobbies can get you moving, boosting your physical and mental health.(你的健康习惯也可以是有趣和有益的。你一直想做什么 你对这个问题的回答可能会让你在2024年探索一个新的爱好。投入其中可以帮助你减轻压力，促进心理健康。此外，一些爱好可以让你动起来，促进你的身心健康)”可知，本段讲述培养一个新的爱好，所以G项“Maybe playing basketball or doing yoga will be a good choice.(也许打篮球或做瑜伽会是一个不错的选择)”是对前文的具体举例，符合文意。故选G项。
36．G 37．E 38．D 39．F 40．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了缓解睡眠焦虑的四种方法。
36．根据上文“Aside from the main symptom of not being able to fall asleep, or constantly waking up throughout the night, sleep anxiety has very similar symptoms to general anxiety disorders. (除了无法入睡或整晚不断醒来的主要症状外，睡眠焦虑与一般焦虑症的症状非常相似)”可知，接下来需要介绍这些症状是什么样的。选项G“这些症状包括持续的不安感、心率加快、出
汗和肌肉紧张。”和上文意思一致，符合题意。故选G。
37．根据下文“This suggests that a night of tossing and turning the day before a job interview might be a one off, but facing stress every day — like being stressed about lack of sleep — has a significant impact on your sleep cycle. (这表明，在面试前一天晚上辗转反侧可能是一种解脱，但每天面对压力——比如睡眠不足带来的压力——会对你的睡眠周期产生重大影响)”可知，这里介绍长期处于高压之下会对你的睡眠周期产生重大影响。选项E“然而，长期的压力和焦虑会使荷尔蒙的增加持续很长时间。”引出下文，符合题意。故选E。
38．根据上文“The first step is to identify what’s causing your lack of sleep. Is it stress at work, or in your relationship Is it past injury Is it bad dreams making you want to put off sleeping so they don’t keep recurring Try to understand why you find it a struggle to sleep. (第一步是找出导致你睡眠不足的原因。这是工作中的压力，还是你们关系中的压力？是过去的伤病吗？是噩梦让你想推迟睡觉，这样它们就不会不断出现吗？试着去理解为什么你觉得难以入睡)”可知，这里建议要弄明白你觉得难以入睡的原因。选项D“这可以帮助你处理围绕它的焦虑，然后结束仇恨循环。”承接上文，说明这样做的作用，符合题意。故选D。
39．根据上文“If nightmares and sleep paralysis are stopping you from sleeping, you might think there’s nothing you can do to calm your subconscious — but there are things you can try that can make your dreams more positive. (如果噩梦和睡眠瘫痪让你无法入睡，你可能会认为你无法平静你的潜意识——但你可以尝试一些事情，让你的梦想变得更加积极)”可知，这里建议尝试一些事情，让你的梦想变得更加积极。选项F“试着把一些有意识的技巧作为你就寝时间的一部分，也可以贯穿一天。”进一步介绍这种方法的益处，符合题意。故选F。
40．根据下文“If you usually try to sleep in a warm room with a hot water bottle, try lowering the temperature. Sleeping in a colder room prevents cortisol levels rising, and helps your body release melatonin instead, which helps you sleep — this is why it’s often so difficult to sleep during a heatwave. (如果你通常试着睡在温暖的房间里，拿着热水瓶，试着降低温度)”可知，这里建议如果一个方法不起作用，要尝试新的方法。选项B“如果不起作用，是时候尝试新的东西了。”引出下文，符合题意。故选B。
41．B 42．A 43．E 44．G 45．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些让我们变得更聪明的策略，能够在充满挑战的世界中生存。
41．下文“Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with perspective when we need it and it calms us down in terrible situations (让我告诉你吧，智慧在我们需要时为我们提供视角，并在可怕的情况下让我们冷静下来)”说明了智慧的重要性，因此B项“智慧在这个现代世界至关重要”符合语境，故选B。
42．上文“Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to diverse perspectives. (有时我们自己需要对不同的观点持开放态度)”说明开放的态度会带来不同的看法，因此A项“这将为我们开辟新的道路”符合语境，故选A。
43．下文“Take new classes, read books and the list goes on and on. (上新课，读书，这样的例子不胜枚举)”说明要不断学习新的东西，与空格处是因果关系，因此E项“你一定要成为那种每天都能学到新东西的人”符合语境，故选E。
44．上文“Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then engage in useful dialogue with them (在让他们成为导师之前，找出是什么让他们变得更聪明，然后与他们进行有益的对话)”说明与聪明的人在一起的好处，因此G项“和他们在一起的时间越多，知识的传递就越多”符合语境，故选G。
45．下文“So keep things balanced and never let go of your passions and values (所以保持事物的平衡，永远不要放弃你的激情和价值观)”说明要处理好变聪明和帮助别人之间的关系，因此F项“在当今世界，变得聪明很容易，但帮助别人却不容易”符合语境，故选F。
46．E 47．B 48．G 49．A 50．F
【导语】本文是一篇哲理散文。我们总是忙于寻找真正的幸福，却常常忘记真正的幸福就在我们内心。文章分析了我们无法爱自己的原因，并指出自爱是我们所有健康的根源。
46．根据下文“However, we often forget that true happiness lies right within us, that is, we needn’t go anywhere to find it.(然而，我们常常忘记真正的幸福就在我们内心，也就是说，我们不需要去任何地方找到它)”中“However”可知，设空句与上文构成转折关系。下文讲真正的幸福就在我们内心，与E项“We are busy in finding true happiness everywhere.(我们到处忙于寻找真正的幸福)”构成转折关系：寻寻觅觅，但幸福一直在我们内心，毋须寻找。故选E项。
47．第一段中提出幸福一直在我们内心，毋须寻找，B项“Yes, that’s right.(是的，没错)”承接上文，再次表达对上文观点的认同，引出下文“By now we have heard more than a million times that true happiness lies within ourselves. You have to love yourself first in order to love someone else.(到目前为止，真正的幸福在于我们自己，这句话我们已经听过无数次了。为了
爱别人，你必须先爱自己)”的进一步阐述和新的观点：为了爱别人，你必须先爱自己。上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
48．上文“why haven’t we been able to love ourselves (为什么我们不能爱自己？)”提出问题，G项“Below is one of the reasons for our failure to love ourselves:(以下是我们无法爱自己的原因之一：)”承上启下，引出后文的答案，上下文衔接自然。故选G项。
49．上文“But there is nothing wrong with putting your needs and yourself first.(但是把你的需要和你自己放在第一位并没有错)”提出把自己的需要和自己放在第一位并没有错这一观点，A项“Self-love is not selfish.(自爱不是自私)”作出解释，说明自爱不等于自私，句中“Self-love”照应上文“putting your needs and yourself first”。故选A项。
50．下文“The stronger your roots are, the more difficult it will be for winds to knock down the branches.(你的根越结实，风就越难吹倒你的树枝)”提出结实的根可以让树站得更稳，是对F项“Self-love is the root of all your healthy relationships.(自爱是你所有健康关系的根源)”中“the root”的注解，说明自爱让我们的“根”更结实，让我们站得更稳，更健康。故选F项。
51．F 52．E 53．C 54．G 55．A
【导语】本文是说明文。“独自用长矛杀死一头狮子”是肯尼亚马赛部落男性成人的象征。现在，这一传统正在改变。他们设立了马赛奥运会，并给出奖励，在这一举措下，狮子的数量有了提升。
51．空前“The Maasai people are the most easily identifiable in Kenya with their very colorful clothing and ornaments on the body. They live a nomadic life, raising and hunting animals near some of Kenya’s most visited wildlife parks.(马赛人是肯尼亚最容易辨认的民族，他们穿着色彩鲜艳的衣服和身上的装饰品。他们过着游牧生活，在肯尼亚一些游客最多的野生动物园附近饲养和狩猎动物)”说明马赛人的生活方式，结合文章最后“Thanks to the Maasai Olympics and its appealing practice in particular, the lion population in parts of the Kimana Sanctuary near Mount Kilimanjaro has increased 10 times over the last 20 years.(多亏了马赛奥运会，尤其是它吸引人的做法，在乞力马扎罗山附近的基马纳保护区的部分地区，狮子的数量在过去20年里增加了10倍)”可知，F选项“然而，他们的捕猎经常被认为是对狮子的威胁”引出这种生活方式对于狮子的威胁，首段与尾段呼应。故选F。
52．空前“It is a tradition for a young Maasai man, called a moran in the Maasai language, to kill a lion alone with a spear to show that he is a man. With the kill, a moran would be able to win a
“lion name” and admiration among young women.(年轻的马赛人(在马赛语中被称为moran)有一个传统，那就是独自用长矛杀死一头狮子，以表明他是一个男人。通过捕杀，moran可以赢得一个“狮子的名字”和年轻女性的崇拜)”表明这种传统的寓意，空后“Instead, the young Maasai will take part in a javelin throwing competition at an event called the Maasai Olympics.(相反，年轻的马赛人将参加一项名为马赛奥运会的标枪比赛)”表明，年轻的马赛人正在改变这一传统，E选项“但马赛人似乎正在终结这一传统”承上启下，符合语境。故选E。
53．空前“Mingati Samanya, at the age of 69, is one of the Maasai elders. During his youth, Samanya killed two lions to show he was a man.(现年69岁的Mingati Samanya是马赛老人之一。在他年轻的时候，Samanya 杀死了两只狮子，以显示他是一个男人)”并结合前文讲到马赛部落男性成人的传统“独自用长矛杀死一头狮子”，还可获得“狮子的名字”可知，C选项“这就是为什么他有了“狮子的名字”Mingati”符合语境，与前文构成因果关系。故选C。
54．空处为段落主题句。后文“In the past, they killed lions and didn’t get any benefit from it. Right now, when the morans throw a javelin, run or jump, they get not just medals, but also some money.(在过去，他们捕杀狮子，并没有从中得到任何好处。现在，当马赛人投掷标枪、跑或跳时，他们不仅能获得奖牌，还能得到一些钱)”表示现在的奥运会中，获胜的马赛人能得到一些奖赏，G选项“在一个星期六，Kimana附近的马赛人将为奖励而竞争”中rewards与后文medals，money对应。故选G。
55．空前“In the past, they killed lions and didn’t get any benefit from it. Right now, when the morans throw a javelin, run or jump, they get not just medals, but also some money.(在过去，他们捕杀狮子，并没有从中得到任何好处。现在，当马赛人投掷标枪、跑或跳时，他们不仅能获得奖牌，还能得到一些钱)”可知，前句介绍了马赛奥运会的奖励不仅有奖牌，还有奖金，A选项“它可以帮助他们养家糊口”表示奖金的用处，和前文语境一致。故选A。
56．F 57．B 58．D 59．E 60．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是跳绳的好处。
56．空前“It burns calories. How many calories does jumping rope burn While this depends on your pace on average, you may burn about 100 calories jumping rope for 10 minutes.(它燃烧卡路里。跳绳能消耗多少卡路里？这取决于你的平均速度，跳绳10分钟可以燃烧100卡路里。)”说明了跳绳可以燃烧很多卡路里，燃烧卡路里了就有助于减肥，F选项“Therefore, as a well-rounded exercise, jumping rope helps with weight loss.(因此，作为一项全面的运动，跳绳
有助于减肥。)”说明了跳绳可以减肥，承接上文的跳绳可以燃烧卡路里，因此F选项承接上文，符合语境，故选F。
57．空前“Some people keep the habit of working out in the open air.(有些人保持在户外锻炼的习惯。)”说明有些人有在户外锻炼的习惯，空后“Being able to pick up a rope is a great option.(能够拿起跳绳是一个很好的选择。)”说明跳绳是个好的选择，空格处应该说在什么时候跳绳是个很好的选择，B选项“But what if it’s raining outside (但是如果外面下雨怎么办？)”提出外面下雨，下雨了就可以在室内跳绳，和下文说跳绳是个很好的选择相一致，因此B选项承上启下，符合语境，故选B。
58．空后“The impact or stress from landing after a jump helps strengthen your bones.(跳跃后落地的冲击或压力有助于增强骨骼。)”说明跳绳时落地的冲击或压力有助于增强骨骼，这说明跳绳和承重有关，D选项“It is actually a load-bearing activity.(它实际上是一种承重活动。)”说明了跳绳是一种承重活动，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选D。
59．空前“Jumping rope strengthens your heart and lungs by raising your heart rate quickly. Those who do rope-jumping exercise have better vital capacity.(跳绳通过快速提高心率来增强你的心脏和肺。做跳绳运动的人有更好的肺活量。)”提出跳绳可以增加人的肺活量，空格处应该说肺活量是什么，E选项“It refers to the amount of air you can breathe out after taking a deep breath.(它指的是你深呼吸后能呼出的空气量。)”说明了什么是肺活量，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
60．空前“After exercise, your body will release a special chemical, which can help with depression. Therefore, if you get anxious sometimes, being active can also help calm ourselves down.(运动后，你的身体会释放出一种特殊的化学物质，它可以帮助治疗抑郁症。因此，如果你有时感到焦虑，积极也可以帮助我们冷静下来。)”说明跳绳可以让人心情好，空格处是总结性的话，C选项“So, skip ahead to the good stuff.(所以跳绳吧，它是个好东西。)”是总结全文，叫人去跳绳，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选C。
61．A 62．D 63．F 64．G 65．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文，如何在生活中变得更加快乐、如何保持更加快乐。大学心理学讲师根据自己的研究提出了四条建议。
61．根据下文“Looking forward to an enjoyable experience can make it all that much sweeter. Wait a couple of days before seeing a new movie that just came out, plan your big vacation for later in
the summer, and try to take time to enjoy each bite of dessert.(期待一次愉快的经历会让一切变得更加甜蜜。等上几天再去看一部刚上映的新电影，计划一下你夏天晚些时候的大假期，试着花时间享受每一口甜点)”可知，本段主要是说对未来美好的期待会使这段经历更加甜美，A项“期待本身是令人愉快的”符合语境，故选A。
62．根据上文“People who focus more on process than outcome tend to remain motivated in the face of setbacks. They’re better at sticking with major challenges and prefer them over the easy route.(那些更关注过程而不是结果的人在面对挫折时往往会保持动力。他们更善于坚持重大挑战，更喜欢挑战而不是简单的路线)”可知，关注过程比关注结果更能激励人们面对挫折，结合本段末句“Focusing only on the outcome can lead to premature burnout if things don’t go well.(如果事情进展不顺利，只关注结果会导致过早倦怠)”可知，只关注结果会使人倦怠，空处应是描述与之相反的关注过程的积极影响，D项“这种‘成长心态’帮助人们保持精力充沛”符合语境，故选D。
63．根据下文“Find an activity that allows you to get together with friends on a regular, ongoing basis. A weekly happy hour, poker night, or TV show ensures consistency and motivation in your social interactions. People with high-quality relationships are not only happier, but also healthier.(找一个能让你定期和朋友聚在一起的活动。每周的欢乐时光、扑克之夜或电视节目可以确保你在社交活动中的一致性和动力。拥有高质量人际关系的人不仅更快乐，也更健康)”可知，本段主要讲友谊对心理健康的重要作用，F项“没有什么比高质量的友谊对我们的心理健康更重要的了”符合语境，故选F。
64．根据上文“People with high-quality relationships are not only happier, but also healthier.(拥有高质量人际关系的人不仅更快乐，也更健康)”可知，高质量的友谊不仅使人更加快乐，而且使人更加健康，G项“他们从疾病中恢复得更快，活得更长，享受更丰富的生活”符合语境，持续讲述高质量友谊的作用，故选G。
65．空前“The next time you are attracted to use your phone to look through social media, look through your list of contacts instead.(下次你想用手机浏览社交媒体时，先看看你的联系人列表吧)”提到，如果要浏览社交媒体时，就看看通讯录，结合下文“The happiness you get from a real connection with another person will be far greater than any comments or likes you get on social media.(你从与另一个人的真正联系中获得的快乐将远远大于你在社交媒体上得到的任何评论或点赞)”可知，空处应是承接上文，查看同学录给某个人打电话或视频，C项“找一个可以打电话或视频通话的人”符合语境，承接上文动作，且呼应下文“a real connection with another
person”，故选C。
66．F 67．G 68．E 69．C 70．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。
66．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。
67．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。
68．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。
69．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。
70．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。
71．B 72．E 73．G 74．D 75．A
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了作者自己动手制造货运自行车的经过。
71．根据上文“After building some standard cargo bikes”（在建造了一些标准的货运自行车之后）并结合下文“I wanted to build an ideal cargo bike combining the stability of a three-wheeler with the possibility to change directions like being on two wheels.”（我想制造一辆理想的货运自行车，它既有三轮车的稳定性，又能像两个轮子一样改变方向。）可知，作者在建造了一些标准的货运自行车之后，又有了新的制造想法，B项“I decided to get my hands dirty again”（我决定再次动手）衔接上文，说明作者决定再次制造，引出下文新的制造想法，符合语境。故选B项。
72．上文“The first step was to do extensive research.”（第一步是做广泛的研究。）说明了作者制造的第一步是做研究，E项“It took me quite some time to understand the ideas behind it”（我花了很长时间才理解它背后的思想。）衔接上文，进一步说明作者在研究阶段花费了大量的时间。故选E项。
73．上文“After researching and outlining a few ideas, I grabbed some parts and started with a very simple prototype. Building such a vehicle needs a high degree of accuracy, which was not the case with my prolotype.”（在研究并概述了一些想法后，我抓住了一些想法并开始制作一个非常简单的原型。建造这样一辆车需要很高的精度，这不是我的原型的情况。）说明作者在研究之后，制造了原型机，G项“The consequence was that the driving mechanism locked itself occasionally”（结果是驱动机构偶尔会锁死自己。）衔接上文，说明作者的原型机由于精度不高会出现偶尔锁死的问题，衔接恰当。故选G项。
74．上文“As usual I took an old bike apart for the back triangle and then added the front part. After adding a cargo basket to the structure”（像往常一样，我把一辆旧自行车拆下后三角架，然后加上前面的部分。在整体结构上添加了货物篮后，）可知，此处在描写作者组装自行车的过程，D项“I put all the parts together for the first time”（我第一次把所有部件组装在一起）衔接上文，说明了作者组装完成，衔接恰当