2025届高考英语专项突破：七选五练习题（含解析）

备战2025年高考英语专项突破——七选五练习题第一期
(湖南省名校联合体2025届高三年级入学摸底考试)
Ten years ago, not many families in the United States would consider homeschooling a serious option for their children.There were negative feelings about homeschooling,especially among school educators, who considered it crazy or irresponsible. But things have changed now.
1 As homeschooling becomes more widely practiced, school communities are becoming far more accepting and recognize that it can meet real needs.
2 Homeschooling provides community life that is valuable to children. Participating in- community life, homeschooled children relate socially with a wide variety of people. 3 Without social pressure from age-separated classrooms, kid feel more comfortable forming friendships.
4 We often hear parents and kids talk about how relieved they feel from being freed of traditional schooling and nightly homework. With independent learning, they have more time to talk and listen;more time to spend in libraries , museums , and concert halls; or to hike , ride bikes , read , or think. These changes are what happens when family life is driven by the needs of families , rather than the needs of institutions .
Homeschooling also creates better learning environments for children who have been wrongly considered as having all sorts of imaginary “learning problems” in public and private schools. The educators want the children to be fixed so that they will fit; the parents correctly sense that their children are fine and only need something different : more space, freedom to move, a safe environment, or respectful treatment from others. 5
A. Homeschooling helps children lo broaden their knowledge.
B. In homeschooling families, life is likely to be less stressful.
C. Some people choose homeschooling for socialization benefits.
D. Homeschooling success stories are often reported in the media.
E. People can see how easy it is to get along with homeschooled kids.
F. For these families, homeschooling helps a child build a life that woks.
G. The combination of two kinds of schooling has a great effect on a child.
(湖南省名校联合体2025届高三年级入学摸底考试)答案：
1.D . 逻辑衔接句.联系上句及下句内容可确定答案.
2.C . 段落主题句.本段中心内容为“socialization benefits(社会化的好处)”.
3.E .逻辑衔接句.联系上句及下句内容可确定答案.
4.B . 段落主题句.本段中心内容为“life is likely to be less stressful”.
5.F . 逻辑衔接句.联系上句内容可确定答案.
(辽宁省教研教改联合体2025届高三第一次调研考试)
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Who can imagine life today without an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) They are available in considerable numbers throughout the world.
The first ATM was the brainchild of an enterprising Turkish-American inventor Luther George Simjian. When the idea of an automated banking machine struck him, he registered 20 patents before any bank agreed to give it a trial run. It is easy to assume that the inventor of such a popular machine was laughing all the way to the bank. ____1____ Within six months of its operation in New York in 1939, the device was removed due to lack of customer acceptance.
It was not until 1967, nearly 30 years later, that Barclays Bank, in a careful launch, rolled out a self-service machine in London, England, which proved successful. ____2____ The first cash machine relied on customers’ use of prepaid tokens (代币) to get envelopes with a fixed amount of cash inside.
____3____ The banks’ principle was seemingly customer service. But it would be foolish to minimize the many advantages that cash machines provided to the banks themselves. By the late 1970s, the highest fixed cost for the average large bank was its branches. The greatest variable cost and loss to profits were its staff. Bank accounts swiftly recognized that self-service operations could reduce bank branch staff cost by70 percent.
Experts quickly determined that public acceptance of ATMs counted on convenience, simplicity, speed, security and trust. ____4____ For maximum efficiency, ATMs had to be located near public transport or in a shopping mall, not at a branch. The busier and more crowded the location, obviously, the better. Now, roughly 75 percent of all cash provided by banks to their customers comes from cash machines. ____5___.
Public acceptance of deposits (存款) by machine was significantly slower than customers’ usage of ATMs for withdrawals. In general, it seems that customers sometimes still prefer and trust an over-the-counter transaction (交易) for deposits.
A. Location, in particular, was a key factor.
B. His cash machine, however, didn’t prove durable.
C. The device was relatively primitive, at least by today’s standards.
D. However, cash machines posed some interesting, unanswered questions.
E. An interesting factor was the issue of bio-statistics for customer identification.
F. Devices originally dismissed by the public are now recognized as essential institutions.
G. Soon afterwards, many other banks became admittedly champions of the cash machine.
(辽宁省教研教改联合体2025届高三第一次调研考试)答案：
1.B 2.C 3.G 4.A 5.F
【1题详解】根据上文“It is easy to assume that the inventor of such a popular machine was laughing all the way to the bank.(人们很容易认为，这样一台受欢迎机器的发明者一定赚得盆满钵满)”和下文“Within six months of its operation in New York in 1939,the device was removed due to lack of customer acceptance.(1939年，该设备在纽约运行了六个月后，由于缺乏客户接受，该设备被拆除)”可知，上下文有转折关系，B项“His cash machine,however,didn’t prove durable.(然而，他的取款机并没有经受住时间的考验)”承上启下，说明设想和现实有差距，引出下文第一台取款机的真实命运，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
【2题详解】下文“The first cash machine relied on customers’use of prepaid tokens(代币)to get envelopes with a fixed amount of cash inside.(第一台自动取款机依靠顾客使用预付代币来获得装有固定数量现金的信封)”介绍了第一台自动取款机的工作原理：用预付代币来换取现金信封，是对C项“The device was relatively primitive,at least by today’s standards.(这个装置相对来说比较原始，至少以今天的标准来看是这样)”的说明，说明第一台自动取款机比较原始的工作原理，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
【3题详解】下文“The banks’principle was seemingly customer service.But it would be foolish to minimize the many advantages that cash machines provided to the banks themselves.By the late 1970s,the highest fixed cost for the average large bank was its branches.The greatest variable cost and loss to profits were its staff.Bank accounts swiftly recognized that self-service operations could reduce bank branch staff cost by70 percent.(银行的原则似乎是客户服务。但是，低估自动取款机给银行自身带来的诸多好处是愚蠢的。到20世纪70年代末，大型银行的平均固定成本最高的是其分支机构。最大的可变成本和利润损失是它的员工。银行账户很快意识到，自助服务可以将银行分行的员工成本降低70%)”说明了自动取款机给银行带来的诸多好处，解释了G项“Soon afterwards,many other banks became admittedly champions of the cash machine.(不久之后，许多其他银行成为公认的自动提款机的拥护者)”中描述的这一现象，许多银行为了获益开始使用自动提款机，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
【4题详解】下文“For maximum efficiency,ATMs had to be located near public transport or in a shopping mall,not at a branch.The busier and more crowded the location,obviously,the better.(为了最大限度地提高效率，自动取款机必须设在公共交通附近或购物中心，而不是在分行。显然，地点越繁忙、越拥挤越好)”指出自动取款机需要设在公共交通附近或购物中心，是对A项“Location,in particular,was a key factor.(尤其是地理位置，是一个关键因素)”的举例说明，说明地理位置的重要作用。故选A项。
【5题详解】上文“Now,roughly 75 percent of all cash provided by banks to their customers comes from cash machines.(现在，银行提供给客户的现金中，大约75%来自自动取款机)”谈及自动取款机的普及和广泛使用，F项“Devices originally dismissed by the public are now recognized as essential institutions.(最初被公众忽视的设备现在被认为是不可或缺的设施)”承接上文，总结自动取款机命运的变化，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
（2025届广西柳州市新高三摸底考试）
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Ways to Be Resilient (坚韧) in Tough Times
When uncertainty stresses us out, it makes us wonder which path to take, or what decision to make.____1____ Here are ways to develop the emotional resilience that will help you in tough times.
Try to be flexible. Often we have difficulty learning to “go with the flow”. Fixed beliefs, expectations, and habits are some of the things that lead us to resist change. But when the house you thought you’d live in forever is destroyed in a fire or hurricane, or the job you had trained for has been automated, what do you do It can be heartbreaking. ____2____ The only way forward now is to adjust your attitude, shift your thoughts, and dream bigger by being flexible.
____3____ When we are dealing with a situation in change, most of us will feel unsure of ourselves. This is normal. Accepting yourself and your situation is a good place to begin. Calm the inner voices of fear and blame.
Learn from your mistakes. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because they will make you more emotionally resilient if you are willing to learn from them. ____4____ By recognize uncertainty as an opportunity for growth, you can more easily move through it to attain your desired personal goals.
Celebrate your successes. When you have initiated a plan that is working or picked yourself back up after a tough experience, celebrate your success with those who helped you gain positive results.____5____.
A. Trial and error are how we learn.
B. Practice being OK with discomfort.
C. Review your options and then look for helpers.
D. But it is also true that our life is demanding a “course change”.
E. New efforts stimulate growth potential through new experiences.
F. Congratulate yourself and commit to celebrating your achievement.
G. It can be difficult for us if we have not developed emotional resilience.
（2025届广西柳州市新高三摸底考试）答案：
1. G 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. F
【1题详解】根据前文“When uncertainty stresses us out, it makes us wonder which path to take, or what decision to make.(当不确定性给我们带来压力时，它会让我们想知道该走哪条路，或者该做什么决定。)”可知，此处讲的是当不确定性给我们带来压力时，它会让我们想知道该走哪条路，或者该做什么决定，根据空后“Here are ways to develop the emotional resilience that will help you in tough times.(这里有一些方法可以帮助你在困难时期培养情绪的韧性。)”可知，下文要介绍一些帮助我们在困难时期培养情绪韧性的方法，空处承上启下，所以空处应该讲如果我们没有培养情绪韧性，面对不确定或者压力时将会很困难，G项It can be difficult for us if we have not developed emotional resilience.(如果我们没有培养情绪韧性，这对我们来说会很困难。)指出如果我们没有培养情绪韧性，这对我们来说会很困难，而且选项G中的emotional resilience与空后的the emotional resilience相照应，承接上文，符合语境。故选G项。
【2题详解】根据前文“Try to be flexible. Often we have difficulty learning to “go with the flow”. Fixed beliefs, expectations, and habits are some of the things that lead us to resist change. But when the house you thought you’d live in forever is destroyed in a fire or hurricane, or the job you had trained for has been automated, what do you do It can be heartbreaking. But when the house you thought you’d live in forever is destroyed in a fire or hurricane, or the job you had trained for has been automated, what do you do It can be heartbreaking.(试着灵活一点。我们常常很难学会“随波逐流”。固定的信念、期望和习惯是导致我们抗拒改变的一些因素。但是，当你认为你将永远居住的房子在火灾或飓风中被摧毁，或者你受过培训的工作被自动化了，你会怎么做？这可能令人心碎。)”可知，此处讲的是我们要试着灵活一点，根据空后“The only way forward now is to adjust your attitude, shift your thoughts, and dream bigger by being flexible.(现在唯一的出路就是调整你的态度，转变你的想法，灵活地实现更大的梦想。)”可知，此处讲的是我们要调整态度、转变想法从而实现更大的梦想，所以空处应该讲虽然遇到了变故，但是还要转变想法，寻找新的出路，D项But it is also true that our life is demanding a “course change”(但我们的生活需要“改道”，这也是事实。)承接上文，引出下文，符合上下文语境。故选D项。
【3题详解】空处为主旨句。根据空后“When we are dealing with a situation in change, most of us will feel unsure of ourselves. This is normal. Accepting yourself and your situation is a good place to begin. Calm the inner voices of fear and blame.(当我们在处理变化中的情况时，我们大多数人都会对自己感到不确定。这很正常。接受你自己和你的处境是一个很好的开始。平息内心的恐惧和责备的声音。)”可知，本段主要讲的是在处理变化中的情况时，我们要学会接受并平息内心的恐惧和责备的声音，B项 Practice being OK with discomfort.(练习接受不适。)指出本段的主旨，即要练习接受不适，概括全段。故选B项。
【4题详解】根据本段小标题“Learn from your mistakes.(从错误中学习)”以及“Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because they will make you more emotionally resilient if you are willing to learn from them.(不要害怕犯错误，因为如果你愿意从中吸取教训，它们会让你在情感上更有韧性。)”指出我们要从错误中学习从而让自己变得更有韧性，根据空后“By recognize uncertainty as an opportunity for growth, you can more easily move through it to attain your desired personal goals.(通过将不确定性视为成长的机会，你可以更容易地通过它来实现你想要的个人目标。)”可知，如果我们将不确定性视为成长的机会，我们则可以更容易地实现自己的目标，所以空处应该讲我们可以从错误中学习，A项Trial and error are how we learn.(试错是我们学习的方式。)承接上文，引出下文，而且A项中的error与本段小标题中的mistakes相照应，符合上下文语境。故选A项。
【5题详解】空处位于段末，应对前文进行总结，根据本段小标题“Celebrate your successes. (庆祝你的成功)”以及空前“When you have initiated a plan that is working or picked yourself back up after a tough experience, celebrate your success with those who helped you gain positive results.(当你启动了一个行之有效的计划，或者经历了一段艰难的经历后重新振作起来，和那些帮助你获得积极成果的人一起庆祝你的成功。)”可知，本段主要讲的是我们要及时庆祝自己的成功，所以空处应对前文进行概括和总结，F项Congratulate yourself and commit to celebrating your achievement.(祝贺你自己，并致力于庆祝你的成就。)指出我们要祝贺自己的成就，总结上文，而且F项中的Congratulate和celebrating与小标题中的Celebrate相照应，符合上下文语境。故选F项。
（江西省萍乡实验学校2024-2025学年高三上学期开学检测考试）
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It is likely that you've heard that the pitter-pattering (噼啪声) of raindrops can help people fall asleep. There's also research that supports the idea that rain sounds are a useful sleep aid. Here's what to know.
___1___
Rain sounds mask other sharper noises in your environment. Think of a dripping faucet (水龙头) in the other room —in silence, it could be very annoying. With a masking background of wind in the leaves, a soft rain, or some gentle waves playing on a speaker, the drip would never be detected. ___2___.
Rain sounds might literally hit the right frequencies
By masking background sounds, rain tracks might seem like they're just ordinary white noise ——but they aren't. Named after colors, white noise is an umbrella term for a variety of sounds. Rain sounds are considered pink noise, which is characterized by louder sounds at a low frequency and softer sounds at high frequencies. ___3___. But this may not be the case for everyone.
Rain sounds have a calming effect
Apart from helping people fall asleep, rain sounds can be straight-up relaxing. It may be explained by the fact that they're a natural sound and natural sounds are psychologically beneficial. ___4___. For example, people exposed to nature sounds in a 2017 study had an increased nerve response, which means that the calming part of their nervous system was activated by these tracks.
Rain sounds could be meat or poison
___5___. Different sounds will bring out different responses depending on the individual. One person's gentle rain is others' flood worry or need to go to the bathroom. Similarly, gentle rain with distant thunder is calming for some and alarming for others. Will they work for you There's only one way to find out!
A. Rain sounds hide other noises
B. Rain sounds are a universal tool
C. White noise makes people fall asleep quickly
D. So rain sounds can create a calming background “music”
E. Rain sounds might help someone, but they're not for everyone
F. Pink noise in particular can improve sleep in healthy individuals
G. The benefits include increased learning capacity and reduced anxiety
（江西省萍乡实验学校2024-2025学年高三上学期开学检测考试）答案：
【答案】1.A 2.D 3.F 4.G 5.E
【1题详解】根据下文“Rain sounds mask other sharper noises in your environment.(雨声掩盖了你周围环境中其他更尖锐的噪音)”可知，这一段主要讲述雨声能隐藏其他噪音，A选项“Rain sounds hide other noises(雨声隐藏其他噪音)”能概括该段内容，故选A项。
【2题详解】根据上文“With a masking background of wind in the leaves,a soft rain,or some gentle waves playing on a speaker,the drip would never be detected(在树叶间的风声、柔和的雨声或扬声器里播放的一些轻柔海浪声的掩盖背景下，滴水声永远不会被察觉)”可知，雨声能创造一个平静的背景，D选项“So rain sounds can create a calming background“music”(所以雨声可以创造出平静的背景“音乐”)”与上文逻辑连贯，故选D项。
【3题详解】根据上文“Rain sounds are considered pink noise,which is characterized by louder sounds at a low frequency and softer sounds at high frequencies(雨声被认为是粉红噪音，其特点是低频声音较大，高频声音较柔和)”以及下文“But this may not be the case for everyone(但并非对每个人都是如此)”可知，此处应提及粉红噪音对部分人的积极作用，F选项“Pink noise in particular can improve sleep in healthy individuals(尤其粉红噪音可以改善健康个体的睡眠)”符合上下文语境，故选F项。
【4题详解】根据上文“It may be explained by the fact that they're a natural sound and natural sounds are psychologically beneficial(这也许可以解释为它们是一种自然的声音，而自然的声音在心理上是有益的)”可知，接下来应进一步说明其带来的好处，G选项“The benefits include increased learning capacity and reduced anxiety(好处包括提高学习能力和减少焦虑)”符合文意，故选G项。
【5题详解】根据下文“Different sounds will bring out different responses depending on the individual(不同的声音会根据个人产生不同的反应)”可知，可知，雨声对不同的人可能产生不同的效果，有些人可能觉得雨声有助于放松，而对另一些人则可能引起担忧或其他反应，E选项“Rain sounds might help someone,but they're not for everyone(雨声可能对某些人有帮助，但并非对每个人都适用)”能够引出下文，故选E项。
（河北省唐山市第二中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第一次月考）
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It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade
___1___The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. ____2____And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. ____3____ A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. ____4____ The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide.____5____When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.
A. Share good news with people around you.
B. It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.
C. But the “bad news” has its place in the world.
D. It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E. And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F. Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G. The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
（河北省唐山市第二中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第一次月考）答案：
1.C 2.D 3.G 4.E 5.B
【1题详解】空后“The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert(警觉的)to what’s going on around us.(这个世界充满了问题和冲突，我们需要对周围发生的事情保持了解和警惕。)”说明了这个世界存在一些不好的事情，C选项“But the“bad news”has its place in the world.(但“坏消息”在世界上也有一席之地。)”说明了世界上存在坏消息，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选C。
【2题详解】空前“While reading traditional,more negative news is important,consuming good news is also part of staying informed.(虽然阅读传统的、更多的负面新闻很重要，但消费好消息也是保持信息灵通的一部分。)”说明了消费好消息是保持信息灵通的一部分，空后“And it also brings meaningful benefits,like reduced stress and anxiety,higher rates of engagement,community building skills,and inspiration for creating a better world.(它也带来了有意义的好处，比如减少压力和焦虑，提高参与度，社区建设技能，以及创造更美好世界的灵感。)”说明了好消息的好处，空格处也应该是好消息的好处，D选项“It provides a more balanced view of the world.(它提供了一个更平衡的世界观。)”说明了看好消息的好处，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
【3题详解】空前“In fact,good news,known as solutions journalism,is becoming more popular,as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories.Good Good Good is one of them.(事实上，随着出版商和新闻台发现分享积极故事的好处，被称为“解决方案新闻”的好消息正变得越来越受欢迎。Good Good Good就是其中之一。)”说明了Good Good Good是一家分享积极故事的公司，空格处应该对其进行进一步的介绍，G选项“The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.(这家新闻媒体公司致力于有意地提供好消息。)”说明了这家公司致力于有意地提供好消息，是对它进行的进一步介绍，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
【4题详解】空前““If it bleeds,it leads.”has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence,death and destruction draw readers’attention.(“如果流血，它就会引导”一直以来都是媒体用来形容有关暴力、死亡和破坏的新闻报道如何吸引读者注意力的说法。)”说明了“If it bleeds,it leads”这句话是媒体用来形容有关暴力、死亡和破坏的新闻报道如何吸引读者注意力的说法，空格处应该说这会引起一个什么结果，E选项“And so,negative news stories are everywhere on news media.(因此，新闻媒体上到处都是负面新闻。)”说明了前面所说内容所导致的结果，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
【5题详解】空前“The thing is,however,there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity.(然而，事实是，也有好的一面——人性中令人愉快和善良的一面。)”说明了有好的一面，空后“When you do find them,the world can suddenly feel like a very different place.(当你的确找到他们的时候，世界会突然变得不一样。)”表明了你有时候找不到好的一面，B选项“It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.(只是我们很少听到关于它们的消息。)”说明我们有时是找不到那些好的方面，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选B。
（山西省大同市2024-2025学年高三上学期第一次学情调研测试）
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How to Keep Personal Art Journals
You might have heard that keeping a journal is a great way to record your thoughts and understand your emotions. Typical journaling involves only writing. ____1____. And because there are so many ways to express yourself in an art journal, it’s a wonderful creative outlet for both beginners and more experienced creatives.
____2____. It combines elements of writing, drawing, painting, collage (拼贴画), and even graffiti to express yourself. This includes your everyday life, as well as your hopes, dreams, and fears. A single page will often have both words and illustrations to offer a look at what’s going on inside your head.
Art journaling is a way to practice self-care. It encourages you to take a little time for yourself—even if it’s just for 15 minutes a day. When you look back at what you’ve written or drawn, you can gain valuable insight into the challenges in your life. The point of creating a visual journal is not to make every page a masterpiece. ____3____.
Art journaling is completely customizable (可定制的) depending on your skills and interests. Many people choose to use mixed media and decorate their pages with drawing and painting materials. ____4____. The most important thing when beginning your art journal, however, is selecting the right book.
There are many considerations when it comes to picking your journal book. Size is one. If you enjoy making large drawings, for instance, then a bigger book might be best. ____5____. Since it’s a good chance you’ll be using mixed media, select a journal whose paper can handle both drawing and painting.
A. An art journal is a visual diary.
B. Besides, you become aware of your style.
C. Another characteristic to think about is the type of pages in the book.
D. This way, you can not only express yourself, but also influence others.
E. Others prefer sticking with a single medium that they’re comfortable with.
F. But for those who are more visually-minded, an art journal is a great alternative.
G. You simply need to enjoy the act of creating something without worrying how it looks.
（山西省大同市2024-2025学年高三上学期第一次学情调研测试）答案：
1. F 2. A 3. G 4. E 5. C
【1题详解】根据上文“You might have heard that keeping a journal is a great way to record your thoughts and understand your emotions. Typical journaling involves only writing. (你可能听说过写日记是记录你的想法和理解你的情绪的好方法。典型的日记只涉及写作。)”及下文“And because there are so many ways to express yourself in an art journal, it’s a wonderful creative outlet for both beginners and more experienced creatives. (而且，由于在艺术日记中有很多方式可以表达自己，因此对于初学者和更有经验的创意人员来说，这都是一个绝佳的创意渠道。)”可知，空前与空后为转折关系，话题从Typical journaling转向了art journal，空处应为转折句，与F项“But for those who are more visually-minded, an art journal is a great alternative. (但对于那些更有视觉意识的人来说，艺术期刊是一个很好的选择。)”上下文一致，符合文意，引起下文，故选F项。
【2题详解】根据下文“It combines elements of writing, drawing, painting, collage (拼贴画), and even graffiti to express yourself. This includes your everyday life, as well as your hopes, dreams, and fears. A single page will often have both words and illustrations to offer a look at what’s going on inside your head. (它结合了写作、绘画、绘画、拼贴画甚至涂鸦的元素来表达自己。这包括你的日常生活，以及你的希望、梦想和恐惧。一页纸通常既有文字又有插图，可以让你看看你脑子里在想什么。)”可知，本段是关于艺术日志的解释，与A项“An art journal is a visual diary. (艺术日记是一本视觉日记。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选A项。
【3题详解】根据上文“The point of creating a visual journal is not to make every page a masterpiece. (创建视觉日记的意义不在于让每一页都成为杰作。)”可知，创作艺术日志不是为了让它成为杰作，而是为了享受创作的过程，与G项“You simply need to enjoy the act of creating something without worrying how it looks. (你只需要享受创造一些东西的行为，而不必担心它的外观。)”对上文进行补充，符合文意，故选G项。
【4题详解】根据上文“Many people choose to use mixed media and decorate their pages with drawing and painting materials. (许多人选择使用混合媒体并用绘图和绘画材料装饰他们的页面。)”与下文“The most important thing when beginning your art journal, however, is selecting the right book. (然而，在开始你的艺术日记时，最重要的是选择正确的书。)”可知，有些人会选择混合媒体，有些人会用单一媒介，与E项“Others prefer sticking with a single medium that they’re comfortable with. (其他人则更喜欢坚持使用他们熟悉的单一媒介。)”上下文一致，符合文意，E项中的single medium与上文中mixed media前后呼应，故选E项。
【5题详解】根据上文“There are many considerations when it comes to picking your journal book. (在选择日记本时，有很多考虑因素。)”可知，本段在讲述挑选日志本时注意事项，结合“Size is one. (尺寸是其一)”可知，空处应是在另一个要考虑的特征，与C项“Another characteristic to think about is the type of pages in the book. (另一个需要考虑的特征是书中的页面类型。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选C项。
（广东省三校2025届8月新高三年级摸底考试）
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The final stretch of your college education is like a marathon, with the finish line in sight but the course still demanding your utmost effort. It's an exhilarating time, as you prepare to step into the professional world. ___1____, but it can also be a time of great tension. With the right approach, you can cross the finish line with poise and accomplishment.
___2___. Set a clear and detailed agenda for your thesis defense and other key academic commitments. Break down these tasks into manageable parts and tackle them methodically. This will help you avoid the last-minute rush and keep your research on track.
Furthermore, it's essential to look after your health and well-being. ___3___. Pursue hobbies that bring you joy and relaxation, such as gardening, photography, or simply engaging in meaningful conversations with your peers. Maintaining your well-being is vital for staying focused and ready to take on any academic challenges.
You're not alone in this academic marathon. Seek support when you need it. Whether it's guidance from your professors or moral support from your fellow students, ___4___.
Finally, keep a positive outlook throughout your final year. Build a network of mentors and friends who encourage you and believe in your capabilities. ___5___. Recognize that challenges are part of the process and use them as stepping stones to success.
The last year of college is a blend of emotions, but with these strategies, you can make the most of it and set the stage for a successful career as you move forward.
A. It's the moment to realize your long-held aspirations.
B. Start by organizing your time and resources effectively.
C. Ensure you get adequate rest and pursue leisure activities.
D. They can provide insights and share their experiences.
E. Stay close to those who challenge and support you.
F. Remember to celebrate your progress and recognize your growth.
G. Cultivate a mindset that sees obstacles as opportunities.
（广东省三校2025届8月新高三年级摸底考试）答案
答案：A. 解析：这句话位于段落的开头，强调了大学最后一年是实现长期愿望的时刻，与后文提到的准备进入职业世界和以优雅和成就完成学业相呼应。
答案：B.解析：紧接着上文提到的“With the right approach”，提出首先需要有效组织时间和资源，为后续提到的制定清晰详细的议程和分解任务做铺垫。
答案：C.解析：在提到关注健康和福祉之后，紧接着强调了要确保充足的休息和追求休闲活动，与后文提到的追求爱好和放松活动相一致。
答案：D. 解析：在提到寻求支持时，这一句说明了教授和同学可以提供的是洞察力和分享经验，与前文的寻求指导和道义支持相吻合。
答案：F.解析：最后一句提到保持积极态度，建立鼓励和相信你能力的导师和朋友网络，紧接着提出要记得庆祝自己的进步并认识到自己的成长，与前文的积极看待和利用挑战作为成功的垫脚石相呼应。
（2024年7月浙江省培优联盟高三仿真卷）
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Imagine you buy a new shirt and do not intend to buy a new jacket. You were perfectly happy with it until you wore it with the new shirt. However, you imagine that the new shirt makes the old jacket look worn. Then you can’t help buy a new jacket or even more to better fit the shirt. ____1____.The simplest description of it is the scenario of buying something new and replacing our old possessions with items to match the new one, even if that means an empty bank account. ____2____.
Become aware it is happening. Observe when you are being drawn into consumption not because you are in actual need of an item, but only because something new has been introduced.
____3____. A store may be having a great sale on a new outfit—but if the new outfit forces you to buy a new pair of shoes or handbag to match, it just became a more expensive purchase than originally assumed.
Avoid unnecessary new purchases. Realize the Diderot Effect is a significant force and overcoming it is very difficult. You may avoid replacing those end tables at first, but eventually, at some point down the road, you are going to break down and buy new ones that better match the new couch. ____4____. But the best way to overcome the Diderot Effect is to never allow it to overpower you in the first place.
Remind yourself that possessions do not define you. ____5____. Your possessions do not define you or your success—no matter what marketers will try to tell you.
Analyze and predict the full cost of future purchases.
Buy things for their usefulness rather than their status.
We actually can employ this mind trick in the following ways.
The true abundance of life is not found in the things that you own.
Then how can we resist this pattern of unnecessary consumerism
The phenomenon can be owed to the so-called “Diderot Effect”.
There are times when we have a proper need to buy new things, admittedly.
（2024年7月浙江省培优联盟高三仿真卷）答案
1-5 FEAGD
[1题详解]根据上文“Imagine you buy a new shirt and do not intend to buy a new jacket. You were perfectly happy with it until you wore it with the new shirt. However, you imagine that the new shirt makes the old jacket look worn. Then you can't help buy a new jacket or even more to better fit the shirt.”(假设你买了一件新衬衫，但不打算买一件新夹克。你本来对它很满意，直到你把它和新衬衫一起穿。然而，你想象新衬衫使旧夹克看起来很破旧。然后你会忍不住买一件新夹克，甚至更多的衣服来更好地搭配这件衬衫。)可知，选项总结上文的现象叫什么。故F选项“这种现象可以归因于所谓的“狄德罗效应”。”切题。故选F项。
[2题详解]根据上文“The simplest description of it is the scenario of buying something new and replacing our old possessions with items to match the new one, even if that means an empty bank account.”(最简单的描述就是买新东西，用新东西替换旧东西，即使这意味着银行账户空了。)可知，选项承接上文，总起下文的各个标题。故E选项“那么我们如何抵制这种不必要的消费主义模式呢 ”切题。故选E项。
[3题详解]根据下文“A store may be having a great sale on a new outfitbut if the new outfit forces you to buy a new pair of shoes or handbag to match, it just became a more expensive purchase than originally assumed”(一家商店的一套新衣服可能正在大减价，但如果这套新衣服迫使你去买一双新鞋或一个新手袋来搭配，那么它的购买成本就会比原先想象的要高。)可知，本段主要在说要考虑采购的全部成本。故A选项“分析和预测未来采购的全部成本。”为本段的标题。故选A项。
[4题详解]根据上文“You may avoid replacing those end tables at first, but eventually, at some point down the road, you are going to break down and buy new ones that better match the new couch.”(一开始你可能会避免更换那些茶几，但最终，在这条路上的某个时刻，你会让步，买一个更适合新沙发的新桌子。)根据下文“But the best way to overcome the Diderot Effect is to never allow it to overpower you in the first place.”(但克服狄德罗效应的最好方法是，从一开始就不要让它压倒你。)可知，选项承接上文说明需要买新东西的必然性且与下文为转折关系。故G项“不可否认，有时候我们确实需要买新东西。”切题。故选G项。
[5题详解]根据上文“Remind yourself that possessions do not define you.”(提醒自己，财产并不能定义你。)可知，选项承接上文进一步说明且与下文为并列关系。上下文话题一致。故D选项“生活的真正丰富不在于你拥有
的东西。”切题。故选D项。
（江苏省兴化中学2024年高三年级阶段性测试（一））
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Humans have been searching for the fountain of youth.A scientist named Dr David proved last year that reversing(逆转) the age of a cell is possible.　　1 　 It will allow us to live healthy lives for an extended period of time.Here are some ways you can improve your health today.
Relieve your joints.There is something called hyaluronic acid (玻尿酸) in your joints.You might have heard of it being put into skin creams before.It holds a lot of moisture and is used to relieve dry eye as well as improve the skin, remove wrinkles, make joints healthy.　 2 　
Maximise your exercise.While it’s clear that living healthily and exercising may only bring minor life extension, exercise helps with a wide range of longevity pathways.It seems that resistance exercise is the best for health and longevity.But remember, you don’t have to lift heavy weights if you don’t want to.　 3　　 We recommend using resistance bands as they are personalised based on your current performance.
Sleep better.Sleep is an essential time for our bodily repair.　 4　　 Watching TV late at night, sleeping in a room where there is too much light, and not having a night time routine can all affect sleep.
Improve your memory.　 5 　 Fasting for more than 48 hours has been shown to activate something called autophagy (自体吞噬), which is where the body gets rid of cells it no longer needs making room for new ones.If you prefer not to fast, you can take an ingredient called spermidine (亚精胺) instead.It is an element found naturally in wheatgerm, and is proven to improve brain performance.
A.A can of beans is sometimes enough!
B. It even shows promise for fighting cancer.
C.The only danger lies in not sleeping enough.
D.Protecting your brain is obviously very important.
E. When it is disturbed, particularly for extended periods, our bodies suffer.
F. Within a couple of decades this technology should be available to humans.
G. In 20 years we may have some science fiction style time machines for our bodies.
（江苏省兴化中学2024年高三年级阶段性测试（一））答案
F　根据前文“ A scientist named Dr David proved last year that reversing the age of a cell is possible.”可知,科学家发现逆转细胞年龄是可能的,F项中的this technology指代前面的逆转细胞年龄这项技术;根据空后“It will allow us to live healthy lives for an extended period of time.”可知,如果这项技术在将来运用到人类身上可以让人更健康地生活。F项符合语境。故选F。
B　根据空前“It holds a lot of moisture and is used to relieve dry eye as well as improve the skin, remove wrinkles, make joints healthy.”可知,前面列举了玻尿酸的好处,所以B项“它甚至显示出对抗癌症的希望。”符合语境,故选B。
A　根据前文“It seems that resistance exercise is the best for health and longevity.But remember, you don’t have to lift heavy weights if you don’t want to.”可知,阻力运动对健康和长寿是最好的,但如果不想要做举重这样的运动也可以。A项“有时一罐豆子就足够了!” 指一罐豆子的重量也可以起到锻炼的作用。故选A。
E　根据前文“Sleep is an essential time for our bodily repair.”可知,睡眠对身体的健康也很重要,E项中的it指代前文的Sleep;根据后文“Watching TV late at night...not having a night time routine can all affect sleep.”可知,充足的睡眠对健康有好处,而深夜看电视,睡在光线太强的房间,没有规律的夜间活动会影响睡眠,对身体不好。E项“当它受到干扰时,尤其是长时间的干扰,我们的身体会受到影响。”承上启下,符合语境。故选E。
D　根据前文“Improve your memory.”可知,本段主要讲述如何提高记忆力,D项“保护你的大脑显然非常重要。”符合语境。故选D。
（广东省部分学校2024-2025学年高三上学期开学联考）
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Are you concerned about travelling by plane with your dog A new airline called Bark Air might be the solution you need. It is designed specifically for dogs, which is initiated by Bark, a brand specializing in dog food and toys.
Bark Air, in cooperation with a jet charter (包机) service company, completed its first flight on May 23, 2024. Travelling from New York to Los Angeles, 1 , including passengers and crew. On the website of Bark Air, the company emphasizes that the airline is focused on the comfort and happiness of the dog first, and human second.
To ensure enough space for the dogs, 2 . Additionally, the aircraft will feature calming aids for these VIPs. Dogs are now able to travel on planes while sitting with their owners, thanks to Bark Air. Onboard, 3 , including water and bone broth. “No dog should fly in a cage,” the company said on its website.
Of course, 4 . According to National Public Radio (NPR), a flight between New York and Los Angeles for one human and one dog costs $6,000, while a regular one-way flight from New York to London is priced at $8,000.“If the demand is there, 5 , and that’s what we aim to do,” co-founder and CEO Matt Meeker told NPR. “We want to make this affordable and accessible for as many dogs as possible.”
A. this journey comes at a cost
B. the dogs can enjoy a variety of drinks
C. it would not book the plane to full capacity
D. the flight carried six dogs and eleven people
E. they even can have their toys along with them
F. one human and two dogs weigh under 50 pounds
G. we have pretty clear ways of bringing those prices down
（广东省部分学校2024-2025学年高三上学期开学联考）答案
1.D 【解析】上文提到从纽约到洛杉矶的飞行，下文提到包括乘客和机组人员。D项“这架飞机上载有6 只狗和11 个人”符合语境。故选D。
2.C 【解析】上文提到确保狗有足够的空间。C 项“不会让飞机预定到满仓”符合语境。故选C。
3.B 【解析】下文列举水和骨汤，B项“狗可以享受各种饮料”符合语境。故选 B。
4.A 【解析】下文举例：据美国国家公共电台报道，一个人和一只狗从纽约到洛杉矶的飞行费用为6000美元，A项“这种旅行是有代价的”符合语境。故选 A。
5.G 【解析】上文讲到带宠物狗飞行的航班机票价格不菲，接着提及：如果有需求的话会怎样。G项“我们有很明确的方法来降低这些价格”符合语境。故选G。
（2025届广州市普通高中毕业班摸底考试）
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We all know someone who holds court wherever they find themselves with amusing stories. For the rest of us, conversation can be trickier. Our editor asked Catherine Blyth, the author of The Art of Conversation for her tips on how to shine－and not get cancelled－at your next small-talk.
Consider what you want from a conversation
00036000. In fact, a conversation is usually a way to get something we want, whether that’s to making a friend, or to asking someone on a date. Knowing what you want will keep things flowing. “At least, what you can get from a conversation is an interesting adventure with another mind. 00037000.” says Blyth.
Guide the other person to help you
“There’s nothing more flattering (受宠若惊) than feeling like that you’ve helped someone,” Blyth says. She suggests finding a way to make the other person useful to you. “00038000, that allows you to reveal a bit of yourself while inviting them to help, which is a great way to get conversation started.”
Listen attentively and purposefully
Are you listening to understand, or listening to respond That’s a perfect question a would-be conversationalist should ask themselves. “A good listener indicates what interests them. 00039000. If I’m conversing with someone who makes it all about themselves, I’ll gently point that I’m not interested and shift us towards other topics.” says Blyth.
Keep your phone out of sight and out of mind
“If you’re chatting with someone with your phone next to you, what you’re saying is ‘you’re only as important as my next notification’,” says Blyth. “Whatever you do on a screen isn’t a conversation. Problems arises from comparing real conversation to text messaging. 00040000. We need to give each other some grace.”
A. Seeing the world through the eyes of others is a reward itself
B. People feel bad about conversation because they think it’s a performance
C. Your responses should show which topics are interesting and which aren’t
D. The best mindset you bring to small-talk is the idea that it’s a treasure hunt
E. A direct praise is good, but if it’s something like ‘I love that coat, where did you buy it ’
F. In a real conversation, you can’t look things up, think about how to phrase your thoughts
G. You have to constantly be listening with your ears, your mind, and be conscious of doing so
（2025届广州市普通高中毕业班摸底考试）答案
1-5DAECF
[1题详解]下文“In fact, a conversation is usually a way to get something we want, whether that's to making a friend, or to asking someone on a date. (事实上，谈话通常是得到我们想要的东西的一种方式，无论是交朋友，还是邀请某人约会。)”提到谈话通常是得到我们想要的东西的一种方式，D项“闲聊时最好的心态就是把它当成寻宝游戏”符合语境，“寻宝”即找到自己想要的东西，故选D。
[2题详解]上文“At least, what you can get from a conversation is an interesting adventure with another mind. (至少，你能从谈话中得到的是与另一个人的一次有趣的冒险。)”提到你能从谈话中得到的是与另一个人的一次有趣的冒险，是描述从谈话中得到的好处，A项“从别人的角度看世界本身就是一种奖励”承接上文，符合语境，故选A。
[3题详解]上文“She suggests finding a way to make the other person useful to you.(她建议想办法让对方对你有用。)”提到Blyth建议想办法让对方对你有用，下文“that allows you to reveal a bit of yourself while inviting them to help, which is a great way to get conversation started.(这可以让你在邀请他们帮忙的同时展示自己，这是开始对话的好方法。)”提到某种方法的好处，故空处应是提及一种具体的方法，E项“直接表扬是好的，但如果是‘我喜欢这件外套，你在哪里买的 ’”符合语境，故选E.
[4题详解]上文“A good listener indicates what interests them.(一个好的倾听者表明他们感兴趣的是什么。)”提到一个好的倾听者表明他们感兴趣的是什么，C项“你的回答应该显示出哪些话题是有趣的，哪些不是”承接上文，讲述倾听者如何表明是否感兴趣，符合语境，故选C。
[5题详解]上文“Whatever you do on a screen isn't a conversation. Problems arises from comparing real conversation to text messaging. (你在屏幕上做的任何事情都不是对话。将真实对话与短信进行比较会产生问题。)”提到，真实对话与短信不同，将两者进行比较会产生问题，F项“在真实的对话中，你不能查资料，思考如何表达你的想法”进一步阐述两者的不同之处，故选F。备战2025年高考英语专项突破——七选五练习题第一期
(湖南省名校联合体2025届高三年级入学摸底考试)
Ten years ago, not many families in the United States would consider homeschooling a serious option for their children.There were negative feelings about homeschooling,especially among school educators, who considered it crazy or irresponsible. But things have changed now.
1 As homeschooling becomes more widely practiced, school communities are becoming far more accepting and recognize that it can meet real needs.
2 Homeschooling provides community life that is valuable to children. Participating in- community life, homeschooled children relate socially with a wide variety of people. 3 Without social pressure from age-separated classrooms, kid feel more comfortable forming friendships.
4 We often hear parents and kids talk about how relieved they feel from being freed of traditional schooling and nightly homework. With independent learning, they have more time to talk and listen;more time to spend in libraries , museums , and concert halls; or to hike , ride bikes , read , or think. These changes are what happens when family life is driven by the needs of families , rather than the needs of institutions .
Homeschooling also creates better learning environments for children who have been wrongly considered as having all sorts of imaginary “learning problems” in public and private schools. The educators want the children to be fixed so that they will fit; the parents correctly sense that their children are fine and only need something different : more space, freedom to move, a safe environment, or respectful treatment from others. 5
A. Homeschooling helps children lo broaden their knowledge.
B. In homeschooling families, life is likely to be less stressful.
C. Some people choose homeschooling for socialization benefits.
D. Homeschooling success stories are often reported in the media.
E. People can see how easy it is to get along with homeschooled kids.
F. For these families, homeschooling helps a child build a life that woks.
G. The combination of two kinds of schooling has a great effect on a child.
(辽宁省教研教改联合体2025届高三第一次调研考试)
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Who can imagine life today without an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) They are available in considerable numbers throughout the world.
The first ATM was the brainchild of an enterprising Turkish-American inventor Luther George Simjian. When the idea of an automated banking machine struck him, he registered 20 patents before any bank agreed to give it a trial run. It is easy to assume that the inventor of such a popular machine was laughing all the way to the bank. ____1____ Within six months of its operation in New York in 1939, the device was removed due to lack of customer acceptance.
It was not until 1967, nearly 30 years later, that Barclays Bank, in a careful launch, rolled out a self-service machine in London, England, which proved successful. ____2____ The first cash machine relied on customers’ use of prepaid tokens (代币) to get envelopes with a fixed amount of cash inside.
____3____ The banks’ principle was seemingly customer service. But it would be foolish to minimize the many advantages that cash machines provided to the banks themselves. By the late 1970s, the highest fixed cost for the average large bank was its branches. The greatest variable cost and loss to profits were its staff. Bank accounts swiftly recognized that self-service operations could reduce bank branch staff cost by70 percent.
Experts quickly determined that public acceptance of ATMs counted on convenience, simplicity, speed, security and trust. ____4____ For maximum efficiency, ATMs had to be located near public transport or in a shopping mall, not at a branch. The busier and more crowded the location, obviously, the better. Now, roughly 75 percent of all cash provided by banks to their customers comes from cash machines. ____5___.
Public acceptance of deposits (存款) by machine was significantly slower than customers’ usage of ATMs for withdrawals. In general, it seems that customers sometimes still prefer and trust an over-the-counter transaction (交易) for deposits.
A. Location, in particular, was a key factor.
B. His cash machine, however, didn’t prove durable.
C. The device was relatively primitive, at least by today’s standards.
D. However, cash machines posed some interesting, unanswered questions.
E. An interesting factor was the issue of bio-statistics for customer identification.
F. Devices originally dismissed by the public are now recognized as essential institutions.
G. Soon afterwards, many other banks became admittedly champions of the cash machine.
（2025届广西柳州市新高三摸底考试）
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Ways to Be Resilient (坚韧) in Tough Times
When uncertainty stresses us out, it makes us wonder which path to take, or what decision to make.____1____ Here are ways to develop the emotional resilience that will help you in tough times.
Try to be flexible. Often we have difficulty learning to “go with the flow”. Fixed beliefs, expectations, and habits are some of the things that lead us to resist change. But when the house you thought you’d live in forever is destroyed in a fire or hurricane, or the job you had trained for has been automated, what do you do It can be heartbreaking. ____2____ The only way forward now is to adjust your attitude, shift your thoughts, and dream bigger by being flexible.
____3____ When we are dealing with a situation in change, most of us will feel unsure of ourselves. This is normal. Accepting yourself and your situation is a good place to begin. Calm the inner voices of fear and blame.
Learn from your mistakes. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes because they will make you more emotionally resilient if you are willing to learn from them. ____4____ By recognize uncertainty as an opportunity for growth, you can more easily move through it to attain your desired personal goals.
Celebrate your successes. When you have initiated a plan that is working or picked yourself back up after a tough experience, celebrate your success with those who helped you gain positive results.____5____.
A. Trial and error are how we learn.
B. Practice being OK with discomfort.
C. Review your options and then look for helpers.
D. But it is also true that our life is demanding a “course change”.
E. New efforts stimulate growth potential through new experiences.
F. Congratulate yourself and commit to celebrating your achievement.
G. It can be difficult for us if we have not developed emotional resilience.
（江西省萍乡实验学校2024-2025学年高三上学期开学检测考试）
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It is likely that you've heard that the pitter-pattering (噼啪声) of raindrops can help people fall asleep. There's also research that supports the idea that rain sounds are a useful sleep aid. Here's what to know.
___1___
Rain sounds mask other sharper noises in your environment. Think of a dripping faucet (水龙头) in the other room —in silence, it could be very annoying. With a masking background of wind in the leaves, a soft rain, or some gentle waves playing on a speaker, the drip would never be detected. ___2___.
Rain sounds might literally hit the right frequencies
By masking background sounds, rain tracks might seem like they're just ordinary white noise ——but they aren't. Named after colors, white noise is an umbrella term for a variety of sounds. Rain sounds are considered pink noise, which is characterized by louder sounds at a low frequency and softer sounds at high frequencies. ___3___. But this may not be the case for everyone.
Rain sounds have a calming effect
Apart from helping people fall asleep, rain sounds can be straight-up relaxing. It may be explained by the fact that they're a natural sound and natural sounds are psychologically beneficial. ___4___. For example, people exposed to nature sounds in a 2017 study had an increased nerve response, which means that the calming part of their nervous system was activated by these tracks.
Rain sounds could be meat or poison
___5___. Different sounds will bring out different responses depending on the individual. One person's gentle rain is others' flood worry or need to go to the bathroom. Similarly, gentle rain with distant thunder is calming for some and alarming for others. Will they work for you There's only one way to find out!
A. Rain sounds hide other noises
B. Rain sounds are a universal tool
C. White noise makes people fall asleep quickly
D. So rain sounds can create a calming background “music”
E. Rain sounds might help someone, but they're not for everyone
F. Pink noise in particular can improve sleep in healthy individuals
G. The benefits include increased learning capacity and reduced anxiety
（河北省唐山市第二中学2024-2025学年高三上学期第一次月考）
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It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade
___1___The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. ____2____And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. ____3____ A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. ____4____ The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide.____5____When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.
A. Share good news with people around you.
B. It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.
C. But the “bad news” has its place in the world.
D. It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E. And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F. Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G. The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
（山西省大同市2024-2025学年高三上学期第一次学情调研测试）
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How to Keep Personal Art Journals
You might have heard that keeping a journal is a great way to record your thoughts and understand your emotions. Typical journaling involves only writing. ____1____. And because there are so many ways to express yourself in an art journal, it’s a wonderful creative outlet for both beginners and more experienced creatives.
____2____. It combines elements of writing, drawing, painting, collage (拼贴画), and even graffiti to express yourself. This includes your everyday life, as well as your hopes, dreams, and fears. A single page will often have both words and illustrations to offer a look at what’s going on inside your head.
Art journaling is a way to practice self-care. It encourages you to take a little time for yourself—even if it’s just for 15 minutes a day. When you look back at what you’ve written or drawn, you can gain valuable insight into the challenges in your life. The point of creating a visual journal is not to make every page a masterpiece. ____3____.
Art journaling is completely customizable (可定制的) depending on your skills and interests. Many people choose to use mixed media and decorate their pages with drawing and painting materials. ____4____. The most important thing when beginning your art journal, however, is selecting the right book.
There are many considerations when it comes to picking your journal book. Size is one. If you enjoy making large drawings, for instance, then a bigger book might be best. ____5____. Since it’s a good chance you’ll be using mixed media, select a journal whose paper can handle both drawing and painting.
A. An art journal is a visual diary.
B. Besides, you become aware of your style.
C. Another characteristic to think about is the type of pages in the book.
D. This way, you can not only express yourself, but also influence others.
E. Others prefer sticking with a single medium that they’re comfortable with.
F. But for those who are more visually-minded, an art journal is a great alternative.
G. You simply need to enjoy the act of creating something without worrying how it looks.
（广东省三校2025届8月新高三年级摸底考试）
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The final stretch of your college education is like a marathon, with the finish line in sight but the course still demanding your utmost effort. It's an exhilarating time, as you prepare to step into the professional world. ___1____, but it can also be a time of great tension. With the right approach, you can cross the finish line with poise and accomplishment.
___2___. Set a clear and detailed agenda for your thesis defense and other key academic commitments. Break down these tasks into manageable parts and tackle them methodically. This will help you avoid the last-minute rush and keep your research on track.
Furthermore, it's essential to look after your health and well-being. ___3___. Pursue hobbies that bring you joy and relaxation, such as gardening, photography, or simply engaging in meaningful conversations with your peers. Maintaining your well-being is vital for staying focused and ready to take on any academic challenges.
You're not alone in this academic marathon. Seek support when you need it. Whether it's guidance from your professors or moral support from your fellow students, ___4___.
Finally, keep a positive outlook throughout your final year. Build a network of mentors and friends who encourage you and believe in your capabilities. ___5___. Recognize that challenges are part of the process and use them as stepping stones to success.
The last year of college is a blend of emotions, but with these strategies, you can make the most of it and set the stage for a successful career as you move forward.
A. It's the moment to realize your long-held aspirations.
B. Start by organizing your time and resources effectively.
C. Ensure you get adequate rest and pursue leisure activities.
D. They can provide insights and share their experiences.
E. Stay close to those who challenge and support you.
F. Remember to celebrate your progress and recognize your growth.
G. Cultivate a mindset that sees obstacles as opportunities.
（2024年7月浙江省培优联盟高三仿真卷）
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Imagine you buy a new shirt and do not intend to buy a new jacket. You were perfectly happy with it until you wore it with the new shirt. However, you imagine that the new shirt makes the old jacket look worn. Then you can’t help buy a new jacket or even more to better fit the shirt. ____1____.The simplest description of it is the scenario of buying something new and replacing our old possessions with items to match the new one, even if that means an empty bank account. ____2____.
Become aware it is happening. Observe when you are being drawn into consumption not because you are in actual need of an item, but only because something new has been introduced.
____3____. A store may be having a great sale on a new outfit—but if the new outfit forces you to buy a new pair of shoes or handbag to match, it just became a more expensive purchase than originally assumed.
Avoid unnecessary new purchases. Realize the Diderot Effect is a significant force and overcoming it is very difficult. You may avoid replacing those end tables at first, but eventually, at some point down the road, you are going to break down and buy new ones that better match the new couch. ____4____. But the best way to overcome the Diderot Effect is to never allow it to overpower you in the first place.
Remind yourself that possessions do not define you. ____5____. Your possessions do not define you or your success—no matter what marketers will try to tell you.
Analyze and predict the full cost of future purchases.
Buy things for their usefulness rather than their status.
We actually can employ this mind trick in the following ways.
The true abundance of life is not found in the things that you own.
Then how can we resist this pattern of unnecessary consumerism
The phenomenon can be owed to the so-called “Diderot Effect”.
There are times when we have a proper need to buy new things, admittedly.
（江苏省兴化中学2024年高三年级阶段性测试（一））
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Humans have been searching for the fountain of youth.A scientist named Dr David proved last year that reversing(逆转) the age of a cell is possible.　　1 　 It will allow us to live healthy lives for an extended period of time.Here are some ways you can improve your health today.
Relieve your joints.There is something called hyaluronic acid (玻尿酸) in your joints.You might have heard of it being put into skin creams before.It holds a lot of moisture and is used to relieve dry eye as well as improve the skin, remove wrinkles, make joints healthy.　 2 　
Maximise your exercise.While it’s clear that living healthily and exercising may only bring minor life extension, exercise helps with a wide range of longevity pathways.It seems that resistance exercise is the best for health and longevity.But remember, you don’t have to lift heavy weights if you don’t want to.　 3　　 We recommend using resistance bands as they are personalised based on your current performance.
Sleep better.Sleep is an essential time for our bodily repair.　 4　　 Watching TV late at night, sleeping in a room where there is too much light, and not having a night time routine can all affect sleep.
Improve your memory.　 5 　 Fasting for more than 48 hours has been shown to activate something called autophagy (自体吞噬), which is where the body gets rid of cells it no longer needs making room for new ones.If you prefer not to fast, you can take an ingredient called spermidine (亚精胺) instead.It is an element found naturally in wheatgerm, and is proven to improve brain performance.
A.A can of beans is sometimes enough!
B. It even shows promise for fighting cancer.
C.The only danger lies in not sleeping enough.
D.Protecting your brain is obviously very important.
E. When it is disturbed, particularly for extended periods, our bodies suffer.
F. Within a couple of decades this technology should be available to humans.
G. In 20 years we may have some science fiction style time machines for our bodies.
（广东省部分学校2024-2025学年高三上学期开学联考）
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Are you concerned about travelling by plane with your dog A new airline called Bark Air might be the solution you need. It is designed specifically for dogs, which is initiated by Bark, a brand specializing in dog food and toys.
Bark Air, in cooperation with a jet charter (包机) service company, completed its first flight on May 23, 2024. Travelling from New York to Los Angeles, 1 , including passengers and crew. On the website of Bark Air, the company emphasizes that the airline is focused on the comfort and happiness of the dog first, and human second.
To ensure enough space for the dogs, 2 . Additionally, the aircraft will feature calming aids for these VIPs. Dogs are now able to travel on planes while sitting with their owners, thanks to Bark Air. Onboard, 3 , including water and bone broth. “No dog should fly in a cage,” the company said on its website.
Of course, 4 . According to National Public Radio (NPR), a flight between New York and Los Angeles for one human and one dog costs $6,000, while a regular one-way flight from New York to London is priced at $8,000.“If the demand is there, 5 , and that’s what we aim to do,” co-founder and CEO Matt Meeker told NPR. “We want to make this affordable and accessible for as many dogs as possible.”
A. this journey comes at a cost
B. the dogs can enjoy a variety of drinks
C. it would not book the plane to full capacity
D. the flight carried six dogs and eleven people
E. they even can have their toys along with them
F. one human and two dogs weigh under 50 pounds
G. we have pretty clear ways of bringing those prices down
（2025届广州市普通高中毕业班摸底考试）
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We all know someone who holds court wherever they find themselves with amusing stories. For the rest of us, conversation can be trickier. Our editor asked Catherine Blyth, the author of The Art of Conversation for her tips on how to shine－and not get cancelled－at your next small-talk.
Consider what you want from a conversation
0001000. In fact, a conversation is usually a way to get something we want, whether that’s to making a friend, or to asking someone on a date. Knowing what you want will keep things flowing. “At least, what you can get from a conversation is an interesting adventure with another mind. 0002000.” says Blyth.
Guide the other person to help you
“There’s nothing more flattering (受宠若惊) than feeling like that you’ve helped someone,” Blyth says. She suggests finding a way to make the other person useful to you. “0003000, that allows you to reveal a bit of yourself while inviting them to help, which is a great way to get conversation started.”
Listen attentively and purposefully
Are you listening to understand, or listening to respond That’s a perfect question a would-be conversationalist should ask themselves. “A good listener indicates what interests them. 0004000. If I’m conversing with someone who makes it all about themselves, I’ll gently point that I’m not interested and shift us towards other topics.” says Blyth.
Keep your phone out of sight and out of mind
“If you’re chatting with someone with your phone next to you, what you’re saying is ‘you’re only as important as my next notification’,” says Blyth. “Whatever you do on a screen isn’t a conversation. Problems arises from comparing real conversation to text messaging. 0005000. We need to give each other some grace.”
A. Seeing the world through the eyes of others is a reward itself
B. People feel bad about conversation because they think it’s a performance
C. Your responses should show which topics are interesting and which aren’t
D. The best mindset you bring to small-talk is the idea that it’s a treasure hunt
E. A direct praise is good, but if it’s something like ‘I love that coat, where did you buy it ’
F. In a real conversation, you can’t look things up, think about how to phrase your thoughts
G. You have to constantly be listening with your ears, your mind, and be conscious of doing so