考点分类练(一) 小标题类
Passage 1(2024山东泰安三模)
Tips for Planning a Nature Walk with Your Child
When it comes to planning a nature walk,the key tip to keep in mind is to have fun with it! 1 If children are given the opportunity to experience nature,even in simple ways,interaction and engagement follow quite naturally.
Let your children get dirty.
If your little one is anxious to crawl in the dirt to get a better look at worms,then go for it! 2 Research suggests that kids who play the dirt are exposed to bacteria,germs and viruses that can help build their immune(免疫) system and reduce the risks of certain allergies and illnesses later in life.
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Encourage them to stop to turn over rocks,touch moss,and when they can,climb on and over rocks and fallen trees.Whatever the environment,which you assess for any unreasonable danger,the children can set the pace—stimulating confidence,flexibility,problem-solving,creativity,and a sense of wonder.
Get creative.
4 Davis suggests pretending play,such as using a stick as a sword or magic wand,or making up stories about the items found during your walk.Your findings also work great for an art project.“Collecting rocks while on your nature walk can later be painted and re-purposed as beautiful works of art,” says Davis.
Let older children be more adventurous.
For the older kids,it’s all about making a deeper connection with the world around them.With older kids,you can encourage them to connect with nature on a deeper level by exploring their senses. 5 .
A.Assess environment.
B.Have your children lead the way.
C.Nature is perfect for a child’s creativity.
D.Nature walks don’t have to be complicated.
E.Dirt might get a bad reputation,but it shouldn’t.
F.Try having them walk barefoot on different surfaces.
G.Give them the freedom to play in their own ways.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了计划与孩子一起在大自然散步的几点建议。
1.D 下文“If children are given the opportunity to experience nature,even in simple ways,interaction and engagement follow quite naturally.”谈到,如果给予孩子探索自然的机会,即便是简单的方式,孩子也会自然地互动和参与起来。据此可以推断出此处应该谈到大自然散步是一件并不复杂的事情,D项“自然散步并不一定要很复杂”符合语境。
2.E 根据上文“If your little one is anxious to crawl in the dirt to get a better look at worms,then go for it!”和下文“Research suggests that kids who play the dirt are exposed to bacteria,germs and viruses that can help build their immune system and reduce the risks of certain allergies and illnesses later in life.”可知,此处与dirt有关,结合下文谈到的好处可以推断出与dirt的优缺点有关,E项“尘垢可能会有坏名声,但它不应该”符合语境。
3.B 根据本段内容可知,本段谈到鼓励孩子们多去跟大自然接触,去体验不同的环境,家长在确保环境安全的前提下,让孩子确定与大自然接触的节奏,B项“让孩子们带路”符合本段主旨。
4.C 根据本段小标题“Get creative.(变得有创造力)”可知,本段与创造力有关,结合本段末句“Collecting rocks while on your nature walk can later be painted and re-purposed as beautiful works of art”可知,C项“大自然对激发孩子的创造力再合适不过了”符合本段主题。
5.F 结合本段小标题“Let older children be more adventurous.”可知,本段主题是“让大一点的孩子更有冒险精神”,前文“With older kids,you can encourage them to connect with nature on a deeper level by exploring their senses.”提到通过探索感官来鼓励孩子接触大自然,F项“试着让他们赤脚在不同的地面上行走”是具体的方法。
Passage 2(2024河南开封二模)
Friends are incredibly important people in our lives.Some are with us for decades. 6 Here are some tips to remember if you’re processing the loss of a friend.
Sometimes things just don’t work out.
7 In fact,people,on average,lose about half of their friends every seven years.One of the most common reasons those relationships end is that they just fell through the cracks.Things didn’t work out.Nobody really wanted the friendship to end,but people got busy and didn’t intentionally maintain the friendship.
Make the unsaid said.
Sometimes,in friendship,people don’t make the unsaid said. 8 And because they’re never directly addressed,people get to a point where they want to end the friendship before actually addressing the problem.Actually,if they had intervened sooner,they might have been able to save the friendship.
It’s normal to feel grief.
When a friendship ends,there is a grieving process.Allow yourself to feel those emotions and be patient.Instead of pushing yourself to cheer up,try thinking like this,“Of course I’m upset.This is a natural part of intimacy (亲密关系) and loss.I lost someone I’m very close to. 9
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It’s important not to blame yourself and be mean to yourself for not getting over the loss of a friendship.Just because this happened like this doesn’t mean more friendships will happen like this.Allow yourself to have a fresh perspective when you enter new friendships.You don’t want to go into a new connection fearfully.
A.That means I love them deeply.
B.Be kind to yourself along the way.
C.Find ways to enter a new friendship.
D.Small things can kind of accumulate.
E.Losing friends is a regular part of life.
F.But not all of them can stand the test of time.
G.When a close friendship ends,the reasons are complicated.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些方法以帮助我们走出失去朋友的痛苦。
6.F 根据空前“Some are with us for decades.”可知,空前讲述的是有的朋友已经在我们身边多年。选项F “But not all of them can stand the test of time.”延续上文内容,指的是有的朋友会陪伴我们很久,有些朋友却不能经受时间的考验。
7.E 根据空后内容“In fact,people,on average,lose about half of their friends every seven years.”可知,人们每七年就会失去一半的朋友。选项E “Losing friends is a regular part of life.”与下文内容保持一致,指的是失去朋友很正常,人们每七年就会失去一半的朋友。
8.D 根据空后内容“And because they’re never directly addressed,people get to a point where they want to end the friendship before actually addressing the problem.”可知,下文讲述的是因为这些问题没有解决,所以人们想要结束友谊。选项D “Small things can kind of accumulate.”中的“Small things”正是下文提到的“they”,内容上也与下文保持一致。指的是小事慢慢堆积成为问题,问题不被解决使人们想要结束友谊。
9.A 根据空前内容“I lost someone I’m very close to.”可知,失去朋友就是失去了一个很亲近的人。选项A “That means I love them deeply.”是上文内容的自然延续,指的所谓的亲近的人也是我们所深爱的人,失去他们,我们自然感到悲伤。
10.B 根据下文内容可知,本段主要讲述的是不要苛责自己。选项B “Be kind to yourself along the way.”与本段内容相符,指的是善待自己。
Passage 3(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. 11 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. 12 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. 13 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. 15
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.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种帮助你变得更健康的日常习惯。
11.F 根据上文“Many of us hope to make changes...require some sacrifices.”以及下文“Below are some achievable daily habits that keep your overall health.”可知,上文讲述新年愿望需要一些牺牲,下文开始介绍一些可以实现的日常习惯,前后为转折关系,所以空处应和上文转折,F项“However,we don’t have to give up too much to realize them.”符合文意,和上文构成转折关系,并引出下文。
12.D 根据上文“Your body needs time...to sleep and wake up.”可知,本文的主题是,要养成好好休息的习惯,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 ”符合本段主题,且body clock和circadian rhythm为同义词,下文“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。
13.C 根据上文“In fact,studies have found that screen addiction has a negative influence on our health.”以及下文“Keeping away from screen can improve your sleep and reduce depression and anxiety.”可知,上文讲述屏幕成瘾对我们的健康有负面影响,下文讲述远离屏幕有益,前后为转折关系,所以C项“Fortunately,doing the opposite is beneficial.”起到过渡作用,承接前后文。故选C项。
14.B 根据下文“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.”可知,本段讲述的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。
15.G 根据上文“Your healthy habits...boosting your physical and mental health.”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。
Passage 4(2024广东湛江二模)
It’s hard to please everybody all the time.Whatever you do,and no matter how hard you try,there will always be certain people who dislike you.There are often times you can overlook them and go on with your life.Sometimes,however,a person’s negative feelings for you might affect your grades or your ability to meet and get along with other people. 16 .
Have an open conversation
This might be awkward,but sometimes the only way to know what is going on or why someone has a problem with you is to speak out straightforwardly. 17 .That means instead of saying “Why don’t you like me ”,say something like “I feel like there is some tension between us.Is there anything I have done or anything I can do to help ”
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If you’ve done something to hurt or offend someone and that is the reason why the person dislikes you,the best course of action is to try to make it right.Clearly say the words,“I’m sorry.” Be sure not to say “I’m sorry you were offended.” or “I’m sorry you felt that way.” or anything else that places the blame on the other person for misinterpreting your intentions. 19 .
Learn to let it go
20 .Importantly,you have to choose not to allow the person who dislikes you to influence you or get you down.It is OK to be disliked.Remember that even the most popular and well-loved celebrities are disliked by some people!
A.Build self-confidence
B.Apologize and make it right
C.Try to redirect feelings of anger by breathing deeply
D.In these situations,it might be time to deal with the problem
E.Instead,be humble and own to the fact that you’ve hurt someone
F.It’s OK to be disliked if you’ve done everything and are still disliked
G.Try to express your ideas with “I-phrases”,which focus on your feelings
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些可以帮助你应对别人对你的负面情绪的方法。
16.D 根据上下文可知,本文主要介绍了一些可以帮助你应对别人对你的负面情绪的方法。由此可知,D项“在这些情况下,也许是时候解决这个问题了”能够承上启下,符合语境。
17.G 根据下文“That means instead of saying ‘Why don’t you like me ’,say something like ‘I feel like there is some tension between us.Is there anything I have done or anything I can do to help ’”可知,下文主要以“I”作为主语来替代“You”,故G项“试着用‘I-phrases’来表达你的想法,这些短语集中在你的感受上”符合语境。
18.B 根据下文可知,本段主要介绍了道歉和纠正错误。由此可知,B项“道歉并纠正错误”适合作本段标题,符合语境。
19.E 根据上文“Be sure not to say ‘I’m sorry you were offended.’ or ‘I’m sorry you felt that way.’ or anything else that places the blame on the other person for misinterpreting your intentions.”可知,上文提到了不要说某种话。由此可知,本句是在说明正确的处理方式。故E项“相反,要谦虚,承认你伤害了别人的事实”符合语境。
20.F 根据下文可知,本段主要介绍了学会释怀。由此可知,F项“如果你做了所有的事情,但仍然不受欢迎,那么不受欢迎也没关系”符合语境。考点分类练(二) 词汇复现类
Passage 1(2024江苏苏锡常镇二模)
If you are trying to assess a person’s character,make sure you do not rely too heavily on factors that can be misleading.Instead,observe the individual’s ability to tell the truth and to commit. 1
You can tell a lot about a person’s character by observing how he treats other people. 2 It may be difficult to determine how he treats different types of people if you only encounter him in a single environment,such as the workplace.It is often possible,however,to get some idea of his manner of interaction with different types of people through conversation with him.
Whether or not a person is honest says a lot about his character.The attitude a person has about honesty can also indicate what type of person he is. 3 To some degree the types of lies he may tell and his motives for doing so matter.
4 The word “commitment” often causes people to instantly think of close relationships.Whether a person can respect the vows (誓约) and agreements is usually an indication of character.
A person’s character is affected by his attitude. 5 Attitudes can affect many aspects of a person’s life,including how hard he works and his ability to be supportive of others.
When you are trying to assess someone’s character,remember that it consists of qualities and habits that form his identity.
A.More importantly,it’s necessary to continue his inner struggle.
B.The level of commitment indicates the type of character he has.
C.There are many other things in life that may require commitment.
D.This includes both people he knows and people he does not know.
E.Also,pay attention to his attitude and try to distinguish how it impacts his life.
F.Observe the person’s conversations and try to determine how often he tells lies.
G.Some people generally have a negative outlook while others may try to be positive even in difficult situations.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何评估一个人的性格,给出了具体的方法和建议。
1.E 根据上文可知,此处在讲述应该通过哪些方面去评估一个人的性格,所以E项符合此处主题,承接上文,讲述通过一个人的态度去评估他的性格。
2.D 根据上文“You can tell a lot about a person’s character by observing how he treats other people.”可知,D项是对前句提及的“other people”的详细补充,符合文意。
3.F 根据上文“Whether or not a person is honest...what type of person he is.”可知,本段主要讲述了通过观察一个人是否诚实来评估他的性格,所以F项符合本段主题。
4.B 根据下文可知,本段主要讲述通过观察一个人是否能遵守承诺来评估一个人的性格,所以B项符合本段主题,其中commitment为同词复现。
5.G 根据上文“A person’s character is affected by his attitude.”可知,本段主要讲述一个人对事物的态度会影响他的性格,所以G项是对上文的详细解释,符合文意。
Passage 2(2024河南信阳二模)
The secret to truly enjoying life lies in making small changes to everyday lives.Taking care of yourself and connecting with others are just some of the ways you can live a happy life.We’ve made an extensive list of practical tips. 6
Put yourself and your happiness first.While making a decision,choose the things that will make you the most pleased. 7 When you focus on your passions and interests,you’ll feel more optimistic and energized.And allow yourself to be involved in the small things that can keep your spirits up,such as going for a short walk each day.
Reward yourself for making progress and continuing to grow.Make sure to celebrate even the smallest signs of progress and growth rather than only praising yourself for the successes.Give yourself an encouraging gesture or word occasionally. 8 Or,be sure to reward yourself with small breaks throughout the workday.
9 Rather than bottling up all of your thoughts and keeping them to yourself,let others know when you need something.Doing so can help you become more confident and feel like you have control over your life.When you speak your mind and live life on your own terms,you’ll be more content.
Turn off the news every now and then.Consuming too much negative news can lead to stress.While it’s great to keep up with current events,the news can have a bad effect on your happiness levels if lots of negative things have happened recently. 10 If you still want to read,avoid potentially stressful topics.
A.Be honest about your wants and needs.
B.Don’t be afraid to seek out new experiences.
C.They’ll help you enjoy your life to the fullest.
D.Also,make taking care of yourself a top priority.
E.Invest your time and resources in improving yourself.
F.Even just skipping it for a day or two might help ease your worry.
G.Buy yourself a treat whenever you cross something off your to-do list.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何真正地享受生活的几点实用建议。
6.C 上文介绍照顾好自己并与他人建立良好关系只是你可以过上幸福生活的一些方式,我们列出了广泛的实用技巧。故空处内容应与这些技巧有关,因此C项符合语境。
7.D 上文“Put yourself and your happiness first.”说明要考虑你的快乐,D项中的“priority”一词与本段第一句话中的“first”属于语义复现。因此D项符合语境。
8.G 上文“Give yourself an encouraging gesture or word occasionally.”说明的是奖励自己取得的进步及成长,与空格处是并列关系,空处内容也应是关于奖励自己的具体做法。因此G项符合语境。
9.A 下文说明的是要说出自己的需求,不要隐藏,因此A项“不隐瞒你的需要和需求”能概括本段主旨。
10.F 上文提到新闻会对幸福水平带来不良影响,故空处应涉及看新闻的正确做法。因此F项符合语境。
Passage 3 (2024陕西渭南二模)
How to Find Yourself
Do you often feel lost Do you think you are living somebody else’s life If yes,discover ways to find yourself by going through the following article.
Give yourself a break
If you are thinking,“How to find yourself when you are lost ”,then the first thing to do is to have a rest from everything—work,personal life and all worldly things. 11 .Is it because of overwork Is it because you are not leading a life that you want to Or is it because you are not satisfied with the people or things around you Try to find answers to these questions to determine the cause behind your restlessness.
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For once,instead of being the way others want you to be,be yourself.Look within and find yourself in you.Think about the things that you would want to do if you didn’t have any family obligations or any money issues.If you really want to know how to find inner peace,then think what you would want others to describe you as—an honest person Or adventurous Or loving,or realistic 13 .
Reflect on yourself
Thinking deeply about the past,the time or situations when you were the happiest,is another way to find yourself. 14 .This will help you to identify things that you want to do in life and that make you happy and also certain people whose company you enjoy.
Maintain a diary
Knowing yourself and determining what you want to do with your life will not come to you in a day or two.Discovering oneself is an ongoing process and it can take months or sometimes even years to truly find yourself.So,it’s important that you keep a written record of all your feelings and thought. 15 .And then you may find yourself.
A.Accept yourself
B.Focus on yourself
C.Give time to yourself to think why you seem lost
D.Pour all your emotions and feelings about life in it
E.Think what you were doing or when you were the happiest
F.It is very important for you to truly find yourself before it is too late
G.Once you look within,you will know the answer and then try to be exactly that
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了找到自我的方法。
11.C 下文的设问句表明要花时间思考自己为什么迷失。故C项符合语境。
12.B 根据下文“For once,instead of being the way others want you to be,be yourself.”可知,本段的建议是多关注自己,不要成为别人希望你成为的样子。故B项符合语境。
13.G 根据上文可知,本段主要说明了要通过反思来多关注自我的内心世界,然后找到答案。故G项符合语境。
14.E 根据上文“Thinking deeply about the past,the time or situations when you were the happiest,is another way to find yourself.”可知,上文提到了回想最快乐的时光,E项中happiest对应上文happiest。故E项符合语境。
15.D 根据本段内容可知,作者建议把你所有的感受和想法写下来,即倾注自己的情绪和感受在其中。故D项符合语境。
Passage 4(2024福建厦门三模)
Around the globe,about 1 in 4 adults say they’re lonely.And the consequences of long-term social disconnection can be everything from an increased risk of heart attacks to dementia(痴呆).The following offers a road map to make connections.
Be curious.It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared interests or experiences,so start paying attention to what’s on your mind.What motivates you What excites you 16 If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you,it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.
Make something.When experts advise making something,people will say,“Well,I’m not Picasso.I don’t know how to do a fancy painting.” Of course,you’re not! 17 You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant a herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.
18 Share something about yourself.It doesn’t have to be the darkest secret of your life,but just something other people might find interesting.Putting yourself out there requires a bit of a risk,and it’s the first step to real connection.
Find a group that matches your interests.Whether it’s volunteering for a cause or playing frisbee (飞盘),try to find others who share your interests.There’s even an online group that has a quirky shared interest:a fascination with brown bears in Alaska,which led to Fat Bear Week.In those interactions,you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you. 19
Other people’s loneliness matters too. 20 If loneliness goes unaddressed,people can end up in a world of hurt.If you see someone experiencing loneliness,ask them how they’re doing.Share your own experience of loneliness and how you get rid of it.Thus,helping others can also benefit yourself.
A.Pour out your hard feelings.
B.Loneliness can be infectious.
C.Take a risk by having conversations.
D.You should tolerate the risk of being lonely.
E.But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.
F.Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.
G.Then,other people recognize that and share their story in return.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何应对孤独提出一些建议。
16.F 根据下文“If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you,it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.”可知,空处应该强调的是了解自己对于建立联系的重要性。F项符合语境。
17.E 根据本段内容可知,此处讲述如何创造性地表达自己,不需要你是毕加索,创造性的表达机会是无穷无尽的。E项中的“the opportunities for creative expression”和下文的“express those thoughts and feelings to others”呼应。故选E项。
18.C 根据下文可知,本段建议通过冒风险进行对话来建立联系。C项中的“Take a risk”和下文中的“a bit of a risk”呼应。C项符合语境。
19.G 根据上文“In those interactions you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you.”可知,空处承接上文,指出你在展示自己以后,别人会做出回应,分享他们的故事。G项符合语境。
20.B 根据本段主题句“Other people’s loneliness matters too.”可知,本段的关键词是“loneliness”。B项符合语境。考点分类练(三) 代词线索类
Passage 1(2024湖南岳阳二模)
Anger is the most destructive emotion.When in a temper,you make hasty ill-considered decisions that you will probably regret.You will also regret language spoken without thought.How to stop being angry 1
Change your attitude to the way the world works.You have to accept that sometimes things do go wrong and that people are not always lovely. 2 Also,you need to accept that not everyone has the same standards as you,nor will they behave in the same way that you would in a given situation.The answer is to be a bit more flexible and loosen your hold on life.
Don’t dismiss anger as a bad emotion.There are occasions when anger can be directed in such a way as to achieve great things.Martin Luther King was angry about the lack of civil rights in the USA.Gandhi was angry about British domination in India. 3 Use anger to help you not prevent you.
4 Anger management used to be promoted as a way of dealing with anger,but all that happens is that the anger is held back.A much better way of facing up to anger is to identify the root cause.When trying to get to the root cause,be prepared to be honest with yourself.Once you know why you get mad,it is possible to deal with the cause.Take positive steps to help you overcome feelings of anger.
5 Make changes to your lifestyle and attitudes,and you will stop being angry.
A.Stop trying to manage your anger.
B.Try to control it when you get angry.
C.Here are ways that you can counter the causes of anger.
D.In conclusion,you must recognize that anger is something you can control.
E.Realizing that no one is perfect is a good start to avoiding getting angry.
F.Try to accept that other people do behave in ways that will make you frustrated and angry.
G.They both used anger to motivate themselves to fight against what they saw as injustice.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了帮助控制情绪,不发脾气的方法。
1.C 根据上文“How to stop being angry ”和下文中三个段落中心句可知,本文是在提出克服愤怒的方法。C项符合语境。
2.F 根据上文“Change your attitude to the way the world works.You have to accept that sometimes things do go wrong and that people are not always lovely.”可知,改变自己的态度,接受别人不同的行为方式可以避免让自己生气。F项符合语境。
3.G 根据上文可知,Martin Luther King 和 Gandhi 是两个来证明“anger can be directed in such a way as to achieve great things”的例子,G项中的“They both”是用来指代两人的。G项符合语境。
4.A 根据下文“Anger management used to be promoted as a way of dealing with anger,but all that happens is that the anger is held back.”可知,作者不赞成控制愤怒。A项符合语境。
5.D 下文“Make changes to your lifestyle and attitudes,and you will stop being angry.”是对上文方法和带来的结果的描述,推断这是一个总结段,D项符合语境。故选D项。
Passage 2(2024湖南张家界二模)
It’s obvious that our society favors the outgoing personality,so being introverted(内向的) has always been seen as something that needs to be “fixed”.However,there is no fault in being introverted. 6
Introverts have hidden powers. 7 While others are busy chatting,introverts observe things most people are unaware of.Sometimes we can even read people.While it may seem introverts are always zoned out,we’re actually analyzing and thinking of creative ideas to one day share with you.
Introverts also keep the world balanced.In a world that can’t stop talking,the ability to listen to what each other has to say is an important virtue that will assist us in building peaceful relationships of understanding. 8 By listening to whatever people pour out,introverts help maintain the order of the world.
Introverts can self-recharge.Though the outgoing may gain their energy through mixing in crowds,introverts are self-recharging powerhouses. 9 Their energy is found through loneliness.
10 In the noise of chatterboxes,their voices often get drowned out.There’s nothing more disappointing to an introvert than finally taking advantage of a moment to speak,only to be interrupted by the extroverts(外向者).While extroverts may speak every thought that comes to mind,an introvert will choose their thoughts carefully and only speak of the ones they think their best to share.So next time,all you have to do is to be willing to listen.
A.Unluckily,introverts are faced with a big challenge.
B.And this is exactly what our introverts are born with.
C.Introverts have shown the potential to be great leaders.
D.Extroverted people would have no one to listen to them.
E.Instead,we should appreciate introverts for various reasons.
F.They don’t need to constantly put themselves out there to be lively.
G.Just because that we introverts don’t say much doesn’t always mean we’re clueless.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了内向性格的特点、优势以及面临的挑战,旨在纠正社会对内向性格的偏见,并强调其积极的一面。
6.E 根据空前“However,there is no fault in being introverted.”可知,作者认为内向性格没有过错。E项延续上文内容,指出内向并没有错,同时引出下文对内向性格的优点的介绍。
7.G 根据下文可知,内向的人不说话有可能是在思考或分析。G项与下文内容相符,指的是内向的人不说话并不意味着内向的人毫无头绪,他们只是在思考。
8.B 根据下文内容“By listening to whatever people pour out,introverts help maintain the order of the world.”可知,内向的人会倾听别人的倾诉。B项中的“this”指的是上文中的“the ability to listen to what each other has to say”,也就是倾听的能力,同时引出下文,这种特质可以让内向的人维持世界的秩序。
9.F 根据空前的“Though the outgoing may gain their energy through mixing in crowds,introverts are self-recharging powerhouses.”以及空后“Their energy is found through loneliness.”可知,外向的人和内向的人获得能量的方式不同。F项延续上文内容,指的是内向的人不需要表现活泼,他们获取能量的方式来自孤独。
10.A 根据下文可知,本段主要讲述的是内向的人的声音经常被淹没,由此可知,这是内向的人所面临的挑战。A项与本段内容相符,指的是内向的人有一个巨大的挑战。
Passage 3 (2024福建莆田二模)
Almost everyone has felt something similar:wearing clothes we don’t like causes a general feeling of unease and discontent.This proves the fact that clothes have more than functions of protection or warmth in life. 11 As former fashion editor Caryn Franklin writes,“Fashion offers a dialogue rich with social and political meaning for those who want to unlock the language of clothes.”
12 We like or dislike certain colors because of the attributes or moods we associate with them.Those associations might be cultural.White,for example,is commonly associated with purity and innocence in Western cultures,whereas in China,people associate it with death and mourning. 13
The book The Little Prince offers a fictional example of the latter:The fox will love the sight of wheat,which had been meaningless to him,just because it will remind him of the color of the boy’s hair.
As a result,associations can differ widely from person to person and culture to culture.Others might read into our outfits something different than we intend. 14 But as long as we are not wearing our clothes specifically to communicate certain qualities to others in a specific context (such as professionalism at a job interview),what others think of our clothes should be less important than what we think of them and why we choose to wear them. 15
A.Take colors,for instance.
B.We ought to dress to benefit ourselves,not others.
C.They also communicate something about the wearer.
D.Thus,they will misunderstand our values and identity.
E.Clothes have the psychological power to elevate our sense of self.
F.Or we can form associations based on our personal experience and values.
G.We might also associate certain fabrics with different qualities of character.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了衣服不仅仅是保护或保暖的工具,它们还传达着穿着者的一些信息。例如,颜色与某种属性或情绪联系在一起是受到文化以及个人经历和价值观的影响。
11.C 前文指出衣服的功能不只是保护或保暖,因此C项符合语境,指出衣服还能传达信息,是对前文的递进,其中的They指代前文的clothes。
12.A 后文“We like or dislike certain colors because of the attributes or moods we associate with them.”提到衣服颜色的问题,因此A项符合语境,说明本段主要介绍颜色这一话题,作为段首句契合后文内容。
13.F 前文从文化的角度具体介绍颜色与某种属性的关联,因此F项符合语境,提出颜色的这种关联也有可能是基于个人经验和价值观,和前文是选择关系。
14.D 前文提到联想的差异会导致他人对着装有不同解读,因此D项符合语境,描述误解价值观和身份的结果,承接前文。
15.B 前文指出除非有特定的需求,否则我们的穿衣应以自己为主,而非他人的看法,因此B项符合语境,指出穿衣的本质是服务于自身,解释前文这样做的原因。故选B项。
Passage 4(2024河南濮阳一模)
No matter how friendly your tone is or how honey-sweet you are in a conversation,when you start your sentences with one of these words (or both),the message to your recipient is “You are wrong.” 16 They are “No” and “But”.
These words don’t say,“Let’s discuss this” or “I’d love to hear what you think about this” to people.They say,“You are wrong and I am right.” If your conversation companion is also eager to win at any cost,you will have a potential battle on your hands.The result 17
Are you interested in a little test to see how competitive your co-workers are Try this.For one week,keep a scorecard of how many times each person uses “No” or “But” to start a sentence. 18 And,if you drill a little deeper,you’ll see patterns emerge.For instance,some people use these words to gain power.You’ll see how much people dislike it,consciously or not,and how it kills rather than opens up discussions.
19 Practically without even thinking,I keep count of their use of these two little words.It’s such an important indicator!If the numbers pile up in an initial meeting with a client.I’ll interrupt him or her and say,“We’ve been talking for almost an hour now,and do you realize that you have responded 17 times with either ‘No’ or ‘But’ ”
Stop trying to defend your position and start monitoring how many times you begin remarks with “No” or “But”. 20 For example,“That’s true,but...” (Meaning:You don’t really think it’s true at all.) Another expression is “Yes,but...” (Meaning:Prepare to be contradicted.)
A.Why do people like saying this
B.I use this technique with my clients.
C.What are these conversation stopping words
D.Nothing more can happen that will be productive.
E.It’s human nature to like being accepted and recognized.
F.You will be shocked at how frequently these words are used.
G.Pay close attention to when you use these words in sentences.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人们聊天时用到频率很高的两个词“No”和“But”会把天聊死。作者建议在谈话中使用这两个词的时候一定要多加注意。
16.C 根据上下文可知,文中提出了谈话中否定别人的两个词,并具体给出了这两个词是什么。C项符合语境,下一句话正是此问句的回答。
17.D 根据上文“If your conversation companion is also...The result ”可知,空格处应该回答上一个问题,如果谈话双方发生了潜在的争斗,那么谈话想要达成的事情肯定没有好的结果。D项符合语境,回答了前面的问句。
18.F 根据上文“For one week,keep a scorecard of how many times each person uses ‘No’ or ‘But’ to start a sentence.”可知,上文建议我们记录一下大家说这两个词的次数。F项符合语境,选项中的how frequently呼应上文how many times。
19.B 下文讲述作者自己和客户会谈的经历和做法,使用了第一人称 I。B项符合语境,下一句中的their呼应选项中的clients,下文也再次用到a client。
20.G 根据上文“Stop trying to defend your position and start monitoring how many times you begin remarks with ‘No’ or ‘But’.”可知,此处作者建议我们也要去注意我们自己使用这两个词的次数。G项符合语境。故选G项。考点分类练(四) 逻辑关系类(1)
Passage 1(2024浙江宁波二模)
The solution to any despair might be hope,experts say.It’s believing in a brighter future and acting towards it. 1 Here are strategies that can help cultivate hope.As Hellman,an assistant professor of psychology at Suffolk University in Boston,points out,“Hope begets hope,and it has such a significant protective factor.”
2 Make it a point to always be working toward at least one goal that’s meaningful,Hellman advises.In other words,it shouldn’t be something you have to do but something you want to do.“Goals can be anything that’s important to us,” he says.
Brainstorm solutions.If you’ve set a goal that’s meaningful to you,but you can’t figure out a way to achieve it,you’ll probably feel pretty hopeless.People who are high in hope,meanwhile,tend to generate lots of ways. 3 If you’re struggling to make a plan,Hellman suggests sitting down with a pen and paper and giving yourself an hour to brainstorm solutions.
Seek out success stories.It’s said that people cultivate hope by seeking support from their parents and specific teachers.But they also got a lot out of learning about other people who have done well for themselves.Hellman says,“ 4 ”
Tap into your imagination.Hellman thinks of imagination as “the instrument of hope”.Let’s say you set a goal for the week.Spend a few minutes reflecting on or talking about what would happen if you achieved it.“How does it impact you,or how would it benefit others ” he says.“ 5 And when you can see yourself in the future,that is the very essence of hope.”
A.Do something meaningful.
B.It can be taught and nurtured.
C.Think in a goal-oriented way.
D.With these good examples,people are bound to be successful.
E.So,if one doesn’t work out,they have an alternative at the ready.
F.By seeing other people succeed,they feel like they could succeed.
G.You and I have this wonderful capacity to play a movie in our head.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些培养希望的策略。
1.B 根据下文可知,本句主要启示下文,指出希望可以被培养,B项中It对应上文的hope。故B项“它可以被教导和培养。”符合语境。
2.C 根据下文可知,本段的主旨是通过制定目标来采取行动,故C项“以目标为导向的方式思考。”符合语境。
3.E 本句承接上文,构成因果关系,指出想出很多办法的结果。故E项“所以,如果一个不成功,他们有另一个选择。”符合语境。
4.F 本句主要引用Hellman关于寻找成功事迹的言论和论点,故F项“看到别人成功,他们觉得自己也能成功。”符合语境。
5.G 本段的主旨是在大脑中发挥想象力,从而获得希望。故G项“你和我都有在脑海中播放电影的奇妙能力。”符合语境。
Passage 2
(2024浙江温州二模)
Is a moviegoer different from a movie-lover I’d say so.You can love a movie by watching it at home. 6 .I’ve spent a lot of time talking to people about movies.By listening to what they say,I can report they only share one thing in common:they go out.
I’ve thought about two views of the moviegoer lately.
The first view comes from Roland Barthes.Most often,his moviegoers don’t go to the movies for a distinct purpose. 7 .They are bored.Once they get inside,they can’t help but sink into a relaxed state.When they leave the movie theater,these moviegoers don’t want to talk to anyone about the movie. 8 .Barthes sees them as a lonely being,one who is introspective(自省的).I think some of us use movie theaters to retreat inside ourselves.
The second view comes from the Clark Theater manager,Bruce Trinz.When people go to the movies they go for a certain personal motive.They may want to forget something,or escape from the lives they are leading.Or they may want to see a film they liked years ago. 9 ,they are the hopeless addicts who,quite simply,like movies.The only thing I would challenge in this definition is the word hopeless. 10 ,but they come to the movies filled with hope.They may not be able to define what they hope to experience,but they will know it when they feel it.
A.Whatever motive they have
B.To be a moviegoer,you have to go out
C.The movie also puts them somewhere else
D.They are instead wrapped up in themselves
E.Because moviegoers go in search of beauty
F.Moviegoers may be hopelessly addicted to the movies
G.It’s something to do with a response to leisure,free time
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了关于电影观众和电影爱好者不同之处的两个观点。
6.B 根据上下文可知,设空处说明的是电影观众应是什么样的。B项能够承接上文,引出下文,符合语境。故选B项。
7.G 根据上下文可知,空格处进一步解释说明电影观众没有明确的目的。G项能够承上启下。
8.D 根据上文“When they leave the movie theater,these moviegoers don’t want to talk to anyone about the movie.”可知,设空处应该说明的是电影观众离开电影院时的表现。D项承接上文。
9.A 根据上下文可知,设空处应说明的是不管他们有着什么目的,他们只是喜欢电影。A项能够承上启下。
10.F 根据上下文可知,空格处与“无望”有关,且与下文为转折关系。F项与下文为转折关系,符合语境。
Passage 3(2024福建漳州三模)
It’s summer.You’re on your favourite beach towel,a friend beside you.You’re both absorbed in books,occasionally taking sips of water.But what happens when it’s time to head home Will you carry on reading together later Generally speaking,reading tends to be seen as a solitary(孤独的) pastime. 11 However,the benefits of sharing the experience are numerous and worth sticking with throughout the year.
12 For example,you don’t have to brainstorm to organize a conversation,because you both have a book in your hands.You can get lost in your book without worrying about seeming rude by not keeping up a constant stream of chatter.As you both enter the same state,your blood pressure will go down,muscle tension will ease,and your worries will fade away.All these put you at ease. 13 A quiet corner of the playground,a blanket spread out on the grass in the garden,or any calm space where you feel relaxed will do.
Spending time together reading can strengthen friendships.As you turn the pages,you might discover interesting facts to pass a long or funny anecdote to giggle (咯咯笑) over.Sometimes,you’ll come across more serious themes,such as losing a loved one or a cherished pet,or facing any one of life’s many challenges. 14
Reading fiction has been shown to enhance empathy (同理心),which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.As you know,novels allow us to live countless experiences through their characters,which will result in heightened sensitivity. 15 For example,a person’s empathetic response increases as he emerges from being immersed in a story.
A.Reading with others is comforting in many ways.
B.And this sensitivity can lead to an immediate impact.
C.Reading can surely bring the joy of relaxation to people.
D.Besides,you don’t need to find a specific place to get into this zone.
E.So it might seem unusual to pull out a novel in the company of others.
F.Reading in pair may help you and your friend stay more committed to reading.
G.Discussing these themes can help deepen the bond between you and your friend.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了共同阅读的好处。
11.E 上文提到阅读往往被视为一种孤独的消遣,说明共同阅读不常见,下文提到这种共同阅读的经历好处多多,该空内容应与“共同阅读不常见”相关,与下文也形成转折,表明共同阅读虽不常见,但好处多多,E项切合语境。
12.A 下文列举了共同阅读的多种好处,A项引出下文,A项中的“is comforting in many ways”能够概括本段中提到的多种好处。
13.D 由下文“A quiet corner of...relaxed will do.”可知,共同阅读并不限制场地,一个安静的地方就行,D项能引起下文的例子。
14.G 结合上文共同阅读时会碰到的更严重的主题,可知该空应该讲共同阅读下这些主题会对加强友谊所起到的积极作用,G项切合语境。
15.B 上文提到了小说阅读将提高我们的敏感度,下文讲了高敏感度产生的影响:人的移情反应会增加,B项切合语境。
Passage 4(2024山东济南一模)
Risks of Overtraining
Getting in shape and training for an event such as a marathon requires long-lasting and intense physical commitment. 16 But the truth is,sometimes the very acts we do to get healthy can actually push us past our physical limits.
Specifically,overtraining is a set of signs that occur when your body is not able to recover sufficiently before going into your next workout. 17 People tend to ignore them.Over time,the cycle of starting the next training session before allowing recovery causes breakdown of the very parts of the body that you work so hard to build up.
The structures and systems of your body adapt to the demands you have placed on them before the rest time.If your workout slightly goes beyond your current ability,it will adapt toward what you did in a positive way. 18
Two main factors are necessary in recovery:nutrition and rest.Good nutrition,including water and protein intake,is extremely important,especially within 40 minutes of your workout. 19 Your body uses the nutrients you have given it during the rest time,especially sleep,to strengthen.
One of the best ways to prevent overtraining is to focus on your morning resting heart rate. 20 Generally,you will detect an increase in your heart rate before the other signs show up.Tracking it in a log can be a great way to monitor your recovery.
A.It’s easy to measure and track.
B.Allowing time for recovery is also essential.
C.The problem is that they show up very gradually.
D.Below are the signs and symptoms of overtraining.
E.Listening to your body will assure you of your fitness goals.
F.If far beyond,it’ll take longer to adapt and may cause injury.
G.We generally assume regular intense exercise good for our health.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了过度训练的风险。
16.G 根据下文“But the truth is,sometimes the very acts we do to get healthy can actually push us past our physical limits.”可知,设空处与下文为转折关系,说明人们关于高强度运动对健康的一般看法。故G项切题。
17.C 根据上文“Specifically,overtraining is a set of...into your next workout.”以及下文“People tend to ignore them.”可知,迹象出现的较为缓慢。故C项切题。
18.F 根据上文“If your workout slightly goes beyond your current ability,it will adapt toward what you did in a positive way.”可知,选项承接上文,说明锻炼严重超出你目前的能力会导致的结果。故F项切题。
19.B 根据下文“Your body uses the nutrients you have given it during the rest time,especially sleep,to strengthen.”可知,要给恢复留出时间。故B项切题。
20.A 根据上下文可知,心率很容易测量和追踪。故A项切题。考点分类练(五) 逻辑关系类(2)
Passage 1(2024山东潍坊一模)
It’s not so long ago that contactless card payments were exciting and new,but the technology is already old-hat.The new,better way to pay for things in shops By using your phone to make a contactless payment.
Because traditionally,when you have paid with a card tap (轻敲) or using a chip and pin machine,ultimately the shop you are buying from will be noting down all of your card details. 1 And this could be a problem—it means that if the shop is hacked (侵入) or plays fast and loose with its data,you could find your card number exposed to the world.
However,when you tap to pay with your device,it generates a unique ID number for that deal and sends that instead.So you can pay for your goods and the shop can get your money. 2 That is to say,phone payments are smarter.
3 If a pickpocket steals your card they can immediately use up the money.But if they get your phone,when the phone goes to pay it will typically perform a biometric check—it will ask for a finger-print or use the camera to look at your face,to check that you are who you say you are.
4 Because of this added security,the limit is typically higher than for contactless cards.In the UK,it’s around ￡100 for most retailers—though some shops including most supermarkets let you spend much more with just a tap of the phone.
Want to give it a try To actually set things up,go to your Wallet app and follow the instructions. 5 Then it will automatically recognise the numbers and connect with your bank.Usually you receive a text message with a special code on it.And then,well,you’re done.When you pay,hold your phone over the payment machine,and pay for your goods!
A.It helps to build the client list.
B.The setup process varies with banks.
C.No one needs to share any sensitive data.
D.It’s also more effective against the threat of thefts.
E.And phone payments are increasingly convenient too.
F.Typically this starts by scanning your card with your phone.
G.Therefore,it knows which bank account to take the money from.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了非接触式手机支付的好处以及设置方式。
1.G 上文“Because traditionally...noting down all of your card details.”描述原因,空处应是接着说结果,G项符合语境。
2.C 根据上文“However,when you tap...can get your money.”可知,支付时形成的ID是一次性的也是唯一的,因此个人信息或数据不会被分享出去。C项符合语境。
3.D 根据本段内容可知,本段是说手机支付能防止盗刷钱财,D项符合语境。
4.E 根据空后“Because of this added...a tap of the phone.”可知,本段是说手机支付的便捷,E项符合语境。
5.F 根据上下文可知,空处是描述设置手机支付的第一步,F项符合语境。
Passage 2
(2024广东佛山二模)
Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people,so it’s beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully.Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy pace.
Remove all distractions while you eat. 6 Make sure your cell phone is face down and you’re not going to be responding to any messages that come through.
Take enough time to finish your meal.Even with all distractions removed,very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should. 7 It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full.
8 You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich.One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal.Ask yourself:What’s on my plate How hungry am I today Is it too salty Notice the smell,the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat.
Limit the amount of the food you might munch on(大口吃) mindlessly.Put a small amount of snack food,like potato chips,in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching. 9 Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier pace.
Actually chew.If you’re wolfing down(狼吞虎咽) your food you’re probably not chewing it.And chewing is an important part of digestion. 10 Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth,acknowledge what you’re eating and chew,chew,chew.
A.Notice all the little details about your food.
B.Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes.
C.It helps break up the food so it’s easier for absorption.
D.Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it.
E.When you sit down to eat,spend at least 20 minutes doing so.
F.If you have a whole bag of it,it is challenging to stop after several bites.
G.They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些健康饮食的技巧。
6.G 根据上文“Remove all distractions while you eat.”可知,本句承接上文说明“吃饭时排除一切干扰”的原因。故G项符合语境。
7.E 根据上下文可知,本句主要针对吃饭花费的时间提出建议。故E项符合语境。
8.A 根据本段内容可知,下文提到注意你吃东西时产生的气味、味道和其他感觉,即建议注意食物的细节。故A项符合语境。
9.F 根据上文“Put a small amount of snack food,like potato chips,in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.”可知,上文建议把零食单独放在一个碗里,可知本句承接上文,说明这么做的原因。故F项符合语境。
10.C 根据上文“And chewing is an important part of digestion.”可知,上文提到了咀嚼的重要性,可知本句说明咀嚼的作用。故C项符合语境。
Passage 3(2024河北石家庄三模)
Loud noise can be very damaging to your hearing,whether it’s a loud burst or years of exposure.Approximately 15 percent of adults 18 years of age or older report some trouble hearing. 11 The good news is that taking action now may protect you from hearing loss later in life.
Get a baseline hearing test.Most people have never had a hearing test. 12 At your next physical,ask for a hearing test as part of your routine checkup.A hearing test gives your audiologist a baseline that they can compare with future results to monitor the progression of hearing loss.
13 While you are watching TV or using mobile devices,keep the volume at a comfortable level.It should be loud enough to make sure you can hear very well,but not so loud that when you leave the room,you can still hear it from another part of your home.
Wear protective hearing devices.Think ear protection before you’re exposed to any noisy environment,such as rock concerts or airports.When you are in a noisy environment,wear protective hearing devices such as earplugs or protective earphones. 14
Have proper earphones.If you often listen to music on earphones using a portable music or video device,it’s a good idea to have earphones that fit the unique shape of your ear canal,and block outside noise. 15
A.The risk rises as we age.
B.Monitor the volume of your devices.
C.However,it benefits you to go against that trend.
D.Meanwhile,you will find the sound truly superior.
E.You can find them at your local drugstore or music supply shop.
F.Think about buying appliances and devices that have low noise ratings.
G.You must do something to keep age-related hearing loss from getting worse.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了保护听力的一些措施。
11.A 上文表示巨大的噪声对我们的听力造成损害,下文“The good news is that...”进行逻辑转折,表示这是可以预防的,A项与上文描述听力损失的现象一致,进一步说明风险会随着衰老而变大。
12.C 上文“Most people have never had a hearing test.”表示大多数人从来没有进行听力测试,下文“At your next physical,ask for a hearing test as part of your routine checkup.”同样表明应进行听力测试,C项表示进行听力测试对自己有好处,承上启下,与上文进行转折,引出下文。
13.B 下文“While you are watching TV or using mobile devices,keep the volume at a comfortable level.”表示应监测音量大小来保护听力,B项可以概括全段主题。
14.E 上文“When you are in a noisy environment,wear protective hearing devices such as earplugs or protective earphones.”表示在嘈杂环境中应佩戴耳塞或者耳机来保护耳朵,E项表示如何购买这些物品,them指代前一句中的hearing devices such as earplugs or protective earphones。
15.D 上文表示应选择合适的耳机,D项表示选择合适耳机的另外的好处,为前一句的补充说明。
Passage 4(2024湖南衡阳二模)
Cheerfulness is a powerful way to deal with a world that will always be tough and unjust in one way or another.It is a sign of strength in the face of difficulties.Different from fear,joy,or anger,cheerfulness isn’t something that overcomes you. 16 As such,you can include it into your life once you make the right mental switch.Here are four ways to do so.
◎Acknowledge the difficulties.
Cheerfulness is an honest emotion because you’re not hiding from reality. 17 Instead,it’s extremely important to be honest with yourself about the problems you’re facing.Only by first acknowledging that things are tough will you be able to find ways to cope.
◎Don’t focus on the negative.
Whether in your personal life or in society,it’s easy to focus on what’s going wrong.But whatever you focus on,it grows.If you decide to focus on what’s going wrong,those problems will grow in your mind until they consume you. 18
◎Be grateful for what you have.
19 Usually,they’re the things we take for granted until they’re no longer there,such as good health,a loving family,or even something as simple as a beautiful sunrise.Being grateful will shift your perspective and make it easier to see the silver linings of your problems.
◎ 20
No cheerfulness without laughter.So you can watch comedies,browse websites,or joke around with friends.Laughter strengthens your immune system,boosts your mood,makes you feel less pain,and protects you from stress.Laughter is cathartic(精神宣泄的) and infectious.Laugh and brighten the room.
A.Find your sense of humor.
B.Deal with difficulties seriously.
C.Focus on the good things you have.
D.To a large degree,cheerfulness is a choice.
E.You’re not covering your eyes and looking away.
F.Acknowledge the problems,but don’t give them too much attention.
G.Being cheerful will make you see the world and your own life in a different way.
答案与解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了四种帮助快乐的方法。
16.D 上文“Different from fear,joy,or anger,cheerfulness isn’t something that overcomes you.”讲述了快乐不是能战胜你的东西,空处应讲述快乐应该是什么,D项符合题意。
17.E 根据上下文可知,设空处的内容与Instead后面的内容相反,表示你不会逃避,E项符合题意。
18.F 根据本段小标题“Don’t focus on the negative.”和上文“If you decide to focus on what’s going wrong,those problems will grow in your mind until they consume you.”可知,本段主要讲述了不要把注意力集中在消极的方面,专注问题会吞噬你,所以空处讲的应是不要太关注问题,F项符合题意。
19.C 根据本段小标题“Be grateful for what you have.”可知,本段主要讲述的是对所拥有的事情心存感激,C项符合题意,且选项中的the good things和下文中的they指代一致。
20.A 根据下文可知,本段主要讲述了要找办法让自己开怀大笑,快乐起来,A项符合题意。
