专题05 阅读理解七选五
高频话题01 方法/策略
Passage 1
（2025·江苏无锡·期终教学质量调研（一模）
How to Make Eye Contact
Making eye contact can be tricky, especially if you are shy, or nervous. But good eye-contact is important for building trust and engaging an audience. 1
Turning your shoulders and head to face the other person’s eyes.
Opening up your body to the other person helps to tell him you are listening, engaged, and ready to communicate. 2 Position yourself a few feet away from the other person’s face, which ensures a respectful distance while still maintaining a sense of closeness.
Choosing a focal point near the eyes.
Most commonly, this is one of the other person’s eyes. But if you do feel uncomfortable, you can also avoid their eyes in a wise way. 3 You can also choose to look under or above the eyes, or at a certain point around the ear. Bear in mind that maintaining eye contact with the help of an appropriate focal point is an effective way to show sincerity.
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Think of how you would look at a painting or great view — you are not focusing intently on them, but instead looking at them gently. So, relax your gaze (注视) by breathing slowly as you make gentle eye-contact and nodding occasionally while you listen.
Breaking eye contact briefly every 5-15 seconds.
5 While you don’t need to count the seconds, you should look away every once in a while to keep the conversation light and easy, but only for a few seconds. Some casual ways to do so include: laughing, nodding, and acknowledging the other person; looking at the sky; looking off to the side briefly, as if remembering something or running your hands through your hair.
A．Making gentle eye-contact.
B．Looking between their eyes is a good choice.
C．It also makes eye contact more natural to maintain.
D．Below are the reasons why you should make eye contact.
E．Avoiding hesitant eye contact in a formal and important meeting.
F．Too much eye-contact can be as uncomfortable as none at all.
G．All it takes is a little practice to confidently hold someone’s gaze.
【答案】1．G 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何在交流中正确进行眼神接触，以建立信任和吸引听众，包括面向对方眼睛、选择一个靠近眼睛的对焦点、放松视线、以及每隔5-15秒短暂地移开视线等技巧。
1．上文“Making eye contact can be tricky, especially if you are shy, or nervous. But good eye-contact is important for building trust and engaging an audience.(眼神交流可能有些棘手，尤其是当你害羞或紧张的时候。但良好的眼神交流对于建立信任和吸引观众很重要)”说明眼神交流虽然有些困难，但对于建立信任和吸引观众很重要；G选项“All it takes is a little practice to confidently hold someone’s gaze.(只需要一点练习，你就能自信地与人对视)”提出了一个解决方案，即只需要一点练习就能自信地进行眼神交流，与上文形成转折关系，并引出下文关于如何进行眼神交流的具体建议。故选G。
2．上文“Opening up your body to the other person helps to tell him you are listening, engaged, and ready to communicate.(向对方敞开心扉有助于告诉他你在倾听、投入并准备交流)”说明向对方敞开心扉的重要性；C选项“It also makes eye contact more natural to maintain.(这也使得保持眼神交流更加自然)”进一步解释了向对方敞开心扉的好处之一，即使得眼神交流更加自然，与上文构成并列关系，并引出下文关于如何保持自然眼神交流的具体建议。故选C。
3．上文“But if you do feel uncomfortable, you can also avoid their eyes in a wise way.(但如果你真的感到不舒服，你也可以以一种明智的方式避免与他们的眼神接触)”说明在感到不舒服时可以采取明智的方式避免眼神接触；B选项“Looking between their eyes is a good choice.(看着他们的眼睛之间是一个不错的选择)”给出了一个具体的建议，即看着对方的眼睛之间，这是一种避免直接眼神接触但又能保持一定交流的方式，符合题意。故选B。
4．下文“Think of how you would look at a painting or great view — you are not focusing intently on them, but instead looking at them gently. So, relax your gaze (注视) by breathing slowly as you make gentle eye-contact and nodding occasionally while you listen.(想想你如何看待一幅画或一处美景——你不是全神贯注地看着它们，而是温柔地看着它们。所以，当你做出温柔的眼神交流并偶尔点头倾听时，通过慢慢呼吸来放松你的视线)”说明这一部分是关于如何温柔地进行眼神交流的；A选项“Making gentle eye-contact.(做出温柔的眼神交流)”作为小标题，概括了下文的内容，符合题意。故选A。
5．上文“Breaking eye contact briefly every 5-15 seconds.(每隔5-15秒短暂地移开视线)”说明需要适时地移开视线；F选项“Too much eye-contact can be as uncomfortable as none at all.(过多的眼神交流和无眼神交流一样会让人不舒服)”解释了为什么需要适时地移开视线，即过多的眼神交流会让人感到不舒服，与上文形成因果关系，并引出下文关于如何适时移开视线的具体建议。故选F。
Passage 2
（2025·江苏泰州·一模）
With the semester approaching its end, sophomores (高二学生) are faced with three significant exams. These include the information technology high school academic proficiency test, the general high school academic proficiency qualification test, and the final joint examination of key high schools in Yancheng. 6 .
For the review content arrangement, it is essential that students make a detailed plan. What comes first is the information technology exam. 7 . It is recommended that they spend sufficient time on operating different software and understanding their functions. For the academic proficiency qualification test, a comprehensive review of all subjects is necessary, especially those fundamental concepts and formulas (公式) that act as the building blocks of knowledge. As for the joint examination, it is advisable that they summarize the knowledge learned during the semester and practice with mock tests.
Psychological adjustment is equally important. It is necessary that students keep a calm and positive attitude. 8 . Instead, they can take short breaks during study, which can help them to regain energy. Deep breathing exercises or listening to soft music can be effective stress relievers.
In terms of time planning, students need to allocate their time reasonably. 9 . For example, in the early morning, when the mind is as fresh as a daisy, they can focus on memorizing theoretical knowledge. In the afternoon, they can engage in exercises and mock tests to strengthen their understanding and application abilities.
In conclusion, only by carefully arranging the review content, effectively adjusting the psychological state, and wisely planning the time can students be well-prepared to face these three important exams and achieve satisfactory results. 10 .
A．Through such efforts they can hope to move forward on their academic journey
B．They need to make a schedule showing the particular time for each subject and exam
C．The methods of review and preparation are far from being crucial
D．All these exams are like crucial battlegrounds for their academic progress
E．What requires their focus is the practical skills and theoretical knowledge
F．By no means should they be overwhelmed by stress and anxiety
G．A large amount of time should be devoted to key subjects
【答案】6．D 7．E 8．F 9．B 10．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章为面临三场重要考试的高二学生介绍了备考的有用建议。
6．前文“With the semester approaching its end, sophomores (高二学生) are faced with three significant exams. These include the information technology high school academic proficiency test, the general high school academic proficiency qualification test, and the final joint examination of key high schools in Yancheng. (随着学期的临近，高二学生面临着三场重要的考试。其中包括信息技术高中学业水平考试、普通高中学业水平资格考试、盐城重点高中期末联考)”指出高二学生面临着三场重要的考试，因此D项“All these exams are like crucial battlegrounds for their academic progress (所有这些考试都像是他们学业进步的关键战场)”符合语境，点明这些考试的重要性，承接前文，其中的All these exams指代前文提到的三场考试。故选D。
7．前文“What comes first is the information technology exam. (首当其冲的是信息技术考试)”引出信息技术考试，后文“It is recommended that they spend sufficient time on operating different software and understanding their functions. (建议他们花足够的时间操作不同的软件，了解它们的功能)”给出为信息技术考试做准备的具体建议，因此E项“What requires their focus is the practical skills and theoretical knowledge (需要他们关注的是实践技能和理论知识)”符合语境，指出信息技术考试关注的内容，承前启后。故选E。
8．前文“Psychological adjustment is equally important. It is necessary that students keep a calm and positive attitude. (心理调整也同样重要。学生有必要保持冷静和积极的态度)”强调心理调整的重要性，建议保持冷静和积极的态度，后文“Instead, they can take short breaks during study, which can help them to regain energy. (相反，他们可以在学习期间短暂休息，这可以帮助他们恢复精力)”给出替代性的解决方法，建议保证休息，因此F项“By no means should they be overwhelmed by stress and anxiety (他们绝不应该被压力和焦虑压垮)”符合语境，指出不要压力太大或太焦虑，承前启后，其中的they指代前文的students，stress and anxiety呼应前文的Psychological adjustment。故选F。
9．前文“In terms of time planning, students need to allocate their time reasonably. (在时间规划方面，学生需要合理分配自己的时间)”建议合理分配时间，后文“For example, in the early morning, when the mind is as fresh as a daisy, they can focus on memorizing theoretical knowledge. In the afternoon, they can engage in exercises and mock tests to strengthen their understanding and application abilities. (例如，在清晨，当精神非常饱满的时候，他们可以专注于记忆理论知识。在下午，他们可以进行练习和模拟测试，以加强他们的理解和应用能力)”给出分配时间做不同任务的具体例子，因此B项“They need to make a schedule showing the particular time for each subject and exam (他们需要制定一个时间表，显示每个科目和考试的具体时间)”符合语境，提醒制定显示具体时间的时间表，承接前文，后文是对其例证，其中的They指代前文的students。故选B。
10．前文“In conclusion, only by carefully arranging the review content, effectively adjusting the psychological state, and wisely planning the time can students be well-prepared to face these three important exams and achieve satisfactory results. (总之，只有精心安排复习内容，有效调整心理状态，合理安排时间，学生才能为这三场重要考试做好充分准备，并取得满意的成绩)”总结做好上文建议的三件事可以帮助学生取得满意的成绩，因此A项“Through such efforts they can hope to move forward on their academic journey (通过这样的努力，他们可以希望在他们的学术之旅中前进)”符合语境，进一步指出遵循这些建议的用处，承接前文，其中的they指代前文的students。故选A。
Passage 3
(2025江苏省南京市、盐城市高三上学期一模)
Achieving Success in Journalistic News Writing
No book, article or blog post can turn an ambitious writer into a successful journalist. All that it can do is to help the writer learn to write. The primary skill in learning to write is practice. 11
Among the most convenient subjects are the events and news in the world around us. Such topics are what skilled journalists write about, and that is why we call this form of writing “journalistic writing”.
Journalistic writing is not a special literary gymnastics that requires a special talent and an expansive vocabulary. 12 It is using language to tell what is going on in the world. As such, it requires no special talent beyond seeing and understanding what is taking place around us, to grasp its significance and relation to other events, and to tell others what we have seen and heard.
13 One of the chief characteristics is timeliness and relevance. It has little time to talk about the past, except in comparison with the present. It has little time to foretell the future, except in pointing out the significance of the present. Its subject is today. It is primarily concerned with facts. The writer considers himself a recorder of the things other persons are doing and thinking.
Another basic part of journalistic writing is that the writer prepares it for a definite purpose. Some writers, like novelists, write to use beautiful words and sentences. 14 However, the writer who favors a journalistic style uses English simply to tell what he has seen and heard; he realizes that his reader cares more for the things he tells than for the way in which he tells and expresses them.
Success in journalistic writing demands two important skills. One is the inborn skill to see and understand. The other is the skill to tell what the writer has seen in a way that makes the reader see the same thing. 15 If the writer is eager to excel, he must expand his knowledge and education so he can better understand and evaluate the things he sees and hears.
A．It will not do them any good to write news items.
B．To these imaginative literary writers, they favor expression.
C．To practice writing, one must have something to write about.
D．An ambitious writer can develop both skills if he lacks them.
E．The writer must write it now or never―without giving up quality.
F．Journalistic writing differs mainly in its subject matter and purpose.
G．Instead, it is the plainest, most reserved form of English composition.
【答案】11．C 12．G 13．F 14．B 15．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了在新闻写作中取得成功的一些方法和建议。
11．根据上文“The primary skill in learning to write is practice.(学习写作的首要技能是练习。)”可知，前文提到学习写作的主要技能是练习，C选项To practice writing, one must have something to write about. (为了练习写作，一个人必须有东西可写。)承接上文，引出下文提到的以身边事件和新闻为写作主题。故选C项。
12．根据上文“Journalistic writing is not a special literary gymnastics that requires a special talent and an expansive vocabulary.(新闻写作不是一种特殊的文学体操，不需要特殊的才能和丰富的词汇。)”可知，前文说新闻写作不是特殊的文学技巧，不需要特殊天赋和大量词汇，G 选项Instead, it is the plainest, most reserved form of English composition.(相反，它是英语作文中最朴素、最含蓄的形式。)可知，进一步解释新闻写作的特点，与前文形成转折，上下文紧密连接。故选G项。
13．根据下文“One of the chief characteristics is timeliness and relevance. It has little time to talk about the past, except in comparison with the present. It has little time to foretell the future, except in pointing out the significance of the present. Its subject is today. It is primarily concerned with facts.(主要特点之一是时效性和相关性。没有多少时间谈论过去，除了与现在进行比较。除了指出现在的意义外，几乎没有时间来预测未来。它的主题是今天。它主要关注事实。)”可知，后文分别阐述了新闻写作的及时性、相关性以及关注事实等特点，还提到写作目的，F选项Journalistic writing differs mainly in its subject matter and purpose. (新闻写作的不同之处在于它的主题和目的。)“可知，能够概括该段内容，引出下文对新闻写作特点和目的的具体描述。故选F项。
14．根据上文“Some writers, like novelists, write to use beautiful words and sentences.(有些作家，像小说家一样，写作是为了使用优美的词语和句子。)”提到有些作家写作是为了使用优美的词语和句子。以及下文“However, the writer who favors a journalistic style uses English simply to tell what he has seen and heard; he realizes that his reader cares more for the things he tells than for the way in which he tells and expresses them.(然而，偏爱新闻风格的作家使用英语只是为了讲述他的所见所闻；他意识到，读者更关心的是他讲述的内容，而不是他讲述和表达这些内容的方式。)”，结合B选项To these imaginative literary writers, they favor expression.(对于这些富有想象力的文学作家来说，他们喜欢表达。)可知，承接上文内容，为对上文内容的语意递进，同时引起下文，起到上下文的承上启下作用。故选B项。
15．根据上文“Success in journalistic writing demands two important skills. One is the inborn skill to see and understand. The other is the skill to tell what the writer has seen in a way that makes the reader see the same thing.(成功的新闻写作需要两个重要的技巧。一个是天生的观察和理解的能力。另一种技巧是用一种读者也能看到的方式来讲述作者所看到的东西。)”可知，前文提到新闻写作成功需要两种重要技能，D选项An ambitious writer can develop both skills if he lacks them.(一个有抱负的作家如果缺乏这两种技能，他也可以发展这两种技能。) 可知，承接上文内容，为对上文内容的语意递进，上下文紧密连接。故选D项。
Passage 4
(2025安徽省淮北市和淮南市高三上学期第一次质量检测)
Call or Email: Which One Should You Use
Should you call or email 16 . Phone calls tend to be more personal and collaborative, but they make some people feel anxious. Email can be an efficient way to communicate information, but there can be delays in response time. We’re here to explain when calling is better and when emailing is better.
Instances When Calling is Better
17 , if you send an email. If the matter is urgent, it’s best to pick up the phone. If you have a complex issue to discuss, call. Delay in response can be a problem. Email can get you into a time-consuming back-and-forth, whereas a quick phone call could clear everything up within a few minutes. If you need to discuss a sensitive matter with someone, call them to avoid miscommunications. 18 , because you can’t hear their voice, which can lead to misunderstandings.
Instances When Email is Better
19 , if you have a simple matter to discuss. When you write an email, you have the option of sending it to multiple addresses at one time. Email allows you to think things through as you write. Maybe you need to send a long monthly update to your coworkers. Or, maybe someone has sent you a document and asked for input, and you’ve come up with thorough feedback. 20 .
A．A phone call is the best
B．An email could be the right call
C．It is easier to misread over email
D．It totally depends on the situation
E．It may take a while to get a response
F．It’s a documented record of conversations
G．Email is the right choice in these situations
【答案】16．D 17．E 18．C 19．B 20．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章分别介绍了更适合发送电子邮件还是打电话交流的情况。
16．根据空格前的问句“Should you call or email (你应该打电话还是发邮件？)”可知，空格处的句子应该的回答上文的问题。所以，D项“It totally depends on the situation(这完全取决于具体情况)”填入空格处，符合语境。故选D项。
17．根据空格后的条件状语从句“if you send an email(如果你发电子邮件)”可知，空格处的句子应该表明发电子邮件可能会出现的情况，所以，E项“It may take a while to get a response(可能需要一段时间才能得到回应)”填入空格处，符合语境。故选E项。
18．根据空格前的句子“If you need to discuss a sensitive matter with someone, call them to avoid miscommunications.(如果你需要和某人讨论一个敏感的问题，打电话给他们以避免误解。)”和空格后的原因状语从句“because you can't hear their voice, which can lead to misunderstandings(因为你听不到他们的声音，这可能会导致误解)”可知，空格处的句子应该提到发邮件的弊端，所以C项“It is easier to misread over email(通过电子邮件更容易被误读)”填入空格处，符合语境。故选C项。
19．根据该部分的主题句“Instances When Email is Better(更适合使用电子邮件的例子)”和空格后的条件状语从句“if you have a simple matter to discuss(如果你有简单的事要谈)”可知，空格处的句子应该提到适合发邮件，所以B项“An email could be the right call(发封电子邮件可能是正确的选择)”填入空格处，符合语境。故选B项。
20．根据上文的句子“When you write an email, you have the option of sending it to multiple addresses at one time. Email allows you to think things through as you write. Maybe you need to send a long monthly update to your coworkers. Or, maybe someone has sent you a document and asked for input, and you've come up with thorough feedback.(当你写一封电子邮件时，你可以选择一次发送到多个地址。电子邮件可以让你在写作时思考问题。也许你需要每月给你的同事发一份长长的更新。或者，也许有人给你发了一份文件，要求你提供意见，而你已经提出了全面的反馈。)”可知，这些都是适合发送电子邮件的情况。所以G项“Email is the right choice in these situations(在这些情况下，电子邮件是正确的选择)”填入空格处，与上文是顺接关系。故选G项。
Passage 5
（2025·福建厦门高中毕业班第一次质量检测）
In psychology, the word “prove” is used carefully, much like a painter applies each brushstroke (笔触) with great care. Unlike the strong conclusions in physical sciences, psychological research builds a bigger picture through many small studies. 21 His discovery was not a sudden breakthrough but the result of hard and detailed work.
Similarly, Elizabeth Loftus’s research doubts how accurate witness reports are. Instead of calling it “unreliable,” researchers use terms like “potential unreliability.” 22 So, they use words like “demonstrate” and “suggest” to show the uncertainty in their conclusions.
23 Instead, I teach my students to think critically about how to use it, much like a gardener who cares for plants. When students first use the word, I encourage them to think about factors that could challenge their conclusions. For example, I might ask them, “How do we know that not all participants had false memories ” Or, for French students, “Why might these findings not apply to French culture ”
This approach helps students grasp the complexity of psychological research and develop critical thinking skills. It encourages them to reflect and analyze, helping them communicate their findings with accuracy. 24
In psychology, “proving” something is like building a symphony. 25 In education, teaching critical thinking and clear language use is essential for understanding the core of psychological research.
A．This indicates that findings might change.
B．In my classroom, I do not ban the word “prove.”
C．Each piece of evidence adds to a larger understanding.
D．Psychological theories are often revised as new evidence emerges.
E．As a teacher, I often remind my students to use this word appropriately.
F．This method also builds appreciation for the depth of psychological inquiry.
G．For example, Eric Kandel spent years studying sea animals to learn how memory works.
【答案】21．G 22．A 23．B 24．F 25．C
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了心理学研究中“证明”一词的谨慎使用，及其对学生批判性思维培养的重要性。
21．由上文“Unlike the strong conclusions in physical sciences, psychological research builds a bigger picture through many small studies. (与物理科学中的强烈结论不同，心理学研究是通过许多小型研究来构建一个更大的图景。)”可知，心理学研究是通过累积多个小研究的成果来形成整体理解的。本空应对心理学研究是如何通过长时间和细致的工作来取得成果的进行举例说明。G选项“For example, Eric Kandel spent years studying sea animals to learn how memory works. (例如，埃里克·坎德尔花了数年时间研究海洋动物，以了解记忆的工作原理。)”提供了一个具体的例子，说明心理学研究是如何通过长时间和细致的工作来取得成果的。这与上文的观点相吻合，即通过多个小研究来构建对某一领域的整体理解。故选G。
22．由上文“Similarly, Elizabeth Loftus’s research doubts how accurate witness reports are. Instead of calling it “unreliable,” researchers use terms like “potential unreliability.” (同样，伊丽莎白·洛夫图斯的研究对目击者报告的准确性表示怀疑。研究人员没有称其为“不可靠”，而是使用诸如“可能不可靠”之类的术语。)”可知，心理学研究在表达结论时倾向于使用较为谨慎的措辞，本空应强调这么作的原因。A选项“This indicates that findings might change. (这表明研究结果可能会改变。)”进一步说明了心理学研究结论的不确定性，即研究结果可能会随着新的证据或研究的深入而发生变化。这与上文的观点一致，即心理学研究在表达结论时更注重谨慎和不确定性。故选A。
23．由下文“It encourages them to reflect and analyze, helping them communicate their findings with accuracy. (相反，我教我的学生批判性地思考如何使用它，就像园丁照顾植物一样。)”可知，作者在教学上采取了一种不同于传统禁止某些词汇使用的做法，本空应强调作者的教学方法。B选项“In my classroom, I do not ban the word “prove.” (在我的课堂上，我不禁止使用“证明”这个词。)”直接引出了下文的内容，即作者在教学上对于“证明”这个词的开放态度。故选B。
24．由上文“This approach helps students grasp the complexity of psychological research and develop critical thinking skills. It encourages them to reflect and analyze, helping them communicate their findings with accuracy. (这种方法帮助学生掌握心理学研究的复杂性，并培养他们的批判性思维能力。它鼓励学生进行反思和分析，帮助他们准确地传达自己的发现。)”可知，作者的教学方法有助于学生掌握心理学研究的复杂性，并培养他们的批判性思维能力，本空应继续强调这种做法的好处。F选项“This method also builds appreciation for the depth of psychological inquiry. (这种方法还增强了对心理学探究深度的欣赏。)”进一步强调了这种教学方法的积极作用，即不仅有助于学生掌握知识和技能，还能增强他们对心理学研究的兴趣和欣赏。这与上文的观点相辅相成，符合题意。故选F。
25．由上文“In psychology, “proving” something is like building a symphony. (在心理学中，“证明”某件事就像创作一部交响乐。)”可知，心理学中的“证明”是一个复杂而细致的过程，需要多个元素和部分的协同作用，本空应强调每个部分对于整体的作用。C选项“Each piece of evidence adds to a larger understanding. (每一份证据都增加了对整体的理解。)”与上文的比喻相呼应，即每一份证据就像交响乐中的一个音符，共同构成了对某一问题的整体理解。这与上文的观点一致，即心理学中的“证明”是一个需要累积多个证据和研究的过程。故选C。
Passage 6
（2025江西省高三下学期2月一模联考英语试题）
Phones hold so much of our digital lives. If your phones get stolen or lost, you can face major problems. 26
It’s vital to set passwords to your phones. There should be passwords for all your important apps, including your emails, social media accounts, bank accounts, and photos. 27 Some police forces and phone companies advise turning off message previews. This prevents thieves trying to break into your accounts when the phone is locked.
If you are unlucky enough to have your phone stolen, report it to the police. Call your insurance company if you have a policy that covers the device. 28 In this case they can freeze your number and issue a replacement SIM card. Inform your bank so they can watch out for unusual financial activity.
29 This service will show your phone’s current or last known location on a map. The service is also handy if you cannot find your phone somewhere in the house. You can get the phone to play a sound, even if it is on silent. If the device shows up in an unfamiliar location on the map, and you suspect it has been stolen, it’s better to contact the police.
If you cannot find your phone, there’re some final steps to take. Withdraw from all your accounts that are accessible on the phone and try to disable them. 30 Finally, you can erase the phone remotely so that there is no chance of any data falling into the wrong hands.
A．Inform your phone service providers.
B．Turn on newer features like the remote control.
C．Try to find your phone with the find-my-device service.
D．Then remove your phone from your list of trusted devices.
E．The number can link you to the phone if it gets recovered.
F．They can discourage others from trying to enter your phones.
G．You can take some steps before and after your phone goes missing.
【答案】26．G 27．F 28．A 29．C 30．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在手机丢失或被盗的情况下，为了保护个人隐私和财产安全，人们可以采取的一系列预防措施和应对措施。
26．根据空前内容“Phones hold so much of our digital lives. If your phones get stolen or lost, you can face major problems. (手机承载着我们大量的数字生活内容。如果手机被盗或丢失，你可能会面临大麻烦。)”可知，上文指出手机丢失或被盗会面临大问题。而下文分别从手机丢失前设置密码等措施，以及丢失后向警方、保险公司等报告等方面进行阐述。选项G“You can take some steps before and after your phone goes missing. (在手机丢失前后，你可以采取一些措施。)”起到承上启下的作用，引出下文关于手机丢失前后应采取的措施。故选G。
27．根据上文内容“It’s vital to set passwords to your phones. There should be passwords for all your important apps, including your emails, social media accounts, bank accounts, and photos. (为手机设置密码至关重要。你所有重要的应用程序都应该设置密码，包括电子邮件、社交媒体账户、银行账户和相册。)”可知，上文提到要为手机重要应用设置密码。选项F“They can discourage others from trying to enter your phones. (密码可以阻止他人试图进入你的手机。)”中的“they”指代前文中的“passwords”，说明设置密码可以阻止他人试图进入手机，进一步阐述了设置密码的作用。故选F。
28．根据下文内容“In this case they can freeze your number and issue a replacement SIM card. Inform your bank so they can watch out for unusual financial activity. (在这种情况下，他们可以冻结你的号码并发放一张替换的SIM卡。还要通知你的银行，以便他们留意异常的财务活动。)”可知，手机丢失后，我们可以联系手机服务提供商，他们可以冻结号码并发放新的SIM卡。选项A“Inform your phone service providers. (同时，通知你的手机服务提供商。)”中的“phone service providers”和下文的“they”一致，同时也只有手机服务提供商才可以冻结号码并发放替换的SIM卡。故选A。
29．空处为段首句，为本段主要内容。根据下文内容“This service will show your phone’s current or last known location on a map. The service is also handy if you cannot find your phone somewhere in the house. You can get the phone to play a sound, even if it is on silent. If the device shows up in an unfamiliar location on the map, and you suspect it has been stolen, it’s better to contact the police. (这项服务会在地图上显示你手机当前或最后已知的位置。如果你在家里某个地方找不到手机，这项服务也很方便。你可以让手机发出声音，即使它处于静音状态。如果设备在地图上显示在一个不熟悉的位置，并且你怀疑它被盗了，最好联系警方。)”可知，本段主要介绍用查找设备服务来寻找手机。选项C“Try to find your phone with the find-my-device service. (尝试使用“查找我的设备”服务来寻找你的手机。)”与本段内容相符。故选C。
30．根据上文内容“If you cannot find your phone, there’re some final steps to take. Withdraw from all your accounts that are accessible on the phone and try to disable them. (如果你找不到手机，还有一些最后的步骤要采取。退出手机上所有可访问的账户，并尝试禁用它们。)”可知，手机找不到时要退出并尝试禁用手机上可访问的账户。选项D“Then remove your phone from your list of trusted devices .(然后将你的手机从受信任设备列表中删除。)”进一步说明要从信任设备列表中移除手机，符合逻辑顺序。故选D。
Passage 7
（2025河南省安阳市高三上学期一模）
As we all know, not all thoughts are welcome. Intrusive (入侵的) thoughts often emerge as unwanted visitors, disrupting our minds. They are involuntary and unwanted mental ideas or urges that pop into our minds without invitation. 31 .
Most people experience intrusive thoughts from time to time. For example, if someone is driving, they might have an urge to drive off a bridge. Most people know they would never do such things and don’t pay much attention to them. 32 . And they worry that these thoughts will come true or cause them to do something terrible. This can lead to them performing compulsions (强制行为) to try and reduce their anxiety.
Fortunately, there are strategies to deal with intrusive thoughts.
Accept them. Accept and allow the thoughts into your mind. 33 . Try to just observe them and allow time to pass. Remember that intrusive thoughts are normal, and just having a thought doesn’t make it come true.
34 . We know it’s difficult sometimes! Developing a sympathetic mindset toward yourself can do so much against unwanted thoughts, though. Treat yourself with the same kindness you would offer to a friend going through a similar struggle.
Stay present. The more present you are in the “here and now”, the less power you’re giving to these nagging fears and negative thoughts. You can try some grounding exercises, such as focusing on your breath. 35 .
A．Love yourself
B．Don’t try to push them away
C．Never be too hard on yourself
D．However, some people become troubled by their intrusive thoughts
E．They can be anything that a person finds inconsistent with their values
F．That can help bring your attention back and break the cycle of intrusive thoughts
G．People who have such terrible experiences may be easy to have intrusive thoughts
【答案】31．E 32．D 33．B 34．A 35．F
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍了侵入性想法以及如何处理它们。
31．上文“They are involuntary and unwanted mental ideas or urges that pop into our minds without invitation.(它们是无意识的、不受欢迎的心理想法或冲动，未经邀请就突然出现在我们的脑海中)”解释侵入性想法，E项“它们可以是任何一个人认为与他们的价值观不一致的东西”进一步进行阐释，故选E。
32．上文“Most people know they would never do such things and don’t pay much attention to them.(大多数人都知道他们永远不会做这样的事情，也不会太在意)”提到大多数人不会太在意侵入性想法，结合下文“And they worry that these thoughts will come true or cause them to do something terrible.(他们担心这些想法会成真或导致他们做一些可怕的事情)”可知，也有人担心侵入性想法，故空处应是表示转折关系，D项“然而，有些人会被这些侵入性的想法所困扰”符合语境，故选D。
33．根据上文“Accept and allow the thoughts into your mind.(接受并允许这些想法进入你的大脑)”可知，我们应该接受并允许这些想法，B项“不要试图推开他们”与上文语义一致，B项中“them”指代上文的“thoughts”，故选B。
34．根据本段中“Developing a sympathetic mindset toward yourself can do so much against unwanted thoughts, though. Treat yourself with the same kindness you would offer to a friend going through a similar struggle.(培养一种对自己有同情心的心态可以很大程度上消除不必要的想法。对待你自己，就像对待一个正在经历类似挣扎的朋友一样)”可知，本段是说要对自己怀有一种同情、怜爱之情，A项“爱你自己”符合语境，故选A。
35．上文“You can try some grounding exercises, such as focusing on your breath.(你可以尝试一些基础练习，比如专注于你的呼吸)”建议尝试一些基础练习，F项“这可以帮助你把注意力拉回来，打破侵入性思想的循环”说明其好处，符合语境。故选F。
Passage 8
（2025河南省焦作市博爱县第一中学高三上学期一模）
An old study in the advertising literature found that we’re more likely to read advertisements for the products we have bought, even if they have proved to be “lemons”, or useless. This phenomenon also applies to our decision-making process. Humans sometimes make bad choices and stick with them despite negative consequences. 36 But in general bad choices have to do with acting out of emotion and not out of reason. Strong emotions can cloud our thinking and lead us down one rabbit hole after another.
Doubling down on a bad choice may also relate to our self-esteem and the ability to admit mistakes. Narcissists(自恋者) usually won’t admit a mistake because it contradicts their self-image. But the fact is that many of us aren’t narcissistic. 37 Even when trapped in a bad relationship, we may still stick with it, hoping things will eventually change for the better.
Resilience involves managing strong emotions and preventing them from fully dictating our decisions. Considering emotion is important, enthusiasm for something can move us forward, but it can also block our vision. 38 While relying solely on our “gut feeling” can be helpful, it works best when we use our head, integrating intuitive insights with logical thinking.
Doubling down is generally unwise. We need to acknowledge our errors and be willing to say we’re sorry and apologize. 39 In fact, it’s smarter than denying mistakes. By admitting them, we learn valuable lessons and promote personal growth. Recognizing when to cut our losses is crucial, allowing us to pursue new opportunities with confidence. 40
A．And we often struggle with this.
B．The reasons for that are complex.
C．Make our decisions with full passion.
D．There is nothing wrong with doing this.
E．So stop trying to make lemonade from bad lemons.
F．The more errors you make, the more you will learn.
G．We should consider what’s right, not just what feels right.
【答案】36．B 37．A 38．G 39．D 40．E
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要讲述了人类会坚持糟糕选择这一现象展开论述，分析了其产生的原因，如受情绪影响、与自尊及承认错误的能力相关等，同时强调了韧性在于管理强烈情绪并结合理性思维做决策，指出加倍坚持糟糕选择是不明智的，应承认错误、及时止损，以促进个人成长并追求新机会。
36．根据前文“Humans sometimes make bad choices and stick with them despite negative consequences. (人类有时会做出错误的选择，并且不顾负面后果坚持下去。)”及下文“But in general bad choices have to do with acting out of emotion and not out of reason. (但一般来说，糟糕的选择是出于情感而不是出于理性。)”可知，人类做出错误选择的原因并不是单一的，与B项“The reasons for that are complex. (原因很复杂。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选B项。
37．根据上文“Narcissists(自恋者) usually won’t admit a mistake because it contradicts their self-image. But the fact is that many of us aren’t narcissistic. (自恋者通常不会承认错误，因为这与他们的自我形象相矛盾。但事实是，我们中的许多人并不自恋。)”及下文“Even when trapped in a bad relationship, we may still stick with it, hoping things will eventually change for the better. (即使陷入一段糟糕的关系中，我们可能仍然坚持下去，希望事情最终会变得更好。)”可知，很多人在承认错误这件事上是有挣扎的，所以即使即使陷入一段糟糕的关系中，我们可能仍然坚持下去，与A项“And we often struggle with this. (我们经常为此而苦苦挣扎。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选A项。
38．根据上文“Considering emotion is important, enthusiasm for something can move us forward, but it can also block our vision. (考虑到情感很重要，对某事的热情可以推动我们前进，但它也会阻碍我们的视野。)”及下文“While relying solely on our “gut feeling” can be helpful, it works best when we use our head, integrating intuitive insights with logical thinking. (虽然仅仅依靠我们的“直觉”可能会有所帮助，但当我们使用我们的头脑，将直觉洞察力与逻辑思维相结合时，它的效果最好。)”可知，我们做决定不能只凭感觉对，还要考虑什么是正确的，与G项“We should consider what’s right, not just what feels right. (我们应该考虑什么是正确的，而不仅仅是感觉正确的。)”上下文一致，符合文意，故选G项。
39．根据上文“Doubling down is generally unwise. We need to acknowledge our errors and be willing to say we’re sorry and apologize (加倍坚持通常是不明智的。我们需要承认我们的错误，并愿意说对不起并道歉。)”及下文“In fact, it’s smarter than denying mistakes. (事实上，这比否认错误更聪明。)”可知，承认错误这件事没有错，与D项“There is nothing wrong with doing this. (这样做没有错。)”上下文一致，承接上文，符合文意，故选D项。
40．根据上文“Recognizing when to cut our losses is crucial, allowing us to pursue new opportunities with confidence. (认识到何时止损至关重要，这能让我们充满信心地去追寻新的机会。)”可知，要及时止损，不要再试图从糟糕的情况中获取好结果，与E项“So stop trying to make lemonade from bad lemons. (所以不要再试图用坏柠檬制作柠檬水了。)”上下文一致，形象地总结要及时止损，符合文意，故选E项。
Passage 9
（2025广东省大湾区普通高中毕业班联合模拟考试(一)）
Meeting minutes are the official summary of what happened during a meeting. They serve as an outline, a written record for anyone unable to attend, and to use for future reference. 41 So how to write meeting minutes Here are the basics you should follow.
Be concise (简明的).
42 As the minutes taker, your job is to document what is happening at the meeting. This is a written record that covers just the main points. You don’t need an exact accounting of everything that is said.
Just note the facts.
Avoid personal observations when writing meeting minutes. If you want to take separate notes of your own, you are welcome to do so. 43 Some of this is boring information to keep track of: meeting names, date and time, action items and decisions made. But later on, those meeting notes may contain essential information to keep everyone on the same page about what happened during that meeting.
44
With meeting minutes, it’s important to write down who attended the meeting, but also who didn’t, so there is no confusion about who may have discussed or voted on an issue.
Use a template (模版) for the right format.
If you’re writing formal meeting minutes, follow a certain format. For trade unions, schools, city and county governments, and others, you may need to follow Robert’s Rules of Order. While writing informal meeting minutes, you have more flexibility. Think of what your organization needs, and what’s been done in the past. 45
A．Note who is unable to attend.
B．Then improve on that process.
C．Don’t include personal thoughts or observations.
D．Your creative writing skills must take a back seat.
E．But the meeting minutes should be a factual record of what was discussed.
F．These notes typically highlight the key issues that were discussed at the meeting.
G．When written well, meeting minutes are a critical communication tool for your organization.
【答案】41．G 42．D 43．E 44．A 45．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了写会议纪要的一些基本准则。
41．上文“(会议纪要是会议期间发生的事情的正式摘要。它们作为大纲，为无法参加的任何人提供书面记录，并供将来参考)”指出会议纪要很重要，下文“So how to write meeting minutes (那么会议纪要怎么写呢？)”提出如何写会议纪要，由此可知，空处应与书写会议纪要有关，G项“如果写得好，会议纪要对于你的组织来说是一个重要的沟通工具。”符合，引起下文，故选G。
42．下文“As the minutes taker, your job is to document what is happening at the meeting. This is a written record that covers just the main points. You don’t need an exact accounting of everything that is said.(作为会议记录员，你的工作是记录会议上发生的情况。这是一份书面记录，仅涵盖要点。你不需要对所说的一切进行精确的计算)”指出写会议纪要时要求准确，即不能加入个人创意，D项“你的创意写作技巧必须退居二线。”符合，故选D。
43．上下文“Some of this is boring information to keep track of: meeting names, date and time, action items and decisions made.(其中一些是需要跟踪的无聊信息：会议名称、日期和时间、行动项目和做出的决定。)”具体指出写会议纪要时应该记的一些事实，E项“但会议纪要应该是所讨论内容的事实记录。”符合，引起下文，故选E。
44．下文“With meeting minutes, it’s important to write down who attended the meeting, but also who didn’t, so there is no confusion about who may have discussed or voted on an issue.(在会议纪要中，重要的是写下谁参加了会议，也写下了谁没有参加，这样就不会混淆谁可能对某个问题进行了讨论或投票)”指出要记录下谁无法参加会议，A项“请注意谁无法参加。”能概括本段内容，适合作本段小标题，故选A。
45．上文“While writing informal meeting minutes, you have more flexibility. Think of what your organization needs, and what’s been done in the past. (在撰写非正式会议纪要时，你拥有更大的灵活性。想想你的组织需要什么，以及过去做了什么)”指出撰写非正式会议纪要时你有很大灵活性，可以想想你的组织需要什么，以及过去做了什么，空处也应承接上文，指出如何灵活地撰写非正式会议纪要，B项“然后改进该过程。”符合，故选B。
Passage 10
（2025·浙江金华·一模）
The average American generates five pounds of trash per day, according to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Some of it gets recycled but most of it ends up in landfills. 46
Do a trash examination. Check what you' re throwing away by writing a list of the trash you produce. 47 You might write “used wipes and paper towels” under “nursery” or “food waste and metal cans” under “cooking”. This will help you grasp the extent of the trash you create and find ways to cut it,
Save what you can. See if there's anything you can save before throwing it in the trash. Maybe you can mend an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rag. 48 If you have a bunch of overripe bananas, put it in the freezer to make banana bread later.
Rely less on pre-packaged foods. Often, food comes in wasteful packaging. Usually, some drinks come in plastic containers that may not be easy to recycle. So source your food in ways that don't require you to get it from a package. 49 Instead of buying oat milk in a non-recyclable container, make it at home and store it in a jar, removing the packaging waste.
50 Once you start noticing how much trash you produce at home, you' ll start to cut down on trash elsewhere. Bring your own reusable fork to a restaurant that uses single-use plastic tools, Or ask the waiter in a coffee bar to fill up your coffee mug instead of a paper cup.
A．Cut down on rubbish in your daily life.
B．That means making some of your own food.
C．Look for ways to cut waste outside the home.
D．Organize your list by the rooms in your house or by activity.
E．Besides, think about how you can creatively save your leftovers.
F．By doing so you can make the rooms in your house clean and tidy.
G．Fortunately, you can live a low-waste lifestyle by redesigning your behavior.
【答案】46．G 47．D 48．E 49．B 50．C
【解析】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何在生活中减少垃圾的几点建议和方法。
46．根据上文“The average American generates five pounds of trash per day, according to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Some of it gets recycled but most of it ends up in landfills.( 根据美国环境保护署的数据，美国人平均每天产生5磅垃圾。其中一些被回收，但大部分最终被填埋。)”提到美国人平均每天产生5磅垃圾。以及下文具体举例介绍的减少垃圾的几种方法，由此可知，空格处内容为有一些可以帮你减少浪费的方法，结合选项G项Fortunately, you can live a low-waste lifestyle by redesigning your behavior.（幸运的是，通过重新设计你的行为，你可以过一种低浪费的生活方式。）符合此推断，起到上下文的承上启下作用，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
47．根据上文“Check what you' re throwing away by writing a list of the trash you produce.( 把你制造的垃圾列个清单，检查一下你扔掉了什么。)”提到把你制造的垃圾列个清单。结合选项D项Organize your list by the rooms in your house or by activity.（根据你家里的房间或活动来组织你的清单。）可知，承接上文内容，为对上文内容的语意递进，上下文紧密连接。故选D项。
48．根据该段标题“Save what you can.( 尽你所能保存。)”以及下文“If you have a bunch of overripe bananas, put it in the freezer to make banana bread later.( 如果你有一堆熟透了的香蕉，把它放进冰箱里，以后做香蕉面包。)”结合选项E项Besides, think about how you can creatively save your leftovers.（此外，想想如何创造性地保存剩菜剩饭。）可知，和下文内容紧密连接，为解释创造性地保存剩菜剩饭的具体做法，同时呼应标题。故选E项。
49．根据上文“So source your food in ways that don't require you to get it from a package.( 所以你可以选择不需要从包装中获取食物的方式。)”提到选择不需要从包装中获取食物的方式。以及下文“Instead of buying oat milk in a non-recyclable container, make it at home and store it in a jar, removing the packaging waste.( 与其购买装在不可回收容器里的燕麦牛奶，不如在家自制并储存在罐子里，去除包装垃圾。)”可知，讲的是具体自制食物的过程。结合选项B项That means making some of your own food.（那意味着你要自己做一些食物。）可知，起到上下文的承上启下作用，上下文语意连贯，符合语境。故选B项。
50．由该空为段落小标题可知，为总结该段内容。该段下文“Once you start noticing how much trash you produce at home, you' ll start to cut down on trash elsewhere. Bring your own reusable fork to a restaurant that uses single-use plastic tools, Or ask the waiter in a coffee bar to fill up your coffee mug instead of a paper cup.( 一旦你开始注意到你在家里产生了多少垃圾，你就会开始减少在其他地方的垃圾。去使用一次性塑料工具的餐馆时，带上你自己的可重复使用的叉子，或者让咖啡馆的服务员把你的咖啡杯装满，而不是纸杯。)”可知，讲的是开始思考减少在其他地方的垃圾。结合选项C项Look for ways to cut waste outside the home.（寻找减少家庭以外浪费的方法。）可知，和该段主旨意思一致，为总结该段内容。故选C项。
Passage 11
（2025·浙江温州·一模）
How to Overcome the Harmful Habit of Judging
You’ve done it. I’ve done it. We all do it— we all sometimes pass judgment on others when their behavior doesn’t meet our standards. Clothing choices, how people spend their free time, job skills— the list of possible things to judge is endless.
51 While you may not consciously label them as such, you are familiar with nonverbals that convey judgment: pursed lips, raised eyebrows, crossed arms, tipping head to literally look down upon another.
We judge others to protect our own self-images. But that protection comes at a price. 52 And with it comes defensiveness, prejudice, and hostility(敌意). Judgment is just a dressed-up version of shame. We put the shame on to someone else so that we don’t have to feel our own.
To overcome judgment, you should shore up your self-worth. If you are grounded in confidence and value yourself, you are less likely to be judgmental. Remind yourself when you feel judged by others, it’s a reflection of their own battle with shame, not who or what you are. Yes, you make mistakes and sometimes behave badly. 53 You grow, learn, and improve. You accomplish and achieve and win. You are valuable and worthy even when you fall short.
When you accept your flaws(缺陷) and mistakes and still see yourself as a worthwhile human being in spite of them, you can in turn accept other flawed human beings, too. 54
Judging others creates a false sense of self-worth. If you find yourself doing it, stop. 55 But do take a look in the mirror. Where do you need shoring up It takes some thoughtfulness and work, but you’ll have better relationships, improved trust, more creativity, and greater influence when you stop judging others and start valuing yourself.
A．Don’t beat yourself up for it.
B．Shame hits you from many angles.
C．But you are more than your mistakes.
D．You’ve been on the receiving end, too.
E．Judgment costs creativity, curiosity, and trust.
F．At the core is the feeling of not being good enough.
G．The more you like and accept yourself, the less you have to put others down.
【答案】51．D 52．E 53．C 54．G 55．A
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何克服评判的坏习惯的几种方法。
51．下文“ While you may not consciously label them as such, you are familiar with nonverbals that convey judgment: pursed lips, raised eyebrows, crossed arms, tipping head to literally look down upon another. (虽然你可能不会有意识地给他们贴上这样的标签，但你熟悉传达判断的非言语行为：噘起嘴唇、扬起眉毛、交叉双臂、低头俯视他人)”说明虽然你可能不会有意识地给他们贴上这样的标签，但是自己已经被贴上标签了。说明空格处表示的意思是“自己成为了评判的接收者”，因此D项“你也一直处于接收端”概括段意，故选D。
52．上文“But that protection comes at a price. (但这种保护是有代价的)”说明下文要表明的是“代价”的内容，其中，选项E中的“costs”和上文中“comes at a price”的是同义词，因此E项“判断需要创造力、好奇心和信任”符合语境，故选E。
53．上文“Yes, you make mistakes and sometimes behave badly. (是的，你会犯错，有时表现得很糟糕)”以及下文“You grow, learn, and improve. You accomplish and achieve and win. You are valuable and worthy even when you fall short. (你成长、学习和提高。你达到目标。即使你做得不够好，你也是有价值的。)”说明犯错误之后改变了，成长了，所以不要总是活在错误中，而是要超越自己的错误。空格处是承上启下，因此C项“但你要超越你的错误”符合语境，故选C。
54．上文“When you accept your flaws(缺陷) and mistakes and still see yourself as a worthwhile human being in spite of them, you can in turn accept other flawed human beings, too. (当你接受自己的缺点和错误，尽管如此，你仍然认为自己是一个有价值的人，你反过来也可以接受其他有缺陷的人)”说明要接受自己的错误和缺点，善待他人。因此G项“你越喜欢和接受自己，就越不必贬低别人”符合语境，故选G。
55．上文“Judging others creates a false sense of self-worth. If you find yourself doing it, stop. (评判他人会产生一种虚假的自我价值感。如果你发现自己在做，停下来)”说明评判他人是一种不好的事情，如果发现自己做了这样不好的事情，就应该赶紧停下，可能会自责，但是结合下文“But do take a look in the mirror. Where do you need shoring up It takes some thoughtfulness and work (但一定要照镜子。你需要在哪里支撑？这需要一些深思熟虑和努力)”说明做了虚假评判之后应该采取的正确的措施，而不是自责自已。空格处起到承上启下的关系，因此A项“不要因此而自责”符合语境，故选A。
Passage 12
（2025·浙江嘉兴·一模）
With travel on the rise, more families are planning to take their home life on the road, whether it’s for a weekend or a longer trip. Traveling with kids can be stressful—with all those suitcases and cries of “Are we there yet ” 56
Involving young children in planning a trip might sound silly, but it’s far more valuable than it seems. “You shouldn’t expect a 4-year-old to spend eight hours in museums,” says Waldon, a family travel expert. “It’s really smart for parents to think like their kid and realize, ‘ 57 ’” That attitude helps parents avoid terrible situations that may ruin the day.
58 If a little one is into dinosaurs, perhaps you’ll want to check out a city’s Natural History Museum. If they love animals, maybe there’s a way to include a visit to a farm or an aquarium (水族馆).
One of Waldon’s favourite ways to get younger kids excited about a trip is reading. “Books are perfect for little armchair travellers,” she says. “ 59 ” Before a recent trip to Puerto Rico, Waldon read her kids a book about a frog native to the island. Afterwards, her daughters got really excited to hear this little frog singing at night.
People often think the trip is going to be one Instagram worthy moment after another, but that never happens. 60 When kids are involved, they can become invested in getting through those problems. They also learn to work things out together as a family.
A．Most children really enjoy challenges.
B．Actually, no family trip goes without problems.
C．However, it can also be a highly rewarding activity.
D．That way, we’re getting more of that local experience.
E．This is a 30-minute max type opportunity for my child.
F．They get the kids curious about the trip before leaving home.
G．Parents can also play into their kids’ interests when planning a trip.
【答案】56．C 57．E 58．G 59．F 60．B
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲的是关于家庭旅行的一些建议，特别是如何让孩子更好地参与和享受旅行。
56．空前“Traveling with kids can be stressful—with all those suitcases and cries of “Are we there yet ”(带着孩子旅行可能会很有压力——带着所有的行李箱和“我们到了吗？”)”说明带着孩子旅行可能会有压力，空后“Involving young children in planning a trip might sound silly, but it’s far more valuable than it seems.(让年幼的孩子参与计划旅行可能听起来很傻，但它比看起来要有价值得多。)”说明带孩子旅行是有价值的，因此空格处应该出现带转折的词，C选项“However, it can also be a highly rewarding activity.(然而，它也可以是一个非常有益的活动。)”中的However表转折，说明带孩子去旅行是值得的，承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
57．空后“That attitude helps parents avoid terrible situations that may ruin the day.(这种态度可以帮助父母避免可能会毁了一天的糟糕情况。)”说明了空前所说的一种态度可以帮助父母避免毁掉一天，空格处应该是父母的一种态度，E选项“This is a 30-minute max type opportunity for my child.(这是一个最多30分钟时长的适合我孩子的机会。)”是父母的一种态度，因此承接上文，符合语境。故选E。
58．空格处是本段的主旨句，由空后“If a little one is into dinosaurs, perhaps you’ll want to check out a city’s Natural History Museum. If they love animals, maybe there’s a way to include a visit to a farm or an aquarium (水族馆).(如果孩子喜欢恐龙，也许你会想去城市的自然历史博物馆看看。如果他们喜欢动物，也许有一个方法包括参观农场或水族馆。)”可知，本段主要讲的是在计划带孩子去旅行时，应该要考虑孩子的喜好，G选项“Parents can also play into their kids’ interests when planning a trip.(在计划旅行时，父母也可以考虑孩子的兴趣。)”说明了父母在计划旅行时应该考虑孩子的兴趣，概括了本段主要内容，可作为主旨句。故选G。
59．空前“One of Waldon’s favourite ways to get younger kids excited about a trip is reading. “Books are perfect for little armchair travellers,” she says.(Waldon最喜欢的让孩子们对旅行感到兴奋的方法之一就是阅读。她说：“书籍是小旅行者的完美选择。”)”说明了书籍会让孩子感到兴奋，空后“Before a recent trip to Puerto Rico, Waldon read her kids a book about a frog native to the island. Afterwards, her daughters got really excited to hear this little frog singing at night.(在最近一次去波多黎各旅行之前，Waldon给她的孩子们读了一本关于岛上本地青蛙的书。后来，她的女儿们听到这只小青蛙在晚上唱歌真的很兴奋。)”说明Waldon通过书让孩子对旅行感到兴奋，空格处也应该和让孩子兴奋有关，F选项“They get the kids curious about the trip before leaving home.(他们在离开家之前让孩子们对这次旅行感到好奇。)”说明了他们在离开家去旅行前让孩子们对旅行感到好奇，因此F选项承上启下，符合语境。故选F。
60．空前“People often think the trip is going to be one Instagram worthy moment after another, but that never happens.(人们通常认为这次旅行会成为一个又一个值得分享的时刻，但这从来没有发生过。)”说明旅行成为一个又一个值得分享的时刻这种事情从来没有发生过，空后“When kids are involved, they can become invested in getting through those problems.(当孩子们参与进来时，他们可以投入到解决这些问题中去。)”说明旅行中会遇到一些问题，说明旅行可能会不顺利，B选项“Actually, no family trip goes without problems.(事实上，没有家庭旅行是一帆风顺的。)”说明事实上旅行可能会不顺利，承上启下，符合语境。故选B。
Passage 13
（2025·浙江绍兴·一模）
How can you make sure to have great conversations, especially with people you don’t know well How do you keep a conversation flowing, especially with someone you’ve just met Your first and most important step is to make that person feel listened to. 61
The No.1 way to make someone feel listened to is to actually listen to them. That may sound stupidly obvious, but it can be hard to actually do. When someone is talking to you about something, especially if what they’re saying doesn’t directly relate to your interests, your mind may want to busy itself with other things. 62 The key to better engagement is to push distractions aside and concentrate. The more you can actually focus on what the person is saying, the better you’ ll be able to engage with them.
Beyond that, using body language can be very useful. 63 Smile at the other person and nod to let them know you understand the points they’re making. You can take it a step further and mirror them, reflecting back their body positioning and posture. 64 If focusing on body language distracts you from listening, then it isn’t worth it, in my opinion. In that case, I believe it’s better to just focus on what they’re saying. Chances are, your body language will naturally reflect you really are paying attention.
65 It’s a bit like playing tennis, where the objective is to keep the volley going as long as possible. If you always respond to what the other person says with just a word or two, you’ re putting too much pressure on them to keep the conversation going. Conversely, if you take a conversational opening and run with it, launching into a detailed explanation of how your company works or a lengthy anecdote, you’re likely to lose their interest. You effectively shut the other person out of the conversation.
A．That’s something most of us desire.
B．However, I’ll add a word of warning.
C．Make eye contact much but not all of the time.
D．It is a great way to learn how to keep the volley going.
E．Being good at starting conversations is an essential skill.
F．You might start thinking about whether you’re wasting time.
G．Then, pay attention to the rhythm and flow of the conversation.
【答案】61．A 62．F 63．C 64．B 65．G
【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何让交谈的对方感觉自己正在被倾听的方法。
61．根据前文“How can you make sure to have great conversations, especially with people you don’t know well How do you keep a conversation flowing, especially with someone you’ve just met Your first and most important step is to make that person feel listened to.(你怎样才能确保交谈愉快，尤其是和你不太了解的人？如何让谈话保持流畅，尤其是和刚认识的人？你的第一步也是最重要的一步是让那个人觉得你在倾听。)”和后文“The No.1 way to make someone feel listened to is to actually listen to them.(让别人感到被倾听的首要方法是真正倾听他们。)”可知，此处是讲大部分人都希望能做到让交谈的对方感到自己被倾听，所以选项A“这是我们大多数人都渴望的。”切合文意。故选A。
62．根据前文“When someone is talking to you about something, especially if what they’re saying doesn’t directly relate to your interests, your mind may want to busy itself with other things.(当有人和你谈论某事时，特别是如果他们所说的与你的兴趣没有直接关系，你的大脑可能会想要忙于其他事情。)”可知，此处是讲当对方说的内容与你的兴趣没有直接关系时，你可能会觉得是在浪费时间，所以选项F“你可能会开始思考你是否在浪费时间。”切合文意。故选F。
63．根据前文“Beyond that, using body language can be very useful.(除此之外，使用肢体语言也非常有用。)”和后文“Smile at the other person and nod to let them know you understand the points they’re making.(对对方微笑并点头，让他们知道你理解他们的观点。)”可知，此处是在介绍一些有用的肢体语言，所以选项C“多做眼神交流，但不要一直看对方的眼睛。”切合文意。故选C。
64．根据前文“You can take it a step further and mirror them, reflecting back their body positioning and posture.(你可以更进一步，镜像他们，反映出他们的身体位置和姿势。)”和后文“If focusing on body language distracts you from listening, then it isn’t worth it, in my opinion.(在我看来，如果专注于肢体语言会分散你倾听的注意力，那就不值得了。)”可知，此处是讲虽然肢体语言非常重要，但仍然要注意专注于肢体语言是否会分散你倾听的注意力，所以选项B“然而，我要加一句警告。”切合文意。故选B。
65．根据后文“It’s a bit like playing tennis, where the objective is to keep the volley going as long as possible.(这有点像打网球，目标是让截击尽可能长。)”和“If you always respond to what the other person says with just a word or two, you’ re putting too much pressure on them to keep the conversation going.(如果你总是用一两句话来回应对方的话，你就会给他们施加太大的压力，让谈话无法继续下去。)”可知，此处是讲注意对话的节奏和流畅性，所以选项G“然后，注意对话的节奏和流畅性。”切合文意。故选G。
高频话题02 社会问题与社会现象
Passage 1
(2025安徽省合肥市高三上学期第一次教学质量检测)
When others outperform us, should we feel threatened or inspired Should we fear or respect those who are more capable, more skilled or more successful than us 1
A study conducted by educational psychologists at Brown University explored how kindergartners in the U. S. and China tell stories about peers who perform better than others. 2 Chinese children often expressed respect for high achievers and a desire to imitate their success. In contrast, U. S. children’s stories typically focused on negative reactions, including envy and being left out.
The findings reflect the cultural narratives (叙述) surrounding achievement in each society. In American culture, the “self” is defined by qualities, and abilities, which are largely fixed. Thus, while the achievement of others reflects their high ability, it becomes a mirror to reveal one’s own lack of ability. 3 As a result, Chinese children tend to view others’ achievements not as signs of natural superiority, but as opportunities for learning and self-improvement.
4 In China, students’ overall performance may be publicly recognized to encourage success and motivate further improvement. Teachers even invite outstanding graduates to share their experiences and lessons with current students to promote learning. In the U. S., such phenomena are less common as they can be seen as threats to self-esteem.
Ultimately, our perceptions and reactions to others’ success are profoundly shaped by cultural narratives surrounding achievement. 5 These narratives, in other words, determine whether we feel threatened or inspired, fearful or respectful, annoyed or eager to copy others.
A．It can be a source of motivation.
B．These cultural differences extend to educational practices.
C．Education facilitates personal growth and social progress.
D．They influence our motivations, relationships and actions.
E．Both groups told detailed stories but showed clear differences in content.
F．Different responses can lead to constructive or destructive reactions and actions.
G．However, Chinese culture stresses abilities and qualities can improve through efforts.
【答案】1．F 2．E 3．G 4．B 5．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是中美两国儿童面对同伴优异表现时的不同反应及背后的文化差异，探讨成就叙事如何影响人们的动机与行为。
1．根据上文的“When others outperform us, should we feel threatened or inspired Should we fear or respect those who are more capable, more skilled or more successful than us (当别人比我们表现得更好时，我们应该感到受到威胁还是得到激励？我们应该害怕还是尊敬那些比我们更有能力、更熟练或更成功的人？)”可知，此处就别人比我们表现更好时，我们会做出怎样的回应的问题，结合下文讲述的中美两国对该问题的不同回应可知，此空需要一个能够引出下文的内容，F选项“Different responses can lead to constructive or destructive reactions and actions.(不同的反应可以导致建设性或破坏性的回应和行为。)”回应了上文的问题，同时引出下文讲述的内容，符合语境。故选F项。
2．根据上文的“A study conducted by educational psychologists at Brown University explored how kindergartners in the U. S. and China tell stories about peers who perform better than others.(一项由布朗大学的教育心理学家进行的研究探讨了美国和中国的幼儿园儿童如何讲述关于比其他同龄人表现更好的同伴的故事。)”可知，此处提到了布朗大学的一项研究，结合下文的“Chinese children often expressed respect for high achievers and a desire to imitate their success. In contrast, U. S. children’s stories typically focused on negative reactions, including envy and being left out. (中国儿童经常表达对高成就者的尊敬以及模仿他们成功的愿望。相比之下，美国儿童的故事通常集中在负面反应上，包括嫉妒和被排挤的感觉。)”可知，研究的结果显示中美两国的儿童对此产生了明显的不同，由此可知，此处需要一个具体的描述来引出研究的结果，E选项“Both groups told detailed stories but showed clear differences in content.(两组儿童都讲述了详细的故事，但在内容上显示出了明显的差异。)”承接上文提到的研究，且阐述了两国儿童存在的差异性，进而引出下文详细解释两国之间存在的明显差异，符合语境。故选E项。
3．根据上文的“In American culture, the “self” is defined by qualities, and abilities, which are largely fixed. Thus, while the achievement of others reflects their high ability, it becomes专题05 阅读理解七选五
高频话题01 方法/策略
Passage 1
（2025·江苏无锡·期终教学质量调研（一模）
How to Make Eye Contact
Making eye contact can be tricky, especially if you are shy, or nervous. But good eye-contact is important for building trust and engaging an audience. 1
Turning your shoulders and head to face the other person’s eyes.
Opening up your body to the other person helps to tell him you are listening, engaged, and ready to communicate. 2 Position yourself a few feet away from the other person’s face, which ensures a respectful distance while still maintaining a sense of closeness.
Choosing a focal point near the eyes.
Most commonly, this is one of the other person’s eyes. But if you do feel uncomfortable, you can also avoid their eyes in a wise way. 3 You can also choose to look under or above the eyes, or at a certain point around the ear. Bear in mind that maintaining eye contact with the help of an appropriate focal point is an effective way to show sincerity.
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Think of how you would look at a painting or great view — you are not focusing intently on them, but instead looking at them gently. So, relax your gaze (注视) by breathing slowly as you make gentle eye-contact and nodding occasionally while you listen.
Breaking eye contact briefly every 5-15 seconds.
5 While you don’t need to count the seconds, you should look away every once in a while to keep the conversation light and easy, but only for a few seconds. Some casual ways to do so include: laughing, nodding, and acknowledging the other person; looking at the sky; looking off to the side briefly, as if remembering something or running your hands through your hair.
A．Making gentle eye-contact.
B．Looking between their eyes is a good choice.
C．It also makes eye contact more natural to maintain.
D．Below are the reasons why you should make eye contact.
E．Avoiding hesitant eye contact in a formal and important meeting.
F．Too much eye-contact can be as uncomfortable as none at all.
G．All it takes is a little practice to confidently hold someone’s gaze.
Passage 2
（2025·江苏泰州·一模）
With the semester approaching its end, sophomores (高二学生) are faced with three significant exams. These include the information technology high school academic proficiency test, the general high school academic proficiency qualification test, and the final joint examination of key high schools in Yancheng. 6 .
For the review content arrangement, it is essential that students make a detailed plan. What comes first is the information technology exam. 7 . It is recommended that they spend sufficient time on operating different software and understanding their functions. For the academic proficiency qualification test, a comprehensive review of all subjects is necessary, especially those fundamental concepts and formulas (公式) that act as the building blocks of knowledge. As for the joint examination, it is advisable that they summarize the knowledge learned during the semester and practice with mock tests.
Psychological adjustment is equally important. It is necessary that students keep a calm and positive attitude. 8 . Instead, they can take short breaks during study, which can help them to regain energy. Deep breathing exercises or listening to soft music can be effective stress relievers.
In terms of time planning, students need to allocate their time reasonably. 9 . For example, in the early morning, when the mind is as fresh as a daisy, they can focus on memorizing theoretical knowledge. In the afternoon, they can engage in exercises and mock tests to strengthen their understanding and application abilities.
In conclusion, only by carefully arranging the review content, effectively adjusting the psychological state, and wisely planning the time can students be well-prepared to face these three important exams and achieve satisfactory results. 10 .
A．Through such efforts they can hope to move forward on their academic journey
B．They need to make a schedule showing the particular time for each subject and exam
C．The methods of review and preparation are far from being crucial
D．All these exams are like crucial battlegrounds for their academic progress
E．What requires their focus is the practical skills and theoretical knowledge
F．By no means should they be overwhelmed by stress and anxiety
G．A large amount of time should be devoted to key subjects
Passage 3
(2025江苏省南京市、盐城市高三上学期一模)
Achieving Success in Journalistic News Writing
No book, article or blog post can turn an ambitious writer into a successful journalist. All that it can do is to help the writer learn to write. The primary skill in learning to write is practice. 11
Among the most convenient subjects are the events and news in the world around us. Such topics are what skilled journalists write about, and that is why we call this form of writing “journalistic writing”.
Journalistic writing is not a special literary gymnastics that requires a special talent and an expansive vocabulary. 12 It is using language to tell what is going on in the world. As such, it requires no special talent beyond seeing and understanding what is taking place around us, to grasp its significance and relation to other events, and to tell others what we have seen and heard.
13 One of the chief characteristics is timeliness and relevance. It has little time to talk about the past, except in comparison with the present. It has little time to foretell the future, except in pointing out the significance of the present. Its subject is today. It is primarily concerned with facts. The writer considers himself a recorder of the things other persons are doing and thinking.
Another basic part of journalistic writing is that the writer prepares it for a definite purpose. Some writers, like novelists, write to use beautiful words and sentences. 14 However, the writer who favors a journalistic style uses English simply to tell what he has seen and heard; he realizes that his reader cares more for the things he tells than for the way in which he tells and expresses them.
Success in journalistic writing demands two important skills. One is the inborn skill to see and understand. The other is the skill to tell what the writer has seen in a way that makes the reader see the same thing. 15 If the writer is eager to excel, he must expand his knowledge and education so he can better understand and evaluate the things he sees and hears.
A．It will not do them any good to write news items.
B．To these imaginative literary writers, they favor expression.
C．To practice writing, one must have something to write about.
D．An ambitious writer can develop both skills if he lacks them.
E．The writer must write it now or never―without giving up quality.
F．Journalistic writing differs mainly in its subject matter and purpose.
G．Instead, it is the plainest, most reserved form of English composition.
Passage 4
(2025安徽省淮北市和淮南市高三上学期第一次质量检测)
Call or Email: Which One Should You Use
Should you call or email 16 . Phone calls tend to be more personal and collaborative, but they make some people feel anxious. Email can be an efficient way to communicate information, but there can be delays in response time. We’re here to explain when calling is better and when emailing is better.
Instances When Calling is Better
17 , if you send an email. If the matter is urgent, it’s best to pick up the phone. If you have a complex issue to discuss, call. Delay in response can be a problem. Email can get you into a time-consuming back-and-forth, whereas a quick phone call could clear everything up within a few minutes. If you need to discuss a sensitive matter with someone, call them to avoid miscommunications. 18 , because you can’t hear their voice, which can lead to misunderstandings.
Instances When Email is Better
19 , if you have a simple matter to discuss. When you write an email, you have the option of sending it to multiple addresses at one time. Email allows you to think things through as you write. Maybe you need to send a long monthly update to your coworkers. Or, maybe someone has sent you a document and asked for input, and you’ve come up with thorough feedback. 20 .
A．A phone call is the best
B．An email could be the right call
C．It is easier to misread over email
D．It totally depends on the situation
E．It may take a while to get a response
F．It’s a documented record of conversations
G．Email is the right choice in these situations
Passage 5
（2025·福建厦门高中毕业班第一次质量检测）
In psychology, the word “prove” is used carefully, much like a painter applies each brushstroke (笔触) with great care. Unlike the strong conclusions in physical sciences, psychological research builds a bigger picture through many small studies. 21 His discovery was not a sudden breakthrough but the result of hard and detailed work.
Similarly, Elizabeth Loftus’s research doubts how accurate witness reports are. Instead of calling it “unreliable,” researchers use terms like “potential unreliability.” 22 So, they use words like “demonstrate” and “suggest” to show the uncertainty in their conclusions.
23 Instead, I teach my students to think critically about how to use it, much like a gardener who cares for plants. When students first use the word, I encourage them to think about factors that could challenge their conclusions. For example, I might ask them, “How do we know that not all participants had false memories ” Or, for French students, “Why might these findings not apply to French culture ”
This approach helps students grasp the complexity of psychological research and develop critical thinking skills. It encourages them to reflect and analyze, helping them communicate their findings with accuracy. 24
In psychology, “proving” something is like building a symphony. 25 In education, teaching critical thinking and clear language use is essential for understanding the core of psychological research.
A．This indicates that findings might change.
B．In my classroom, I do not ban the word “prove.”
C．Each piece of evidence adds to a larger understanding.
D．Psychological theories are often revised as new evidence emerges.
E．As a teacher, I often remind my students to use this word appropriately.
F．This method also builds appreciation for the depth of psychological inquiry.
G．For example, Eric Kandel spent years studying sea animals to learn how memory works.
Passage 6
（2025江西省高三下学期2月一模联考英语试题）
Phones hold so much of our digital lives. If your phones get stolen or lost, you can face major problems. 26
It’s vital to set passwords to your phones. There should be passwords for all your important apps, including your emails, social media accounts, bank accounts, and photos. 27 Some police forces and phone companies advise turning off message previews. This prevents thieves trying to break into your accounts when the phone is locked.
If you are unlucky enough to have your phone stolen, report it to the police. Call your insurance company if you have a policy that covers the device. 28 In this case they can freeze your number and issue a replacement SIM card. Inform your bank so they can watch out for unusual financial activity.
29 This service will show your phone’s current or last known location on a map. The service is also handy if you cannot find your phone somewhere in the house. You can get the phone to play a sound, even if it is on silent. If the device shows up in an unfamiliar location on the map, and you suspect it has been stolen, it’s better to contact the police.
If you cannot find your phone, there’re some final steps to take. Withdraw from all your accounts that are accessible on the phone and try to disable them. 30 Finally, you can erase the phone remotely so that there is no chance of any data falling into the wrong hands.
A．Inform your phone service providers.
B．Turn on newer features like the remote control.
C．Try to find your phone with the find-my-device service.
D．Then remove your phone from your list of trusted devices.
E．The number can link you to the phone if it gets recovered.
F．They can discourage others from trying to enter your phones.
G．You can take some steps before and after your phone goes missing.
Passage 7
（2025河南省安阳市高三上学期一模）
As we all know, not all thoughts are welcome. Intrusive (入侵的) thoughts often emerge as unwanted visitors, disrupting our minds. They are involuntary and unwanted mental ideas or urges that pop into our minds without invitation. 31 .
Most people experience intrusive thoughts from time to time. For example, if someone is driving, they might have an urge to drive off a bridge. Most people know they would never do such things and don’t pay much attention to them. 32 . And they worry that these thoughts will come true or cause them to do something terrible. This can lead to them performing compulsions (强制行为) to try and reduce their anxiety.
Fortunately, there are strategies to deal with intrusive thoughts.
Accept them. Accept and allow the thoughts into your mind. 33 . Try to just observe them and allow time to pass. Remember that intrusive thoughts are normal, and just having a thought doesn’t make it come true.
34 . We know it’s difficult sometimes! Developing a sympathetic mindset toward yourself can do so much against unwanted thoughts, though. Treat yourself with the same kindness you would offer to a friend going through a similar struggle.
Stay present. The more present you are in the “here and now”, the less power you’re giving to these nagging fears and negative thoughts. You can try some grounding exercises, such as focusing on your breath. 35 .
A．Love yourself
B．Don’t try to push them away
C．Never be too hard on yourself
D．However, some people become troubled by their intrusive thoughts
E．They can be anything that a person finds inconsistent with their values
F．That can help bring your attention back and break the cycle of intrusive thoughts
G．People who have such terrible experiences may be easy to have intrusive thoughts
Passage 8
（2025河南省焦作市博爱县第一中学高三上学期一模）
An old study in the advertising literature found that we’re more likely to read advertisements for the products we have bought, even if they have proved to be “lemons”, or useless. This phenomenon also applies to our decision-making process. Humans sometimes make bad choices and stick with them despite negative consequences. 36 But in general bad choices have to do with acting out of emotion and not out of reason. Strong emotions can cloud our thinking and lead us down one rabbit hole after another.
Doubling down on a bad choice may also relate to our self-esteem and the ability to admit mistakes. Narcissists(自恋者) usually won’t admit a mistake because it contradicts their self-image. But the fact is that many of us aren’t narcissistic. 37 Even when trapped in a bad relationship, we may still stick with it, hoping things will eventually change for the better.
Resilience involves managing strong emotions and preventing them from fully dictating our decisions. Considering emotion is important, enthusiasm for something can move us forward, but it can also block our vision. 38 While relying solely on our “gut feeling” can be helpful, it works best when we use our head, integrating intuitive insights with logical thinking.
Doubling down is generally unwise. We need to acknowledge our errors and be willing to say we’re sorry and apologize. 39 In fact, it’s smarter than denying mistakes. By admitting them, we learn valuable lessons and promote personal growth. Recognizing when to cut our losses is crucial, allowing us to pursue new opportunities with confidence. 40
A．And we often struggle with this.
B．The reasons for that are complex.
C．Make our decisions with full passion.
D．There is nothing wrong with doing this.
E．So stop trying to make lemonade from bad lemons.
F．The more errors you make, the more you will learn.
G．We should consider what’s right, not just what feels right.
Passage 9
（2025广东省大湾区普通高中毕业班联合模拟考试(一)）
Meeting minutes are the official summary of what happened during a meeting. They serve as an outline, a written record for anyone unable to attend, and to use for future reference. 41 So how to write meeting minutes Here are the basics you should follow.
Be concise (简明的).
42 As the minutes taker, your job is to document what is happening at the meeting. This is a written record that covers just the main points. You don’t need an exact accounting of everything that is said.
Just note the facts.
Avoid personal observations when writing meeting minutes. If you want to take separate notes of your own, you are welcome to do so. 43 Some of this is boring information to keep track of: meeting names, date and time, action items and decisions made. But later on, those meeting notes may contain essential information to keep everyone on the same page about what happened during that meeting.
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With meeting minutes, it’s important to write down who attended the meeting, but also who didn’t, so there is no confusion about who may have discussed or voted on an issue.
Use a template (模版) for the right format.
If you’re writing formal meeting minutes, follow a certain format. For trade unions, schools, city and county governments, and others, you may need to follow Robert’s Rules of Order. While writing informal meeting minutes, you have more flexibility. Think of what your organization needs, and what’s been done in the past. 45
A．Note who is unable to attend.
B．Then improve on that process.
C．Don’t include personal thoughts or observations.
D．Your creative writing skills must take a back seat.
E．But the meeting minutes should be a factual record of what was discussed.
F．These notes typically highlight the key issues that were discussed at the meeting.
G．When written well, meeting minutes are a critical communication tool for your organization.
Passage 10
（2025·浙江金华·一模）
The average American generates five pounds of trash per day, according to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Some of it gets recycled but most of it ends up in landfills. 46
Do a trash examination. Check what you' re throwing away by writing a list of the trash you produce. 47 You might write “used wipes and paper towels” under “nursery” or “food waste and metal cans” under “cooking”. This will help you grasp the extent of the trash you create and find ways to cut it,
Save what you can. See if there's anything you can save before throwing it in the trash. Maybe you can mend an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rag. 48 If you have a bunch of overripe bananas, put it in the freezer to make banana bread later.
Rely less on pre-packaged foods. Often, food comes in wasteful packaging. Usually, some drinks come in plastic containers that may not be easy to recycle. So source your food in ways that don't require you to get it from a package. 49 Instead of buying oat milk in a non-recyclable container, make it at home and store it in a jar, removing the packaging waste.
50 Once you start noticing how much trash you produce at home, you' ll start to cut down on trash elsewhere. Bring your own reusable fork to a restaurant that uses single-use plastic tools, Or ask the waiter in a coffee bar to fill up your coffee mug instead of a paper cup.
A．Cut down on rubbish in your daily life.
B．That means making some of your own food.
C．Look for ways to cut waste outside the home.
D．Organize your list by the rooms in your house or by activity.
E．Besides, think about how you can creatively save your leftovers.
F．By doing so you can make the rooms in your house clean and tidy.
G．Fortunately, you can live a low-waste lifestyle by redesigning your behavior.
Passage 11
（2025·浙江温州·一模）
How to Overcome the Harmful Habit of Judging
You’ve done it. I’ve done it. We all do it— we all sometimes pass judgment on others when their behavior doesn’t meet our standards. Clothing choices, how people spend their free time, job skills— the list of possible things to judge is endless.
51 While you may not consciously label them as such, you are familiar with nonverbals that convey judgment: pursed lips, raised eyebrows, crossed arms, tipping head to literally look down upon another.
We judge others to protect our own self-images. But that protection comes at a price. 52 And with it comes defensiveness, prejudice, and hostility(敌意). Judgment is just a dressed-up version of shame. We put the shame on to someone else so that we don’t have to feel our own.
To overcome judgment, you should shore up your self-worth. If you are grounded in confidence and value yourself, you are less likely to be judgmental. Remind yourself when you feel judged by others, it’s a reflection of their own battle with shame, not who or what you are. Yes, you make mistakes and sometimes behave badly. 53 You grow, learn, and improve. You accomplish and achieve and win. You are valuable and worthy even when you fall short.
When you accept your flaws(缺陷) and mistakes and still see yourself as a worthwhile human being in spite of them, you can in turn accept other flawed human beings, too. 54
Judging others creates a false sense of self-worth. If you find yourself doing it, stop. 55 But do take a look in the mirror. Where do you need shoring up It takes some thoughtfulness and work, but you’ll have better relationships, improved trust, more creativity, and greater influence when you stop judging others and start valuing yourself.
A．Don’t beat yourself up for it.
B．Shame hits you from many angles.
C．But you are more than your mistakes.
D．You’ve been on the receiving end, too.
E．Judgment costs creativity, curiosity, and trust.
F．At the core is the feeling of not being good enough.
G．The more you like and accept yourself, the less you have to put others down.
Passage 12
（2025·浙江嘉兴·一模）
With travel on the rise, more families are planning to take their home life on the road, whether it’s for a weekend or a longer trip. Traveling with kids can be stressful—with all those suitcases and cries of “Are we there yet ” 56
Involving young children in planning a trip might sound silly, but it’s far more valuable than it seems. “You shouldn’t expect a 4-year-old to spend eight hours in museums,” says Waldon, a family travel expert. “It’s really smart for parents to think like their kid and realize, ‘ 57 ’” That attitude helps parents avoid terrible situations that may ruin the day.
58 If a little one is into dinosaurs, perhaps you’ll want to check out a city’s Natural History Museum. If they love animals, maybe there’s a way to include a visit to a farm or an aquarium (水族馆).
One of Waldon’s favourite ways to get younger kids excited about a trip is reading. “Books are perfect for little armchair travellers,” she says. “ 59 ” Before a recent trip to Puerto Rico, Waldon read her kids a book about a frog native to the island. Afterwards, her daughters got really excited to hear this little frog singing at night.
People often think the trip is going to be one Instagram worthy moment after another, but that never happens. 60 When kids are involved, they can become invested in getting through those problems. They also learn to work things out together as a family.
A．Most children really enjoy challenges.
B．Actually, no family trip goes without problems.
C．However, it can also be a highly rewarding activity.
D．That way, we’re getting more of that local experience.
E．This is a 30-minute max type opportunity for my child.
F．They get the kids curious about the trip before leaving home.
G．Parents can also play into their kids’ interests when planning a trip.
Passage 13
（2025·浙江绍兴·一模）
How can you make sure to have great conversations, especially with people you don’t know well How do you keep a conversation flowing, especially with someone you’ve just met Your first and most important step is to make that person feel listened to. 61
The No.1 way to make someone feel listened to is to actually listen to them. That may sound stupidly obvious, but it can be hard to actually do. When someone is talking to you about something, especially if what they’re saying doesn’t directly relate to your interests, your mind may want to busy itself with other things. 62 The key to better engagement is to push distractions aside and concentrate. The more you can actually focus on what the person is saying, the better you’ ll be able to engage with them.
Beyond that, using body language can be very useful. 63 Smile at the other person and nod to let them know you understand the points they’re making. You can take it a step further and mirror them, reflecting back their body positioning and posture. 64 If focusing on body language distracts you from listening, then it isn’t worth it, in my opinion. In that case, I believe it’s better to just focus on what they’re saying. Chances are, your body language will naturally reflect you really are paying attention.
65 It’s a bit like playing tennis, where the objective is to keep the volley going as long as possible. If you always respond to what the other person says with just a word or two, you’ re putting too much pressure on them to keep the conversation going. Conversely, if you take a conversational opening and run with it, launching into a detailed explanation of how your company works or a lengthy anecdote, you’re likely to lose their interest. You effectively shut the other person out of the conversation.
A．That’s something most of us desire.
B．However, I’ll add a word of warning.
C．Make eye contact much but not all of the time.
D．It is a great way to learn how to keep the volley going.
E．Being good at starting conversations is an essential skill.
F．You might start thinking about whether you’re wasting time.
G．Then, pay attention to the rhythm and flow of the conversation.
高频话题02 社会问题与社会现象
Passage 1
(2025安徽省合肥市高三上学期第一次教学质量检测)
When others outperform us, should we feel threatened or inspired Should we fear or respect those who are more capable, more skilled or more successful than us 1
A study conducted by educational psychologists at Brown University explored how kindergartners in the U. S. and China tell stories about peers who perform better than others. 2 Chinese children often expressed respect for high achievers and a desire to imitate their success. In contrast, U. S. children’s stories typically focused on negative reactions, including envy and being left out.
The findings reflect the cultural narratives (叙述) surrounding achievement in each society. In American culture, the “self” is defined by qualities, and abilities, which are largely fixed. Thus, while the achievement of others reflects their high ability, it becomes a mirror to reveal one’s own lack of ability. 3 As a result, Chinese children tend to view others’ achievements not as signs of natural superiority, but as opportunities for learning and self-improvement.
4 In China, students’ overall performance may be publicly recognized to encourage success and motivate further improvement. Teachers even invite outstanding graduates to share their experiences and lessons with current students to promote learning. In the U. S., such phenomena are less common as they can be seen as threats to self-esteem.
Ultimately, our perceptions and reactions to others’ success are profoundly shaped by cultural narratives surrounding achievement. 5 These narratives, in other words, determine whether we feel threatened or inspired, fearful or respectful, annoyed or eager to copy others.
A．It can be a source of motivation.
B．These cultural differences extend to educational practices.
C．Education facilitates personal growth and social progress.
D．They influence our motivations, relationships and actions.
E．Both groups told detailed stories but showed clear differences in content.
F．Different responses can lead to constructive or destructive reactions and actions.
G．However, Chinese culture stresses abilities and qualities can improve through efforts.
Passage 2
（2025江西省部分学校高三下学期2月一模考试）
Have you ever noticed that some people seem to climb the career ladder (梯子) effortlessly, while others struggle to get their foot on the first step 6 Often, it’s about the Matthew Effect: the idea that initial success can create a snowball effect, making future success easier to achieve. Understanding how it works can help you make use of it to your advantage.
7 Think of yourself as a young designer who lands a high-profile client early on. That one project, if handled well, opens the door to bigger opportunities, referrals and a growing collection of impressive work. 8 When your manager sees you excel in the first place, they’re more likely to trust you with bigger responsibilities.
Visibility is crucial to the Matthew Effect. 9 If you are an employee who consistently delivers outstanding work but doesn’t share that, you may be overshadowed by a coworker who’s just as competent but better at self-promotion. Consider the example of a mid-level marketing manager. By regularly presenting their team’s results at company meetings, they ensure leadership associates their name with success. This visibility can lead to opportunities like promotions, speaking engagements, or even being headhunted by other companies.
Another key driver of the Matthew Effect is the power of networks. People with strong professional networks are often exposed to more opportunities than those with limited connections. Psychologically, people tend to associate success with competence. 10 This is why networking isn’t just about meeting people — it’s about creating meaningful relationships that lead to trust and mutual (相互的) benefit.
A．Visibility contributes to the interaction with celebrated people.
B．It’s not always about talent or hard work — though both are vital.
C．More clients want to work with you when you’re already successful.
D．If people don’t know about your achievements, it’s hard to obtain more success.
E．The first big break in your career often sets the stage for everything that follows.
F．Early recognition builds confidence — not just in the people around you, but in yourself.
G．If you’re recommended by someone respected in your field, the recommendation carries weight.
Passage 3
（2025·广东高三1月第一次模拟考试）
The Magic of Embracing Change
Just in the past few weeks, my friend has become an advocate of the idea of minimalism. Minimalism is seemingly about simplifying lifestyles to own fewer possessions. But as my friend told me all the creative methods people are adopting to reduce material desires or repurpose items or resist the urge to constantly acquire new things, I realized that, minimalism begins with something deeper. 11 And in many ways, the initial step, which is merely being open to a different approach, can be the most challenging step of all.
This struck me as I read a cover story on urban development. On the surface, it’s about more and more cities deciding to adopt green building standards as a necessary measure for sustainable growth. 12 That is always going to be tough. But in recent years, cities have recognized that the traditional ways of assessing progress, while not necessarily incorrect, were limited. While they measured one aspect of development well, they failed to take into account a broad range of factors, such as environmental impact, community well-being, and cultural richness that were equally vital to the overall success and prosperity of a city. 13 The old standards weren’t sufficient. Cities could do better.
So what has occurred Cities are progressively agreeing to think differently about urban planning. They are determined to do their utmost to consider the whole picture. 14 Some argue that abandoning strict building codes is a mistake. Nevertheless, once the first step is taken, the momentum of logic and ethics accelerates progress. At a time when there seems to be so much uncertainty in the world, it is possible to look around and instead see something else: the world constantly grappling with the ongoing task of agreeing to new concepts. Transportation today illustrates how easily we can get stuck in the conventional mindset. 15 That can be an urban planner striving to be more innovative in designing public spaces. Or it can be a minimalist vlogger urging us all to think differently about how we can create a more harmonious and sustainable environment. The only constant is the universal pursuit of improvement, and that will never leave us where it started.
A．It commences with a willingness to alter our mindset.
B．There have inevitably been some missteps throughout this journey.
C．In essence, they excluded numerous exceptional opportunities without even noticing.
D．At its heart, it exposes a more fundamental issue: how we assess the value of urban progress.
E．They offer the most cutting-edge facilities and guarantee the financial success of every resident.
F．Conversely, the world is perpetually demanding that we act with greater foresight, greater responsibility, and a broader perspective.
G．Several cities renowned for their stringent urban regulations saw an unexpected influx of investors.
Passage 4
（2025·浙江杭州·一模）
How Loneliness Is Killing Us
Loneliness is absolutely an epidemic (流行病) in our society, but it’s been growing for decades. Loneliness is the sense that “I am less connected to other people than I want to be.” 16 And that makes it different from isolation (独处). I can deliberately isolate myself and feel great about that, but only you can tell if you’re lonely.
17 In some studies, as many as, 60% of people will say that they feel lonely much of the time. Young adults aged 16 to 24 are the loneliest age group.
There are many factors that are responsible for that. Loneliness was on the rise from the 1950s in part because of the rise of private cars. We’ve become a much more mobile society where the networks of family and friends get loose as people move for jobs and other kinds of opportunities like education.
18 But then it tears us away from the communities we are born into and spend much of our lives creating. When television came into the American home, there was more of a decline in investing in our communities. And that was made worse as the digital revolution gave us more and more screens to look at.
Research finds loneliness is dangerous to our health. 19 In addition, people who are lonely in late life have more rapid brain decline.
The choice we can make to keep us on a good path of wellbeing is to invest in our relationships with other people. 20 .You belong. You matter. You’re connected.
A．It’s a very subjective experience.
B．All of that is good on the one hand.
C．You may feel lost and may have low confidence.
D．Stress coming from loneliness causes physical breakdown.
E．Since the 1950s, people have been less and less invested in other people.
F．People go to faraway colleges and only get in touch with families on screen.
G．A good way is to find an activity around other people where you are comfortable.
Passage 5
（2025·浙江台州·一模）
An old study in the advertising literature found that we’re more likely to read advertisements for the products we have bought, even if they have proved to be “lemons”, or useless. This phenomenon also applies to our decision-making process. Humans sometimes make bad choices and stick with them despite negative consequences. 21 But in general bad choices have to do with acting out of emotion and not out of reason. Strong emotions can cloud our thinking and lead us down one rabbit hole after another.
Doubling down on a bad choice may also relate to our self-esteem and the ability to admit mistakes. Narcissists(自恋者) usually won’t admit a mistake because it contradicts their self-image. But the fact is that many of us aren’t narcissistic. 22 Even when trapped in a bad relationship, we may still stick with it, hoping things will eventually change for the better.
Resilience involves managing strong emotions and preventing them from fully dictating our decisions. Considering emotion is important, enthusiasm for something can move us forward, but it can also block our vision. 23 While relying solely on our “gut feeling” can be helpful, it works best when we use our head, integrating intuitive insights with logical thinking.
Doubling down is generally unwise. We need to acknowledge our errors and be willing to say we’re sorry and apologize. 24 In fact, it’s smarter than denying mistakes. By admitting them, we learn valuable lessons and promote personal growth. Recognizing when to cut our losses is crucial, allowing us to pursue new opportunities with confidence. 25
A．And we often struggle with this.
B．The reasons for that are complex.
C．Make our decisions with full passion.
D．There is nothing wrong with doing this.
E．So stop trying to make lemonade from bad lemons.
F．The more errors you make, the more you will learn.
G．We should consider what’s right, not just what feels right.
高频话题03 科普知识
Passage 1
（2025湖南省长沙市高三上学期新高考适应性考试）
According to scientist Shirley Mueller, collecting feeds the pleasure center of the brain, but without the drawbacks of alcohol or smoking. “ 1 .” says Mueller. “And it’s also a way for the collector to temporarily let go of the burdens in their lives and find joy in the moment.”
2 . More than 100,000 years ago, our ancestors searched for stones, shells, and other useless objects just as they hunted for food. In modern times, while some people collect as a statement of who they are, others collect as an investment or a source of pleasure.
Collecting requires attaining knowledge. You have to figure out where you can find the desired items, what they’re worth, and how you will organize and display your collections. Those activities stimulate areas of the brain involved in its functioning, skills that include working memory, multitasking, and controlling impulse (脉搏). 3 .
On a physiological level, research in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience shows that physical objects have unique effects on brain functions specifically related to memory. Meanwhile, visualizing objects stimulates many areas of the brain. Each object is associated with a person, experience, or moment in time, and you can better recall those things because you have a reminder. 4 . Each item is a clue for your memory.
5 . Collectors often report that the friendship of other collectors is one of the most rewarding aspects of collecting. Interacting with sellers, other collectors, or even admirers of your collection can also serve as a foundation for relationship-building. It can develop both a sense of belonging and individuality.
A．Of course, collecting is not a new phenomenon
B．It is a bit challenging and tiring for us to display
C．Collecting can be a form of exercise for the mind
D．In that way, collections act as a physical time machine
E．Collecting is a way to feel a sense of safety and comfort
F．Collecting also seems to hit fundamental relationship needs
G．It takes a long time for people to form the habit of collecting
Passage 2
（2025·湖南株洲高三教学质量统一检测(一模)）
Intuition (直觉力) is a survival skill that assists you in avoiding danger and making new discoveries. Tuning into your intuition can enable you to understand yourself better. 6
Intuition is a quiet voice within your mind that tells you when something is right or wrong. It’s also known as a “gut feeling” - for example when you know you’ll be friends with someone before you’ve even spoken to them. Author Beatrice Moise describes intuition as “an awareness of your senses, the feeling of butterflies in your stomach or suddenly being aware of your heartbeat or breathing”. Intuition occurs when your brain compares what’s going on around you with experiences stored in your memories. 7 This explains why you occasionally make speedy decisions that appear from nowhere.
8 Listening to your intuition and gut feelings involves trusting your judgement. This helps you by building confidence, which makes it easier to face challenges and discover what you’re good at. Trusting your gut feelings means you can recognize when people or places make you uncomfortable and helps keep you safe. 9 Therefore, only take a chance on things that are safe and familiar, like choosing fun ingredients for a cake.
You should have a full recognition of your intuition, which means paying attention to what your body feels and what your head thinks. Try noticing how your body behaves when you’re delighted, like going on holiday or seeing friends. This can help guide you in making decisions. 10 Did you have any feelings that things weren’t going your way If something makes you feel tense or uncomfortable, don’t do it or wait until you have time to think it through properly.
A．How does your intuition help you
B．How can you make others trust your intuition
C．It can also help you discover what you’re good at.
D．These can help correct all the wrong decisions you made.
E．It creates a feeling so fast that you often don’t even notice it.
F．Similarly, focus on how you think when you’ve made a bad choice.
G．However, like any decision you make, your intuition won’t always be right.
Passage 3
（2025·广东佛山三校高三1月第一次模拟考试）
The Power of Thinking Differently
Just in the past few weeks, my wife has become the supporter of the concept of zero-waste living. Zero-waste is obviously about changing behaviors to produce less waste. But as my wife shared with me all the inventive ways people are getting around using plastic or reusing clothes or controlling the desire to accrue (积累) things we don’t really need, I realized that, zero-waste starts with something else. 11 And in many ways, the first step, which is simply being willing to do something differently, can be the hardest step of all.
This came to mind as I read a cover story in education. Ostensibly (表面上), it’s about more and more colleges agreeing to drop standardized tests as a required measure of student aptitude (天赋). 12
That is always going to be hard. But in recent decades, colleges have realized that the old ways of judging individual value, while not necessarily wrong, were narrow. While they identified one kind of student well, they did not account for a wide range of experiences, skills, and qualities that were no less important to achievement and success. 13 The tests weren’t good enough. Schools could do better.
So what has happened Schools are increasingly consenting to think differently about admissions. They have resolved to do the best they can to see the whole individual. 14 Some think dropping mandatory standardized tests is a mistake. However, once the first step is taken, the onward pull of reason and morality speed progress.
At a time when there appears to be so much confusion in the world, it is possible to look out and instead see something else: the world struggling with the perpetual (长久的) task of consenting to new ideas. Politics today show how easily we can become stuck in the mentally familiar.
15 That can be an admissions officer wanting to be more thoughtful in extending the benefits that her school offers. Or it can be a zero-waste blogger asking us all to think differently about how we contribute to greater balance in the world.
The only constant is the universal need for progress, and that will never leave us where it found us.
A．It starts with consenting (同意) to change thought.
B．Undoubtedly there have been missteps along the way.
C．In short, they left a lot of amazing people out and didn’t even know it.
D．But at its heart, it reveals something more fundamental: how we judge individual value.
E．They offer the most challenging academic programs and ensure every student’s physical and mental health.
F．The world, on the other hand, is constantly demanding that we be kinder and more connected and think ever larger.
G．Many universities known to be highly selective in their admissions policies received more applicants than usual.
Passage 4
（2025广东省建文教育集团高三1月第一次模拟考试）
In order to recover from mental distress, there’s really no alternative but to get acquainted with psychotherapy. 16
Every human is in part neurotic (神经质).
A neurosis is any pattern of thinking or behavior that blocks our personalities and potential. 17 . It should be part of every evolved human’s mission to seek to understand the neurotic elements of their own personalities. The enquiry “And how are you neurotic ” should not be taken as an insult rather a sensible request for more information on our particular flaws.
The origins of most of our neuroses lie in our childhoods
18 . A trauma (创伤) may be continuous petty criticism or emotional neglect. Something qualities as a trauma because the child isn’t able to make sense of the extreme pain and therefore suffers a serious blow to its command of trust, intelligence, and love.
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Where there is an over-controlling parent, there will be a child with problems around autonomy (自主权). Where there is a belittling parent, there will be a child with difficulties of confidence and self-esteem. Every character flaw on the side of the parent necessarily imposes a toll on a child.
Healing comes through self-awareness.
To improve, we need to get rid of the state of depression and recover contact with the original trauma. And in order to do that, we need to accept that doing so would be a good idea. 20 .
It won’t be enough to know the past, we will need to feel it too.
We may have a practical sense of the central details of our childhoods, but an intellectual grasp won’t be enough. We need to sincerely reexperience rather than merely intellectually know the past to free ourselves from its hold. Our neuroses will weaken or dissolve once the traumas are finally known and, even more importantly, felt.
A．Parents tend to give rise to a neurosis.
B．Its central ideas can be summarized as follows.
C．We have to agree that self-knowledge will be what can save us.
D．Parents assist their children in figuring out the difficulties.
E．Trauma leads to depression which overtime inspires the formation of neurotic symptoms.
F．What causes neuroses are intolerable frustrations and pains that we can refer to as traumas.
G．We may be neurotic in love or at work, in our friendships or in our attitudes to creativity or politics.
Passage 5
（2025·浙江宁波·一模）
Virtual internships (实习) are now a common occurrence as we adjust to the “new normal” when it comes to working. 21 Still, there are many positives that can come from virtual internships that you should consider.
Use it for resume building
22 It showcases your ability to manage your time effectively and handle tasks on your own. Besides, securing glowing recommendations from a remote employer highlights skills you gained through remote work.
Consider the cost savings
Having a job can cost quite a bit when you take the commute (通勤) into consideration. With remote work, the costs are significantly lower, if they exist at all. 23 While being in person has a certain feel difficult to let go of, working from home is arguably one of the best ways to store up some money.
Make the most of your time savings
Additionally, without that commute, you gain some extra time to get things done that you otherwise wouldn’t have been able to. This includes many things, such as watching your favorite shows and cooking homemade meals on a nightly basis. 24
Treat it as experience
Lastly, keep in mind that a virtual internship is still an internship. Experience is experience, no matter how you obtain it. 25 For that reason, understand that a virtual internship is still experience, and that it’s still a feasible option to include on your resume.
A．That being said, it can be easily viewed as a negative.
B．You get to work from comfort home, no commute required.
C．It is the way of the future, at least, for the foreseeable future.
D．Gas, parking fees, and even grabbing lunch can quickly add up.
E．It doesn’t seem like much, but the extra time can be a real game-changer.
F．While it’s easy to dismiss a virtual internship, you’d be missing an opportunity.
G．As for building a professional profile, remote work can really sell your experience.
高频话题04 旅游观光
Passage 1
（2025广东省高三1月第一次模拟考试）To put into words my time in Antarctica and South Georgia is nearly impossible. I had always described it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 1 I was not the only one who felt this way. About 50% of the passengers of our expedition (远征) had been to Antarctica at least once before. This goes to show just how magical the destination is.
2 How tiny you feel next to towering glaciers and icebergs. The blinding white blankets everything, blurring the boundary between land and ocean. The icy water moves through your body as you take the Polar Plunge. The solemn silence calms your restlessness and reminds you of heart-touching stories of survival from explorers of the past. The list goes on.
Antarctica makes you feel so small and insignificant, in the best way. Everything has a purpose, and the cycle of life is evident. You get front row seats to witness the most incredible show: nature. 3 For example, when you see a brown skua (贼鸥) attacking a penguin chick, your heart aches. Then your expedition guide regretfully tells you that a chick that is small in March would have very slim chances of surviving the upcoming winter. 4
Things move fast here, every month offering something unique and special to see. In March, the weather is a bit more unpredictable, and the sea ice is beginning to form again. Our voyage was the last of the season. In two more weeks, expedition ships would not be able to break through the ice. The penguins are completing their yearly feather-changing process. They are really weak during this time, and cannot dive. 5
These animals, arguably the cutest you will ever see, survive such unfavorable environments. It’s absolutely incredible to witness the challenges, the skill, the efforts, all of it. I am forever grateful to have been a visitor.
A．But that is not how it is.
B．It is as much beautiful as cruel.
C．I, years later, did return to this fascinating place.
D．The cycle continues, and you’ re left wondering who to root for.
E．That all your senses will be stimulated is the best way I can describe it.
F．But immediately I stepped foot on the continent, I knew I needed to return.
G．The expedition team made sure we kept our distance and did not scare them.
