七选五
From childhood, we've been told that forgiving those who have wronged us is a virtue. But is it always the best choice The idea of “forgive and forget” is not as straightforward as it seems. 1____
Most of us agree that forgiving someone often means letting go of negative emotions like anger and resentment. 2_____ There's an expectation that we'll then welcome them back into our lives as if nothing had happened. However, something did happen, and the pain caused by the hurt can't be easily dismissed.
If we believe that being a good person means simply getting over the pain and pretending it didn't matter, it can be harmful. 3_____ It forces us to downplay our own feelings and even adjust our boundaries. We might say “it's OK” when deep down, it really isn't.
Monica Karpinski, a writer and editor focusing on women's health, sex, and relationships, has her own views on this. 4_____ Ignoring negative thoughts and not fully processing our emotions can prevent us from truly moving forward.
In fact, forgiving someone doesn't necessarily mean we have to forget what they did or reconcile with them. 5_____ Sometimes, protecting our own well - being and mental health is more important than forcing forgiveness for the sake of an ideal. We should be more in tune with our own feelings and make decisions that are right for us.
A. This kind of thinking puts pressure on us.
B. But it's not always that simple.
C. Forgiveness is a complex and personal process.
D. It's important to think twice before forgiving someone.
E. We need to be careful not to suppress our true emotions.
F. It's a common understanding that forgiveness leads to a better relationship.
G. She emphasizes the significance of recognising and dealing with our emotions.
答案
C
解析：前文引出 “原谅并忘记” 这一话题，指出其并非表面那么简单，C 选项 “Forgiveness is a complex and personal process.”（原谅是一个复杂且个人化的过程）能很好地总结上文，说明原谅不是一件简单的事，符合语境。
B
解析：前文提到大多数人认为原谅意味着放下负面情绪，后文指出还有让伤害过自己的人重回生活等期望，B 选项 “But it's not always that simple.”（但事情并不总是那么简单）起到承上启下的作用，说明原谅背后还有其他复杂因素。
A
解析：前文说认为做个好人就得克服伤痛假装不在乎可能有害，A 选项 “This kind of thinking puts pressure on us.”（这种想法给我们带来了压力）进一步解释了这种观念的不良影响，即带来压力，与前文衔接紧密。
G
解析：前文提到 Monica Karpinski 对这一问题有自己的看法，G 选项 “She emphasizes the significance of recognising and dealing with our emotions.”（她强调了认识和处理我们情绪的重要性）具体说明了她的观点内容，符合文意。
E
解析：前文说原谅不一定意味着忘记和和解，E 选项 “We need to be careful not to suppress our true emotions.”（我们需要注意不要压抑自己的真实情感）承接上文，说明在原谅这件事上，要关注自己的情感，不要压抑，与后文 “保护自身健康比强迫原谅更重要” 相呼应。
Passage 1
Eight years ago, neurologist Dan Gibbs was in a room filled with doctors and researchers, about to look at his own brain scans. This was the culmination of a personal health journey that had started when he was 55. Working as a neurologist in Portland, Oregon, Gibbs first noticed something was amiss when he couldn't smell certain things like flowers. Soon, he began to have trouble smelling other everyday items such as freshly baked bread, perfume, or citrus. A home DNA test provided a clue, revealing that he had two copies of the APOE4 gene, which significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's. He was shocked, as it dawned on him that he might develop the disease.
Over the next few years, Gibbs experienced mild memory problems, like forgetting colleagues' names and having difficulty memorizing his new office phone number. These symptoms, combined with his genetic background, led him to participate in a study at the University of California, San Francisco, focused on diagnosing Alzheimer's.
Now, with the study's results in, the researchers showed Gibbs pictures of beta - amyloid plaques in different parts of his brain, including the prefrontal cortex and the olfactory area, which is responsible for smell. This was a clear sign of early - stage Alzheimer's. However, Gibbs felt a sense of relief. “When surprisingly, they showed me the scans, it was a relief to have a firm diagnosis,” he said.
Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms contributing to a decline in memory, thinking, reasoning, and social abilities. It is progressive, and people with dementia often require 24 - hour care at the end of their lives. Globally, fifty - five million people have dementia. Although the diagnosis rate is concerning, with only 1% of those aged 65 to 69 having it while the risk doubles every five years between ages 65 and 84, and one in four people over 85 having dementia, breakthroughs in treatment bring new hope.
What first made Dan Gibbs suspect something was wrong with his health
A. His difficulty in remembering colleagues' names.
B. His inability to smell certain things.
C. The results of a home DNA test.
D. His trouble in memorizing his new office phone number.
Why did Dan Gibbs participate in the study at the University of California
A. He wanted to help with the research on Alzheimer's.
B. He was interested in the study's topic.
C. His symptoms and genetic background prompted him to do so.
D. He hoped to find a cure for his disease.
What can we learn about dementia from the passage
A. It only affects memory.
B. It is a non - progressive condition.
C. People with dementia don't need care at the early stage.
D. A large number of people around the world are suffering from it.
What is the main idea of the passage
A. Dan Gibbs' experience with Alzheimer's and an introduction to dementia.
B. The importance of early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.
C. The research on dementia at the University of California.
D. Breakthroughs in the treatment of dementia.
答案
B
解析：根据文章第二段 “Working as a neurologist in Portland, Oregon, Gibbs first noticed something was amiss when he couldn't smell certain things like flowers.” 可知，最初使 Gibbs 怀疑自己健康出问题的是他无法闻到某些东西，B 选项正确。A 和 D 选项是后来出现的症状；C 选项是进一步发现的线索，并非最初的迹象。
C
解析：从文章第三段 “These symptoms, combined with his genetic background, led him to participate in a study at the University of California, San Francisco, focused on diagnosing Alzheimer's.” 可知，是他的症状和基因背景促使他参加加州大学的研究，C 选项正确。A、B、D 选项文中未提及。
D
解析：依据文章最后一段 “Globally, fifty - five million people have dementia.” 可知，世界上有大量的人患有痴呆症，D 选项正确。A 选项 “只影响记忆” 与原文中痴呆症会导致多种能力下降不符；B 选项 “非渐进性疾病” 与原文 “progressive” 相悖；C 选项 “早期不需要护理” 文中未提及。
A
解析：文章前半部分讲述了神经学家 Dan Gibbs 从发现身体异常到参与研究并确诊为早期阿尔茨海默病的经历，后半部分介绍了痴呆症的概念、现状等，A 选项 “Dan Gibbs 与阿尔茨海默病的经历以及对痴呆症的介绍” 符合主旨。B 选项 “早期诊断的重要性”、C 选项 “加州大学的研究” 和 D 选项 “治疗突破” 都只是文章的部分内容。
passage 2
Every year, around 2,000 people in the UK are in desperate need of a bone marrow or stem cell transplant due to blood cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the country. The process of such transplants can be challenging and is only possible when the donor's tissue precisely matches that of the patient. Experts say that in three out of ten cases, patients will find a matching donor within their family.
However, for the past 50 years, the charity Anthony Nolan has been making a significant difference. It all started in 1971 when a little boy named Anthony Nolan, who suffered from a rare blood disorder, inspired his mother, Shirley, to search for a bone marrow donor. At that time, there were no systems in place to find unrelated donors, so Shirley took the initiative to set up the world's first bone marrow register in 1974. Unknowingly, this would save thousands of lives.
Daniel, a donor from Glasgow, joined the register after his cousin John Aitken was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Doctors suggested a stem cell transplant, but there was no match in the family. Daniel decided to stop the search for a family donor and joined the register himself. About a year later, he was found to be a match for someone and was invited to London for a peripheral blood stem cell donation, a relatively simple outpatient procedure.
Anthony Nolan has now helped over 26,000 people worldwide and has 900,000 potential donors on its register. The charity's improved therapies offer real hope to more people, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or circumstances, giving them a better chance at a longer life. As Daniel said, “I'm hugely optimistic for the future,” believing that with everyone's help, more patients can survive and thrive.
What can we know about bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the UK
A. They are needed by about 2,000 people every year due to various cancers.
B. They are simple procedures that can be done easily.
C. Success depends on the match between the donor's and patient's tissue.
D. Most patients can find a matching donor within their family.
Why did Shirley set up the bone marrow register
A. Her son Anthony Nolan asked her to do so.
B. She wanted to help people with blood disorders.
C. There was no system to find unrelated donors for her son.
D. She was inspired by the charity Anthony Nolan.
What can we learn about Daniel
A. His cousin John Aitken finally found a match in the family.
B. He joined the register to help his cousin.
C. He donated peripheral blood stem cells in Glasgow.
D. He is pessimistic about the future of bone marrow transplants.
What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To introduce the charity Anthony Nolan and its great work.
B. To describe the difficulty of finding bone marrow donors.
C. To tell the story of Shirley and her son Anthony Nolan.
D. To encourage people to donate bone marrow.
答案
C
解析：根据文章第一段 “The process of such transplants can be challenging and is only possible when the donor's tissue precisely matches that of the patient.” 可知，骨髓或干细胞移植的成功取决于捐赠者和患者组织的匹配情况，C 选项正确。A 选项 “各种癌症” 错误，文中是 “血癌”；B 选项 “简单易做” 与原文 “具有挑战性” 相悖；D 选项 “大多数患者” 错误，原文是十分之三的患者能在家族中找到匹配供体。
C
解析：从文章第二段 “At that time, there were no systems in place to find unrelated donors, so Shirley took the initiative to set up the world's first bone marrow register in 1974.” 可知，Shirley 建立骨髓登记处是因为当时没有为她儿子寻找非亲属捐赠者的系统，C 选项正确。A、B、D 选项文中未提及。
B
解析：依据文章第三段 “Daniel, a donor from Glasgow, joined the register after his cousin John Aitken was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Doctors suggested a stem cell transplant, but there was no match in the family. Daniel decided to stop the search for a family donor and joined the register himself.” 可知，Daniel 加入登记处是为了帮助他的表亲，B 选项正确。A 选项与原文不符；C 选项 “在格拉斯哥捐赠” 错误，是在伦敦；D 选项 “悲观” 与原文中他说的话体现的乐观态度相悖。
A
解析：文章主要介绍了慈善机构 Anthony Nolan 的起源，从 Shirley 为儿子寻找捐赠者建立骨髓登记处开始，到该机构如今取得的成就，以及它对患者的帮助，整体是在介绍这个慈善机构及其伟大的工作，A 选项符合主旨。B 选项 “寻找捐赠者的困难”、C 选项 “Shirley 和她儿子的故事”、D 选项 “鼓励捐赠” 都只是文章的部分内容。七选五
From childhood, we've been told that forgiving those who have wronged us is a virtue. But is it always the best choice The idea of “forgive and forget” is not as straightforward as it seems. 1____
Most of us agree that forgiving someone often means letting go of negative emotions like anger and resentment. 2_____ There's an expectation that we'll then welcome them back into our lives as if nothing had happened. However, something did happen, and the pain caused by the hurt can't be easily dismissed.
If we believe that being a good person means simply getting over the pain and pretending it didn't matter, it can be harmful. 3_____ It forces us to downplay our own feelings and even adjust our boundaries. We might say “it's OK” when deep down, it really isn't.
Monica Karpinski, a writer and editor focusing on women's health, sex, and relationships, has her own views on this. 4_____ Ignoring negative thoughts and not fully processing our emotions can prevent us from truly moving forward.
In fact, forgiving someone doesn't necessarily mean we have to forget what they did or reconcile with them. 5_____ Sometimes, protecting our own well - being and mental health is more important than forcing forgiveness for the sake of an ideal. We should be more in tune with our own feelings and make decisions that are right for us.
A. This kind of thinking puts pressure on us.
B. But it's not always that simple.
C. Forgiveness is a complex and personal process.
D. It's important to think twice before forgiving someone.
E. We need to be careful not to suppress our true emotions.
F. It's a common understanding that forgiveness leads to a better relationship.
G. She emphasizes the significance of recognising and dealing with our emotions.
Passage 1
Eight years ago, neurologist Dan Gibbs was in a room filled with doctors and researchers, about to look at his own brain scans. This was the culmination of a personal health journey that had started when he was 55. Working as a neurologist in Portland, Oregon, Gibbs first noticed something was amiss when he couldn't smell certain things like flowers. Soon, he began to have trouble smelling other everyday items such as freshly baked bread, perfume, or citrus. A home DNA test provided a clue, revealing that he had two copies of the APOE4 gene, which significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's. He was shocked, as it dawned on him that he might develop the disease.
Over the next few years, Gibbs experienced mild memory problems, like forgetting colleagues' names and having difficulty memorizing his new office phone number. These symptoms, combined with his genetic background, led him to participate in a study at the University of California, San Francisco, focused on diagnosing Alzheimer's.
Now, with the study's results in, the researchers showed Gibbs pictures of beta - amyloid plaques in different parts of his brain, including the prefrontal cortex and the olfactory area, which is responsible for smell. This was a clear sign of early - stage Alzheimer's. However, Gibbs felt a sense of relief. “When surprisingly, they showed me the scans, it was a relief to have a firm diagnosis,” he said.
Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms contributing to a decline in memory, thinking, reasoning, and social abilities. It is progressive, and people with dementia often require 24 - hour care at the end of their lives. Globally, fifty - five million people have dementia. Although the diagnosis rate is concerning, with only 1% of those aged 65 to 69 having it while the risk doubles every five years between ages 65 and 84, and one in four people over 85 having dementia, breakthroughs in treatment bring new hope.
What first made Dan Gibbs suspect something was wrong with his health
A. His difficulty in remembering colleagues' names.
B. His inability to smell certain things.
C. The results of a home DNA test.
D. His trouble in memorizing his new office phone number.
Why did Dan Gibbs participate in the study at the University of California
A. He wanted to help with the research on Alzheimer's.
B. He was interested in the study's topic.
C. His symptoms and genetic background prompted him to do so.
D. He hoped to find a cure for his disease.
What can we learn about dementia from the passage
A. It only affects memory.
B. It is a non - progressive condition.
C. People with dementia don't need care at the early stage.
D. A large number of people around the world are suffering from it.
What is the main idea of the passage
A. Dan Gibbs' experience with Alzheimer's and an introduction to dementia.
B. The importance of early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.
C. The research on dementia at the University of California.
D. Breakthroughs in the treatment of dementia.
passage 2
Every year, around 2,000 people in the UK are in desperate need of a bone marrow or stem cell transplant due to blood cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the country. The process of such transplants can be challenging and is only possible when the donor's tissue precisely matches that of the patient. Experts say that in three out of ten cases, patients will find a matching donor within their family.
However, for the past 50 years, the charity Anthony Nolan has been making a significant difference. It all started in 1971 when a little boy named Anthony Nolan, who suffered from a rare blood disorder, inspired his mother, Shirley, to search for a bone marrow donor. At that time, there were no systems in place to find unrelated donors, so Shirley took the initiative to set up the world's first bone marrow register in 1974. Unknowingly, this would save thousands of lives.
Daniel, a donor from Glasgow, joined the register after his cousin John Aitken was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Doctors suggested a stem cell transplant, but there was no match in the family. Daniel decided to stop the search for a family donor and joined the register himself. About a year later, he was found to be a match for someone and was invited to London for a peripheral blood stem cell donation, a relatively simple outpatient procedure.
Anthony Nolan has now helped over 26,000 people worldwide and has 900,000 potential donors on its register. The charity's improved therapies offer real hope to more people, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or circumstances, giving them a better chance at a longer life. As Daniel said, “I'm hugely optimistic for the future,” believing that with everyone's help, more patients can survive and thrive.
What can we know about bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the UK
A. They are needed by about 2,000 people every year due to various cancers.
B. They are simple procedures that can be done easily.
C. Success depends on the match between the donor's and patient's tissue.
D. Most patients can find a matching donor within their family.
Why did Shirley set up the bone marrow register
A. Her son Anthony Nolan asked her to do so.
B. She wanted to help people with blood disorders.
C. There was no system to find unrelated donors for her son.
D. She was inspired by the charity Anthony Nolan.
What can we learn about Daniel
A. His cousin John Aitken finally found a match in the family.
B. He joined the register to help his cousin.
C. He donated peripheral blood stem cells in Glasgow.
D. He is pessimistic about the future of bone marrow transplants.
What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To introduce the charity Anthony Nolan and its great work.
B. To describe the difficulty of finding bone marrow donors.
C. To tell the story of Shirley and her son Anthony Nolan.
D. To encourage people to donate bone marrow.
