人与自我 · 自我认识,自我管理,自我提升
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根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Nirmal Purja has set several world records after climbing the world's 14 highest mountains in less than seven months.
1.________ Though he was born 1,600 meters above sea level, he didn't climb any serious mountains until he was 29.
But Mr. Purja was trained to be strong. He used to be a soldier in the British army, where he had special training for fighting in very cold weather. 2.________
There are only 14 mountains in the world that are higher than 8, 000 meters. Mr. Purja had already climbed several of them. 3.________ The old record for climbing the 14 mountains was seven years, ten months and six days. It was set by South Korean climber Kim Chang-ho in 2013.
Mr. Purja named his challenge "Project Possible". 4.________ On October 29, just a little more than six months after he started, Nirmal Purja had finished climbing the 14th mountain.
Though Mr. Purja completed his challenge unbelievably quickly, it wasn't easy. For example, during one day of climbing Shishapangma, Mr. Purja and his team climbed for 15 hours nonstop. 5.________
A. Mr. Purja was born in Nepal, in the Himalayas. B. He had completed five more climbs in Pakistan. C. He began on April 23, by climbing Annapurna in Nepal. D. His goal was to climb all of them in less than seven months. E. They had to deal with winds as fast as 75 kilometers per hour. F. In 2018, he left there to follow his dream of mountain climbing.
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Asking for advice is not so easy. In a recent study, 74 percent of people said they were afraid to ask for advice. But people who ask for advice are more likely to succeed at a task.
So how do you ask for advice 1._________
● Look for the best person to give you advice. It might be easy to ask all your friends on social media for advice at once, but will you value all the advice equally (同等地) 2.________ It might be better to choose one or two people whose opinions you value most. Ideally (最理想的是), you can ask for advice from people who have experience in the topic you're asking about.
●Provide enough information clearly. For example, imagine you can't decide how to organize a club activity. When you ask for advice, you should mention the topic, the place and the time. 3._________ If your questions require a lot of thought, you should ask the person for advice when he or she is clear-headed.
● Be specific (具体的) when you ask questions. Imagine you want to own a business someday. Do you ask a business owner, “4._________” No, because it's not specific enough. Instead, try asking, “What college classes did you find helpful in starting a business ”
●5.________ If you can't solve your problem by following the first person's advice, why not ask someone else who may think differently The key is: don't be afraid to ask for advice.
A.Probably not. B.The answer is yes! C.Here are some ways for you. D.What advice do you have for me E.You should also consider when to ask. F.Sometimes you may need to ask for a second opinion.
人与社会 · 良好的人际关系与人际交往
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根据短文内容,从框内6个选项中选出能分别填入5个小题空白处的最佳选项。
Do you know what your IQ is You can find out by taking a test. But what about your EQ(情商) 1.______
EQ is a measure of your ability to recognize(辨别) and manage your emotions, as well as the emotions of others, according to Psychology Today.Simply put, having a high EQ means that you're a "people" person. You know yourself very well and you can easily understand others. 2.______ They are the ability to recognize your own emotions; the ability to use those emotions to solve problems; and the ability to manage emotions, such as by calming yourself down when you're feeling nervous.
Does it seem obvious to you that having a high EQ can be a good thing 3.______ They show great social skills, especially when they take up jobs that need them to deal with strangers often. According to Mind Tools, an online resource for career skill-building, many companies are now using EQ tests when interviewing new staff.
4.______ For example, when two friends have an argument, the one with a high EQ can "read" the other person's emotions and know when and how to stop the argument, perhaps by ending it in a humorous way.
If you feel like you have a low EQ, don't worry. 5.______ A good way is using positive thinking to help you get out of failures. By doing so, you can improve your EQ gradually.
A. It's possible to improve it. B. Do you know what EQ is C. A low EQ will make us get into trouble. D. Many experts divide EQ into three skills. E. People with a high EQ perform much better at work. F. Having a high EQ can help you in everyday life as well.
人与社会 · 文学、艺术与体育
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根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有一项为多余选项。
Do you have difficulty falling asleep at night If so, here is a piece of advice for you: Listen to some soft music.
Scientists have found that soft music can help to improve sleep quality and quantity. It works for people of all ages. 1. ________Soft music can help us fall asleep faster, wake up less during the night and feel more rested in the morning. You may not notice the effects overnight, though. It could take as many as three weeks to see any improvements.
2.________ The reasons aren't clear yet. It may have something to do with the relaxing effect of a good song. Music can have real physical effects, too. Soft music can lower our heart rate and slow down our breathing. 3. ________
Scientists say that for most people, music that has 70 beats per minute (bpm) works best. Classical, jazz and folk music are usually more effective than other musical styles. 4. ________ You may need to experiment(尝试) to make your own playlists. If you are not sure how many beats a song has in a minute, you can find out by entering its title into . And remember to get the volume right. Make sure that the final piece is one that slowly fades out(渐弱). 5. ________
It is very important to get enough high-quality sleep. Before you go to bed tonight, play some soft music. Then, just prepare to be rocked off to dreamland!
A. This prepares us for sleep. B. Familiar songs work well,too. C. Scientists like different kinds of music. D. Why can soft music help us sleep better E. If not,you may be woken up by the sudden silence. F. And it works much better for people with sleeping problems.
人与社会 · 对世界、国家、人民和社会进步有突出贡献的人物
Passage5
阅读下面一篇短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一个为多余选项。
What kind of music do you like?How do you feel when you listen to your favorite music?Do you think music can make people feel better or help them to learn?
Jen Morgan is a music therapist(治疗师). 1.________ Jen uses music to help her patients to learn new skills. She can also help patients with their speaking and their memory.
Jen organizes different activities with her patients. She gets them to listen to music and sing or play together. 2.________ Jen might get them to clap,jump or dance. Jen also asks her patients to try to remember songs they like.
Jen writes songs and uses them in her therapy work. She says,"3.________I write songs about everything:about getting dressed,about flowers,about my favorite food — you name it! Sometimes my patients help me write songs."
Jen loves her job as a music therapist. She says, "4.________ It's wonderful to see how music therapy can help children with disabilities. Often children are shy when I first meet them. 5.________ Music makes people feel good!"
A. I'm very lucky to have this job. B. She works for children with disabilities. C. Jen plays with children to sing and dance. D. I've probably written more than 200 songs. E. Her patients also enjoy moving to the music. F. But they soon start having fun and enjoying the music.
答案
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本文主要介绍了尼泊尔登山新星Nirmal Purja,他在不到七个月的时间里攀登了世界上14座最高的山脉,并创造了多项世界纪录。
1.A根据空后"Though he was born 1,600 meters above sea level"可知,空处是说他出生在海拔1 600米的地方,结合选项可知,"Mr. Purja was born in Nepal, in the Himalayas"符合语境。故选A。
2.F根据"He used to be a soldier in the British army, where he had special training for fighting in very cold weather"可知,他曾经是英国军队的一名士兵,在那里他接受过在非常寒冷的天气里战斗的特殊训练;结合后面一段讲的是Purja爬山的情况,所以选项F"2018年,他离开那里去追寻自己的登山梦想"承前启后,符合语境。故选F。
3. D根据"Mr. Purja had already climbed several of them"(Purja先生已经爬了它们中的若干个)和"The old record for climbing the 14 mountains was seven years, ten months and six days"(爬这14座山的旧纪录是七年十个月零六天)可知,空处是说他要爬上这14座山。结合选项可知,"His goal was to climb all of them in less than seven months"符合语境。故选D。
4.C根据"On October 29, just a little more than six months after he started, Nirmal Purja had finished climbing the 14th mountain"( 10月29日,就在他开始的六个多月后,Nirmal Purja完成了第14座山的攀登)可知,此处是说他何时开始,与后面的何时结束形成对应。所以"He began on April 23, by climbing Annapurna in Nepal"符合语境。故选C。
5.E根据"during one day of climbing Shishapangma, Mr. Purja and his team climbed for 15 hours nonstop"(在攀登希夏邦马峰的一天里,Purja先生和他的团队连续攀登了15个小时)可知,此处是说他们攀登的困难。结合选项可知,"They had to deal with winds as fast as 75 kilometers per hour"符合语境。故选E。
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1. C 2. A 3. E 4. D 5. F
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本文主要介绍了什么是情商、高情商的表现以及提高情商的方法。
1.B根据"EQ is a measure of your ability to recognize(辨别) and manage your emotions..."可知,此处是问情商是什么,选项B"你知道什么是情商吗 "符合语境,故选B。
2.D根据"They are the ability to recognize your own emotions; the ability to use those emotions to solve problems; and the ability to manage emotions..."可知,此处引出情商的三个能力,选项D"许多专家将情商分为三种技能。"符合语境。故选D。
3.E根据空前及空后内容可推知,此处应是想展示有高情商的人在工作中的表现。选项E"有高情商的人在工作方面会表现更好。"符合语境,故选E。
4.F根据"For example, when two friends have an argument, the one with a high EQ can ‘read’ the other person's emotions and know when and how to stop the argument..."可知,此处是讲拥有高情商在日常生活中也有好处,选项F"拥有高情商对你的日常生活也有帮助。"符合语境,故选F。
5.A根据"If you feel like you have a low EQ, don't worry"及"By doing so, you can improve your EQ gradually"可知,此处介绍改善低情商的方法,选项A"改善它(低情商)是可能的。"符合语境。故选A。
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本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍轻音乐如何改善我们的睡眠。
1.F根据"Scientists have found that soft music can help to improve sleep quality and quantity. It works for people of all ages"可知,科学家已经发现,轻柔的音乐有助于提高睡眠质量和数量,它适用于所有年龄的人。选项F"它对有睡眠问题的人更有效。"符合语境,故选F。
2.D根据"The reasons aren't clear yet"可知,此处与轻音乐改善睡眠的原因相关,选项D"为什么轻柔的音乐能帮助我们睡得更好?"符合语境,故选D。
3.A根据"Soft music can lower our heart rate and slow down our breathing"可知,轻柔的音乐可以降低我们的心率,减缓我们的呼吸。选项A"这为我们的睡眠做准备。"符合语境,故选A。
4.B根据"Classical, jazz and folk music are usually more effective than other musical styles"可知,古典、爵士和民间音乐通常比其他音乐风格更有效。此处介绍哪种音乐有效,选项B"熟悉的歌曲也很管用。"符合语境,故选B。
5.E根据"Make sure that the final piece is one that slowly fades out(渐弱)"可知,确保最后的部分是渐弱的,此处介绍为什么要减弱,选项E"如果不是的话,你可能会因为突然的寂静而醒过来。"符合语境,故选E。
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本文讲述了音乐的重要性,详细地介绍了Jen Morgan是如何使用音乐帮助病人的。
1.B设空前介绍了Jen的职业,设空后介绍了她用音乐帮助她的病人,结合选项可知,选项B"她为残疾儿童工作。"符合语境。故选B。
2.E设空前是Jen让她的病人听音乐、唱歌等,根据常识和备选项可推知,设空后应介绍她的病人的态度。故选E。
3.D根据"I write songs about everything:about getting dressed,about flowers,about my favorite food — you name it! "可知,Jen写了很多不同种类的歌。选项D"我大概写了200多首歌。"符合语境。故选D。
4.A根据前句"Jen loves her job as a music therapist"可知,Jen喜欢音乐治疗师这个工作。选项A"我很幸运能得到这份工作。"符合语境。故选A。
5.F设空前是说当Jen第一次见到孩子们时,他们常常是害羞的,根据常识可知设空处应该是后来会发生什么,结合备选项可知,选项F"但他们很快就开始享受音乐的乐趣,非常开心。"符合语境。故选F。