专题04 阅读理解（七选五）15篇【2025高频考点】-冲刺2025年高考英语演练 （广东专用)

专题04 阅读理解（七选五）15篇【2025高频考点】-冲刺2025年高考英语演练 （广东专用）
（2025·广东清远·二模）The Art of Giving Compliments (称赞)
Compliments create a positive impact, uplifting both the giver and receiver. Let’s start lifting each other up more often with encouraging words.
One important aspect of giving compliments is to acknowledge the small things in life. You don’t need to wait around for some big achievement to offer a compliment to somebody. If it’s something really obvious, they’ve probably been complimented on it plenty of times before. 1 What may seem unimportant to you might mean a lot to somebody else. Like somebody’s jacket Let them know! Impressed with someone’s handwriting Tell them.
Additionally, when giving compliments, it’s crucial to be specific. If you want to encourage positive change in someone, give them specific compliments. The more specific your compliments are, the more likely they are to continue the positive behavior. This helps them identify what they’re doing right. For this reason, children who grew up with parents who gave them a lot of general praise, “You’re so smart!” or, “You’re so special!” tend to feel lost in adulthood. 2
Another key element in the art of complimenting is sincerity. Compliments that are clearly insincere won’t win you any points. 3 If a person knows you’re lying, that will destroy their trust in you and de-value your future compliments. So, always keep in mind that honesty is the best policy when it comes to giving compliments.
4 Non-present compliments are those you yourself offer about someone else when they’ re not around. Repeating them always works wonders. For example, I was recently talking to my brother about working on the blog. I mentioned how I really admire Kate’s determination to finish an article on a tight deadline, even if it means staying up all night to do it. When I got home, I told her about that conversation. 5
A．Kate thanked us sincerely.
B．Kate said it really meant a lot.
C．In fact, they’ll have the opposite effect.
D．So offer your admiration for the small stuff.
E．At-present compliments are equally important.
F．They haven’t learned to recognize their talents.
G．Repeating non-present compliments is also valuable.
（2025·广东湛江·二模）The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Dreams Happen
There is no greater time than now to start living your dreams. But how do you do it All you have to do is visualize your success and take baby steps with individual goals.Be specific about your dream
Think of it this way: If you don’t know what you really want, how can you achieve it 6 . What do you need to accomplish them How can you make progress each day For example, let’s say you want to be an accomplished writer. Take some time to think about what type of writer you want to be—what do you really want. If you want to write a book, that might involve writing a chapter each day.Create a plan of action
7 . When do you want to accomplish this goal What steps do you need to take to get there Write down every step of your plan, or make a to-do list to help yourself stay on track. 8
As you start on the path to making your dreams come true, it’s important to have a sense of what you are accomplishing. Even if you’re not moving as quickly as you’d like, you’re still moving forward and making progress. Visualize your success
Close your eyes and picture what your life will be like when your dream comes true. 9 . This can help you feel motivated when you’re stuck or feeling down.Believe in yourself
Being confident and self-assured is a great way to stay on track. When you believe in yourself, it can be easier to keep moving forward, even when things get tough. 10 .
A．Turn your dream into a desire
B．Review your progress regularly
C．If you believe you can do it, there’s nothing that can stop you
D．Imagine the excitement and joy you’ll experience when your dream becomes a reality
E．View your dreams as goals and desires so they’re easier to break down and accomplish
F．The time away from your goal or dream can actually make you more eager to accomplish it
G．It is suggested that you write your dreams down in a notebook like they were attainable goals
（2025·广东佛山·二模）In a conversation, it’s often not just what we say but what we’re asked that makes the difference. The right question can unlock thoughts and feelings we didn’t even know we wanted to share.
Imagine you’re at a party making small talk. Instead of the usual “How’s work ” someone asks, “What’s been inspiring you lately ” 11 You find yourself sharing thoughts about a book that changed your views or a recent experience that moved you. The interaction transforms from polite little chat to genuine engagement. 12 In professional settings, thoughtful questions can lead to better problem-solving and stronger teams. During brainstorming, rather than asking “Any ideas ” try “What would we do if resources were unlimited ” Thoughtful questions like these spark creativity and innovation.
What makes a question “good” The best questions come from pure curiosity and a desire to understand, not to confirm existing beliefs or direct conversations toward predetermined conclusions.
13 Before asking something, consider what you really want to learn about the person or topic. It’s the difference between asking “How’s the new job ” out of politeness and “What’s been most surprising about your new role ” from real interest.
Open-ended questions invite richer responses. Instead of “Did you enjoy your vacation ” ask “What moment from your trip will you remember most vividly ” 14
Context matters too. Questions appropriate for close friends might be too personal for new acquaintances. Being mindful of relationships and situations helps create comfortable and meaningful exchanges.
The art of asking questions and establishing deeper connections is an ongoing journey. 15 Each one is an invitation to understand someone better, to see the world through their eyes, and to create moments of close human connection. Your next question might unlock an in-depth conversation, a new understanding, or even a life-changing relationship.
A．Suddenly, the conversation shifts.
B．You might not know how to respond.
C．This power extends beyond social situations.
D．Creating powerful questions starts with genuine curiosity.
E．A good question makes the other person feel positive and uplifted.
F．This way, you’re encouraging specific experiences and emotions sharing.
G．As you move forward, challenge yourself to ask more meaningful questions.
（2025·广东茂名·二模）Stressful situations can’t be avoided in daily life. You’re getting ready to meet someone for a first date. 16 Or worst-case scenario (情况), you’re facing an emergency. Your hands start to shake, your heart races, and your mind floods with negative thoughts.
It’s common for the body’s natural “fight-or-flight” response to kick in, and it may be hard to react the way you would otherwise like to under pressure. 17 When the next high-stress situation arises, you are better prepared.
One technique is to exercise the heart rate variability, or HRV, which is the way in which a person’s heart rate goes up and down and constantly varies. Having a higher HRV is a sign that your nervous system is healthy. 18
Be aware that your reaction to stress is not abnormal. When a person starts to feel the sensations of stress, thoughts such as “I can’t do this” or panic begin to happen. But when you’re mindful that these reactions are normal, you can use that awareness to your advantage.
19 Experts recommend breathing in normally through the nose for four seconds and breathing out — as if you are gently blowing out a candle — for six seconds to help the body get to the best state.
Ultimately, it is important to remember that stress is unavoidable, especially when emergencies happen. 20 It keeps our nervous systems prepared to respond when we need to, and to go back to a state of calm when things are OK and there’s no threat in the environment.
A．A little bit of stress is good for us.
B．But you can train the mind and body.
C．You have difficulty breathing normally.
D．It is important to stay calm in an emergency.
E．You’re standing up to speak in front of a crowd.
F．Reminding yourself to take slower breaths is also important.
G．And your heart can adapt better to daily challenges and stressors.
（2025·广东汕头·一模）Parents often focus on children’s academic aspects of things. Math Check. Reading Done. Writing Complete. Yet, handwork is often left for last. 21 We live in a world that values math and literacy, science and technology. Does it really matter if our children know how to sew, knit or craft 22 They are the makers, eager to bring what they have imagined to life. Others are reluctant. They may struggle with delicate skills. Trying to make anything becomes a source of frustration. While we may no longer need handcrafts to live a functional life in society, there are still many benefits to learning how to do them.
Using tools of various types to create helps build delicate skills. When first learning how to sew, knit, woodwork, bake and so on, one must learn how to use the tools safely and correctly. Moreover, learning how to follow a pattern to obtain the desired result is an important skill as well. But that’s not all. 23 .
Once basic skills are developed, there is a great deal of opportunity for creativity. Children can come up with their own plans and patterns. They can experiment with different stitches (针法), materials, designs, etc. Creative thinking is also highly valued in many workplaces today. While making something by hand takes time, sticking with it develops both patience and persistence. Additionally, handwork can be a break from our technologically driven world. 24 Creating something both beautiful and useful is worthwhile.
25 You can start by teaching your children something you enjoyed and learning together with your children. Handwork can be positive to your family life!
A．This is understandable.
B．We all enjoy the thrill of saying, “I made that! ”
C．Some children are naturally drawn to arts and crafts.
D．Finally, you will develop the ability to do handwork.
E．However, handwork is essential to children’s development.
F．It also increases mathematical understanding as items must often be measured.
G．With all these benefits, it is easy to see that learning handwork is a valuable activity.
（2025·广东·一模）During puberty (青春期), your body goes through many changes, and you start forming a body image — how you see, think, and feel about your body’s size, shape, and weight, or specific features like your nose. 26 For instance, you may believe your nose is too big or too small, even though it looks perfectly normal.
27 One major influence is peer (同龄人) pressure. Your friends might make casual jokes about your appearance, or you might compare yourself to them and feel they look better. Such experiences can harm the way you view yourself. Another powerful influence is the media, which often promotes a narrow, ideal body type. For example, if fair skin is portrayed as beautiful, you may feel insecure if you don’t match that ideal.
Developing a negative body image can lead to unhealthy behaviors, such as extreme dieting, overexercising, or even risky plastic surgeries. 28 When you focus too much on appearance, you may forget to appreciate other great things about yourself, such as your talents and personality.
To build a positive body image, it’s essential to remember that no perfect body exists, as beauty standards are always changing. Models and celebrities may appear flawless in the media, but much of their appearance is due to makeup, angles, lighting, and editing. 29
Rather than focusing on appearances, value people for their true selves. By surrounding yourself with positive influences and avoiding comments on looks, you can redirect your attention from self-criticism. 30 Over time, you’ll build inner confidence and develop a healthier, more accepting relationship with your body.
A．Many factors shape your body image.
B．It also lowers your overall life satisfaction.
C．However, your true beauty lies within your heart.
D．External judgement can be a double-edged sword.
E．Without these tricks, they are just as “imperfect” as everyone else.
F．Surprisingly, body image is shaped more by your thoughts than by reality.
G．This shift enables you to recognize and celebrate your talents and strengths.
（2025·广东广州·一模）As an experienced teacher, I’ve come to understand the great value of hands-on activities. 31 No other creature on Earth, not even our closest primate (灵长类) relatives, has hands structured quite like ours, capable of such precise grasping and control.
32 A lot of modern life involves simple movements, such as touching screens and pushing buttons, and some experts believe our shift away from more complex hand activities could have consequences for how we think and feel.
Think about it: you're glued to your screen, typing out assignments or chatting with friends. Sure, that's a big part of how we live now. 33 Our brains are actually wired to respond to hand movements. When you do things like cooking or knitting, it gives you a huge sense of achievement.
Research backs this up. Studies have shown that when people — and even rats — do things that require effort, they handle stress better, solve problems faster, and even remember things better. For example, rats that had to dig for their food were less stressed and better at solving problems than those that got food handed to them. 34 Activities like gardening and crafting can help reduce anxiety and depression, making you feel a whole lot better.
In my classroom, I make sure my students get a mix of traditional and digital activities. I encourage them to do things using their hands. This makes learning more fun and helps them feel emotionally and mental better. 35 And your brain and hands will thank you!
A．The same goes for us humans.
B．The human hand is a wonder of nature.
C．Now, why don't you join me in an exciting card game
D．Technology is constantly bringing new challenges to our hands.
E．However, we are doing less complicated hands-on work than we used to.
F．But nothing beats the satisfaction you get from doing something with your hands.
G．So next time you reach for a screen, consider picking up a pen, some clay or fabric.
（2025·广东深圳·一模）We spend around a third of our lives sleeping. It is vital to our survival, but despite years of research, scientists still aren’t entirely sure why we do it.
There have been many theories about why humans sleep, from a way to rest after the day’s activities to simply a way to fill time until we can do something useful. 36 . The body repairs itself just as well when we are sitting quietly. And we wouldn’t need to catch up on sleep during the day if it were just to fill empty time at night. One of the major problems with sleep insufficiency is a resulting decline in cognitive (认知) ability. 37 . We will find ourselves struggling with memory, learning, planning and reasoning.
A lack of sleep can actually have severe effects on our mood and performance of everyday tasks. Sleep can be divided into two broad stages: non-rapid eye movement (NREM), and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. 38 . When this is occurring, this is the time when we sleep the deepest. Without NREM sleep, our ability to form declarative memories, such as learning to associate pairs of words, can be seriously impaired. 39 . It is also the time of peak growth hormone (荷尔蒙) release in the body. This stage is important for cell reproduction and repair.
40 . Some scientists argue that it allows our brains a safe place to practice dealing with situations or emotions that we might not encounter during our daily lives. Others think that it might be a way to unlearn memories, or to process unwanted feelings or emotions. However, no one knows the real answer.
A．The majority of our sleep is NREM.
B．The purpose of REM sleep is unclear.
C．But all of these ideas are somewhat imperfect.
D．Our brains just don’t work properly without sleep.
E．Scientists managed to discover the secret of sleep.
F．People don’t know the role NREM plays in improving our health.
G．Deep sleep is important for turning short-term memories into long-term storage.
（2025·广东佛山·二模）Many people struggle to say “no” to requests from others, both in the workplace and their personal lives, which leaves them feeling exhausted. Saying no isn’t always negative. 41 Declining the tasks we can’t handle is an exercise in self-care. It’s about respecting our own time, energy, and personal limits, and being respected in return. It’s also about reducing stress and learning how to set boundaries.
However, saying no isn’t easy for some people. 42 For these people, a “soft no” can be a good start. This involves providing an explanation, without being overly apologetic. For instance, “Thank you so much for asking me to work on this project. It sounds really interesting, but I can’t handle this right now.” Over time, as confidence grows, use “hard no” responses. A “hard no” is firm, clear, and brief. For example, “No, thank you,” or “Thank you, but I’m not available this week.” Saying no gets easier the more we practice.
43 However, we should only accept requests that match with our personal values, make us feel good, and for which we truly have the time and energy.
Perhaps we worry unnecessarily about saying no to other people. A recent study showed that the negative consequences of declining requests are less than we think, especially in social situations. Furthermore, we tend to overestimate how others will react to our refusals. 44
Of course, having difficulty saying no isn’t a mental illness. If it’s a persistent concern, however, it might be a sign of something deeper. 45 In these cases, seeking treatment can allow the person to deal with any underlying issues.
A．It can be a healthy thing.
B．It can be a skill that requires intentional practice.
C．Saying yes to everything is a people-pleasing behavior.
D．Learning to say no doesn’t mean we can’t ever say yes.
E．This behavior can reveal low self-esteem or personality disorders.
F．In fact, most reactions are far more positive or neutral than we anticipate.
G．We might fear refusing a request will anger our friends, family and peers.
（2025·广东湛江·一模）Classroom environments play a crucial role in students’ learning experiences. A setting filled with too many things can look untidy. 46 Therefore, teachers are supposed to be careful with what they want their classroom to look like. While controlling all factors may be challenging, teachers can manage the materials on classroom walls to reduce distractions (分散注意力的事)。
47 A student’s working memory processes visual and verbal (口头的) information. Too many posters, regulations, or information sources can overload a student’s working memory, making it difficult to focus and process information.
48 The average preschool is overloaded with labels, lists, and rules, which can decrease children’s ability to focus and learn. Decorations are sometimes mistaken for quality. Experts point out that reading and writing performances are particularly affected by levels of stimulation, while math benefits from student-centered and personalized classroom designs. Involving students in designing their learning space can give them a sense of ownership and pride. 49
The color of the classroom is another critical factor. Red and orange can make students feel nervous, while blue and green are calming. Younger children may respond well to bright colors like yellow, but older students benefit from light shades of blue and green. The International Association of Color Consultants North America emphasizes the importance of appropriate color design for creating conducive (有利的) learning environments and promoting health. 50 Such settings are likely to cause students to become uninterested in learning.
Therefore, teachers should be mindful of the impacts of visual stimuli on their students and work to minimize distractions for better academic performance.
A．It distracts students and negatively impacts their academic performance.
B．Classrooms often become text and picture-rich from early education levels.
C．Teachers should consider featuring student works to promote student worth.
D．Alternatively, colorless and poorly lit classrooms are often considered boring.
E．Classroom environments are intended to stimulate enthusiasm and participation.
F．Overstimulation in the environment increases competition for a student’s attention.
G．A combination of bright and light colors benefits academic performance and health.
（2025·山东聊城·一模）In ancient times, the more information our ancestors had, the more likely they were to survive. However, nowadays, this is the first time in history that humans have been exposed to such a constant flow of information. While it’s important to stay informed, too much information can make us feel confused and anxious. As we all know, too many high-calorie foods can lead to obesity. 51
We’ re not just seeking relevant information to increase our chances of survival anymore. We fall into rabbit holes, scroll (滚屏) our feeds mindlessly, and watch video after video by clicking on the recommended links. 52 And we have lost control over the content we consume. Just as you try to eat healthily to improve your physical health, going on an information diet is a way to control what you consume to take care of your mental health. Here are some simple ways to start an information diet to break the information addiction.
Prevent unwanted information. 53 Make sure to set up filters. Try some apps to unsubscribe from unwanted emails.
Dress the table. Shape your environment to make sure you’re not overly tempted to have access to too much useless information. 54 For example, you can change your social media settings to reduce the number of notifications.
Add more offline foods to your content menu. Increase your levels of “offline foods” — content you can consume away from a screen and that you can purchase or download in advance.
55 It’s incredibly effective to block time for reading stuff online. If you’re really struggling with information addiction, you can even put a timer on. This will force you to prioritize information that really matters.
A．Focus on reading stuff online.
B．We are addicted to information.
C．Schedule your content consumption.
D．Subscribing to many newsletters can quickly become a mess.
E．You can also adopt some effective strategies to reduce distractions.
F．Similarly, this new information overload encourages over consumption.
G．Instead, it’s about designing your habits and shaping your environment.
（2025·广东江门·一模）In southwest Spain, the distinctive flavor of Jamon Iberico, a special cured ham (腌制火腿) made from the black-footed pig, is threatened by climate change. Droughts have reduced the acorns and grass that black Iberian pigs feed on, leading to a reliance on alternative feeds that alter the ham’s taste. 56
Beyond Jamon Iberico, droughts affect the taste of fruits like watermelons and cantaloupes by causing compounds such as sugars to build up. 57 As a result, Japanese apples becoming less acidic and softer due to early blooming and high temperatures during growth.
In turn, the food production process, particularly meat and dairy, significantly contributes to climate change, accounting for about 14.5 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions annually. 58 Producing animal protein requires more land, energy, and water than plant protein.
Given the significant impact of food production on climate change, it is crucial to find sustainable solutions. 59 The Good Food Institute promotes alternative proteins that are as tasty and affordable as meat. Regenerative farming, which allows cows to move freely and reduces chemical use, is more environmentally friendly. 60 By adopting these sustainable practices, we can lessen the impact of climate change on food and the environment.
A．This equals transport’s total emissions.
B．This shows environment affects food quality.
C．Global warming also disrupts fruit flavor balance.
D．Climate change increases the nutritional value of Jamon Iberico.
E．Sustainability can break the cycle between climate change and food.
F．Producing plant protein requires more resources than animal protein.
G．Additionally, buying local, in-season produce reduces carbon footprint.
（2025·广东梅州·一模）There are all kinds of things that can affect air quality, including wildfire smoke. But the risks to your health from poor air quality due to wildfire smoke are serious, and can cause long-lasting damage. 61 .
Find your local air quality monitor
You can access up-to- date air quality information on airnow. gov. The site can either use your device’s location or you can enter your zip code to find your local air quality. 62 .
Keep your doors and windows closed
If you determine that your local air quality is bad, you can help to mitigate the effects on your indoor air quality by keeping doors and windows closed. 63 Besides, it can allow HVAC and air purifiers to work better to clean the air.
Build an air quality emergency kit
64 The kit has items you will need and keep it in an accessible area for quick access. When building your kit, masks and respirators should have a NIOSH N-95 or P100. Choose an air purifier that’s designed to tackle the size room you’re using it in.
Clean-up
Removing ash from wildfires or dust from a storm can cause particles to become airborne and pose a hazard to your lungs. You should also avoid using leaf blowers that can kick dust and ash up into the air. 65 For cleaning up indoor areas, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to keep from kicking particles up into the air.
A．But there’s nothing you can do to avoid breathing the air.
B．To prepare for an air quality emergency, you should build yourself a kit.
C．These air cleaners reduce indoor particle (微粒) levels by more than 90%.
D．In this way, you can limit the circulation of outdoor air into your home.
E．Luckily, there are several ways you can protect yourself and your loved ones from that.
F．If you have ash in your yard, lightly watering your lawn will stick the ash to the ground.
G．You can also tune in to local news and weather to get updates on your air quality forecast.
（2025·广东广州·二模）You are well aware that you truly desire to achieve good grades. Either your parents have put pressure on you, or you’ve promised yourself to perform better. However, you are constantly being distracted! 66 You can cut out the distractions you have control over and minimize the ones you can’t stop completely if you try the following tips.
When you notice specific distractions, you can block them out. 67 Take note of this specific distraction and then tell yourself you are going to overcome it. The next time you see it happen, remind yourself not to look. Keep doing this every time the distraction comes up, and eventually you will no longer notice it.
68 Life can get really busy, so it’s no surprise if you find yourself distracted from studying by thoughts about everything else. Rather than acting like all of those other needs don’t exist, why not give yourself an outlet Spend 5 minutes thinking about everything that’s on your plate, but then tell yourself it’s time to focus on the main task for now: studying.
Prioritize your studying by setting a main goal. For example, if you have a biology exam coming up that covers three chapters, you don’t have to cram everything into one study session. 69 Breaking things down and establishing just one primary aim will make your study plan more manageable.
Go off the network. Texting, social media, calls, and other distractions that come from our electronic devices are some of the biggest barriers to staying focused when studying. 70
If you do these consistently, you should find that you gradually spend less and less time being distracted.
A．Set a study schedule.
B．To be distracted is common.
C．You should give yourself a worry break.
D．Try focusing first on the parts that give you trouble.
E．Luckily, the fix is easy and totally within your control — unplug yourself!
F．If you keep your phone in another room, you’re less likely to use it while studying.
G．Say you’re trying to study in the library and you keep getting distracted by someone texting.
（2025·广东茂名·一模）Progress in life is all about reinvention. Whenever you want to change, reinvention is what allows you to continue exploring new parts of yourself. 71
See yourself outside yourself.
Imagine you are a sculptor. A sculptor looks at his or her piece of stone and endlessly questions new ways to shape it. And if he or she thinks of something to change, there is no emotional attachment. 72 This is how you need to see yourself — as a work of art, always in progress.
Practice every day, no matter what.
Change is not something you do some days and then take a break from other days. 73 It requires daily devotion, to the point where that new habit takes the place of an old one and no longer requires conscious effort.
Surround yourself with people who will tell you the truth.
If everyone around you is telling you “yes”, then you have a serious problem. You need people who are going to challenge and question you. 74 Feedback is essential for personal growth.
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You will never become the person you want to be by continuing to be the person you currently are. Growth’s only request is that you step out of your comfort zone. That’s it. Unless you are willing to take that risk and to take that uncomfortable step into the unknown, you will forever stay exactly where you are.
A．They just do it.
B．Be what you are.
C．It is a shift in lifestyle.
D．Be ready to take risks.
E．Instead, like an artist, just get to work.
F．You need to look for a way to reinvent yourself.
G．You need people who won’t be afraid to tell you the truth.
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《专题04 阅读理解（七选五）15篇【2025高频考点】-冲刺2025年高考英语演练 （广东专用）》参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 D F C G B G E B D C
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答案 A C D F G E B G F A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A C F B G F A B E G
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答案 B E F A G C D A G B
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 A B D F E A F B C D
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答案 F B D E C B C A E G
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答案 E G D B F B G C D E
题号 71 72 73 74 75
答案 F A C G D
1．D 2．F 3．C 4．G 5．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了称赞的艺术，包括关注小事、具体称赞、真诚称赞以及重复非当面称赞的重要性。
1．由上文“One important aspect of giving compliments is to acknowledge the small things in life. You don’t need to wait around for some big achievement to offer a compliment to somebody. If it’s something really obvious, they’ve probably been complimented on it plenty of times before. (称赞的一个重要方面是认可生活中的小事。你不需要等到别人取得什么大成就才给予称赞。如果某件事真的很明显，他们可能已经被称赞过很多次了。)”可知，上文提到要认可生活中的小事并给予称赞，本空应承接上文，进一步强调要对小事表示赞赏。D选项“So offer your admiration for the small stuff. (所以要对小事表示你的赞赏。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。
2．由上文“Additionally, when giving compliments, it’s crucial to be specific. If you want to encourage positive change in someone, give them specific compliments. The more specific your compliments are, the more likely they are to continue the positive behavior. This helps them identify what they’re doing right. For this reason, children who grew up with parents who gave them a lot of general praise, “You’re so smart!” or, “You’re so special!” tend to feel lost in adulthood. (此外，在给予称赞时，具体性至关重要。如果你想鼓励某人做出积极的改变，就给他们具体的称赞。你的称赞越具体，他们就越有可能继续积极的行为。这有助于他们明确自己做得对的地方。出于这个原因，那些成长在父母经常给予一般性称赞，如“你真聪明！”或“你真特别！”的家庭中的孩子，在成年后往往会感到迷茫。)”可知，上文提到一般性称赞会让孩子在成年后感到迷茫，本空应承接上文，说明这些孩子迷茫的原因。F选项“They haven’t learned to recognize their talents. (他们没有学会认识自己的才能。)”能承接上文，解释了孩子迷茫的原因，符合题意。故选F。
3．由上文“Another key element in the art of complimenting is sincerity. Compliments that are clearly insincere won’t win you any points. (称赞艺术的另一个关键要素是真诚。明显不真诚的称赞不会为你赢得任何好感。)”可知，上文提到不真诚的称赞不会赢得好感，本空应承接上文，说明不真诚称赞的负面影响。C选项“In fact, they’ll have the opposite effect. (事实上，它们会产生相反的效果。)”能承接上文，说明了不真诚称赞的负面影响，符合题意。故选C。
4．由下文“Non-present compliments are those you yourself offer about someone else when they’ re not around. Repeating them always works wonders. (背后的称赞是指当某人不在场时你对别人说起关于他的称赞。重复这些称赞总是能产生奇妙的效果。)”可知，本空应强调重复背后称赞的价值。G选项“Repeating non-present compliments is also valuable. (重复背后的称赞也是有价值的。)”可作为本段的主题句，引出下文对背后称赞及其效果的介绍，符合语境。故选G。
5．由上文“For example, I was recently talking to my brother about working on the blog. I mentioned how I really admire Kate’s determination to finish an article on a tight deadline, even if it means staying up all night to do it. When I got home, I told her about that conversation. (例如，我最近和我哥哥谈论了关于博客的工作。我提到我非常钦佩凯特在紧迫的期限内完成一篇文章的决心，即使这意味着她要熬夜完成。当我回到家时，我告诉了她那次谈话。)”可知，上文提到作者告诉凯特关于作者和她哥哥的谈话内容，本空应承接上文，说明凯特对此的反应。B选项“Kate said it really meant a lot. (凯特说那真的意义重大。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
6．G 7．E 8．B 9．D 10．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章提供了一份关于如何实现梦想的终极指南，详细阐述了实现梦想的具体步骤和建议，包括明确梦想、制定行动计划、定期回顾进展、可视化成功以及相信自己等。
6．根据上文“Think of it this way: If you don’t know what you really want, how can you achieve it (这样想：如果你不知道自己真正想要什么，你怎么能实现它呢？)”以及下文“What do you need to accomplish them How can you make progress each day (你需要做些什么来实现它们呢？你每天怎样才能取得进展呢？)”可推测，空处指的是要明确梦想。选项G“It is suggested that you write your dreams down in a notebook like they were attainable goals(建议你把你的梦想写在笔记本上，就好像它们是可以实现的目标一样。)”符合语境，承接上文并引出下文对如何实现目标的探讨。故选G。
7．根据本段小标题“Create a plan of action(制定一个行动计划)”以及下文“When do you want to accomplish this goal What steps do you need to take to get there (你想什么时候实现这个目标？你需要采取哪些步骤才能实现它？)”可知，这里说的是要把梦想转化为具体的目标和愿望，这样便于分解和实现。选项E“View your dreams as goals and desires so they’re easier to break down and accomplish(把你的梦想看作是目标和愿望，这样它们就更容易分解和实现。)”符合段落主旨，能引出下文对目标实现的具体探讨。故选E。
8．空处为本段小标题，为本段主要内容。根据本段“As you start on the path to making your dreams come true, it’s important to have a sense of what you are accomplishing. Even if you’re not moving as quickly as you’d like, you’re still moving forward and making progress.(当你开始踏上实现梦想的道路时，清楚自己正在完成的事情是很重要的。即使你的前进速度没有你期望的那么快，你也依然在前行并取得进步。)”可知，此段主要讲要定期回顾自己的进展。选项B“Review your progress regularly(定期回顾你的进展)”作为段落标题，能概括段落内容。故选B。
9．根据本段标题“Visualize your success(想象你成功的样子)”以及上文“Close your eyes and picture what your life will be like when your dream comes true.(闭上眼睛，想象当你的梦想成真时你的生活会是什么样子。)”可知，这里是说要想象梦想成真时的样子。选项D“Imagine the excitement and joy you’ll experience when your dream becomes a reality(想象当你的梦想成为现实时你将体验到的兴奋和喜悦。)”符合语境，进一步阐述了如何想象成功的样子，即会体验到的兴奋和喜悦。故选D。
10．根据段落小标题“Believe in yourself(相信自己)”以及上文“Being confident and self-assured is a great way to stay on track. When you believe in yourself, it can be easier to keep moving forward, even when things get tough.(自信和有把握是保持在正轨上的好方法。当你相信自己时，即使事情变得艰难，也更容易继续前进。)”可知，本段强调了相信自己的重要性。选项C“If you believe you can do it, there’s nothing that can stop you(如果你相信自己能做到，没有什么能阻止你。)”符合段落主旨，进一步说明了相信自己的力量。故选C。
11．A 12．C 13．D 14．F 15．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了提问在对话中的重要性，以及如何提出“好”问题来促进更深入、更有意义的交流。
11．空前“Instead of the usual “How’s work ” someone asks, “What’s been inspiring you lately ”(有人没有问通常的“工作怎么样？”而是问：“最近是什么在激励着你？”)”说明人问的问题变了，空后“You find yourself sharing thoughts about a book that changed your views or a recent experience that moved you.(你发现自己在分享一本改变了你观点的书，或者最近让你感动的经历。)”说明自己分享的事情也出现了变化，空格处应该说明说的话题起了变化，A选项“Suddenly, the conversation shifts.(突然，话题转移了。)”说明了话题出现了转移，承上启下，符合语境，故选A。
12．空后“In professional settings, thoughtful questions can lead to better problem-solving and stronger teams.(在专业的环境中，深思熟虑的问题可以带来更好的解决问题和更强大的团队。)”说明了这种话题的转移的作用不光体现在社交场合，还体现在专业环境中，C选项“This power extends beyond social situations.(这种力量超越了社交场合。)”说明了话题转移的力量超越了社交场合，引起下文，符合语境，故选C。
13．空后“Before asking something, consider what you really want to learn about the person or topic.(在问问题之前，考虑一下你真正想了解这个人或话题的什么。)”说明了在问问题之前，要想清楚你想了解什么，也就是你对这个人的哪方面比较好奇，D选项“Creating powerful questions starts with genuine curiosity.(提出强有力的问题始于真正的好奇心。)”说明了提出强有力的问题是需要好奇心的，引起下文，符合语境，故选D。
14．空前“Instead of “Did you enjoy your vacation ” ask “What moment from your trip will you remember most vividly ”(与其问“你假期玩得开心吗？”不如问“这次旅行中，哪个瞬间让你印象最深刻？”)”提出了一个改变问问题的方式的具体例子，空格处应该说这么做的好处，F选项“This way, you’re encouraging specific experiences and emotions sharing.(这样，你就鼓励了特定的经历和情感分享。)”说明了改变问问题的方式的好处，承接上文，符合语境，故选F。
15．空前“The art of asking questions and establishing deeper connections is an ongoing journey.(提出问题和建立更深层次联系的艺术是一个持续的过程。)”说明提出问题是持续发展的过程，空后“Each one is an invitation to understand someone better, to see the world through their eyes, and to create moments of close human connection. Your next question might unlock an in-depth conversation, a new understanding, or even a life-changing relationship.(每一个都是一个邀请，让你更好地了解别人，通过他们的眼睛看世界，创造人与人之间亲密联系的时刻。你的下一个问题可能会开启一段深入的对话，一个新的理解，甚至是一段改变一生的关系。)”说明了接下来问的问题是什么样的，空格处应该说明问的问题的发展，G选项“As you move forward, challenge yourself to ask more meaningful questions.(在你前进的过程中，挑战自己，问一些更有意义的问题。)”说明了要继续去问一下更有意义的问题，是一种问题的发展，承上启下，符合语境，故选G。
16．E 17．B 18．G 19．F 20．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了面对高压力情境时，通过心率变异性训练、正念及呼吸技巧等方法帮助身体达到最佳状态，从而更好地应对压力。
16．上文“Stressful situations can’t be avoided in daily life. You’re getting ready to meet someone for a first date. (日常生活中压力大的情况是不可避免的。你正准备和某人第一次约会)”及下文“Or worst-case scenario (情况), you’re facing an emergency. (或者最坏的情况是，你正面临紧急情况)”说明生活中会面临各种有压力的情况，空处应列举一种有压力的情况，与上下文相呼应，E选项“You’re standing up to speak in front of a crowd. (你要在众人面前站起来讲话)”也是一种会让人感到压力的情况，与上下文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选E。
17．上文“It’s common for the body’s natural “fight-or-flight” response to kick in, and it may be hard to react the way you would otherwise like to under pressure. (身体的自然“战斗或逃跑”反应很常见，在压力下，你可能很难做出你想要的反应)”及下文“When the next high-stress situation arises, you are better prepared.(当下一个高压力情况出现时，你会准备得更充分)”说明在压力下，可能很难做出理想的反应，可以为应对压力做好准备，空处承上启下，应说明提前准备的方法，B选项“But you can train the mind and body. (但是你可以训练你的身心)”与上文形成转折关系，并引出下文，符合语境。故选B。
18．上文“One technique is to exercise the heart rate variability, or HRV, which is the way in which a person’s heart rate goes up and down and constantly varies. Having a higher HRV is a sign that your nervous system is healthy. (一种方法是锻炼心率变异性，即一个人的心率上下波动并不断变化的方式。较高的心率变异性是你神经系统健康的标志)”说明锻炼心率变异性对神经系统有好处，空处应说明具体的好处是什么，G选项“And your heart can adapt better to daily challenges and stressors. (你的心脏能更好地适应日常挑战和压力源)”进一步说明锻炼心率变异性的好处，与上文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选G。
19．下文“Experts recommend breathing in normally through the nose for four seconds and breathing out — as if you are gently blowing out a candle — for six seconds to help the body get to the best state. (专家建议，用鼻子正常吸气4秒钟，然后呼气——就像轻轻吹灭蜡烛一样——持续6秒钟，以帮助身体达到最佳状态)”说明专家建议通过特定的呼吸方式来帮助身体达到最佳状态，该段主要讲的是通过呼吸来应对压力，F选项“Reminding yourself to take slower breaths is also important. (提醒自己放慢呼吸也很重要)”与下文相呼应，说明放慢呼吸的重要性，引出下文的专家建议。故选F。
20．上文“Ultimately, it is important to remember that stress is unavoidable, especially when emergencies happen. (最终，重要的是要记住，压力是不可避免的，尤其是在紧急情况发生时)”说明压力是不可避免的，空处应说明压力的好处，引出下文“It keeps our nervous systems prepared to respond when we need to, and to go back to a state of calm when things are OK and there’s no threat in the environment. (它让我们的神经系统随时准备做出反应，当一切都好，环境中没有威胁时，让我们回到平静的状态)”，A选项“A little bit of stress is good for us. (一点压力对我们有好处)”承上启下，符合语境。故选A。
21．A 22．C 23．F 24．B 25．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了手工经常被忽视，说明了其重要性以及手工的诸多好处。
21．根据上文“Parents often focus on children’s academic aspects of things. Math Check. Reading Done. Writing Complete. Yet, handwork is often left for last. (父母经常关注孩子学业方面的事情。数学？检查。阅读？完成了。写作？完成了。然而，手工常常被放在最后。)”以及后文“We live in a world that values math and literacy, science and technology. (我们生活在一个重视数学、识字、科学和技术的世界。)”可知，前文提到家长常把手工活动放在最后，后文解释我们生活在重视其他学科的世界，所以这种现象是可以理解的。故A选项“这可以理解。”符合语境，故选A。
22．根据后文“They are the makers, eager to bring what they have imagined to life. Others are reluctant. They may struggle with delicate skills. (他们是创造者，渴望把他们想象的东西变为现实。其他人则不愿意。他们可能很难掌握精细的技能。)”可知，后文提到有些孩子渴望将想象变为现实，有些孩子则不情愿，说明本句是在说明孩子喜欢手工的情况。故C选项“有些孩子天生就喜欢工艺品。”符合语境，故选C。
23．根据上文“Using tools of various types to create helps build delicate skills. When first learning how to sew, knit, woodwork, bake and so on, one must learn how to use the tools safely and correctly. Moreover, learning how to follow a pattern to obtain the desired result is an important skill as well. But that’s not all. (使用不同类型的工具来创造有助于培养微妙的技能。当第一次学习如何缝纫、编织、木工、烘焙等时，必须学会如何安全正确地使用工具。此外，学习如何遵循一个模式来获得预期的结果也是一项重要的技能。但这还不是全部。)”可知，前文说使用工具创造有助于培养精细技能，学习遵循模式也是重要技能，故F选项“它还增加了数学理解，因为这些原料必须经常被测量。”符合语境，故选F。
24．根据上文“Once basic skills are developed, there is a great deal of opportunity for creativity. Children can come up with their own plans and patterns. They can experiment with different stitches (针法), materials, designs, etc. Creative thinking is also highly valued in many workplaces today. While making something by hand takes time, sticking with it develops both patience and persistence. Additionally, handwork can be a break from our technologically driven world. (一旦基本技能得到发展，就会有大量的创造机会。孩子们可以想出自己的计划和模式。他们可以尝试不同的针脚、材料、设计等。在今天的许多工作场所，创造性思维也受到高度重视。虽然手工制作需要时间，但坚持做下去可以培养耐心和毅力。此外，手工可以让我们从技术驱动的世界中解脱出来。)”可知，前文列举了手工能带来很多好处，如培养耐心等，还能让人们从科技世界中解脱出来。故B选项“我们都喜欢说“那是我做的！””表达制作出东西后的成就感，与前文手工的好处相呼应，故选B。
25．根据后文“You can start by teaching your children something you enjoyed and learning together with your children. Handwork can be positive to your family life! (你可以从教你的孩子一些你喜欢的东西开始，和你的孩子一起学习。手工可以给你的家庭生活带来积极的影响！)”及前文列举了手工的诸多好处，这里进行总结。故G选项“有了这些好处，很容易看出学习手工是一项有价值的活动。”说明鉴于这些好处，学习手工是有价值的活动，符合语境，故选G。
26．F 27．A 28．B 29．E 30．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了青春期身体形象的形成及影响因素。
26．由上文“During puberty (青春期), your body goes through many changes, and you start forming a body image — how you see, think, and feel about your body’s size, shape, and weight, or specific features like your nose. (在青春期，你的身体会经历许多变化，你开始形成一种身体意象 —— 你如何看待、思考和感受你身体的大小、形状和重量，或者像你的鼻子这样的特定特征。)”及下文“For instance, you may believe your nose is too big or too small, even though it looks perfectly normal. (例如，你可能认为你的鼻子太大或太小，即使它看起来非常正常。)”可知，本空应强调身体意象与现实的差异。F选项 “Surprisingly, body image is shaped more by your thoughts than by reality. (令人惊讶的是，身体意象更多地是由你的想法而不是现实塑造的。)”强调了想法对身体意象的影响，引出下文对鼻子看法与现实不符的例子，能承上启下， 符合语境。故选F。
27．由下文“One major influence is peer (同龄人) pressure. Your friends might make casual jokes about your appearance, or you might compare yourself to them and feel they look better. Such experiences can harm the way you view yourself. Another powerful influence is the media, which often promotes a narrow, ideal body type. For example, if fair skin is portrayed as beautiful, you may feel insecure if you don’t match that ideal. (一个主要的影响因素是同辈压力。你的朋友们可能会随意拿你的外貌开玩笑，或者你可能会拿自己和他们作比较，觉得他们看起来更漂亮。这样的经历会损害你看待自己的方式。另一个强大的影响因素是媒体，媒体常常宣扬一种狭隘的理想体型。例如，如果白皙的皮肤被描绘成美的象征，而你不符合那种理想标准的话，你可能就会感到不自信。)”可知，下文描述了影响身体意象形成的因素，本空位于句首，应概括本段主旨，强调影响身体意象形成有很多的因素。A选项“Many factors shape your body image. (许多因素塑造了你的身体意象。)”可作为总起句，引出下文对影响因素的具体介绍，符合语境。故选A。
28．由上文“Developing a negative body image can lead to unhealthy behaviors, such as extreme dieting, overexercising, or even risky plastic surgeries. (形成负面的身体意象会导致不健康的行为，如极端节食、过度锻炼，甚至是有风险的整形手术。)”及下文“When you focus too much on appearance, you may forget to appreciate other great things about yourself, such as your talents and personality. (当你过于关注外表时，你可能会忘记欣赏自己其他很棒的方面，比如你的才能和个性。)”可知，本空应强调负面身体意象的不良影响。B选项“It also lowers your overall life satisfaction. (它也会降低你的总体生活满意度。)”进一步阐述了负面身体意象的不良后果，also表明是对上文不良影响的补充，能起到承上启下的作用，符合题意。故选B。
29．由上文“Models and celebrities may appear flawless in the media, but much of their appearance is due to makeup, angles, lighting, and editing. (模特和名人在媒体上可能看起来完美无瑕，但他们的外表很大程度上要归功于化妆、角度、灯光和编辑。)”可知，本空应进一步说明没有这些因素时他们的真实情况。E选项“Without these tricks, they are just as “imperfect” as everyone else. (没有这些技巧，他们就和其他所有人一样‘不完美’。)”能承接上文对模特和名人外表的描述，说明没有那些手段他们也不完美，符合题意。故选E。
30．由上文“Rather than focusing on appearances, value people for their true selves. By surrounding yourself with positive influences and avoiding comments on looks, you can redirect your attention from self-criticism. (与其关注外表，不如看重人的真实自我。通过让自己周围充满积极的影响，避免对长相的评论，你可以将注意力从自我批评上转移开。)”及下文“Over time, you’ll build inner confidence and develop a healthier, more accepting relationship with your body. (随着时间的推移，你会建立起内在的自信，并与自己的身体建立一种更健康、更能接受的关系。)”可知，本空应阐述这种注意力转移所带来的积极结果。G选项“This shift enables you to recognize and celebrate your talents and strengths. (这种转变能让你认识到并赞美自己的才能和优势。)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选G。
31．B 32．E 33．F 34．A 35．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述手部活动对大脑有好处，写作、园艺和编织等活动可以改善你的认知和情绪。
31．根据下文“No other creature on Earth, not even our closest primate (灵长类) relatives, has hands structured quite like ours, capable of such precise grasping and control.(地球上没有任何其他生物，甚至连我们的近亲灵长类动物也没有，有像我们这样的手结构，能够如此精确地抓取和控制)”可知，地球上没有任何其他生物有像我们这样的手结构，B项“人的手是大自然的奇迹”符合语境。故选B。
32．根据下文“A lot of modern life involves simple movements, such as touching screens and pushing buttons, and some experts believe our shift away from more complex hand activities could have consequences for how we think and feel.(许多现代生活涉及简单的动作，如触摸屏幕和按按钮，一些专家认为，我们从更复杂的手部活动的转变可能会对我们的思维和感觉方式产生影响)”可知，我们从更复杂的手部活动转变为现代生活涉及的简单动作，E项“然而，我们比以前做的更少了复杂的动手工作”符合语境。故选E。
33．上文“Think about it: you’re glued to your screen, typing out assignments or chatting with friends. Sure, that’s a big part of how we live now.(想想看：你目不转睛地盯着屏幕，打出或者和朋友聊天。当然，这是我们现在生活方式的重要组成部分)”提到现代生活人们通常目不转睛地盯着屏幕，打出任务或者和朋友聊天，下文“Our brains are actually wired to respond to hand movements. When you do things like cooking or knitting, it gives you a huge sense of achievement.(实际上，我们的大脑会对手部运动做出反应。当你做烹饪或编织这样的事情时，它会给你一种巨大的成就感)”提到手工任务会给人一种巨大的成就感，故空处应是表示转折关系，强调动手的意义，F项“没有什么能比亲手做某事更令人满意的了”符合语境。故选F。
34．上文“For example, rats that had to dig for their food were less stressed and better at solving problems than those that got food handed to them.(例如，与那些直接得到食物的老鼠相比，必须自己挖食物的老鼠压力更小，解决问题的能力也更强)”以老鼠为例说明自己动手压力更小，下文“Activities like gardening and crafting can help reduce anxiety and depression, making you feel a whole lot better.(像园艺和手工这样的活动可以帮助减少焦虑和抑郁，让你感觉好多了)”提到园艺和手工这样的活动可以帮助人减少焦虑和抑郁，故空处应是起过度作用，从动物过度到人，A项“这同样适用于我们人类”符合语境。故选A。
35．上文“I encourage them to do things using their hands. This makes learning more fun and helps them feel emotionally and mental better.(我鼓励他们用双手做事。这让学习变得更有趣，并帮助他们在情感和精神上感觉更好)”提到鼓励学生动手在精神方面的好处，结合下文“And your brain and hands will thank you!(你的大脑和双手会感谢你的)”可知，空处应是呼吁自己动手做些事情，G项“所以下次你拿屏幕的时候，考虑拿一支笔，一些粘土或织物”符合语境。故选G。
36．C 37．D 38．A 39．G 40．B
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了睡眠对于人类的重要性，睡眠包括的两个阶段及科学家对不同阶段的研究成果。
36．前文“There have been many theories about why humans sleep, from a way to rest after the day’s activities to simply a way to fill time until we can do something useful.(关于人类为什么睡觉，有很多理论，从在一天的活动结束后的一种休息方式，到仅仅是一种打发时间直到我们可以做一些有用的事情的方式)”介绍了关于人们为什么睡觉的一些传统理论，后文“The body repairs itself just as well when we are sitting quietly. And we wouldn’t need to catch up on sleep during the day if it were just to fill empty time at night.(当我们安静地坐着时，身体也能自我修复。如果只是为了填补晚上的空虚时间，我们就不需要在白天补觉了)”反驳这些理论，C选项“但所有这些想法多少都不完美”承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
37．前文“One of the major problems with sleep insufficiency is a resulting decline in cognitive (认知) ability.(睡眠不足的一个主要问题是导致认知能力下降)”说明睡眠不足导致认知功能下降，后文“We will find ourselves struggling with memory, learning, planning and reasoning.(我们会发现自己在记忆、学习、计划和推理方面挣扎)”具体说明睡眠不足导致认知功能下降的表现，D选项“没有睡眠，大脑无法正常工作”直接说明睡眠对于大脑认知的重要性，引出下文睡眠不足产生的后果。故选D。
38．前文“Sleep can be divided into two broad stages: non-rapid eye movement (NREM), and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.(睡眠可分为两大阶段：非快速眼动（NREM）和快速眼动（REM）睡眠)”说明了睡眠的两个阶段，后文“When this is occurring, this is the time when we sleep the deepest. Without NREM sleep, our ability to form declarative memories, such as learning to associate pairs of words, can be seriously impaired.(当这种情况发生时，这是我们睡得最深的时候。如果没有非快速眼动睡眠，我们形成陈述性记忆的能力，比如学习将成对的单词联系起来的能力，就会受到严重损害)”表示空处说明NREM阶段的发生，A选项“我们大部分的睡眠都是NREM阶段”符合语境。故选A。
39．前文“Without NREM sleep, our ability to form declarative memories, such as learning to associate pairs of words, can be seriously impaired.(如果没有非快速眼动睡眠，我们形成陈述性记忆的能力，比如学习将成对的单词联系起来的能力，就会受到严重损害)”表明非快速眼动睡眠对于记忆力的重要性，G选项“深度睡眠对于将短期记忆转化为长期记忆很重要”表明睡眠是如何对于记忆力产生重要影响的。故选G。
40．根据下文“Some scientists argue that it allows our brains a safe place to practice dealing with situations or emotions that we might not encounter during our daily lives. Others think that it might be a way to unlearn memories, or to process unwanted feelings or emotions. However, no one knows the real answer.(一些科学家认为，它让我们的大脑有一个安全的地方来练习处理我们在日常生活中可能不会遇到的情况或情绪。另一些人则认为，这可能是一种忘却记忆的方式，或者是处理不想要的感觉或情绪的方式。然而，没有人知道真正的答案)”并结合上一段结构可知，本段描述另外一个睡眠阶段REM的目的，但是这是不确定的，B选项“快速眼动睡眠的目的尚不清楚”符合本段主旨。故选B。
41．A 42．B 43．D 44．F 45．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了学会说“不”的重要性，它是一种自我关怀，需要练习，并有助于我们设定界限。
41．由上文“Many people struggle to say “no” to requests from others, both in the workplace and their personal lives, which leaves them feeling exhausted. Saying no isn’t always negative. (许多人在工作和生活中都很难对别人的请求说“不”，这让他们感到筋疲力尽。说“不”并不总是坏事。)”可知，本空应进一步阐述说“不”的积极面。A选项“It can be a healthy thing. (它可以是一件健康的事。)”强调了说“不”的积极意义，能承接上文，符合题意。故选A。
42．由上文“However, saying no isn’t easy for some people. (然而，对一些人来说，说“不”并不容易。)”和下文“For these people, a “soft no” can be a good start. This involves providing an explanation, without being overly apologetic. For instance, “Thank you so much for asking me to work on this project. It sounds really interesting, but I can’t handle this right now.” Over time, as confidence grows, use “hard no” responses. A “hard no” is firm, clear, and brief. For example, “No, thank you,” or “Thank you, but I’m not available this week.” Saying no gets easier the more we practice. (然而，对一些人来说，说“不”并不容易。对于这些人来说，“柔和的拒绝”可以是一个好的开始。这包括给出一个解释，但不必过于道歉。例如，“非常感谢你邀请我参与这个项目。它听起来很有趣，但我现在无法处理。”随着时间的推移，随着自信心的增强，可以使用“坚决的拒绝”来回应。一个“坚决的拒绝”是坚定、明确且简洁的。例如，“不，谢谢”，或者“谢谢，但这周我没空”。我们练习得越多，说“不”就变得越容易。)”可知，上文提出说“不”对一些人来说不容易，下文介绍了说“不”的渐进的方法，本空应提示读者说“不”是一种需要训练的技能。B选项“It can be a skill that requires intentional practice. (这可能是一种需要刻意练习的技能。)”为下文提出“soft no”作为开始提供了背景，能承上启下，符合题意。故选B。
43．由下文“However, we should only accept requests that match with our personal values, make us feel good, and for which we truly have the time and energy. (然而，我们只应该接受符合我们个人价值观、让我们感觉良好，并且我们真正有时间和精力去完成的请求。)”可知，本空应引出如何恰当地接受请求，强调学会拒绝并不排除接受合适的请求。D选项“Learning to say no doesn’t mean we can’t ever say yes. (学会说“不”并不意味着我们永远不能说“是”。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选D。
44．由上文“Furthermore, we tend to overestimate how others will react to our refusals. (此外，我们往往高估了别人对我们拒绝的反应。)”可知，本空应进一步说明实际情况与我们的预期有何不同。F选项“In fact, most reactions are far more positive or neutral than we anticipate. (事实上，大多数反应远比我们预想的要积极或中立。)”指出了我们预期的偏差，能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。
45．由上文“If it’s a persistent concern, however, it might be a sign of something deeper. (然而，如果这是一个持续的问题，它可能是更深层次问题的迹象。)”可知，本空应进一步解释这种更深层次的问题可能是什么。E选项“This behavior can reveal low self-esteem or personality disorders. (这种行为可能暴露出低自尊或人格障碍。)”指出了持续难以拒绝他人可能反映出的心理问题，能承接上文，符合题意。故选E。
46．A 47．F 48．B 49．C 50．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了教室环境对学生学习的影响。
46．由上文“A setting filled with too many things can look untidy. (一个摆满太多东西的环境会显得很凌乱)”可知，上文描述了环境太凌乱，本空应强调环境太凌乱会有不好的影响。A项“It distracts students and negatively impacts their academic performance. (它会分散学生的注意力，并对他们的学业成绩产生负面影响)”讲述了环境太凌乱带来的后果，能承接上文，符合题意。故选A。
47．由下文“A student’s working memory processes visual and verbal (口头的) information. Too many posters, regulations, or information sources can overload a student’s working memory, making it difficult to focus and process information. (学生的工作记忆处理视觉和口头信息。太多的海报、规则或信息来源可能会使学生的工作记忆超负荷，从而难以集中注意力和处理信息)”可知，下文描述了环境里的视觉刺激对学生注意力的影响，本空应强调教室环境的视觉刺激分散学生注意力，F项“Overstimulation in the environment increases competition for a student’s attention. (环境中的过度刺激会增加对学生注意力的争夺)”能够引起下文，符合题意，故选F。
48．由下文“The average preschool is overloaded with labels, lists, and rules, which can decrease children’s ability to focus and learn. (普通的幼儿园里贴满了标签、清单和规则，这会降低孩子们专注和学习的能力)”可知，下文举例说明了普通的幼儿园中教室环境对孩子们专注和学习的能力的影响，本空应强调早期教育阶段教室环境，B项“Classrooms often become text and picture-rich from early education levels. (从早期教育阶段开始，教室就常常充满了文字和图片)”能够引起下文，符合题意，故选B。
49．上文“Involving students in designing their learning space can give them a sense of ownership and pride. (让学生参与设计他们的学习空间可以给他们一种归属感和自豪感)”可知，上文介绍了让学生参与设计教室的好处，本空应强调老师可以让学生参与设计教室，C项“Teachers should consider featuring student works to promote student worth. (老师们应该考虑展示学生的作品来提升学生的价值)”能够承接上文，符合题意，故选C。
50．上文“The International Association of Color Consultants North America emphasizes the importance of appropriate color design for creating conducive (有利的) learning environments and promoting health. (北美国际色彩顾问协会强调了适当的色彩设计对于创造有利的学习环境和促进健康的重要性) ”可知，上文讲的适当的色彩设计的好处，本空应继续谈论色彩设计的影响，D项“Alternatively, colorless and poorly lit classrooms are often considered boring. (相反，无色且采光不佳的教室通常被认为很乏味)”讲的是色彩设计不好的教室的情况，能够承接上文，符合题意，故选D。
51．F 52．B 53．D 54．E 55．C
【导语】本文为一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了现代社会中信息过载的问题，以及如何通过“信息节食”来管理自己的信息消费，从而维护心理健康。
51．根据上文“In ancient times, the more information our ancestors had, the more likely they were to survive. However, nowadays, this is the first time in history that humans have been exposed to such a constant flow of information. While it’s important to stay informed, too much information can make us feel confused and anxious. As we all know, too many high-calorie foods can lead to obesity.(在古代，我们的祖先拥有的信息越多，他们存活下来的可能性就越大。然而，如今，这是人类历史上首次面临如此源源不断的信息洪流。虽然随时了解各种信息很重要，但过多的信息会让我们感到困惑和焦虑。众所周知，过多的高热量食物会导致肥胖。)”可知，上文提到在古代信息多利于生存，现在信息过量会让人困惑焦虑，还以高热量食物导致肥胖作类比。选项F“Similarly, this new information overload encourages over consumption.(同样地，这种新的信息过载会导致过度消费。)”中的“similarly”表明和前面高卡路里食物导致肥胖的类比关系，且提到信息过载导致过度消费，符合语境。故选F。
52．根据上文内容“We’ re not just seeking relevant information to increase our chances of survival anymore. We fall into rabbit holes, scroll (滚屏) our feeds mindlessly, and watch video after video by clicking on the recommended links.(我们不再仅仅是为了增加生存几率而去寻找相关信息。我们陷入信息的无底洞，无意识地滚动浏览信息推送，点击推荐链接，一个接一个地观看视频。)”可知，上文描述了人们陷入信息中，无意识地滚屏、看推荐视频等行为。选项B“We are addicted to information.(我们对信息上瘾了。)”很好地总结了前面的行为，说明人们对信息上瘾才会出现这些情况。故选B。
53．根据段首句“Prevent unwanted information.(屏蔽不需要的信息)”可知，本段主题为屏蔽不需要的信息。选项D“Subscribing to many newsletters can quickly become a mess.(订阅许多时事通讯很快就会变得一团糟。)”指出订阅时事通讯是接收信息的一种方式，且提到会变得混乱，属于不需要的信息，符合该段主题。同时自然引出下文“Make sure to set up filters.(一定要设置好筛选器。)”。故选D。
54．根据上文“Dress the table. Shape your environment to make sure you’re not overly tempted to have access to too much useless information.(整理环境。塑造你的环境，以确保你不会过度受到诱惑而接触到过多无用的信息。)”可知，本段主题是整理环境，即塑造环境避免接触过多无用信息。选项E“You can also adopt some effective strategies to reduce distractions.(你也可以采用一些有效的策略来减少干扰。)”中的“also”表明和前面塑造环境是并列关系，且减少干扰符合避免接触过多无用信息的意思。故选E。
55．根据下文“It’s incredibly effective to block time for reading stuff online. If you’re really struggling with information addiction, you can even put a timer on. This will force you to prioritize information that really matters.(为在线阅读内容安排特定时间非常有效。如果你真的被信息成瘾所困扰，你甚至可以设置一个定时器。这将迫使你优先处理真正重要的信息。)”可知，该段主要讲的是安排在线阅读内容的时间。选项C“Schedule your content consumption.(安排你的内容消费时间)”符合本段主旨。故选C。
56．B 57．C 58．A 59．E 60．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了气候变化对食物品质的影响以及食物生产对气候变化的贡献，并提出了可持续的解决方案。
56．根据上文“Droughts have reduced the acorns and grass that black Iberian pigs feed on, leading to a reliance on alternative feeds that alter the ham’s taste.(干旱减少了黑伊比利亚猪食用的橡子和草，导致它们依赖替代饲料，从而改变了火腿的味道)”并结合空处位于段末可知，选项应对上文现象进行总结。故B选项“环境变化影响了食物的品质”切题。故选B。
57．根据上文“Beyond Jamon Iberico, droughts affect the taste of fruits like watermelons and cantaloupes by causing compounds such as sugars to build up.(除了伊比利亚火腿，干旱还通过导致糖分等化合物积累而影响西瓜和哈密瓜等水果的味道)”可知，选项承接上文说明全球变暖对水果的影响。故C选项“全球变暖也破坏了水果的风味平衡”切题。故选C
58．根据上文“In turn, the food production process, par