50分阅读提分练（六）
（建议用时35分钟）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
（2024·广州综合测试）Are you ready to unlock your full career potential？Explore the details of each course below to find your right fit.
EliteOnline
Whether you’re exploring what to do next or you’ve already identified a role， this course is structured to help you take practical steps toward your career.It uses a design thinking approach to help people of any age and academic background.It consists of 5 career-oriented concepts， explained through videos， personal reflections， and exercises.
·7 weeks：2－4 hours per week； self-paced
AUX
The course provides skill development for graduates as they prepare for their next career step.Participants will build skills to promote leadership， run a team， manage projects， apply teaching skills beyond the classroom， develop strategic communication skills and prepare successful job application materials.
·7 weeks：2－5 hours per week；instructor-led on a course schedule
BerkUX
This course provides tips and strategies for launching a successful music career as an artist.It covers developing your identity， leading a band， planning and recording your first independent record， building a brand， developing business partnerships， and understanding the business side of music production.
·4 weeks：2－5 hours per week； self-paced
UXOnline
In this course， you will focus on the pathways to Internet security career success.You will determine your own incoming skills， talent， and deep interests to apply toward a meaningful exploration of 32 Digital Pathways of Cybersecurity.You will complete a self-assessment to determine the next essential steps.
·6 weeks：2－4 hours per week； self-paced
1.What is an advantage of EliteOnline？（ ）
A.It provides downloadable videos.
B.It offers the longest learning hours.
C.It focuses on trainings of design thinking.
D.It requires no specific academic background.
2.What do AUX and BerkUX have in common？（ ）
A.They allow a flexible learning pace.
B.They aim at specific professions.
C.They develop management skills.
D.They assess career potentials.
3.Which profession are participants in UXOnline most likely to pursue？（ ）
A.Network engineering. B.Online teaching.
C.Career consulting. D.Digital marketing.
B
（2024·石家庄质检）We can create learning moments that students remember forever if we open up our classrooms to awe （敬畏） and wonder.
Toward the end of my high school year， our Spanish teacher organized a trip to see an Andean band perform in Philadelphia.My classmates and I egged one another on ironically （讽刺地）：Who could enjoy the show？The performers’ clothing seemed odd.The instruments， strange.But then the performers kicked in， dancing to their bombo and wancara drums around the stage， and the panpipes and quena announced a kind of sound — new to us.
We had spent too little time discussing the culture of the Inca in social studies but its traditions came alive for us that evening.Once the wonderful performance lit up the stage and the hall filled up with music， my teenage cynicism disappeared.I rose out of my chair to dance with honest joy.
I have spent the last seven years living and working in South America.But my thirst for cultural exploration and a desire to understand the world outside my language and country have been alive longer than that.Sometimes I think that night dancing to those ancient rhythms unlocked this fascination.Why do I remember it so clearly decades later？
In his recent book Awe：The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life， psychology professor Dacher Keltner explains that “brief moments of awe are as good for your mind and body as anything you might do”.Besides being a memorable emotion， awe boosts curiosity， builds humility， helps with critical thinking， and makes people feel more connected.It even makes us happier.“Twenty years into teaching happiness，” Keltner writes about how to find deep happiness，“I have an answer：FIND AWE.”
Moving forward， let’s do our best to build instances of awe into our curriculum （课程）.So when our former students approach us on the subway years later， they will recall the magical moments from their days spent in our classes.
4.How did the students initially react to the Andean band’s performance？（ ）
A.They showed respect for it.
B.They approached it with doubt.
C.They left in disappointment.
D.They felt joyful to appreciate it.
5.What does the underlined word“cynicism” in Paragraph 3 refer to？（ ）
A.The deep understanding of music.
B.The strong enthusiasm for exploration.
C.The negative attitude to the world.
D.The sense of connection with society.
6.What is Paragraph 5 mainly about？（ ）
A.The importance of finding happiness in life.
B.The lasting impact of a memorable experience.
C.The benefits of understanding different cultures.
D.The positive role of awe in improving one’s life.
7.Who is the text intended for？（ ）
A.Teachers.
B.High school graduates.
C.Parents.
D.Psychology researchers.
C
（2024·长沙适应性考试）Nothing earns attention like rarity.In the natural world， rarity is most clearly represented by the last members of a declining species.These scarce （稀少的） plants and animals are extremely valuable； they represent the final hope for preventing extinction.The efforts toward conserving rare species have made an enormous difference.In the past few decades， declines of many endangered plants and animals have been reversed （逆转）.But the attention to scarcity could come at the expense of overlooking the ordinary.
If we are to conserve nature， we must maintain our focus on the familiar.Increasingly， conservation is turning its sight in this direction — to safeguard what is common， not just what is rare.
There are good reasons to consider the common.A study of North American birds uncovered that we have lost three billion birds on this continent within the past two generations.
These declines include species once considered widespread and secure， like the common redpoll， whose numbers are down by 29 million and the common nighthawk， down by 26 million.The shocking losses are a reminder that the mark of a species in trouble is not rarity， but the rate of decline.
Notably， the shifts in abundance of common species can translate into sizeable shifts in ecosystem functioning.One caribou herd （驯鹿群）， numbering among the hundreds of thousands， removes millions of kilograms of food for animals every year and returns nutrients to the soil in the form of millions of kilograms of animal wastes.
The value of common species is not just ecological and economic， but psychological.Study after study demonstrates that encounters with the natural world improve our mental state.Losing familiar species — whether birds in our backyard or butterflies on our doorstep — is likely to shrink （缩小） such opportunities for engagement.
Rarity will always occupy a significant place in conservation.But in our pursuit for a sustainable and biodiverse future， we must avoid “the extinction of commonness”.
8.What is the purpose of the first paragraph？（ ）
A.To make a survey.
B.To offer a suggestion.
C.To introduce a topic.
D.To provide an example.
9.What does the example of the bird study suggest according to the text？（ ）
A.Species losses balance the ecosystem.
B.Birds produce many nutrients to the soil.
C.Species’ rate of decline arouses people’s concern.
D.Birds are described as widespread and secure animals.
10.What can we conclude from the text？（ ）
A.Rarity matters most in conservation.
B.Common species shouldn’t be ignored.
C.Biodiversity results in the extinction of commonness.
D.People’s physical state worsens for the sustainable development.
11.Where is this text most probably taken from？（ ）
A.A news report. B.A health column.
C.A biology magazine. D.A travel brochure.
D
（2024·河南适应性测试）An innovative creation will help transform treating diseases.Scientists at Tufts University and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute developed tiny biological robots “Anthrobots” from human cells.These Anthrobots possess the astonishing ability to move across surfaces and have exhibited a remarkable healing （治愈） effect by stimulating neuron （神经元） growth in damaged lab dish regions.This discovery serves as a crucial stepping stone toward the researchers’ vision of employing biological robots as innovative tools for healing， and disease treatment.
This breakthrough originates from earlier research conducted by Michael Levin， Professor of Biology at Tufts University School of Arts & Sciences， and Josh Bongard at the University of Vermont.They once created biological robots called Xenobots from frog cells， capable of various functions including self-copying， for a limited number of cycles.However， it was unclear if biological robots could be formed using cells from other species.
In their latest study， Levin and Tufts PhD student Gizem Gumuskaya discovered that Anthrobots can indeed be crafted from adult human cells， with capabilities outperforming those observed in Xenobots.
Anthrobots showed the ability to move across a surface covered in human neurons grown in a lab dish， facilitating new growth to fill gaps caused by cell layer damage.
“It is extremely interesting and completely unexpected that normal patients’ cells， without changing their DNA， can move on their own and encourage neuron growth across a region of damage.We’re now looking at how the healing mechanism works， and asking what else these constructs can do，” says Levin.
One of the main advantages of using human cells lies in constructing biological robots from a patient’s cells to perform healing tasks without leading to immune （免疫的） responses.These Anthrobots naturally break down after a few weeks and can be easily absorbed into the body once their function is complete.
Anthrobots can only survive under specific laboratory conditions， posing no risk of exposure or unintended spread outside the controlled environment.They do not reproduce， have no genetic changes， and therefore carry no risk of developing beyond safety measures.
12.What do Anthrobots do in healing patients？（ ）
A.Replace human cells.
B.Facilitate neuron growth.
C.Create new human cells.
D.Move across tissue surfaces.
13.What does the underlined word “crafted” in Paragraph 3 mean？（ ）
A.Made.
B.Divided.
C.Copied.
D.Designed.
14.What is one of the main advantages of Anthrobots？（ ）
A.They can be easily created from patients’ cells.
B.They can be used in many controlled environments.
C.They can avoid causing immune responses.
D.They can have genetic changes when necessary.
15.Which magazine is the text most probably taken from？（ ）
A.Advanced Science.
B.Sportsnet Magazine.
C.Art in America.
D.National Geographic.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
（2024·沈阳质量监测）When it comes to studying， most of us bank on being able to focus on our subject like a shooter focusing on his target.It is when we actually sit down to study that our minds begin to slip away.This is because focus is like a muscle.Unless you build it， you’ll be distracted by everything！16.（ ）
Make a to-do list
Sometimes the simple act of writing down everything that’s on your plate makes it more manageable.You get it out of your working memory， so it’s no longer part of the free-floating anxiety cloud around you.17.（ ） Once it’s out of your head， it won’t distract you.
Meditate （冥想）
18.（ ） Just breathe in， breathe out.Try this for five to fifteen minutes each day.As you get into this practice， most of you find your minds are in fact an incredibly noisy and distracting place.Loads of ideas are always popping up.This is normal， though.The real value is every time you notice that your mind wanders， you can bring your attention back.
Listen
Focused listening is a life skill， one that can be applied in many areas.19.（ ） When you do this， you’ll discover that deep listening is HARD WORK and requires brainpower.
Read difficult works
Read long-form pieces of work at a slow， deliberate pace.Reading difficult material successfully requires real concentration and determination， and your willpower will grow accordingly.
Focus is a skill you can nurture in yourself.20.（ ） The more you work on it， the more focused you will stay.
A.You can cross things out， one by one.
B.Doing it isn’t supposed to be necessary.
C.It takes effort， but the results are well worth it.
D.One simple practice is to focus on your breathing.
E.Let’s see what you can do to build your focus power.
F.You’ll be physically strong if you can power up your focus.
G.It’s important to do your listening actively and single-mindedly.
2 / 250分阅读提分练（六）
（建议用时35分钟）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
（2024·广州综合测试）Are you ready to unlock your full career potential？Explore the details of each course below to find your right fit.
EliteOnline
Whether you’re exploring what to do next or you’ve already identified a role， this course is structured to help you take practical steps toward your career.It uses a design thinking approach to help people of any age and academic background.It consists of 5 career-oriented concepts， explained through videos， personal reflections， and exercises.
·7 weeks：2－4 hours per week； self-paced
AUX
The course provides skill development for graduates as they prepare for their next career step.Participants will build skills to promote leadership， run a team， manage projects， apply teaching skills beyond the classroom， develop strategic communication skills and prepare successful job application materials.
·7 weeks：2－5 hours per week；instructor-led on a course schedule
BerkUX
This course provides tips and strategies for launching a successful music career as an artist.It covers developing your identity， leading a band， planning and recording your first independent record， building a brand， developing business partnerships， and understanding the business side of music production.
·4 weeks：2－5 hours per week； self-paced
UXOnline
In this course， you will focus on the pathways to Internet security career success.You will determine your own incoming skills， talent， and deep interests to apply toward a meaningful exploration of 32 Digital Pathways of Cybersecurity.You will complete a self-assessment to determine the next essential steps.
·6 weeks：2－4 hours per week； self-paced
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了帮助探索职业潜能的四门课程。
1.What is an advantage of EliteOnline？（ ）
A.It provides downloadable videos.
B.It offers the longest learning hours.
C.It focuses on trainings of design thinking.
D.It requires no specific academic background.
解析：D 细节理解题。根据EliteOnline部分中的It uses a design thinking approach to help people of any age and academic background.可知，这门课程使用设计思维方法来帮助任何年龄和学术背景的人。也就是说，这门课程对学术背景没有特别要求。
2.What do AUX and BerkUX have in common？（ ）
A.They allow a flexible learning pace.
B.They aim at specific professions.
C.They develop management skills.
D.They assess career potentials.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据AUX部分中的Participants will build skills to promote leadership， run a team， manage projects和BerkUX部分中的leading a band， planning and recording your first independent record可知，这两门课程谈到的管理团队、带领乐队都属于管理技能。
3.Which profession are participants in UXOnline most likely to pursue？（ ）
A.Network engineering.
B.Online teaching.
C.Career consulting.
D.Digital marketing.
解析：A 推理判断题。根据UXOnline部分中的focus on the pathways to Internet security career success以及a meaningful exploration of 32 Digital Pathways of Cybersecurity可知，这一课程涉及网络工程方面的知识。
【熟词生义】
structure 熟义：n.结构 生义：v.系统安排，精心组织
例句：How well does the teacher structure the lessons？老师对课程组织安排得如何？
B
（2024·石家庄质检）We can create learning moments that students remember forever if we open up our classrooms to awe （敬畏） and wonder.
Toward the end of my high school year， our Spanish teacher organized a trip to see an Andean band perform in Philadelphia.My classmates and I egged one another on ironically （讽刺地）：Who could enjoy the show？The performers’ clothing seemed odd.The instruments， strange.But then the performers kicked in， dancing to their bombo and wancara drums around the stage， and the panpipes and quena announced a kind of sound — new to us.
We had spent too little time discussing the culture of the Inca in social studies but its traditions came alive for us that evening.Once the wonderful performance lit up the stage and the hall filled up with music， my teenage cynicism disappeared.I rose out of my chair to dance with honest joy.
I have spent the last seven years living and working in South America.But my thirst for cultural exploration and a desire to understand the world outside my language and country have been alive longer than that.Sometimes I think that night dancing to those ancient rhythms unlocked this fascination.Why do I remember it so clearly decades later？
In his recent book Awe：The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life， psychology professor Dacher Keltner explains that “brief moments of awe are as good for your mind and body as anything you might do”.Besides being a memorable emotion， awe boosts curiosity， builds humility， helps with critical thinking， and makes people feel more connected.It even makes us happier.“Twenty years into teaching happiness，” Keltner writes about how to find deep happiness，“I have an answer：FIND AWE.”
Moving forward， let’s do our best to build instances of awe into our curriculum （课程）.So when our former students approach us on the subway years later， they will recall the magical moments from their days spent in our classes.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者在高中时期经历的一个令人敬畏的学习时刻，探讨了敬畏对于个人发展的重要作用，同时呼吁教师在课程设计中融入更多能够激发学生好奇心和连接感的教学元素。
4.How did the students initially react to the Andean band’s performance？（ ）
A.They showed respect for it.
B.They approached it with doubt.
C.They left in disappointment.
D.They felt joyful to appreciate it.
解析：B 细节理解题。根据第二段第二至四句可知，作者和同学们讽刺地互相怂恿：谁会喜欢这个节目？表演者的服装看起来很奇怪而且乐器也很奇怪。由其中的反问以及odd、strange可知，学生们最初对乐队的表演持怀疑态度。
5.What does the underlined word“cynicism” in Paragraph 3 refer to？（ ）
A.The deep understanding of music.
B.The strong enthusiasm for exploration.
C.The negative attitude to the world.
D.The sense of connection with society.
解析：C 词义猜测题。画线词在主句中作主语，根据主句谓语disappeared和其后的I rose out of my chair to dance with honest joy.可推知，画线词含有贬义或负面意义。再根据上文中作者和同学们一开始对表演讥讽怀疑的态度可推断，C项（对世界的消极态度）与画线词意思最为接近。
6.What is Paragraph 5 mainly about？（ ）
A.The importance of finding happiness in life.
B.The lasting impact of a memorable experience.
C.The benefits of understanding different cultures.
D.The positive role of awe in improving one’s life.
解析：D 段落大意题。根据第五段中的brief moments of awe are as good for your mind and body as anything you might do可知，本段主要引用了心理学教授达切尔·凯尔特纳的话，讨论敬畏的积极作用。
7.Who is the text intended for？（ ）
A.Teachers.
B.High school graduates.
C.Parents.
D.Psychology researchers.
解析：A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的So when our former students ...their days spent in our classes.可知，本文是专为老师写的。
【熟词生义】
thirst 熟义：n.口渴 生义：n.渴望，渴求
例句：He’s always had a thirst for adventures.
他总是渴望冒险。
C
（2024·长沙适应性考试）Nothing earns attention like rarity.In the natural world， rarity is most clearly represented by the last members of a declining species.These scarce （稀少的） plants and animals are extremely valuable； they represent the final hope for preventing extinction.The efforts toward conserving rare species have made an enormous difference.In the past few decades， declines of many endangered plants and animals have been reversed （逆转）.But the attention to scarcity could come at the expense of overlooking the ordinary.
If we are to conserve nature， we must maintain our focus on the familiar.Increasingly， conservation is turning its sight in this direction — to safeguard what is common， not just what is rare.
There are good reasons to consider the common.A study of North American birds uncovered that we have lost three billion birds on this continent within the past two generations.
These declines include species once considered widespread and secure， like the common redpoll， whose numbers are down by 29 million and the common nighthawk， down by 26 million.The shocking losses are a reminder that the mark of a species in trouble is not rarity， but the rate of decline.
Notably， the shifts in abundance of common species can translate into sizeable shifts in ecosystem functioning.One caribou herd （驯鹿群）， numbering among the hundreds of thousands， removes millions of kilograms of food for animals every year and returns nutrients to the soil in the form of millions of kilograms of animal wastes.
The value of common species is not just ecological and economic， but psychological.Study after study demonstrates that encounters with the natural world improve our mental state.Losing familiar species — whether birds in our backyard or butterflies on our doorstep — is likely to shrink （缩小） such opportunities for engagement.
Rarity will always occupy a significant place in conservation.But in our pursuit for a sustainable and biodiverse future， we must avoid “the extinction of commonness”.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在过去的几十年里，许多濒临灭绝的动植物的衰退已经逆转。但是，对稀缺性的关注可能是以忽视平凡为代价的。如果我们要保护自然，我们必须保持对熟悉物种的关注。
8.What is the purpose of the first paragraph？（ ）
A.To make a survey.
B.To offer a suggestion.
C.To introduce a topic.
D.To provide an example.
解析：C 写作意图题。文章第一段谈到保护稀有物种的努力产生了巨大的影响，但最后一句中的But产生话题转折，引出“对稀缺性的关注可能是以忽视平凡为代价的”这一观点，也就是说第一段的目的是引出文章主题。
9.What does the example of the bird study suggest according to the text？（ ）
A.Species losses balance the ecosystem.
B.Birds produce many nutrients to the soil.
C.Species’ rate of decline arouses people’s concern.
D.Birds are described as widespread and secure animals.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据第三段和第四段中的These declines include species once considered widespread and secure可知，关于北美鸟类的一项研究显示出的物种下降包括曾经被认为分布广泛且安全的物种；再结合第四段最后一句可推测，文中谈到该鸟类研究是想说物种下降速度之快，引起了人们的关注。
10.What can we conclude from the text？（ ）
A.Rarity matters most in conservation.
B.Common species shouldn’t be ignored.
C.Biodiversity results in the extinction of commonness.
D.People’s physical state worsens for the sustainable development.
解析：B 推理判断题。第一段最后一句为文章主题。根据第二段最后一句和文章最后一句可知，我们熟悉的普通物种也不应该被忽视。
11.Where is this text most probably taken from？（ ）
A.A news report. B.A health column.
C.A biology magazine. D.A travel brochure.
解析：C 文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文主要谈论了关注稀有物种的同时，我们也应该保护熟悉的普通物种，这些和生物息息相关。由此推断，本文最可能来自生物学杂志。
D
（2024·河南适应性测试）An innovative creation will help transform treating diseases.Scientists at Tufts University and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute developed tiny biological robots “Anthrobots” from human cells.These Anthrobots possess the astonishing ability to move across surfaces and have exhibited a remarkable healing （治愈） effect by stimulating neuron （神经元） growth in damaged lab dish regions.This discovery serves as a crucial stepping stone toward the researchers’ vision of employing biological robots as innovative tools for healing， and disease treatment.
This breakthrough originates from earlier research conducted by Michael Levin， Professor of Biology at Tufts University School of Arts & Sciences， and Josh Bongard at the University of Vermont.They once created biological robots called Xenobots from frog cells， capable of various functions including self-copying， for a limited number of cycles.However， it was unclear if biological robots could be formed using cells from other species.
In their latest study， Levin and Tufts PhD student Gizem Gumuskaya discovered that Anthrobots can indeed be crafted from adult human cells， with capabilities outperforming those observed in Xenobots.
Anthrobots showed the ability to move across a surface covered in human neurons grown in a lab dish， facilitating new growth to fill gaps caused by cell layer damage.
“It is extremely interesting and completely unexpected that normal patients’ cells， without changing their DNA， can move on their own and encourage neuron growth across a region of damage.We’re now looking at how the healing mechanism works， and asking what else these constructs can do，” says Levin.
One of the main advantages of using human cells lies in constructing biological robots from a patient’s cells to perform healing tasks without leading to immune （免疫的） responses.These Anthrobots naturally break down after a few weeks and can be easily absorbed into the body once their function is complete.
Anthrobots can only survive under specific laboratory conditions， posing no risk of exposure or unintended spread outside the controlled environment.They do not reproduce， have no genetic changes， and therefore carry no risk of developing beyond safety measures.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了塔夫茨大学和哈佛大学维斯研究所从人类细胞中开发出的微型生物机器人。
12.What do Anthrobots do in healing patients？（ ）
A.Replace human cells.
B.Facilitate neuron growth.
C.Create new human cells.
D.Move across tissue surfaces.
解析：B 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知，该微型机器人在治愈病人方面是通过促进神经元生长的方式来完成的。
13.What does the underlined word “crafted” in Paragraph 3 mean？（ ）
A.Made. B.Divided.
C.Copied. D.Designed.
解析：A 词义猜测题。根据第一段第二句可知，Anthrobots可以从人类细胞中研制出来。第三段内容肯定了第一段第二句说明的事实，即“Anthrobots确实可以从成人细胞中研制出来”。画线词与make的含义最接近。
14.What is one of the main advantages of Anthrobots？（ ）
A.They can be easily created from patients’ cells.
B.They can be used in many controlled environments.
C.They can avoid causing immune responses.
D.They can have genetic changes when necessary.
解析：C 细节理解题。根据第六段第一句可知，这种从病人的细胞中发明的微型生物机器人执行愈合任务，不会导致免疫反应。
15.Which magazine is the text most probably taken from？（ ）
A.Advanced Science.
B.Sportsnet Magazine.
C.Art in America.
D.National Geographic.
解析：A 推理判断题。本文主要讲述科学家从人类细胞中发明了微型生物机器人，这种机器人优于先前的“青蛙细胞生物机器人”。由此可推知，本文最有可能摘自《前沿科学》杂志。
【难句分析】
译文：既极其有趣又完全出乎意料的是，正常患者的细胞，在不改变他们的DNA的情况下，可以自行移动，并促使神经元在一个损伤区域生长。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
（2024·沈阳质量监测）When it comes to studying， most of us bank on being able to focus on our subject like a shooter focusing on his target.It is when we actually sit down to study that our minds begin to slip away.This is because focus is like a muscle.Unless you build it， you’ll be distracted by everything！16.（ ）
Make a to-do list
Sometimes the simple act of writing down everything that’s on your plate makes it more manageable.You get it out of your working memory， so it’s no longer part of the free-floating anxiety cloud around you.17.（ ） Once it’s out of your head， it won’t distract you.
Meditate （冥想）
18.（ ） Just breathe in， breathe out.Try this for five to fifteen minutes each day.As you get into this practice， most of you find your minds are in fact an incredibly noisy and distracting place.Loads of ideas are always popping up.This is normal， though.The real value is every time you notice that your mind wanders， you can bring your attention back.
Listen
Focused listening is a life skill， one that can be applied in many areas.19.（ ） When you do this， you’ll discover that deep listening is HARD WORK and requires brainpower.
Read difficult works
Read long-form pieces of work at a slow， deliberate pace.Reading difficult material successfully requires real concentration and determination， and your willpower will grow accordingly.
Focus is a skill you can nurture in yourself.20.（ ） The more you work on it， the more focused you will stay.
A.You can cross things out， one by one.
B.Doing it isn’t supposed to be necessary.
C.It takes effort， but the results are well worth it.
D.One simple practice is to focus on your breathing.
E.Let’s see what you can do to build your focus power.
F.You’ll be physically strong if you can power up your focus.
G.It’s important to do your listening actively and single-mindedly.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了培养专注力的几种方法。
16.E 根据上文提到的集中精力就像一块肌肉，除非你锻炼它，否则你会被每一件事分散注意力以及下文提到的四个建议可知，E项（让我们看看你能做些什么来增强你的专注力）承上启下。
17.A 根据上文提到的“有时，把你手头的所有事情都写下来的简单行为会让它们更容易被管理”和下文“一旦它从你的脑海中消失，它就不会分散你的注意力了”可推知，设空处内容应与所列的待办事项有关。A项（你可以把事情一件一件地划掉）符合语境。
18.D 根据小标题Meditate和下文“仅仅是吸气呼气”可推知，设空处内容应说冥想的其中一个方法是专注于你的呼吸。D项（一项简单的练习就是专注于你的呼吸）符合语境。
19.G 根据小标题Listen和下文“当你这样做的时候，你会发现深度倾听是一项艰巨的工作，需要脑力”可推知，设空处内容应与良好的倾听有关。G项（积极而专注地倾听是重要的）符合语境。
20.C 上文讲集中精力是你自己可以培养的一项技能，再根据下文内容“你做得越多，你就越专注”可推知，C项（这需要努力，但结果是很值得的）承上启下。
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