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第 19 讲 七选五
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1. （2023年江苏省盐城中学高三模拟考试试卷）
The Upside to Being Outside
Research shows that being in nature makes people feel good, whether they’re roughing it in the wilderness for
days or just hanging out at a local park for a while. One study was conducted in the city of Birmingham, Alabama.
Researchers found that most participants’ mood and well-being improved significantly when they spent time in
urban parks, even though the average visit was only around half an hour.
1 For example, scientists in the United Kingdom studied the impact of the “30 Days Wild”
campaign. It challenged people to interact with nature for 30 days by enjoying earthy activities like feeding birds
and planting flowers. Participants were measurably happier and healthier throughout the challenge…and for months
afterwards, too. 2
How does nature boost people’s happiness? Scientists say that spending time in natural settings reduces stress
and anxiety, which benefits mental and physical health. Research shows our brains are more relaxed in natural
settings.
To most people, it’s not news that nature can be calming. But multiple studies have found that spending time
in nature also has some more surprising benefits, like improving creativity and problem-solving. 3
Another found that exposure to nature helped people score better on tests. That’s more proof that going outside is a
smart move!
What accounts for the connection with cognition and creativity? It could be that a good dose of nature acts as a
cure to information overload. Everyday life involves a lot of multitasking. Some scientists theorize that spending
time in nature enables our brains to rest and recover from mental tiredness. 4
Naturally, scientific studies don’t cover everything that’s great about the great outdoors. 5 From
recreation and exercise to happiness and creativity, there are lots of upsides to getting outside.
A．One study revealed that people were better at figuring out puzzles after a four-day camping trip.
B．According to many scientific studies, there’s a good chance it’ll make you happier, healthier, and more
creative.
C．What’s more, the lift people get from nature is long lasting.
D．Lots of people enjoy fun activities outside, like swimming, riding bikes, or climbing trees.
E．When the only light you’ve seen all day is the glow of a screen, it might be a good idea to switch it off.
F．This means that whether you’re studying or playing video games, heading outside to give your brain abreak might help you get to the next level.
G．So, kicking back in a park is a bit like treating your mind to a restful mini vacation.
2.（广东省揭阳市普宁市2023年高三联考试题）
Recycling is good for our planet, but it can be confusing. Can I recycle plastic bags? What about pizza
cartons? Toothpaste tubes? Which bin should I use? There are so many questions, and more than half of Americans
are unsure about how to recycle. 6 Here’s a handy four-step guide on how to recycle effectively:
Know what to put in the recycling bin. Keep it simple and focus on the most commonly recycled items, such
as paper, glass, aluminum and plastic. 7 Don’t use the recycled symbol as a guide. “The number on the
container is really for people to identify the type of resin (树脂). That’s not helpful for the common consumer,” said
Cody Marshall, a strategist at nonprofit Recycling Partnership.
8 It is really important to know what you cannot put in your bin. You can always check with your
city or at BeRecycled.org. If you live in the US, just plug in your postcode to search. Recycling companies struggle
with the same problem items: hoses (软管), cords, needles and clothing, according to Marshall, so don’t put those
items in your bin.
Wash or clean items. Do a quick clean to make sure there is no food left in containers before you put them in
the bin. 9 Save food for composting (堆肥) in your garden.
Don’t bag it. Unless you live in a place that requires it, like New York City, keep the recyclables lost in the
bin. “A lot of the time, it’s not safe for our employees to tear those bags open, or it takes too much time,” said
Keller. “ 10 ”
A．Know what is not recyclable.
B．The answers are not hard to find.
C．A lot of bagged stuff goes right to the landfill.
D．Plastic bags can be used again or returned to grocery stores.
E．If you really don’t know if an item is recyclable, then just throw it in the garbage.
F．This is really important if you only use one bin because food items could ruin paper.
G．Hard plastics like water and soft drink bottles or anything like these can be recycled.
3.（2023年湖南省长沙市湖南师范大学附属中学试题）
Have you ever heard someone say, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, or give you advice about
why it’s vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast. 11 Is it really that important? In a sense, it really
matters.
Energy restoration
The word “breakfast” comes from “breaking the fast” — the idea of ending the period in which we didn’t eat
during the night. The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food
reserves to heal our bodies. 12 So, in that way, a healthy breakfast makes sense.
Weight management
There are also many often-quoted studies which seem to link a state of obesity with skipping breakfast. 13
In a US study, 50,000 people were monitored over seven years, and those who ate a healthy breakfast were found to
have a lower BMI, which seems to suggest that breakfast may indeed help people maintain a healthy weight.Better brain function
14 Breakfast is also associated with improved brain function, including concentration and language. A
review of 54 studies found that eating breakfast can improve memory, though the effects on other brain functions
were inconclusive. However, one of the researchers says there is reasonable evidence that breakfast does improve
concentration.
What’s most important is what we eat for breakfast. High-protein breakfasts have been found particularly
effective in reducing food cravings and consumption later in the day. However, studies found that there is no
agreement on what type of breakfast is healthier. 15
A．Breakfast helps us refill the exhausted stores.
B．This feast is necessarily gives us a new start.
C．Weight-loss is likely to cause them health problems.
D．Breakfast has been found to affect more than just weight.
E．Thus, it is suggested that a healthy breakfast can regulate and lose weight.
F．Many people are recommended to manage their weight by skipping meals.
G．Breakfast types don’t matter as much as simply eating something.
4.（2023年湖南省长沙一中高三试题）
In the face of wildlife loss and habitat destruction, it’s easy to feel powerless to improve. But any action you
take, no matter how small, will help restore the world to its natural balance. Here are 4 things you can do to help
wildlife.
Think twice before landscaping.
16 But unless you’re confronting a genuine safety issue, remember that what’s unpleasant to you is
sweet home to squirrels, birds, worms and other animals that you might not even know are there. If you must
landscape your yard, do so in a way that won’t drive away native wildlife.
Keep your cats indoors.
It’s ironic that many people who claim to love wildlife have no problem allowing their cats to roam freely
outside. Cats are animals, too. 17 Outdoor cats, however, don’t think twice about killing wild birds. In case
you’re thinking about “warning” the birds by attaching a bell to your cat’s collar, don’t bother: Birds have an inborn
tendency to flee loud, startling noises, not jingling pieces of metal.
Don’t feed any animals but birds.
That deer that wanders into your backyard might look hungry and helpless. 18 Giving food to animals
accustoms them to human contact, but not all human beings are as warmhearted as you are. Feeding wild birds, on
the other hand. is OK as long as you don’t have outdoor cats and you provide a meal in keeping with the bird’s
natural diet. 19
Clean up litter (not only your own).
If you’re concerned about protecting wildlife, you know better than to litter. But it’s not enough to keep your
own yard or picnic area clean. You should go the extra mile and pick up cans and bottles left by other people.
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A．Choose nuts and seeds rather than processed bread.B．It seems cruel to keep them shut up inside the house.
C．However, if you feed it, you won’t be doing it any favors.
D．Most people don’t want wild animals to destroy their roses.
E．Smal animals can easily get trapped in or injured by this litter.
F．If you have the space, establishing a “mini meadow (草地)” as a border or boundary area is another
effective way to attract birds, as well as beneficial insects.
G．If you have just purchased a house or a piece of land, you might be tempted to chop (砍) down unsightly
trees.
5.（2023年浙江省丽水市三校联考试题）
Garden lights are extremely important. 2 1 We have prepared the ultimate guide that aims to provide
you with all the information that you could possibly need. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started.
The first thing that you need to do is to use LED lights that are known for their low heat emission. It would
also help reduce the attraction to flies or insects. 2 2 Hence, you need to go for a lower heat emissions
option. The lights are good for the environment and help you save energy costs.
Next, you have to install light shields (保护罩) for creating a physical barrier between the outdoor elements
and lights. By getting light shields, you get to increase the protection of your expensive outdoor lights. 2 3
Don’t forget to take the accurate measurement of the lights when shopping for light shields.
When it comes to using garden lights, location is everything. 2 4 You need to place the garden lights in
a location where the outdoor lighting components would be protected from the elements. They should provide
sufficient lighting and last a long time at the same time.
Finally, you also have to maintain the garden lights system for ensuring that it continues to be properly
controlled. Regardless of which type of garden lights you get, you have to ensure that they are well maintained and
serviced from time to time. 2 5 You have no excuse not to get them serviced.
A．It is not something that should be taken lightly.
B．Unexpected elements will cause damage to the lights.
C．It can be frustrating to see them taking over the lighting.
D．Place them in the correct position to work and last a long time.
E．They can make your garden area safer and more beautiful in no time.
F．You should seek help from a lighting professional for the best outcome.
G．They also help ensure the lights do not shine too bright in just one spot.
6.（河南省部分名校2023年高三联合检测）
You may dislike your job, but due to financial burdens or lack of other job offers, you’re forced to stay where
you are. 2 6
Identify exactly what it is that’s causing the aversion (厌恶).Is it the mean boss? Is it the overly competitive
co-workers? Is there a new and added responsibility that you cannot handle or are not equipped to do well? Make a
pros and cons (优缺点) list of your current job related to work environments, co-workers, management and so on.
2 7 It will also help you identify what you don’t want in your next job if you decide to begin a job search.Make an effort to develop connection. 2 8 Create meaning in your work by finding ways to feel
connected if it feels meaningless. Connecting with others can help you feel more purposeful in your work. Create
opportunities to connect with co-workers so that your employment becomes more than just a source of income.
Focus on the positive. 2 9 If you’re unsure what to do when you dislike your job, focus on what you
appreciate about it and mentally block out the unfavorable aspects. You may dislike your current job, but remaining
with it may be the best option if it’s simply a stepping stone to your professional objectives a few years down the
road.
3 0 However much you dislike your job, just think of the millions of unemployed people who are
desperate to find work. While your job may be far from perfect, it’s still a job. It pays you a wage and offers you a
chance to contribute to society.
A．Be grateful for having a job.
B．This will help you sort out a problem.
C．Reduce your stress levels outside of work.
D．Remember how to carry out your duties well.
E．Are you having trouble finding purpose in your work?
F．You don’t really dislike everything about your job right now, do you?
G．There’re ways to help you determine how to enjoy work when you dislike it.
7.（2023年湖北省华中师范大学附中适应性试题）
Photography for me has always been a key. It opens up doors, gives me an excuse to travel with more purpose,
and lets me see behind the scenes. 3 1 —“Better get back to taking photos. Nice to chat!”
What is my advice to beginners? I didn’t study photography; I’m not formally trained; 3 2 But that’s
not what photography is about for me. If you want to be a photographer, be constantly asking yourself the question:
“What is the story here?” It doesn’t matter if you are shooting a dish at your favorite restaurant or the food waste
processing plant that deals with wat’s left over— 3 3 What does that mean? If I’m photographing a dinner
party for Social Supply, it’s important to capture not just the plate of food, but to step back and capture the scene
around it. If I’m taking photos of a mushroom harvest in Yunnan, I make sure to find an angle that shows just how
much they’ve harvested, but also a few close-ups of the weathered hands that are carefully sorting.
3 4 I’ve taken hundreds of thousands of photos this year alone. The more you shoot the better you
will be. So, start shooting—anything and everything, but specially your fiends’ businesses and projects.
Do I have a good camera? Yes, but some people still think that the photos I post from my phone were taken on
that camera, so don’t confuse a good device with being a good photographer. 3 5 so start there, and start
today.
A．Let the story guide you.
B．I have virtually no art experience.
C．Like anything, photography requires practice.
D．Photography becomes an incredible drive to explore.
E．Some of my favorite photographers just use their phone.
F．It also helps to slip out of awkward small talk at parties.G．I feel deeply connected with whatever is captured through my camera lens.
8.（2023年吉林省吉林大学附中高三试题）
When a heavy storm hit, residents of the floating community of Schoonschip in Amsterdam had little doubt
about whether they could ride it out. They tied up their own stuff, and checked in with neighbors to ensure
everyone had enough food and water. 3 6 , rising along with the water and going back to its original position
after the rain stopped.
A floating house can be constructed on any shoreline and is able to deal with rising seas by remaining on the
top of the water’s surface. 3 7 , floating homes are fixed to the shore and are usually connected to the local
sewer (污水管道) system and power grid. They are structurally similar to houses built on land.
3 8 . Siti Boelen, the Schoonschip resident, says that when she first moved in, stormy weather made her
think twice. “You feel it in your stomach,” she says, adding that she has gotten used to the feeling. Floating homes
also require extra infrastructure and work to connect to the electricity grid and sewer system.
3 9 . “If there are floods, it’s expected that many people will move to higher ground. But the alternative
is to stay close to coastal cities and explore expansion onto the water,” says Rutger de Graaf. “ 4 0 . That’s
unavoidable merely half a century away. We need to start now to increase the scale of floating developments.”
A．They then boarded their floating houses
B．But the benefits may outweigh the costs
C．Since floating houses are on the increase
D．We feel safer in a storm because we are floating
E．Unlike houseboat which can easily be moved and relocated
F．Hundreds of millions of people will be displaced by sea level rise
G．Severe wind and rain, or even the passing ships, can rock the buildings
9.（2023年山东师范大学附属中学高三6月试题）
The power of positive thinking
Is your glass of milk half-full or half-empty? 4 1 Do they focus on the positives (a half-full glass) or
the negatives (a half-empty one)? Thinking positively, with a belief that most things will turn out well, is called
optimism — and it’s known to boost your well-being. The good news is that everybody can learn to think more
positively.
4 2
Research shows that people who are optimistic and think positively tend to experience less stress and cope
well when faced with life’s challenges. People who are more pessimistic (expect that the worst will happen) may
find it hard to believe that these challenges will pass.
Worrying is like a fire alarm.
Everybody can worry from time to time. Worrying can help to keep you safe — if you were never worried and
were overly positive about how things would turn out, you wouldn’t recognize risks. “ 4 3 It’s like a fire
alarm,” says child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas. “The trouble is that sometimes it goes off when there
isn’t a huge danger to face.” When this happens, you can feel anxious and hopeless about what lies ahead.
Learn to think positively.Optimism is shaped by your genes which carry characteristics inherited from your parents and by what
happens to you. 4 4 Research has shown that it can help to draw or write an outcome that’s positive-for
example, an image of you playing guitar, having passed your next grade. 4 5
A．Your genes will in turn help obtain it.
B．This question makes you lost in thought.
C．Why is thinking positively good for you?
D．Imagining this can motivate you to work to achieve it.
E．Worrying is our brain warning us of something threatening.
F．However, whatever your starting point is, everyone can learn it.
G．This saying is often used to test people’s outlook in a situation.
10.（2023届山东省实验中学高三二模英语试题）
I’ve been living in Spain for decades and I securely guarantee that I have a talent in figuring out the cool
hidden local spots. As a foreigner, I couldn’t care less about doing the touristy things or enjoying fancy cuisine.
4 6 So I always attempt to find something that’s appealing and fun yet represents the local culture, and that
offers an interaction with the locals.
My reputation for doing this has grown. 4 7 Since I am somewhat fluent in Spanish, I could charge
people for this and become somewhat of an official tour guide. I choose not to though, because to me, the most
important thing is making sure the tourist, who already spent a lot of time and money getting to where I am, has the
fun and cultural experience they could possibly have. 4 8 In that case, tourists can explore the local
culture further at the lowest cost. They could otherwise spend a significant sum of money on a guided tour that
keeps them comfortable but separated from the culture. I choose to give them an experience that’s deeper and opens
their mind, all for free.
4 9 When someone is visiting your area, don’t just take them to the touristy spots. Show them the
places that mean something to you. Show them your heart through the places that you show them and the
experience you give them. There’s something good in almost every town out there. If you don’t have any spots in
your area that you like, learn to find the good in the place you live. If you find the good in where you live, you will
also find the good in yourself. It’s a time that both you and the tourist will probably never obtain again. 5 0
A．Everyone can do the same.
B．I could hardly have imagined it would happen.
C．It could also help me create a lifelong connection with them.
D．What’s most crucial is experiencing the genuine country and culture.
E．I know better than tourists themselves what they are eager to experience.
F．Don’t rush the experience, thoroughly enjoy every moment with that person.
G．I’m being asked frequently to offer people tours, both to friends and strangers.
11.（2023年安徽省安庆市一中三模英语试题）
If you have ever had trouble persuading yourself to do things you should do or would like to do, you have
experienced procrastination. If you are a typical procrastinator, perhaps you spend an excessive amount of timewatching TV, playing video games checking Facebook eating (even when you’re not hungry), obsessively cleaning
or pacing back and forth through the office. 5 1 Once again, you end up doing nothing. Sound familiar?
Lazy people don’t do anything and are just fine with it. 5 2 . They truly want to fulfil their obligations
but just can’t figure out how.
5 3 . Relaxing recharges you with energy. In contrast, procrastinating drains it from you. The less
energy you have, the greater the chances of you putting off your responsibilities, and, once more, you will
accomplish nothing.
The studies on procrastination ever conducted indicates that failure of the ability to listen to ourselves is most
likely the main reason why we put things off. The scientific name of this ability is self-regulation. Self-regulation is
the ability to consciously control your emotions. 5 4 Thanks to this, you will procrastinate less. Current
research indicates that willpower can be compared to a muscle. It is possible to strengthen it through training.
To overcome procrastination, you need to start by setting the bar as low as possible. Creating habits isn’t about
quantity; it’s about small steps and regular repetition. By making gradual increases once you learn a new habit, you
can strengthen your willpower muscle. As you slowly raise the bar, your willpower will gain strength. 5 5
.
A．Don’t confuse procrastination with relaxation, either.
B．The more powerful it is the easier it will be for you to make a breakthrough.
C．Afterwards, you feel powerless and are overcome with feelings of guilt and frustration.
D．If you train willpower to perform one activity, you can use its strength to do other things as well.
E．Procrastinators, however, have the desire to actually do something but can’t force themselves to start.
F．Learning how to develop good habits and kick bad ones can be achieved by taking small steps.
G．The more developed this ability is, the more often you will do what you tell yourself to do and the better
you will resist temptation.
12.（2023届安徽省皖江联盟高三联考试卷）
Every day, a sea of decisions stretches before us. It’s impossible to make a perfect choice every time. But there
is one particularly effective technique to improve our chances: critical thinking.
Prepare your question.
5 6 For example, if you’re wondering whether to go for fitness, there are many factors that will cloud
your reasons. But, if you know clearly what you can get by body-shaping, that’ll help you decide whether it really
suits your needs.
Gather your information.
There’s lots of it out there, so having a clear idea of your question will help you determine what’s relevant. If
you’re trying to decide on a diet to improve your nutrition, you may ask an expert for their advice, or seek other
people’s opinions. 5 7
Consider the implications.
Imagine you’ve chosen a business based on his promise to make to cheaper for drivers to fill upon gas. At first
glance, that seems great. 5 8 If gasoline use is less restricted by cost, this could also cause a huge surge in
air pollution—an unintended consequence that’s important to think about.5 9
Ask yourself why so many people are drawn to countless travel trips or destinations. Even if you disagree with
everything that travel agencies say, exploring the viewpoints might explain why some routes that don’t seem valid
to you appeal to others. This will a low you to explore alternatives, evaluate your own choices, and ultimately help
you make more informed decisions.
This above process is just one tool, and it certainly won’t remove difficult decisions from our lives. 6 0
And, if enough of us use it, it has the power to make the world a more reasonable place.
A．Explore other points of view.
B．Apply the information collected.
C．In other words, get to know what you’re looking for.
D．Then what about the long-term environmental effects?
E．But it can help us increase the number of positive choices we make.
F．Therefore, ask yourself about what interests you most and what is needed.
G．It helps you weigh different options, moving you closer to a wiser decision.
13.（2023年浙江省四校（杭州二中、温州中学、绍兴一中、金华一中）高三联考）
As much as 80 percent of premature heart disease is preventable by making specific lifestyle choices. 6 1
But others may not have crossed your mind. “A small change in your everyday routine can potentially have a big
impact in the long run,” says preventive cardiologist Dr. Beth Abramson.
●Get eight hours of sleep.
“When you're not rested, everything that happens in your life is a lot more stressful,” says Dr. Arya Sharma, a
professor of medicine at the University of Alberta. If we're sleep deprived, our bodies also have more difficulty
controlling blood pressure, inflammation and glucose levels. 6 2
● 6 3
Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress. Research published in Psychosomatic
Medicine in 2016 showed that a feeling of purpose in life is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack and stroke.
“We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health,” adds Sharma. “Volunteering gets you out of the house
and creates a social network.”
●Avoid polluted air.
Exposure to this kind of pollution over time raises your risk of heart disease. Inhaling contaminants formed
from chemicals like Sulphur (硫) dioxide, carbon and nitrogen oxides may irritate arteries (动脉) and increase
inflammation. 6 4 Try to get your outdoor exercise far away from highways and industrial districts, and
spend more time indoors when the air quality index is poor.
●Eat breakfast.
A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that healthy people who skipped
breakfast were almost three times more likely to have heart disease six years later than those who partook in a
substantial morning meal. According to Abramson, you need to eat a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle.
6 5 If you're eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices.
A．Be social and outgoing.B．Engage in voluntary work.
C．There are physiological effects of this condition on the body.
D．These factors can all have an impact on cardiovascular (心血管的) health.
E．Choose whole-grain, low-fat breakfast foods and include fruit.
F．Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known.
G．Even short periods of exposure are unhealthy for people with other health risks.
14.（2023年北京市首都师范大学附属中学高三质检试题）
Children love getting dirty. 6 6 But getting muddy could have a powerful effect on their wellbeing,
too.
“Don’t get dirty!” was once a constant family warning, as parents despairingly watched their children spoil
their best clothes. Whether they were running through farmers’ fields, climbing trees or catching tadpoles, it was
inevitable that children’s whites would turn brown before the day was over.
Today, many parents may secretly wish their children had the chance to pick up a bit of dirt. With the rise of
urbanism, and the temptation of video games and social media, contact with nature is much rarer than in the past.
6 7
What is gained in laundry bills may be lost in the child’s wellbeing. According to recent research, the dirt
outside is teaming with friendly microorganisms. 6 8
Many of the psychological benefits of outdoor play are already well established. Natural scenes provide the
perfect level of stimulation, which is thought to help recharge the brain when it is tired and easily distractible.
Supporting this theory, one study from 2009 found that children with ADHD (多动症) were better able to
concentrate following a 20-minute walk in the park, compared to a 20-minute walk on the streets of a well-kept
urban area. 6 9 The authors recommended using such “doses of nature” as a safe and accessible way of
supporting children with ADHD, alongside other tools.
7 0 For example, the act of mudding and kneading materials like mud or sand can help children
develop the way their senses and movement interact, known as sensorimotor development. This allows the child to
gradually understand his or her bodily signals.
A．For many, there is simply no opportunity to get muddy.
B．Being close to grass and trees seemed to have had a beneficial effect on their minds.
C．Besides these restorative effects, outdoor play can offer valuable learning experiences.
D．They are drawn to puddles like muddy magnets, with no regard for footwear or the color of their clothing.
E．As for the child’s physical health, the most obvious advantage of outdoor play may be the exercise.
F．People who grow up on farms are less likely to develop asthma, allergies, or auto-immune disorders.
G．They can train the immune system and build resilience to a range of illnesses, including allergies and
asthma.
15.（2023年江苏省扬州市高三调研试题）
Nowadays, many of us are finding ourselves tired out, struggling to build balance back into our lives. 7 1
Spending time near oceans, lakes, rivers and other bule spaces can provide a range of benefits including reducinganxiety, easing mental tiredness and refreshing us. Here is some advice on how to take advantage of the healing
power of water.
72 You likely have some water close by, even if it is just a pond alongside the road. Start there. Then
get out to water you can visit on the weekend or a vacation. Urban water counts—rivers, canals and fountains.
73 If you can’t get to actual water, then paintings, photographs, videos and movies can produce some of the
same benefits. Even virtual reality helps.
Go often. A little bit makes a big difference. 74 But an environmental psychologist found that
spending a similar amount of time near water has the same benefits. Even people who look into aquariums(水族箱)
have lower heart rates and better moods after just 15 minutes.
Listen. One of the most calming characteristics of water is its sound, typically steady and soft. The water
sounds people find having the strongest healing power are rain in a rainforest, waves patting a beach, and a running
stream. When the sounds of living things are added to the sounds of water, people like them even better. Make an
audio recording of your favorite water. 75
A．Remember that all water counts.
B．It will bring back happy memories.
C．Stay in a place surrounded by water.
D．According to researchers, water can help us.
E．So does domestic water-in pools, bathtubs, even by fish tanks.
F．Spending some time every day near water can speed up our recovery.
G．It takes at least two hours a week in nature to improve our well-being.
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1. （2023年全国乙卷）
Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung
heroes of the home. ____ 3 6____ , but studies have shown that they can promote people’s wellbeing by improving
their mood (心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What’s more, indoor plants are easy to look after and
are not very expensive.
What are indoor plants?
Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these
species (物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. ____ 3 7____ .
Why are indoor plants good for you?
Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, “ ____ 3 8____ . I find during the winter months,
plants around the house can really lift your mood.” Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants
can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around
them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints orcooking. ____ 3 9____ .
Which plants can you grow?
Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy
plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and
you get to care for them as they mature — which is part of the joy of owning plants. “ ____ 4 0____ ,” Spoelstra says.
“It can bring a new interest and focus into people’s lives and help to make the link between home and nature.”
A. All plants are different
B. Not only do they look beautiful
C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors
D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer
E. Plants like peace lilies and devil’s tongue are among the best
F. Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help
G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding
2. （2023年全国甲卷）
Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
Here’s a riddle: n. 谜What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common?
There’s one answer. 3 6 .
In the Digital Age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However,
research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
●Practice gratitude (感激)
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic.
3 7 . “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
● Make yourself wait
Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time, but psychology research
suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit
of waiting is to practice. 3 8 . Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra
minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply
it to other, more annoying situations.
● 3 9 .
So many of us have the belief that being comfortabel is the only state we will tolerate, and when we
experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to
say to yourself, “ 4 0 .” You’ll then gradually become more patient.
A．Find your causes
B．Start with small tasks
C．Accept the uncomfortable
D．All this adds up to a state of hurry
E．It can also help us practice more patience
F．This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerableG．They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience
3. （2022年新高考I卷）
Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled “Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner.” One reason
was: “You’ll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym, ” while another read:
“___36___” With a workout partner, you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle (微妙) competition.
So, how do you find a workout partner?
First of all, decide what you want from that person. ___37___ Or do you just want to be physically fit, able
to move with strength and flexibility? Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout partner.
You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably won’t result in a
useful response. ___38___ If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.
My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training
she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age. It
also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her phone number. ___39___
You and your partner will probably have different skills. ___40___ Over time, both of you will benefit—
your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit. The core (核心) of your
relationship is that you will always be there to help each other.
A. Your first meeting may be a little awkward.
B. A workout partner usually needs to live close by.
C. You’ll work harder if you train with someone else.
D. Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport?
E. How can you write a good “seeking training partner” notice?
F. Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other.
G. Any notice for a training partner should include such information.
4. （2023年全国甲卷）Important Things to Know When Dining Out
Cultural dining etiquette (礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules. ___36___. Knowing
some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the
world.
Chopstick Rules
The way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down
between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you.
___37___.
Hands or Utensils (餐具)
In India and the Middle East, it’s considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect
you to eat with a utensil in each hand. ___38___, instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never
touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.
Making Requests
___39___. In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don’t like their
seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.
Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various
countries. ___40___, the more comfortable you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.
A. The more friends you make in your lifetime
B. The more time you spend in any given country
C. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils
D. Don’t get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant
E. It’s a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate
F. Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them
G. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal
5. （2022年全国乙卷）Friendship needs care and attention to keep it in good health. Here are five ways to sustain (保持) long-
distance friendships.
·Set a regular date
Long-lasting friendships share the characteristic that both sides equally contact (联系) and share with one
another. With busy schedules, squeezing in phone calls can be a challenge. ___36___.
·More isn’t always merrier
Make sure you have communicated with your friend about how frequently each of you wants to be
contacted and what method works best for you both. ___37___. There are alternatives to constant written
communication, such as leaving voice messages or having a group chat.
·Practise empathy (共情)
___38___. The friend who is remaining needs to be sensitive to all the additional time demands placed on
the friend who has moved. The one in the new environment should be sympathetic to the fact that your friend may
feel abandoned.
· ___39___
Anniversaries and birthdays carry even more weight in long-distance friendships. Although technology
might make day-to-day communication possible, extra effort goes a long way on special days. Simply keeping a
diary that keeps track of friends’ birthdays and other important dates will make sure nothing slips by you.
·Don’t rely on technology alone
__40___, but long-distance friendships — even close ones — may require more conscious effort to sustain. Try
to seek out chances to renew friendships. How to do it? Just spend face-to-face time together whenever possible.
A. Remember important dates
B. Compensate by writing letters
C. It is also helpful for you to be a friendship keeper
D. Try to find a time that works for both of you and stick to it
E. Friends need to talk about their preferred methods of communication
F. It is easy to have a sense of connectedness through social media
G. You may be the friend who left or the one who was left behind
6. （2022年浙江卷6月）
I have a drawer full of letters to Santa. Each year my children would write up their Christmas wish lists. They
were polite requests for the latest game or toy. As the children got older, they would give Santa some hints(提示)on
where to buy their presents. ____36____
Those letters taught my children a valuable lesson about writing: It has a purpose. Sometimes our purpose is to
achieve something;other times it may be to entertain, inform, or persuade. ____37____ And when writing doesn’t
seem to have any purpose or get any kind of meaningful response, then it can be hard to get excited about doing it.
Christmas is a great time of year for children to communicate with others through writing. When children
write for real audiences and real purposes, they can learn to choose their words accordingly. ____38____ You write
“Dear Santa” because you don’t know him personally and you want to show him respect.____39____ Texting, online messaging, live chats while playing video games all mean that they are
constantly producing written messages. However, because they are usually writing to family and friends, they use
informal language most of the time.
There is nothing wrong with this kind of writing. It suits the audience and the purpose and gets the job done.
____40____ This type of writing won’t be rewarded by the school examiner, nor by a future employer or a potential
client. The very best communicators are those who know how to adjust their language to match their audience.
A．It isn’t that these young people can’t write.
B．But it is always purposeful-or at least it should be.
C．The age of pen-and-paper letter writing may have passed.
D．As a result, each year they received something they wanted.
E．You write “Hi Nanna and Pop” because you are close to them.
F．As technology develops, young people are writing more than they ever have.
G．But if this is the only kind of writing young people do, it will cause problems.
7. （2022年北京卷）
Health and fitness help a person live a good and healthy life. Often due to various pressures, we tend to ignore
our health. ____15____ It is the fitness level of our body that helps us fight these diseases.
____16____ We need to be fit to have a healthy body. Similarly, if we are healthy we shall naturally be
attracted towards maintaining the fitness of our body. Health is the state of our body at a given time. We may not
have any disease but still have a weak body, which is ready to be targeted by viruses. ____17____ This does not
definitely mean that we are not healthy. It means the fitness level is not in accordance with our age and the climatic
conditions we live in.
It is important for everyone to devote some time to health and fitness. ____18____ For instance, we must
exercise daily regardless of our age and working style. There are different levels of exercises for different age
groups and we must do them according to our own health and age.
Additionally, it is important to relax our body. We should have at least six to eight hours of sleep every day. It
helps in improving our immune (免疫) system and protects us against diseases. ____19____ This, in turn, gives us
new goals of health and fitness.
A．Fitness levels decide the quality of life.
B．Health and fitness are interrelated to each other.
C．It also helps in keeping us calm and relaxes our mind.
D．For instance, we may have a tendency to catch a cold easily.
E．If we keep our body fit, we can enjoy life in a better manner.
F．There are some activities which everyone should do in our life.
G．This makes our body suffer and we will catch other diseases.
8. （2022年浙江卷1月）I have the same 24 hours in a day as you do, but I have made specific choice that allow me to make the
most of every day and still feel happy and relaxed. ____11____
Pick the most important.
____12____ Focus on spending time that for you is fun and productive. I chose the life of an adviser because I like
to work with companies, but don't want the life of a big company CEO. My choices are based on the lifestyle I
want.
Combine your activities.
Many people go crazy trying to figure out how to spend time with friends, family, work, play, etc. ____13____ Find
ways to enjoy them in a combined manner. Build your social life around people your work environment. Find
people in your company who share common interests and develop your career (职业) around the people and
activities you love.
____14____
You would think learning takes more time from you, but actually there are always new ways of doing things that
can save you time on daily tasks, freeing you up for the most important. Always be looking for a new way to gain
back an hour here or there.
Lighten up.
The world won't come to an end in most cases just because you left a few things undone. Celebrate progress and
keep refining (改进) toward a happy productive existence. ____15____ Every completion is a small victory that
adds up in a big way.
A．Speed up.
B．Be an active learner.
C．Stop trying to balance time between them all.
D．Make choices about what is meaningful in your life.
E．The things you do well usually give you greater joy.
F．Perhaps these tips will help you make the most of your time.
G．This is why making lists is important in any productivity handbook.
9. （2021年全国乙卷）
According to Jessica Hagy, author of How to Be Interesting, it’s not difficult to make yourself interesting at a
dinner party.
___36___, if you’re out of your comfort zone or if you’re wandering into somebody’s house for the first time.
So the main thing is just to show up and be adventurous, trying different foods and talking to strangers.
People love to talk about themselves. If you can start the conversation with a question other than “What do
you do for a living?”, you’ll be able to get a lot more interesting conversation out of whomever it is you’re talking
to. ___37___, it can bring in “I have this old, broken-down vehicle” or “I rode the bus with these crazy people who
were laughing at silly jokes in the back.” It just opens up conversation.
___38___? If you can’t take their wine away, you should certainly try to take away their soapbox (讲台). If
you’re the host, you can ask them to help you in the kitchen with something and just remove them from the
situation.___39___.And what about that other dinner-party killer: awkward silence? If you’re faced with an awkward silence at
a dinner party, the only thing that always gets everyone talking again is to give the host a compliment (赞扬).
___40___. Just quickly turn around and say, “This cake is extremely delicious and you have to tell me all about it.”
So being interesting at a dinner party isn’t that hard.
A. How do you know the host
B. The first step is to go exploring
C. If you ask the question “How did you get here?”
D. Be prepared to have awkward conversations with strangers
E. Or turn the conversation into a topic where they have little to say
F. What about that person who had too much to drink or won’t stop talking
G. He or she is the person who is feeling the weight of that awkwardness the most
10.（2021年新高考I卷）
My husband and I just spent a week in Paris.____36____So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically
expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard. It was so tiny that we had to leave our suitcases in the
hallway.
The place wasn’t entirely authentic, though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing (水管) worked.
____37____Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that said, “Ouverture des portes,” in perfect
French. That is the only French phrase I mastered, and it’s a shame I don’t have much use for it.
Parisians are different from you and me. They never look lazy or untidy. As someone noted in this paper a couple of
weeks ago, they eat great food and never gain weight. ____38____ French strawberries do not taste like cardboard.
Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.
____39___ On our first morning in Paris, I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries. I
bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon. My husband and I agreed they were
the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $18!
In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency.
You can tell this by cafés life. French cafés are always crowded.____40____When do these people work? The
French take their 35-hour workweek seriously — so seriously that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a
group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors can be on call.
A. Not all the customers are tourists.
B. The quality of life in France is equally excellent.
C. There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed.
D. The amazing food is mainly consumed by local farmers.
E. That’s not the only reason the French eat less than we do.
F. Our aim was to see if we could live, in some way, like real Parisians.
G. The food is so delicious that you don’t need much of it to make you happy.
