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题型二 七选五
目录
一、考情解读.........................................................................................................1
二、命题分析预测.................................................................................................1
三、聚焦核心素养.................................................................................................1
四、 析考情题型突破............................................................................................1
五、考法解题能力提升..........................................................................................7
六、精选考点题型专练..........................................................................................8
一、考情解读
1.七选五主要考查考生对文章的结构、内容以及上下文逻辑意义的理解和掌握。其命题思
路体现了新《课程标准》"用英语获取、处理和运用信息的能力;逐步获取用英语思维的能
力"的理念。
2.七选五侧重考查考生以下几个方面的语用能力:对文章脉络层次的理解能力,对事实信息和
情节发展的理解能力,对作者的写作意图、态度和观点的理解能力等。
二、命题分析预测
1.题材以说明文为主,
语篇模式较为固
定,即Introduction(引出话题)—Body(对该话题从不同方面展开说明—Summary/
Conclusion(结尾总结)。文章选材与考生的日常学习、生活密切相关。
2.命题形式包括阐释句、细节支撑句、衔接过渡句、主旨概括句等,主要考查篇章结构、行
文逻辑、段落主旨和上下文的过渡衔接。
三、聚焦核心素养七选五主要围绕考生的语言能力、思维品质和阅读素养进行考查,考查考生从宏观角度整体
把握语篇、深入理解文意的能力,侧重对思辨能力的考查。
四、 析考情题型突破
一 考情概况
该题型要求从短文后给出的七个选项(多数为完整的句子)中选出五个能填入空白处的最佳
选项,主要考查考生对文章的整体理解以及对语篇结构和行文逻辑的把握。选材通常以说明
文为主,间或出现记叙文和议论文。所选短文的词数约300(选项词数为40—90)。空处可能
在段首、段中或段末,也可能是段落标题。近几年,高考试题逐渐减少了对段落标题的考查,
使得试题的难度有所增加。但总的来说,试题难度适中,稳中有变,突出考查考生的逻辑思维
能力。
研究近几年试题可知,七选五要求考生不仅要具备语篇和词汇知识,还要具备分析、归纳等能
力。试题中主旨句一般考查1—2个,细节句1—3个,衔接过渡句1—2个。所选材料话题新
颖,贴近考生生活,具有浓厚的时代气息。
二 命题特点
设空类型一般可分为细节句(上下文逻辑意义)、衔接过渡句(文章结构)和主旨概括句(主题
句、段落标题)三类:
1.细节句通常出现在段中,考查的是段落内部句子之间,特别是前后句之间的逻辑关系。
2.衔接过渡句通常出现在首段的结尾或段落中间。
3.主旨概括句的设空位置一般在段首,对段落主题句进行考查。有时也会考查文章主旨句,文
章主旨句往往概括了全文的大意。
三 解题步骤
1.通读全文,掌握大意,初识庐山真面目
在阅读过程中,要注意文章的首段与末段,尤其是文章的首段末句及末段末句,因为"开门见
山"与"结尾总结"的写作方式较为常见。首段的末句通常是主题句,引出本文将探讨的内容,
并简要点明文章的写作思路。首段的末句对于快速掌握文章的主题具有重要意义,如果它是
文章的主题句,就能让读者迅速明确文章情节将如何展开,并对文章的写作主题有整体的了解。
如果首段的末句不是主题句,则要继续寻找。这时,我们可以考虑文章的写作方式可能是"结
尾总结"式,如两者均可排除,则可以在
文章其他段落中寻找主题句,但要注意首段与末段的提示作用。
2.详读段落,敲定关键词,把握段落主旨文章正文部分通常分为若干小段落。各段落会围绕整篇文章的写作主题来展开,对文章主题
进行不同方面的描述。找出各个小段落中的关键词,明确其描述内容,为解答段落主旨类试题
做好铺垫。
3.利用写作线索,分析上下文语境,敲定选项
在定位选项时,要特别注意空格上下段的写作内容以及空格上段尾句和下段首句的结构和意
义。将所选的选项放入空格处,看看是否与上下文构成语意及逻辑上的直接关系,是否符合该
处语境,能否承接前后的写作线索,使文章无论在内容还是衔接上都能通顺。
一篇文章作为一个整体,是有其写作的线索与思路的。文章的写作线索与思路的连贯使文章
的每个段落、每个句子甚至每个短语均融为一体,因此在定位选项时,尤其要注意文章的写作
线索与思路。如果放入选项后,发现文章写作线索中断或是前后矛盾,应更换其他选项。
4.代入已敲定选项,通读复检,确定答案
在完成选项定位后,应通读全文,检查文章内容是否完整,语意是否连贯、合理,各段落内容是
否紧扣主题,语篇结构是否连贯、是否具有一致性并合乎逻辑,写作思路是否清晰明了,格式
以及用语是否恰当贴切,从而判断选择的选项是否正确。同时,考生还应对相近选项进行对比
分析,个别干扰项由于与某个正确选项的内容相近而具有很强的干扰性,这时考生应认真分析、
仔细甄别、排除干扰,从而选出正确答案。
Passage 1
A Few Tips for Self-Acceptance
We all want it...to accept and love ourselves.But at times it seems too difficult and too far out
of reach. 36 Here's a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction.
● 37 Do not follow the people who make you feel not-good-enough.Why do you
follow them?Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better
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than theirs?Know that your life is your own; you are the only you in this world.
●Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made.We are often ashamed of our
shortcomings, our mistakes and our failures. 38 You will make mistakes, time and time
again.Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better, why not offer yourself a
compassionate(有同情心) response? "That didn't go as planned.But, I tried my best."
●Recognize all of your strengths.Write them down in a journal.Begin to train your brain to
look at strength before
weakness.List all of your accomplishments and achievements.You have a job, earned your degree, and you got out of bed today. 39
●Now that you've listed your strengths, list your imperfections.Turn the page in your
journal.Put into words why you feel unworthy, why you don't feel good enough.Now, read these
words back to yourself. 40 Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and
achievements.See how awesome you are?
A. Feeling upset again?
B. Where do you start?
C. Nothing is too small to celebrate.
D. Remember, you are only human.
E. Set an intention for self-acceptance.
F. Stop comparing yourself with others.
G. When does the comparison game start?
命题分析
▶素养解读
本文主要介绍了学会自我接纳的四个建议,倡导自尊自信、乐观向上的人生态度,有助于考生
认识自我、丰富自我、完善自我,成为全面发展的具有高素质的公民。
▶试题分析
挖空设置既有过渡句、主旨句,又有细节句,设计合理,分布均匀。选项设置没有半句。
庖丁解牛
▶重难词汇
empower vt. 增加(某人的)自主权;授权
imperfection n.缺点;瑕疵
▶词块积累
a handful of少数,几个 be ashamed of 因……感到羞愧
time and time again 一再,总是 get caught up in陷入; 被卷入
as planned按照计划
▶难句突破
句式分析:句中含有rather than(而不是)短语,介词in之后是how引导的宾语从句。
句意:与其纠结于你本可以怎样做得更好,为什么不给自己一个富有同情心的回应呢?
解题思路
36.B 考查过渡句。由空前内容可知我们都想接受并爱自己,但有时似乎太困难,太遥不可及。空后一句"Here's a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction"表示下文是介绍了一
些方法,由此可知,B项"你从哪里开始呢"是对前句提出问题,并过渡到下文提供四个解决问题
的办法,符合逻辑。
37.F 考查主旨句。作者在本段提出不要效仿他人,因为"your life is better than theirs" "your
life is your own;you are the only you in this world",由此可知,F项(停止与他人作比较)符合语境。
38.D 考查细节句。由本段第一句可知,本段讲的是原谅自己所犯的错。
由空后一句"你会一次又一次地犯错"可知,空处应是为犯错误作出的解释,故D项 (记住,你只
是人) 符合语境。
39.C 考查细节句。本段主要讲要认识到自己的优点并列举出自己的成就。由空前一
句"You have a job, earned your degree, and you got out of bed today"可知,再小的事也应庆祝,C
项中的"small"和
" celebrate"分别对应空前的"got out of bed today"和"accomplishments and achievements"。故
选 C。
40.A 考查过渡句。根据空前的"list your imperfections" "read these words back to yourself",
再结合空后内容可知,阅读描写自己缺点的词会使自己感到沮丧,故A项符合语境。
Passage 2
Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?
We all grew up hearing people tell us to "go out and get some fresh air." 36 According to
recent studies, the answer is a big YES, if the air quality in your camping area is good.
37 If the air you're breathing is clean — which it would be if you're away from the
smog of cities — then the air is filled with life-giving, energizing oxygen. If you exercise out of
doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, allowing even more
oxygen to get to your muscles(肌肉) and your brain.
Recently, people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing
(治愈). 38 In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery. It turns
out that just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and put
people into a better mood (情绪). Greenery is good for us. Hospital patients who see tree branches
out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky
instead. 39 It gives us a great feeling of peace.
40 While the sun's rays can age and harm our skin, they also give us beneficialVitamin D. To make sure you get enough Vitamin D — but still protect your skin — put on
sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working, and
that's plenty of time for your skin to absorb a day's worth of Vitamin D.
A. Fresh air cleans our lungs.
B. So what are you waiting for?
C. Being in nature refreshes us.
D. Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.
E. But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?
F. Just as importantly, we tend to associate fresh air with health care.
G. All across the country, recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens.
命题分析
▶素养解读
本文介绍了呼吸新鲜空气,接近大自然有益身心健康,将健康观念和意识传递给考生,引导考
生健康生活。该语篇结构性较强,主要考查考生分析和把握语篇上下文逻辑关系和意义的能
力,很好地考查了考生的语言能力和思维品质。
▶试题新变化
选项设置没有沿袭2018年全国Ⅰ"三个半句+四个整句"的模式,而是回归七个整句的设题模
式,打破了人们的猜题定式。
庖丁解牛
▶熟词生义
age 常见义:n. 年龄;时代 本文义:v. 使变老
▶词块积累
turn out结果是,证明是
put sb. into a better mood使某人的情绪好转
▶难句突破
句式分析:句首为If引导的条件状语从句,第二个if引导的从句在which引导的定语从句中作
条件状语。主句为"then the air is filled with life-giving, energizing oxygen"。
句意:如果你远离城市的雾霾,你呼吸的空气就会是清新的,空气里满是赋予生命的、使人充
满活力的氧气。
解题思路
36.E 考查过渡句。上句提到人们告诉我们出去呼吸一些新鲜空气,下句中的关键信息"theanswer is a big YES"是对某个问题作出的回答,由此可判断空处应是一个一般疑问句,故E
项"But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?"符合语境。
37.A 考查主旨句。通读此段可知,呼吸清新的室外空气使身体受益。因此A项"新鲜空气
清洁我们的肺"符合语境。
38.G 考查细节句。上句提到人们已经开始研究自然界和治愈之间的联系,G项"在全国范围
内,康复中心已经开始建设康复花园"是对上句的
延伸,且下句中的"these places"指代的就是G项中的"Healing Gardens"。我们可以根据意义和
词语指代这两个方面来解此题。
39.C 考查细节句。前文提到"Greenery is good for us",C项解释了绿色植物对人有益,且与下
句"It gives us a great feeling of peace"在意思上衔接。
40.D 考查主旨句。本段陈述了阳光对人体的好处,因此段落主题句应为D项"呼吸新鲜空
气的另一个附带好处是阳光"。
五、考法解题能力提升
考法1 考查篇章结构
命题透视 近年的高考命题已经由"知识立意""能力立意"转向"素养立意"。高考不仅考
查考生的语言能力,而且考查考生的交际素养、学习能力和思辨能力。把握篇章结构和整体
理解语篇是抓住文章主旨大意的重要方法,因此命题人把考查考生对篇章结构的把握能力作
为重要的命题方向。
方法点拨 不同的英语文体有着不同的语篇结构、写作目的和语言特点。掌握各种英语
文体的篇章结构特点是解题的常用方法。高考阅读理解七选五通常为说明文,其常见篇章结
构有"总—分"和"总—分—总"两种形式。无论哪种形式,一般第一部分为导语段,旨在把读者
的注意力引到即将讨论的话题上,第一段通常含有主题句,暗示下文的内容;第二部分作者从
不同方面对某个问题展开论述;第三部分是结论段,针对前文的内容进行总结,或得出结论。
在解题过程中,考生如果认真阅读短文,把握篇章结构,找到段落之间的关系,就能锁定解题的
关键线索,从而顺利选出答案。
考法2 考查上下文的逻辑
命题透视 阅读理解七选五的命题点除了关注语篇层面,还重点关注段内层次,即句际关
系,这些句际关系是语意连贯不可或缺的逻辑关系。上下文的逻辑关系是历年阅读理解七选
五试题的必考点,也是广大考生掌握不好、容易丢分的地方,因此应认真对待。
方法点拨 一般来说,英语文章的逻辑性非常强。逻辑连接词在文中起着辅助篇章衔接与连贯的重要作用,能表明句子之间、段落之间逻辑关系的衔接性词语有以下几种:
因果关系:so, therefore, thus, hence, accordingly, consequently, as a result等。
条件关系:as/so long as, on condition that, if, unless等。
并列关系:and, or, also, as well as, both...and...等。
顺序关系:first(ly), second(ly), third(ly)...; first, next, then...; in the first place, in the second
place...等。
转折关系:however, nevertheless, still, though, yet, otherwise等。
对比关系:on the contrary, by contrast, in/by comparison, conversely等。
层递关系:also, further, furthermore, even, besides, moreover, in addition, what's more等。
列举关系:for example, for instance等。
考生在解题过程中抓住这些逻辑关系线索词,就能掌握解题的关键线索,从而顺利选出答案。
考法3 考查行文的连贯性
命题透视 随着英语学科核心素养在教学中的逐步落实,高考试题逐步加大对考生思维
品质的考查力度。对阅读理解七选五试题来说,主要考查语篇的衔接和连贯性,命题人通常从
语法角度(如替代)、词汇角度(如复现)、语篇的语义关联角度等进行命题。
方法点拨 为了使行文连贯和流畅,作者通常使用不同的衔接手段,例如:词汇衔接、逻辑
衔接和结构衔接。一般来说,阅读理解七选五中的正确选项与文中空白处的前后句存在着词
汇的复现关系,它们之间的语义衔接关系表现为词汇复现、上下义词、并列句和对比句等。
解题时,我们应从关注语言的连贯性、词汇衔接和结构衔接入手,从而找到突破口。
六、精选考点题型专练
Passage 1
Are you an angry bird? When you’re angry, your body becomes tense. 1 Here are some
other simple tricks to chill out and think when you get angry.
2 Think like a detective and track down clues to the kinds of situations, people, and
events that set off your anger. Once you’re aware of them, try to avoid them if possible.Even if
you can’t get away from them, at least you’ll have more time to prepare for them so they don’t
affect you so negatively. You can also think of the situation as an opportunity to practice not
getting mad.
Go for a walk.When you get really angry, walk away from the source. A 5-minute walk
outside or another calming activity like yoga can be both great strategies for dealing with anger. Ifyour anger arises from the traffic jam you’re stuck in, turn up the radio and sing at the top of your
voice. 3
Write letters. 4 So if you’re trying to calm down fast, grab your journal and write your
feelings all out. You can simply write your own feelings or try writing a letter to the person who
upsets you. You never have to send it and just writing it will help you feel better.
Talk about your anger.It’s not just writing that helps relieve anger. 5 The trick is not to
unload your anger on the person making you upset but to release your pressure by talking with a
neutral(中立的) friend, family member, or specialist. A neutral observer can bring reasonable
judgment to the situation. You can even try talking out loud to yourself about it.
Now that you’ve learned how to keep your anger in check, try some of these little changes
that will make you a happier person.
A. Control your temper.
B. Understand your anger.
C. Expressing it orally can also calm you down greatly.
D. Writing out your feelings really does help you feel better.
E. The idea is to create a mental or physical escape from the situation.
F. Deep breathing is just one of the ways you can instantly turn a bad mood around.
G. Exercise can help people lower their levels of anger and other negative emotions.
本文主要介绍了处理愤怒情绪的几种手段——理解你的愤怒、散步、写信和谈论你的
愤怒。
1.F 考查上下文衔接。本空是一个过渡句。根据空前一句"当你生气的时候,你的身体会变
紧张"和空后一句"以下是其他一些在你生气时冷静下来思考的简单技巧"可知,空处讲的应该
是人们在生气时常用的让自己平静下来的方法,故F项符合语境。
2.B 考查段落主旨句。本空是中心句。通读本段可知,本段主要建议人们找出自己愤怒的
原因以避免它们或准备应对它们,即本段主要讲述的是要理解你的愤怒,所以B项适合作本
段的中心句。
3.E 考查总结句。本空是一个段尾句。根据空前内容可知,本段介绍了散步、练瑜伽及在
车里大声唱歌等远离愤怒源的方法,这些是让人从精神或身体上摆脱愤怒情形的方法,所以E
项符合语境。4.D 考查上下文衔接。本空是一个过渡句。结合本段的中心句"Write letters"可知,本段主要
讲的是人们在生气的时候可以通过写信来释放愤怒,再结合空后一句中的"grab your journal
and write your feelings all out"可知,空处应是讲写信宣泄感情的好处,所以D项符合语境。
5.C 考查上下文衔接。本空是一个过渡句。本段主要讲的是和别人谈论你的愤怒,结合空
前一句"不仅仅是写作帮助缓解愤怒"可知,空处应是介绍另一种缓解愤怒的方式,所以C
项"口头表达也很能让你平静下来"符合语境。
Passage 2
Being able to communicate effectively with others is an essential skill for people of all ages.
1 People who want to develop those skills can learn how to do this from self-help books,
workshops, and the advice of other people.
2 Active listening involves a person listening carefully and attentively to the person
speaking, restating what the other person has said — or what comes across — in a brief and
nonjudgmental manner. 3 Becoming effective at active listening is one way to increase trust
and understanding in a relationship, whether it is a personal or professional one.
Another tip for developing and improving interpersonal communication skills is to use
feedback on different types of communication. Before giving speeches and presentations, it is
always well advised to practice them before an audience and to ask for feedback before giving the
real speech or presentation. 4
It is also essential in developing communication skills to use appropriate body language and
eye contact. 5 For example, using direct eye contact and body language that indicates
openness, such as uncrossed arms, can help to get across that a person is ready and willing to
listen and to speak openly.
A. It is essential to learn how to communicate politely.
B. These nonverbal signals can convey the true feelings.
C. Most people can benefit from improving their communication skills.
D. Practicing active listening doesn’t mean people have to employ it continuously.
E. This kind of listening focuses more on understanding than on giving advice.
F. By doing so, we can ensure the messages are easily understood and come across as intended.
G. One of the best tips for developing communication skills is to learn and practice effective
listening.本文主要介绍了有效交流的几项技巧——有效聆听、利用好不同类型交流的反馈、使用恰
当的肢体语言和眼神接触。
1.C 考查上下文衔接。结合空后一句中的"People who want to develop those skills can learn
how to do this"可知,空处应提到skills并说明学习这些技巧的好处,因此C项符合语境。
2.G 考查段落主旨句。通读本段可知,本段主要讲的是有效交流的建议之一——有效聆听,
又结合下段的中心句中的"Another tip"可知,tip是关键词,因此G项适合作本段的中心句。
3.E 考查上下文衔接。根据空前的"Active listening involves a person listening carefully and
attentively to the person speaking, restating what the other person has said"可知,有效聆听更关注
的是理解而不是给建议。E项符合语境。
4.F 考查总结句。该段首句提出另一个有效交流的技巧是利用好反馈。空前举例说明了如
何获取反馈,故空处应说明利用反馈的好处。F项符合语境。
5.B 考查上下文衔接。空前提到"body language and eye contact",这些都是不用语言表达的。
且空后举例说明了使用肢体语言和眼神接触的好处,故空处应是讲述肢体语言和眼神接触这
些非语言信号的作用。B项符合语境。
Passage 3
Tips on Learning a New Language Before Travelling
Whenever you travel to a foreign place, it is helpful to know a bit of the local language. 1
But speaking the local language shows you care and it will help you mix with the locals easily. To
learn a language, you do not have to take full-time classes. You can follow some of the tips to pick
up some basics quickly before that trip.
Practise. The more you study the language, the better. 2 Think of it as learning an
instrument or training for a marathon. The amount of time you’ll need depends on the language
you’re learning, how often you practise and your learning style.
3 One good way to practise is to use the language you’re learning. And who is better to
speak a language with than a native speaker who can train you better and correct your mistakes?
Find one on the Internet or in real life and strike up a conversation with him or her. There are
some free language exchange websites where you can find native speakers to practise with. 4
Download a language app. Your app store offers a large number of options for language
learning. Apps like Duolingo or HiNative can help you to learn languages quickly. 5 Butthey are not necessarily the best choice if you’re short of time and trying to master the basics.
They can also help a lot when you’re struggling to communicate while on vacation.
A. Speak to native speakers.
B. Constantly use the language.
C. You can also find a private class to attend.
D. Trips can help make the process fun and easy.
E. Learning a language doesn’t happen overnight.
F. Those apps can help you learn the language effectively.
G. You may not know how to pronounce the words correctly.
本文主要介绍了旅行前学习一门新语言的相关建议。
1.G 考查上下文衔接。根据空后一句中的"But"以及空后一句介绍的说当地语言的好处可
知,空处讲的应是说当地语言时可能会遇到的困难,与空后形成转折关系,因此G项符合语境。
2.E 考查上下文衔接。根据空后一句"Think of it as learning an instrument or training for a
marathon"可知,学习语言要多付出时间和精力,空处讲的应是学习语言不是一蹴而就的,因此
E项符合语境。
3.A 考查段落主旨句。结合本段内容,尤其是"And who is better to speak a language...correct
your mistakes"可知,本段建议和说本地语言的当地人交流,因此A项符合语境。
4.C 考查上下文衔接。根据空前一句可知,可以通过上网找当地人练习交流来学习一门新
的语言,结合选项可知,C项"你还可以上私教课(来学习语言)"符合语境。
5.F 考查上下文衔接。根据本段首句以及空前一句可知,该段主要讲利用app学习语言,选
项中只有F项提及app,故F项符合语境。
Passage 4
The Value of Honesty
According to a common saying, "Honesty is the best policy." 1 Lying often seems like
a good way to impress people or avoid blame for mistakes. Some people lie out of habit, without
even realizing they’re doing it. But despite all these, honesty is really worth the effort.
2 There’s always a chance that the person you lied to will find out the truth. Is the gain
from lying really worth the risk? Lies are also difficult to hide because they are harder to
remember than the truth. If you make up a story, you have to remember all the details. 3 But
if you commit to telling the truth, you will never have trouble remembering. This saves you effort
and makes conversations less stressful for you.Another obvious reason for avoiding lying is that lying can harm others. 4 And a lie
about someone else could destroy that person’s reputation. On a personal level, if your friends find
out you lied to them, their feelings will be hurt.
On the other hand, if you always tell the truth, you will develop a reputation for honesty. 5
Business deals, friendships and family relationships all depend on trust.
Honesty, however, doesn’t mean that you have to say everything you think. Sometimes it’s
best to remain silent if your words might hurt someone else. Honesty means that when you speak,
you tell the truth without holding any information back. When you do that, you will feel more
relaxed and enjoy stronger relationships.
A. Be honest because you love yourself.
B. But in daily life, honesty can be difficult.
C. This will help you in every area of your life.
D. When you’re honest, you don’t feel so lost all the time.
E. One obvious reason for honesty is that it is difficult to keep lying.
F. And the more lies you tell, the more stories you have to remember.
G. People who believe your lies might make bad decisions because of them.
俗语说:诚实为上。但是因为种种原因,在日常生活中能够做到诚实并非易事。尽管如此,诚
实依然是值得努力的。本文分析了要做到诚实的原因和好处。
1.B 考查上下文衔接。空前一句提到俗语对诚实的高度评价,空后列举了人们说谎的原因,
由此可推知,空处与上文之间为转折关系,故B项承上启下,符合语境。
2.E 考查段落主旨句。本空是段首句,与下段首句中的"Another obvious reason" 呼应。结合
本段内容可推知,此处应是陈述要诚实的原因之一,所以选E项。
3.F 考查上下文衔接。根据空前一句(如果你编造一个故事,你必须记住所有的细节)可知,F
项(你说的谎越多,你要记住的故事就越多)承接上文,所以选F项。
4.G 考查上下文衔接。空前一句提到说谎会伤害别人,空后讲到说关于别人的谎言会毁了
那个人的声誉,且根据空后一句中的"And"可知,空处讲的也应是谎言对别人的坏处,所以G项
符合语境。
5.C 考查上下文衔接。根据空后一句(商业交易、友谊和家庭关系都依赖于信任)可推知,空
处表示诚实对生活的各个方面都大有裨益,所以选C项。
Passage 5Were you to give a presentation with no facial expression and no body language, what do you
think the reaction of your audience would be? 1 you are not supposed to expect your
listeners to enjoy your performance.
2 It is that if you treat your audience as if you were in a conversation, their reaction to
you will be positive. As a consequence, if you smile, they will smile. It is a given(假设事实).
3 They will feel more in tune with those that directly reach out to them and hold their
hands, guide them, share their experience and involvement with something, and make them feel
that they’re the only people that those people are talking to at that given time.
How can you make your audience agree with you? 4 Your role as a speaker is to create
trust and honesty not just with your words but in the way you deliver those words. It is important
to recognize that when you have a wonderful message to share with your audience, unless they
believe in you, then your words are useless. The desire of your audience to agree with you can
only occur when they believe in you.
This is what happens when you are opening up to your audience honestly. They are getting to
know you on a certain level. 5 The people who want you to solve their problems must first
trust in your ability and credibility.
A. If you are not a comedian,
B. Most audiences like touchpoints.
C. How can you start a conversation?
D. What is amazing about good public speaking?
E. Even though you can be successful as a speaker,
F. While you are doing so, you are building their trust in you.
G. Your tone of the presentation sets the stage for a reaction of your audience.
本文主要介绍了做一次成功的公开演讲所需的技能和应当注意的事项。
1.A 考查上下文衔接。分析句子结构可知,空处应为一个从句,符合要求的选项有A和E。
结合空后的"你就不要期待你的听众会喜欢你的表现"可知,A项"如果你不是一个喜剧演
员"符合语境。
2.D 考查段落主旨句。结合本段中的"如果你像攀谈一样对待听众,他们给你的回应将是积
极的。结果,如果你微笑,他们将微笑"可知,本段讲到的是好的公开演讲的特点,且空后的"It is
that"对应D项中"What"引导的疑问句,先问后答,所以D项符合语境。3.B 考查段落主旨句。结合语境可知,空后面出现的"径直伸手握住他们的手,引导他们,分
享他们的经历并参与其中"指的就是B项中的touchpoints,所以B项符合语境。
4.G 考查上下文衔接。空前一句讲到了"你如何让你的听众同意你的观点呢",而空后一句则
讲到了"你作为演讲者的角色不仅是用你的话语而且还是用你讲述的方式创建信任和诚信",
据此可知,空处讲到的应该是你让听众认可你的方式,故G项符合语境。
5.F 考查上下文衔接。空前一句讲到了"他们在某种程度上正在了解你",空后一句则讲到
了"想让你解决他们问题的人必须首先相信你的能力和信誉",所以空处讲到的应该是听众对
你的信任的建立,故F项符合语境。
Passage 6
For many of us, nothing is better than burying our head in a good book. Whether it’s a crime
story or a biography of someone’s amazing life, it’s good to read a book to switch off from the
distractions of everyday life.
1 It can be educational and broaden the mind. A good novel can make us happy, or
make us cry as we sympathize with characters. A list of books about "bibliotherapy" can be
offered to patients. 2 It’s become so successful that it’s about to be extended to children as
well.
Professor Philip Davis, author of a book called Reading for Life, studied people in reading
groups and found that it’s reading literature — written works thought to have artistic value — that
has the best effect. He told the BBC that when reading something for pleasure, "...the brain begins
to work from different parts, and it gets excited and emotional. 3 "
Of course, it’s easy for our smartphone generation to abandon a good book and play with our
phones instead. But opening up a paperback could be a simple way to help maintain our mental
health. 4 And it may allow you to see that awkward situation you’ve been anxious about for
weeks from someone else’s point of view.
5 If the book list doesn’t appeal, you could read book reviews, visit a library or
bookshop, or ask a friend. Once you’ve found the right text, you’ll be fascinated!
A. You can see the brain coming to life.
B. And you could always use an e-reader.
C. You can lend it to friends and forget what you did.
D. It may seem obvious that reading is good for us.
E. It’s thought that it can help you set targets and find focus.F. Reading books is actually being identified as a treatment to sickness.
G. If you’re not a concerned reader, it can be hard to know where to begin.
本文主要介绍了阅读对我们的好处。阅读富有教育意义,还可以拓宽我们的思维,此外,阅
读还可以作为治疗疾病的一种疗法。
1.D 考查段落主旨句。根据本段提到的"阅读是富有教育意义的,它可以帮助拓宽思维以及
可以被用于阅读疗法来治疗病人"可知,本段主要讲述的是阅读的好处,故D项适合作本段的
主旨句。
2.F 考查上下文衔接。根据空前一句表述的"可提供一份关于‘阅读疗法’的书籍清单给
病人(使用)"可知,空处讲到的应该是阅读对治疗疾病的帮助,所以F项符合语境。
3.A 考查上下文衔接。本空出现在双引号中,因此结合双引号里的内容"大脑开始从不同的
部分运转,并且变得兴奋和激动"可知,A项"你可以看到大脑变得活跃起来了"符合语境。
4.E 考查上下文衔接。空前一句讲到了"阅读可以帮助我们保持心理健康",而空后一句则讲
到了"阅读也许可以让你从别人的视角看待你连续几周来所焦虑的尴尬处境",根据空后
的"And"可知,空处讲到的也应该是阅读对我们心理的好处,故E项符合语境。
5.G 考查上下文衔接。空后一句讲的是"如果这个书单没有吸引力,你可以阅读书评,去图书
馆或书店,或询问朋友",与G项中的"it can be hard to know where to begin"呼应,故选G项。
Passage 7
Many people believe that there is some truth in the saying "Laughter is the best medicine."
1 Laughter helps relieve pain, strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. Laughter
stimulates(刺激)hormones which make us feel happy. Laughter also increases the flow of blood
throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the ones you get by doing exercise.
2 Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medical procedures are
able to cope better with pain and anxiety. 3 These are professional clowns who are sent to
hospitals and wards to entertain and distract sick children.
Laughter therapy has become very popular in recent years and as a result, more and more
laughter clubs are starting to open up in cities and towns all over the world. At a laughter session,
a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a series of exercises which are designed to
produce laughter. 4 And it takes them some time to get rid of their inhibitions(拘谨). They
might even start off with fake laughter, but this doesn’t matter because our bodies can’t tell the
difference, and the results are the same. Moreover,laughter is contagious(有感染力的). 5So next time you feel ill, stressed out or depressed, try watching a funny film or try
remembering an amusing incident in your life. You will soon feel better.
A. If one person starts giggling, it is unavoidable that everyone else will be drawn in.
B. Laughter helps you focus.
C. This finding has led to so-called clown doctors.
D. In fact, research done by scientists has shown that laughter has a lot of health benefits.
E. Laughter makes the world a better and more colorful place.
F. Some people may find the idea embarrassing at first.
G. Using laughter therapy in children’s hospitals has proven to be invaluable.
笑对人体健康有诸多好处。笑疗法已经证明对健康有许多好处,世界各地的笑声俱乐部
越来越多。
1.D 根据空前的"Laughter is the best medicine"和空后的内容可知,笑是最好的药,笑对人体健
康有诸多好处,故D项"实际上,科学家所做的研究已经表明笑有很多健康益处"符合语境,承
上启下。
2.G 根据空后一句可知,孩子在重大的医疗手术之前,看滑稽的电影和卡通片能够更好地应
付痛苦和焦虑,故G项"在儿童医院使用笑疗法已经证明是非常有用的"符合语境,且该项中
的"children’s hospitals"与空后的"Children" "medical procedures"呼应。
3.C 根据空后的内容可知,这些都是专业的小丑,他们被派往医院和病房去逗乐生病的孩子,
分散他们的注意力,故C项"这一调查结果导致了所谓的小丑医生(的诞生)"符合语境。
4.F 根据空后的"their inhibitions(拘谨)"可知, F项"刚开始一些人可能会觉得这个主意让人
难为情"符合语境, 衔接下文。
5.A 根据空前一句可知,笑声是有感染力的,故A项"如果一个人开始咯咯地笑,其他所有人
也会无法避免地跟着笑"符合语境,承接上文。
Passage 8
We all agree that we should recycle things more at home, in the office or in other places. 1
Consequently, they can be collected and taken to the right place for recycling. This is what the
process of sorting allows us to do.
2 And the effective sorting needs to happen first in our own home, and second in
sorting plants where waste is collected.When you put a plastic bottle in the right recycling bag or
bin, you help sort recyclable things so that the right material can be fed into the right recyclingprocess. If sorting does not happen, a lot of recyclable materials can end up in landfills(废物填埋
地). It will lead to the loss of resources.
3 For instance, in Brussels consumers put plastic packaging, cans and beverage cartons
in blue bags designed for recyclable packaging; paper in yellow bags for recycling; and glass in
specific collection bins. Somewhat differently, in Vienna(Austria), citizens can expect their paper,
metal, glass and plastic to be separately collected in different weeks. 4
Once recyclable materials are collected from your home, they are further sorted in specialised
facilities which ensure the quality of the recycling process. 5 Traditionally, sorting has been
done either manually with workers sorting what can be recycled and picking out the materials to
be discarded or mechanically. Today, new sorting technologies are being developed not only to
speed up the process of sorting but also to cause better results. Exciting technologies using
magnets(磁铁) or optical systems are being used to effectively sort materials so more of them can
be recycled.
A. For effective recycling we need effective sorting.
B. Packaging is the first step towards recycling.
C. This is where different sorting techniques come into play.
D. So citizens need to be aware of their local collection system.
E. Collection systems can be very different from country to country.
F. The rest were buried or burned even though they could have been recycled or reused.
G. But for materials to be recycled, they first need to find their way to the right waste bin.
回收利用时分类很重要,各个国家的废品收集系统可能大不相同,因此居民需要了解当地
的收集系统。现在,一些新的分类技术正在被研发。
1.G 根据空后的"Consequently"可知,空后讲"结果",则空处应是讲"原因",G项"但是对要回收
利用的材料来说,它们首先需要找到通往恰当的垃圾箱的路"符合语境,与空后一句"因此它们
才能被收集并被带到恰当的地方进行回收利用"逻辑关系紧密。故选G项。
2.A 上段讲了回收利用和垃圾分类,本段讲的是有效的垃圾分类,故此空应填一个过渡句。
A 项中的"recycling"对应上文中的"recycling","effective sorting"与空后的"the effective
sorting"呼应。故选A项。
3.E 本段通过列举比利时的首都布鲁塞尔和奥地利的首都维也纳这两个城市不同的收集废
品的方法,表明各国收集废品的方法可能不同,E项"不同国家的(废品)收集系统可能大不相
同"可概括本段内容。故选E项。4.D 空处为段落尾句,起总结该段内容的作用。该段讲的是各个国家的废品收集系统可能
大不相同,因此,居民需要了解当地的收集系统。D项中的"collection system"与本段内容相照
应。故选D项。
5.C 空前讲到可回收材料在专用的设备中进行进一步的分类,空后是说垃圾分类有人工分
类和机器分类两种,C项"这就是不同的分类技术开始起作用的地方"衔接前后内容。故选C
项。
Passage 9
A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new
apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the
party.The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home.
36 And it is a good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents.
37 Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local
store or stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like
knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn’t a registry, a good housewarming gift is
something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.
38 This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn’t a lot of food
served.There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party.The host or
hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home.
Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new
home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. 3 9
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would
actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. 40 Now most homes have central heating
and don’t use fires to keep warm.
A. This isn’t usual though.
B. It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.
C. You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.
D. If you’re lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.
E. It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.
F. The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.
G. This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.
本文主要介绍了乔迁聚会的定义、习俗以及名字的由来。36.E 本空是过渡句。结合空前一句"The party is a chance for friends and family to
congratulate the person on the new home"和空后一句"And it is a good time to fill the new space
with love and hopefully presents"可知,空处讲的应是举办乔迁聚会的意义,因此E项符合语境。
37.B 本空是段落主旨句。结合本段中的"a good housewarming gift... or a plant"可知,本段主
要讲的是带礼物参加乔迁聚会是一个传统,因此B项符合语境。
38.C 本空是过渡句。根据空后一句"This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there
isn’t a lot of food served"可知,空处讲你也可以带食物或饮料与其他客人分享,故C项符合语
境。
39.A 本空是段尾句。根据空前一句及常识可知,在乔迁聚会上,主人让客人帮忙打开箱子这
种事不常见,所以A项符合语境。
40.G 本空是过渡句。结合上文中的"bring firewood to a new home as a gift"和空后一
句"Now most homes have central heating and don’t use fires to keep warm"可知,空处应与取暖
相关,故G项符合语境。
Passage 10
Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking. 1 6 Do you want to be a good
public speaker? Here are some principles you must master.
People want to listen to someone who is interesting, relaxed and comfortable. Too often,
when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the "public" at the expense of the "speaking".
17 Focus on the speaking. Talk directly to your audience, be yourself and make a connection.
Even the most successful public speaker will make mistakes. Yet, the only one who cares
about any mistake is the one who is speaking. People’s attention wanders constantly. In fact, most
people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker’s message. So, don’t stop speaking when you
make a mistake unless it’s a truly serious one. 1 8
Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker. 19 And like everything else in life, that
takes practice. Remember, even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consistent basis.
20 It’s rare to hear someone say, "I wish that speaker had spoken longer." On the other
hand, you probably can’t count the times that you’ve thought, "I’m glad that talk is over. It seemed
to go on forever!" So surprise your audience. Always make your presentation just a bit shorter
than anticipated. It’s better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in their
seats waiting for your speech finally to end.A. Do the opposite.
B. You want to be an effective public speaker.
C. You don’t need to apologize for a minor slip.
D. When it comes to public speaking, less is usually more.
E. The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audience.
F. Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing on your listeners.
G. However, the majority of people are effective speakers because they train to be.
本文主要介绍了成为优秀的演讲者必须掌握的几个准则,即注意和听众互动,不要太过在意犯
小错误,不断练习,简化演讲内容等。
16.G 上文提到有些人生来就有演讲的天赋,下文陈述了成为优秀演讲者应掌握的准则。据
此可以判断,空处起承上启下的作用,说明大部分人因为经过训练才可以成为演讲者,故G项
正确。
17.A 根据上文可知,很多时候,当你站起来演讲时,你会把注意力放在"听众"身上,而不是"演
讲"上,下文提到要把注意力放在演讲上,直接和你的听众交谈,做你自己并建立联系。据此可
以判断,空处与上句构成转折关系,故A项正确。
18.C 根据上文中的"So, don’t stop speaking when you make a mistake unless it’s a truly serious
one"可知,当你犯错时不要停止演讲,除非是非常严重的错误。据此可以推知,空处承接上文,
说明犯小错误时不必道歉,故C项正确。
19.B 根据上文中的"Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker"可知,你的目标不是成为一
个完美的演讲者。据此可知,空处与此对应,说明你的目标是要成为有效的演讲者,故选B项。
20.D 根据全文结构可知,空处为该段的主题句。结合下文中的"It’s rare to hear someone say,
‘I wish that speaker had spoken longer.’" "Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than
anticipated"可知,本段讲述的主要内容是:使你的演讲短一些,故D项最能概括本段内容。
Passage 11
Many people think that positive thinking is mostly about keeping one’s head in the sand and
ignoring daily problems, trying to look optimistic. In reality it has more to do with the way an
individual talks to himself. Self-talk is a constant stream of thoughts of a person, who is often
unaware and uncertain of some events, phenomena, people, or even the person himself. 46
Meanwhile, positive thinking can help to stop negative self-talks and start to form a positive view
on an issue. People who regularly practise positive thinking tend to solve problems moreeffectively. They are less exposed to stress caused by external factors. They tend to believe in
themselves and in what they do.
47 People who think positively demonstrate increased life spans(寿命), lower rates of
depression and anxiety, better physical and psychological health, reduced risks of death from heart
problems. Positive thinking also contributes to one’s ability to deal with problems and hardships.
48 For example, researchers have found that in the case of a crisis accompanied by strong
emotions, such as a natural disaster, positive thinking can provide a sort of buffer(缓冲作用)
against depression and anxiety. Resilient(适应性强的) people who think positively tend to treat
every problem as a challenge, a chance for improvement of any kind, or as an opportunity for
personal growth. Pessimists, on the contrary, tend to perceive problems as a source of additional
stress. 4 9
In conclusion, positive thinking is a powerful and effective tool for dealing with hard times
and improving the quality of one’s life. It doesn’t have anything to do with ignorant optimism
when an individual refuses to notice a problem. 50 Thinking in a positive, self-
encouraging way brings about many benefits to one’s physical and mental health.
A. It doesn’t cause any severe emotional discomfort, either.
B. Negative self-talk damages self-confidence and decreases self-respect.
C. It helps one to remain clear-headed and confident in difficult situations.
D. Positive thinking has several beneficial effects on the body and the mind.
E. As thinking changes, an individual’s behaviour and habits change as well.
F. They often offer a real alternative to the common and regular way of thinking.
G. They often feel discouraged long before trying to solve the problem, even if small.
本文主要介绍了积极思维会给人们带来积极的影响。积极思维对人们的身心健康都有好处,
它是一种人们应对艰难时刻和改善生活质量的强大而有效的工具。
46.B 考查上下文衔接。空前介绍了自言自语的定义,空后一句讲到了"同时,积极思维可以
帮助阻止消极的自言自语,帮助(人们)对问题开始形成积极的看法",据此可知,空处讲到的应
该是消极的自言自语可能带来的危害,因此B项符合语境。
47.D 考查上下文衔接。结合下文可知,空后一句讲到了积极思考的人更长寿、不易抑郁和
焦虑、身体和心理健康状况更好以及死于心脏问题的风险也小,即主要讲述了积极思维对身
心的几项好处,所以D项符合语境。48.C 考查上下文衔接。本段主要讲到了积极思维的好处;再结合下文中的举例可知,研究者
发现在伴随强烈情感的危机情况下,积极思维可以给人们提供抵抗抑郁和焦虑的一种缓冲,据
此可知,空处是讲积极思维在困难情况下的作用,所以C项符合语境。
49.G 考查上下文衔接。结合空前一句"相反,悲观主义者倾向于把问题看作额外压力的来
源"可知,本空讲到的应该是这样做的危害和影响,所以G项符合语境。
50.A 考查上下文衔接。结合本段中心句可知,本段主要总结了积极思维对人们的用处,且A
项在句式上与前一句类似,故A项符合语境。
Passage12
Talking with your doctor
Talking freely with your doctor can make you feel better and give your doctor the
information she or he needs to give you the best care. Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to discuss
something that is bothering you. 3 6
●Stay positive.
Go to your doctor’s office with a good attitude. 3 7 Think teamwork! Think positive!
●Keep track of how you are feeling.
3 8 This will make it easier for you to answer questions about your symptoms(症状) and
how medicines make you feel. It also makes it easier for you to bring up anything that you are
worried about. Make sure to be honest about how you feel and how long you’ve felt that way.
● 3 9
Your medical history is a list of your illnesses, treatments, what the doctors told you to do,
and anything else you think your doctor should know. Also, if you are allergic(过敏) to any
medicines, be sure to mention that to your doctor.
●Ask questions.
Do not be afraid to ask your doctor any questions you have. To remember all the questions
you have when you are not in the doctor’s office, write them down and bring the list with you to
your appointment. 40 Remember — there’s no such thing as a stupid question. If you don’t
understand the answer to a question, ask the doctor to explain it again until you do understand.
A. This will make getting answers easier.
B. Here are some tips for talking with your doctor.
C. You can talk to another doctor if the treatments don’t work.
D. Before your doctor’s visit, keep notes on how you are feeling.E. Remember, your doctor and other caregivers are on your side.
F. Bring your medical history, including a list of your current medicines.
G. Writing down what the doctor says will help you remember important information.
本文主要讲述了与医生高效交流的几种方法——保持积极心态、跟踪记录个人感受、携带
病历、提问问题。
36.B 考查上下文衔接。空前讲到和你的医生自在地交谈可使你感觉好些,并让医生了解你
的信息,从而给你最好的治疗,并且不要因谈论困扰你的问题而感到害怕或尴尬,而下文是具
体的做法,故B项符合语境。
37.E 考查上下文衔接。空前一句讲到"去医生办公室的时候,要保持好的态度",空后则讲
到"想想团队协作,想想好的一面",故E项符合语境。
38.D 考查上下文衔接。本段小标题讲的是"跟踪记录个人感受",空后一句则讲到了你这么
做的话,当医生问你的症状和药物给你带来的感受时,你就可以更轻松地给出答案了,因此该
空讲的应该是具体的做法,即记录自己的感受,故D项符合语境。
39.F 考查段落主旨句。本段主要涉及对病历的介绍,故F项适合作本段的小标题。
40.A 考查上下文衔接。空前一句讲到当你不在医生办公室的时候,写下你所有的问题,随身
带着这些问题的清单去问诊,而空后一句则讲到没有什么问题是愚蠢的问题,因此该空讲的应
该是写下问题的好处,故A项符合语境。
Passage 13
Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question:
"Should I jump?" This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are
the two sides of the same coin. 36 Like the child on the diving board, you will stay
undecided.
37 More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need
to evaluate yourself, your values, your strengths, your weaknesses, your achievements, your
desires, etc. Only then should you set your goals.
You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important,
because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your
work. 3 8 So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity(清晰)
of thoughts can help you move forward.Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives,
keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible. 39
They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.
Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a pilot
but can’t become one because your eyesight is not good enough. 40 You should reassess
your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.
You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplanned.You
cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at
the time of setting your goals.
A. This can affect your work.
B. So how should you motivate yourself?
C. However, this should not discourage you.
D. So why should we try to set specific goals?
E. They can change according to circumstances.
F. Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.
G. Without motivation, you can neither set a goal nor reach it.
没有动力,你既无法设定目标,也无法实现目标。本文就如何保持动力来实现自己的目标提出
了一些建议。
36.G 根据空前一句"Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same coin"可知,此处
在讲动力和设定目标之间的关系,故G项"没有动力,你既无法设定目标,也无法实现目标"符
合语境。
37.B 第一段阐述了动力和设定目标之间的关系,结合空后的"More than that, how should you
stay motivated to achieve the goal"可知,空处与空后内容形成递进关系,且句式保持一致,故B
项符合语境。
38.A 空前讲有时候你的心思并不在工作上,由此可知,空处应选A项"这会影响你的工作"。
39.E 根据空前一句中的"goals are flexible"可知,目标是可变动的,因此E项"它们可以根据情
况发生改变"符合语境。
40.C 空前一句说你可能想当飞行员,但因为视力不够好,你不能成为飞行员。再结合空后一
句中的"reassess your goals...set a fresh goal"可知,C项符合语境。
Passage14Rock music consists of many different styles. Even though there is a common spirit among
all music groups, they make very different music. 31 At that time the Beatles entered the
world of music from Liverpool.
After they were given an invitation to appear live on BBC, the Beatles quickly became
famous in Britain with nationwide tours. By mid-1963, the Beatles had been extremely popular in
England. 3 2 They held large concerts and performed at clubs. They became the hottest thing
on the pop music scene in England. They began as a modestly successful musician group and
ended the year as show business legends(传说). John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named
composers of the year.
33 They were not sure how the Americans would react to the new type of
music.Beatlemania hit New York on February 7, 1964. Hundreds of fans jammed the airport to
greet them. 3 4 The concert was broadcast live and attracted the largest one night audience in
the history of television up to that time. The Beatles were described as a British invasion(入侵) by
local and nationwide newspapers at that time. Their victory in America was still remembered as a
major turning point in the history of rock and roll. Thanks to the Beatles, a lot of opportunities
were opened up to new faces on the market. 3 5
A. They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964.
B. Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.
C. Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s.
D. However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come.
E. Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.
F. They appeared in the films A Hard Day’s Night (1964) and Help!(1965).
G. They performed their first concert in America at CBS television’s 53rd street studio.
本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了摇滚乐的发展历史和披头士的成功之路。
31.C 根据下文中的"At that time"可知,此处讲述的应是摇滚乐在二十世纪五十年代和六十年代
早期的发展,故选C项。
32.B 根据上文中的"popular in England"可知,披头士在英国很受欢迎,而根据B项中的"Even
their hairstyles became major trends"可知,甚至他们的发型也成了主流,与上文构成递进关系,
故选B项。
33.A 根据空后内容可知,他们不知道美国人对这种新型音乐会有什么反应,由此可知,A
项"1964年他们决定去美国巡演"引出下文,故选A项。34.G 根据下文中的"The concert was broadcast live...that time"可知,空处讲的应是有关音乐
会的情况,故选G项。
35.E 根据上文中的"Their victory...a lot of opportunities were opened up...market"可知,披头士
的成功激励了后来的乐队,推动了摇滚乐的发展,为新面孔提供了机会,E项承接上文,故选E
项。
Passage 15
Before there was the written word, there was the language of dance. Dance expresses love
and hate, joy and sorrow, life and death, and everything else in between.
36 We dance from Florida to Alaska, from north to south and sea to sea. We dance at
weddings, birthdays, office parties and just to fill the time.
"I adore dancing," says Lester Bridges, the owner of a dance studio in Iowa. "I can’t imagine
doing anything else with my life." Bridges runs dance classes for all ages. "Teaching dance is
wonderful. 37 It’s great to watch them. For many of them, it’s a way of meeting people and
having a social life."
38 "I can tell you about one young couple," says Bridges. "They’re learning to do
traditional dances. They arrive at the class in low spirits and they leave with a smile. 3 9 "
So, do we dance in order to make ourselves feel better, calmer, healthier? Andrea Hillier says,
"Dance, like the pattern of a beating heart, is life. Even after all these years, I want to get better
and better. 4 0 I find it hard to stop! Dancing reminds me I’m alive."
A. So why do we dance?
B. Dance in the U.S. is everywhere.
C. If you like dancing outdoors, come to America.
D. My older students say it makes them feel young.
E. I keep practicing even when I’m extremely tired.
F. Dancing seems to change their feeling completely.
G. They stayed up all night long singing and dancing.
舞蹈传递着人们的爱与恨、乐与悲、生与死……
36.B 空处为本段主旨句。根据本段内容可知,本段主要描述了在美国,舞蹈无处不在,故选B
项。
37.D 根据空前一句"Teaching dance is wonderful"可知,下文应与教别人跳舞有关,又根据空
后一句"It’s great to watch them"中的"them"可知,空处讲的应是学生们的有关情况,故选D项。38.A 本段主要讲了跳舞之后心情会变好,由此可知,空处应是提出问题,与下文构成因果关
系。故选A项。
39.F 此处表示跳过舞后心情会变好,再根据上文中的"one young couple"可知,F项中的their
与之相照应,故选F项。
40.E 根据空前的"I want to get better and better"及空后的"I find it hard to stop"可知,空处应表
明Andrea Hillier对舞蹈的热爱,且应用第一人称,故选E项。
Passage 16
Why Do We Get Angry?
Anger seems simple when we are feeling it, but the causes of anger are various.Knowing
these causes can make us examine our behavior, and correct bad habits.The main reasons we get
angry are triggering(触发) events, personality traits(特征), and our assessment of situations. 5 1
Triggering events for anger are so many that to describe them all would take hundreds of
pages. However, here are some examples: being cut off in traffic, a deadline approaching,
experiencing physical pain, and much more. 52 The reason why someone is triggered by
something and others are not is often due to one’s personal history and psychological traits.
Each person, no matter who they are, has psychological imbalances. People who have
personality traits that connect with competitiveness and low upset tolerance are much more likely
to get angry. 53 Also, sometimes pre-anger does not have to do with a lasting condition, but
rather a temporary state before a triggering event has occurred.
54 Sometimes even routine occurrences become sources of pre-anger, or anger itself.
Sometimes ignorance and negative(消极的) outlooks on situations can create anger.
55 However, anger can easily turn violent, and it is best to know the reasons for anger
to appear in order to prevent its presence. With these main reasons in mind, we can evaluate our
level of anger throughout the day and prevent cases of outbursts by comprehending the reasons for
our feelings.
A. Our attitude and viewpoint on situations can create anger within us as well.
B. But some types of situations can help us to get rid of the occurrence of anger.
C. Anger is rarely looked upon as a beneficial character trait, and is usually advised to reduce it.
D. Anger is a particularly strong feeling and maybe people think that they have reasons to feel
angry.E. Having these personality traits implies the pre-anger state, where anger is in the background of
your mind.
F. Understanding these reasons will control our own anger if we are willing to evaluate ourselves
with a critical eye.
G. Not everyone acts the same in response to events, and that is why what triggers one person may
or may not trigger another.
本文是说明文,主要介绍了人为什么生气。
51.F 根据空前一句"The main reasons we get angry are triggering(触发) events, personality traits(特
征), and our assessment of situations"以及下文的内容可知,空处的内容与上文列举的几条生气的
主要原因有关。因此F项符合语境。
52.G 根据空后的"The reason why someone is triggered by something and others are not is
often due to one’s personal history and psychological traits"可知,每个人对触发事件的反应是不
一样的。G项所表述的内容与之相呼应。
53.E E项中的"these personality traits"和"pre-anger"分别与上文中的"personality traits"和下
文中的"pre-anger"相呼应。
54.A 根据该段中的"Sometimes ignorance and negative(消极的) outlooks on situations can
create anger"可知,空处表达的是我们的态度和对形势的看法可能会引发愤怒。因此本空选 A
项。
55.D 根据空后的"However, anger can easily turn violent, and it is best to know the reasons for
anger to appear in order to prevent its presence"可知,空处与下文之间为转折关系。因此本空选
D项。
