专题 03 七选五
1.(2024届·广西玉林一模)
Humanities departments(人文院系)in America are once again being cut down. Earlier this month, the State
University of New York(SUNY)StonyBrook announced a plan to abandon several of the college’s well-known
departments for lack of fund. The University of Pittsburgh has cut its German and classics. 1 In the UK,
Middlesex University decided to gradually get rid of philosophy department. In June 2015, the Japanese minister of
education sent a letter to the presidents of the national universities of Japan, suggesting they close their graduate
and undergraduate departments in the humanities and social sciences and focus on something more practical.
These are hard times. Instead of Shakespeare or French, there will be(perhaps there already are)college classes
in how to cut corporate spending. 2 But the only opportunity has been lost if they are denied the
opportunity to study foreign languages, the classics, literature, philosophy, music, theater and art in the university.
When else in their busy lives will they get that chance?
3 . Essays explain why we need these subjects, and what their loss will mean. These areas of learning
provide us with the ability to think critically and independently; to see both sides of an issue;to look beneath the
surface of what we are being told; to appreciate the ways in which language can help us understand one another
more clearly.
I don’t believe that the humanities can make you a decent person. 4 . Studying philosophy teaches us
about those who have gone before us. A foreign language brings us closer to those with whom we share the planet.
The humanities touch those aspects of awareness that we call intellect and heart. 5
A.These subjects are under attack
B.Students need practical skills to find jobs
C.Defenses of the humanities have appeared
D.This problem has also arisen internationally
E.Therefore, courses in the humanities are beneficial
F.It helps us learn how to think and live in a harmonious society
G.But they can expand our sense of what humans can accomplish and create
【答案】1.D 2.B 3.C 4.G 5.E
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要说明了因为经费不足,美国的部分大学正准备削减人文学科,且
这个问题在国际上也出现了。
1.根据上文“Earlier this month, the State University of New York(SUNY)StonyBrook announced a plan to
abandon several of the college’s well-known departments for lack of fund. The University of Pittsburgh has cut its
German and classics.(本月早些时候,纽约州立大学石溪分校(SUNY)宣布了一项计划,由于缺乏资金,该校
将放弃几个知名院系。匹兹堡大学削减了德语和古典文学课程)”;下文“In the UK, Middlesex University
decided to gradually get rid of philosophy department. (在英国,米德尔塞克斯大学决定逐步取消哲学系)”以及
“In June 2015, the Japanese minister of education sent a letter to the presidents of the national universities ofJapan, suggesting they close their graduate and undergraduate departments in the humanities and social sciences
and focus on something more practical. (2015年6月,日本文部科学大臣致信日本国立大学校长,建议他们
关闭人文社会科学的研究生和本科院系,专注于更实用的学科)”可知,后文提到了英国和日本都有关闭哲
学和人文社会科学的举措,说明这个问题在国际上也出现了。故D选项“这个问题在国际上也出现了”承
上启下,符合语境。故选D。
2.根据上文“Instead of Shakespeare or French, there will be(perhaps there already are) college classes in how to
cut corporate spending.(大学将开设(或许已经开设)如何削减企业开支的课程,而不是莎士比亚或法语)”
可知,上文提到了将开设如何削减企业开支的课程,说明更加注重实用技能了。故B项“学生需要实用技
能来找工作”符合语境。故选B。
3.根据下文“Essays explain why we need these subjects, and what their loss will mean. These areas of learning
provide us with the ability to think critically and independently; to see both sides of an issue;to look beneath the
surface of what we are being told; to appreciate the ways in which language can help us understand one another
more clearly. (文章解释了我们为什么需要这些学科,以及它们的消失意味着什么。这些领域的学习为我们
提供了批判性和独立思考的能力;看到一个问题的正反两面;透过我们被告知的事情的表面看下去;欣赏语
言帮助我们更清楚地相互理解的方式)”可知,本段的主旨是反对取消人文学科。C项“对人文学科的辩护
出现了”引出下文,符合语境。故选C。
4.根据上文“I don’t believe that the humanities can make you a decent person.(我不认为人文学科可以让你成
为一个体面的人)”以及后文“Studying philosophy teaches us about those who have gone before us.(学习哲学能
让我们了解前人)”可知,本句与上文构成转折,进一步说明作者对于人文学科的看法,故G项“但它们可
以扩展我们对人类所能完成和创造的东西的认识”承上启下,符合语境。故选G。
5.根据上文“Studying philosophy teach-es us about those who have gone before us. A foreign language brings
us closer to those with whom we share the planet. The humanities can touch those aspects of awareness that we call
intellect and heart. (学习哲学可以让我们了解前人;学习外语使我们更接近与我们共同生活在同一星球上的
人;学习人文学科可以触及我们称之为智力和心灵的意识领域。)”可知,本句与上文构成因果关系,总结
学习人文学科是有益的。故E项“因此,人文学科的课程是有益的”符合语境。故选E。
2.(2024届·广西北海一模)
Every family is a foundation of society. It is where one learns fundamental values and beliefs. It is the first
place one goes when they need love and support. 6 A strong family provides a loving, supportive
environment that helps you reach your full potential. Here are some key things to keep in mind if you're looking to
strengthen your family bonds.
Nurture (培养) healthy communication. The key to any strong relationship is communication. 7
Family members need to feel comfortable communicating about both the good and the bad. Honest communication
can help solve problems, set boundaries, and provide support. By nurturing healthy communication within the
family, you can lay the foundation for solid relationships with others.
8 In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle (忙碌) and forget to
slow down and enjoy life. One of the best ways to build a strong foundation for your family is to make time forquality bonding experiences. You can share meals, take a family vacation, or spend an evening playing video games
together and celebrate every milestone together. 9
Facing life’s challenges together. No family is perfect, and every family will face challenges at some point in
their lives. The key is to address those challenges together as a team. There will be times when family members
will disagree on how to face a challenge. 10 Remember, the goal is to work together as a team and support
one another through thick and thin. And by doing so. you can build a strong foundation for your family.
Building a solid foundation for your family takes time, effort, and patience. But it is well worth it when you
see the lasting bonds.
A.Encourage quality time together.
B.That is especially true for families.
C.Families grow and change over time.
D.Show your children how important family is.
E.Plus, it is also the foundation for personal success in life.
F.Your children will cherish the memories of these moments when they get older.
G.It is essential to respect each other's opinions and find a solution that works for everyone.
【答案】6.E 7.B 8.A 9.F 10.G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了建立牢固的家庭关系的方法。
6.上文“It is where one learns fundamental values and beliefs. It is the first place one goes when they need love
and support.(这是一个人学习基本价值观和信仰的地方。当他们需要爱和支持时,这是他们第一个去的地
方)”说明的是每个家庭都是社会的基础。因此E项“此外,它也是个人生活成功的基础。”进一步说明家
庭的重要,起到了递进的作用。故选E。
7.根据上文“The key to any strong relationship is communication. (任何牢固关系的关键是沟通)”及下文
“Family members need to feel comfortable communicating about both the good and the bad. (家庭成员需要在沟
通好与坏时感到自在)”可知,设空处起到承接前后文的作用,因此B项“对于家庭来说尤其如此。”符合
语境。故选B。
8.下文“One of the best ways to build a strong foundation for your family is to make time for quality bonding
experiences. (为家庭建立坚实基础的最好方法之一就是腾出时间进行高质量的亲密体验)”说明这个段落主要
讲述的是鼓励共度美好时光。因此A项“鼓励共度美好时光。”符合段落主旨。故选A。
9.上文“You can share meals, take a family vacation, or spend an evening playing video games together and
celebrate every milestone together. (你们可以一起吃饭,一起家庭度假,或者花一个晚上一起玩电子游戏,
一起庆祝每个里程碑)”列出了几项家庭活动和一起庆祝每一个里程碑。因此F项“随着你的孩子长大,他
们会珍惜这些特殊时刻的回忆”符合语境。故选F。
10.上文“There will be times when family members will disagree on how to face a challenge. (有时家庭成员会
在如何面对挑战方面存在分歧)”说明如何解决分歧,因此G项“必须尊重彼此的意见并找到适合所有人的
解决方案” 承接上文,符合语境。故选G。
3. (2024届·甘肃白银一模)Saying “thank you” when you receive an unexpected gift is all well and good, but how can you get a little
creative with your appreciation? As it turns out, there are plenty of ways to express your gratitude to others while
remaining gracious and sincere. 11 . We’ll show you how to say thank you in exciting and meaningful ways!
I appreciate this. 12 . A great “thank you” involves expressing appreciation for the gift and explaining
why you’re grateful. For added value, you can even describe what you’ll do with their gifts if you have an idea.
You’ve made my day! Show them that their gifts turned your day around. Telling someone that they made
your day will make the giver feel that their gifts are much more meaningful and worthwhile. 13 .
It’s like you read my mind! Thank you. Compliment (恭维) their gift-giving skills. 14 , it can be likely
that they really know you and are anticipating your needs without having to ask you what you want! Show them
how touched you are by letting them know that their gifts are exactly what you want.
15 . Show them how surprised you are. If someone goes out of their way to give you an unexpected
gift, make sure they know they succeeded in their mission to surprise and delight you. Say “thanks” and express
your shock at the same time. For example, you should have seen me; my eyes almost popped out of my head!
Thank you for the lovely surprise.
A.I’m extremely astonished
B.When someone gives you a gift
C.If people choose to spend time with you
D.It is impolite of you to say those words
E.You may receive gifts from others in daily life
F.Be specific about what you appreciate and why
G.They’ll be pleased that they were able to make you smile
【答案】11.E 12.F 13.G 14.B 15.A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些用于收到礼物表达感谢的方式。
11.根据上文“Saying “thank you” when you receive an unexpected gift is all well and good, but how can you
get a little creative with your appreciation? As it turns out, there are plenty of ways to express your gratitude to
others while remaining gracious and sincere.(当你收到一份意想不到的礼物时,说声“谢谢”当然很好,但是
你怎么才能在表达感激的时候有点创意呢?事实证明,在保持亲切和真诚的同时,有很多方法可以表达你
对他人的感激之情)”以及后文“We’ll show you how to say thank you in exciting and meaningful ways!(我们将
向你展示如何用令人兴奋和有意义的方式说谢谢!)”可知,后文提到了“展示如何用令人兴奋和有意义的
方式说谢谢”。由此可知,本句是在设定收到了礼物的情况。故E选项“在日常生活中,你可能会收到别
人的礼物”符合语境,故选E。
12.根据上文“I appreciate this.(我很感谢)”以及后文“A great “thank you” involves expressing appreciation
for the gift and explaining why you’re grateful. For added value, you can even describe what you’ll do with their
gifts if you have an idea.(一个好的“谢谢”包括表达对礼物的感激和解释你为什么感激。为了增加价值,你
甚至可以描述如果你有一个想法,你将如何处理他们的礼物)”可知,后文提到了“一个好的“谢谢”包括
表达对礼物的感激和解释你为什么感激”,F选项Be specific about what you appreciate and why可对应后文
explaining why you’re grateful。故F选项“具体说明你感谢什么以及为什么感谢”符合语境,故选F。13.根据上文“You’ve made my day! Show them that their gifts turned your day around. Telling someone that
they made your day will make the giver feel that their gifts are much more meaningful and worthwhile.(你让我很
开心!让他们知道他们的礼物改变了你的一天。告诉别人他们让你的一天变得美好,会让送礼者觉得他们
的礼物更有意义、更有价值)”可知,上文提到了“告诉别人他们让你的一天变得美好,会让送礼者觉得他
们的礼物更有意义、更有价值”,本句为本段最后一句,故继续说明这一做法给送礼者的好处:他们会很
高兴他们能让你微笑。故G选项“他们会很高兴他们能让你微笑”符合语境,故选G。
14.根据上文“It’s like you read my mind! Thank you. Compliment (恭维) their gift-giving skills.(你好像看透了
我的心思!谢谢你!赞美他们送礼物的技巧)”以及后文“it can be likely that they really know you and are
anticipating your needs without having to ask you what you want! Show them how touched you are by letting them
know that their gifts are exactly what you want.(他们很可能真的了解你,不用问你想要什么就能预测到你的需
求!让他们知道他们的礼物正是你想要的,以此来表达你的感动)”可知,本句为后文的前半句,后文提到
了送礼的人真的很了解你,说明有人送礼物给你。故B选项“当有人给你礼物的时候”符合语境,故选
B。
15.根据本段内容“Show them how surprised you are. If someone goes out of their way to give you an
unexpected gift, make sure they know they succeeded in their mission to surprise and delight you. Say “thanks” and
express your shock at the same time.(告诉他们你有多惊讶。如果有人特意送你一份意想不到的礼物,一定要
让他们知道他们成功地给了你惊喜和快乐。说“谢谢”,同时表达你的震惊)”可知,本段给出的表达感谢
是说自己十分惊讶,A选项中astonished对应后文surprised。故A选项“我非常惊讶”符合语境,故选A。
4. (2024届·甘肃张掖一模)
If you’re always comparing yourself to your peers, you might be low in confidence and unsure of yourself.
Here are some tips on how to stop comparing yourself to others.
Write down your positive traits. When you ignore your abilities, it becomes easier to compare yourself to
others. You might focus on their strengths and ignore your own completely. 16 By being aware of your
best qualities, you can learn to love yourself and build up your self﹣confidence.
Keep a gratitude journal. A gratitude journal helps you recognize the things you may take for granted so you
can fully appreciate them. To start journaling, reflect on the little things that bring you joy. 17 Explain
how they influence your life in detail. For example, if you jog in the park every day, you might express how you’re
grateful for your health and how jogging helps you overcome stress at work.
18 Instead of focusing on your “weaknesses”, reflect on the areas you can improve. Take advantage
of all chances to improve your skills and techniques. Don’t be afraid to ask other people for help along the way.
Only by making efforts to improve your abilities can you make yourself happy.
Compete against yourself. 19 Instead, use comparison to become an improved version of yourself.
Set goals for yourself and try to improve your own personal best. When you set a goal for yourself, track your
progress so that you can see how you are moving toward that goal. That way
Overcoming comparison is a continuous process, but it is possible! 20
A.Take control over your life.
B.Work on improving your abilities.C.Don’t compare your life to other people’s.
D.Write down why you’re grateful for them.
E.With time and practice, you can become the best version of yourself.
F.Appreciate others and use their success to motivate you to work hard.
G.To avoid this negative behavior, make a list of your strengths and talents.
【答案】16.G 17.D 18.B 19.C 20.E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者介绍了一些停止将自己与他人进行比较的方法。
16.根据前文“Write down your positive traits. When you ignore your abilities, it becomes easier to compare
yourself to others. You might focus on their strengths and ignore your own completely. (写下你的积极品质。如果
你总是拿自己和同龄人比较,你可能会缺乏自信,不确定自己。这里有一些关于如何停止与他人比较的建
议。你可能会把注意力集中在他们的优点上,而完全忽略了自己的优点。)”可知,列出自己的长处和才
能,所以选项G“To avoid this negative behavior, make a list of your strengths and talents.(为了避免这种消极的
行为,列出你的优点和才能。)”可以承接前文,故选G。
17.根据后句“Explain how they influence your life in detail. (详细解释它们如何影响你的生活。)”可知,通
过写日记写下你为什么感激它们,所以选项D“Write down why you’re grateful for them. (写下你感激它们的
原因。)”和后句“Explain how they influence your life in detail.(详细解释它们如何影响你的生活。)”语境一
致,其中的they和them均指代前文提到的“the little things that bring you joy(带给你快乐的小事情)”故选
D。
18.放在句首,是主题句,结合前后段的首句可知是祈使句,根据后文“Instead of focusing on your
“weaknesses”, reflect on the areas you can improve. Take advantage of all chances to improve your skills and
techniques. (与其关注你的“弱点”,不如反思你可以改进的地方。利用一切机会来提高你的技能和技
巧。)”可知,本段主要介绍努力提高自己需要提高的能力。所以选项B“Work on improving your abilities.(努
力提高自己的能力。)”符合上下文语境,故选B。
19.根据本段主题句“Compete against yourself.(与自己竞争。)”和后句“Instead, use comparison to become
an improved version of yourself. (相反,通过比较来成为一个更好的自己。)”可知,不要比较自己和他人的生
活,而是与自己竞争提升自己,所以选项C“Don’t compare your life to other people’s. (不要拿自己的生活和
别人比较。)”符合上下文语境,故选C。
20.根据前句“Overcoming comparison is a continuous process, but it is possible! (克服攀比是一个持续的过
程,但这是可能的!)”可知,通过时间和练习,克服比较是一个持续的过程,你可以成为最好的自己。所以
选项E“With time and practice, you can become the best version of yourself.(随着时间的推移和练习,你可以成
为最好的自己。)”符合上下文语境,故选E。
5. (2024届·江西景德镇一模)
If you want to be confident at interview and get the job, body language will be important.
Here are some useful tips for your body language during a job interview.
Make a great entrance. A job interview actually starts before you get to the interview room. You don't know
who could be looking at you from a window or standing next to you in the elevator. Your body language should tellothers that you're confident and calm. 21 .
Don’t go for direct eye contact. 22 . A more effective way to make sure you look interested is to look at
different parts of an interviewer's face every two seconds such as their nose, eyes and lips.
Use hand gestures while you're speaking. If you’re not sure what to do with your hands, go ahead and gesture
while you're speaking. When you're really nervous, you may want to hide your hand because they express your
anxiety. 23
Stay positive. Your body language follows your mind. If your mind is negative, your body will consciously
create negative energy. However, stay positive and you feel confident in your body language. 24 . And
your smiles will be more likely to leave a good impression on the interviewers.
Work on your walk. Interviewers often make a hiring judgment within the first 10 seconds of meeting you.
25 . When walking directly toward the interviewer, you had better make your body point in his direction and
maintain eye contact with him occasionally.
A.Instead, make “direct face contact”.
B.How you walk into the room is a part of that judgment.
C.At this time, it's a good choice for you to hide your hands.
D.Instead, using your hands gesture can make you feel relaxed.
E.If your have a positive mind, you will wear a smile on your face.
F.It's very important to review your information you have prepared.
G.It's improper to crazily search your file for your resume at this time.
【答案】21.G 22.A 23.D 24.E 25.B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一些关于面试时肢体语言的建议。
21.空前“Your body language should tell others that you're confident and calm. (你的肢体语言应该告诉别人你
是自信和冷静的)”强调展示自信和冷静的肢体语言。G选项“It's improper to crazily search your file for your
resume at this time. (在这个时候疯狂地在你的档案中搜索你的简历是不合适的)”是展示慌张的行为,和空前
内容形成对比。故选G。
22.该段句首“Don’t go for direct eye contact. (不要直接眼神交流)”强调不要直接眼神交流。A选项
“Instead, make “direct face contact”. (相反,进行“直接面部交流”)”构成相反关系:不要……,而是
要……。同时空后“A more effective way to make sure you look interested is to look at different parts of an
interviewer's face every two seconds such as their nose, eyes and lips.( 确保你看起来感兴趣的一个更有效的方
法是每两秒钟看一次面试官脸上的不同部位,比如鼻子、眼睛和嘴唇)”进一步解释了如何进行面部交流。
故选A。
23.本段句首主旨句“Use hand gestures while you're speaking. (说话时使用手势)”强调手势动作。D选项
“Instead, using your hands gesture can make you feel relaxed. (相反,用你的手势可以让你感到放松)”也在强
调手势动作,呼应主题。同时选项中的“feel relaxed”与空前“When you’re really nervous, you may want to
hide your hand because they express your anxiety. (你可能想把你的手藏起来,因为它们表达了你的焦虑)”中
的“you’re really nervous”构成对比。故选D。
24.空前“However, stay positive and you feel confident in your body language. (然而,保持积极的态度,你会对自己的肢体语言充满信心)”强调要保持积极态度,选项E“If your have a positive mind, you will wear a smile
on your face. (如果你有一个积极的心态,你会面带微笑)”中的“a positive mind”和空前“stay positive”一
致。后文“And your smiles will be more likely to leave a good impression on the interviewers. (而且你的微笑更
有可能给面试官留下好印象)”进一步解释了微笑的好处,呼应了选项E的“smile”。故选E。
25.句首主旨句“Work on your walk. (练习走路)”说明该段在介绍走路的肢体动作。B选项“How you walk
into the room is a part of that judgment. (你如何走进房间是这种判断的一部分)”中的“How you walk into the
room”呼应主题。空后“When walking directly toward the interviewer, you had better make your body point in
his direction and maintain eye contact with him occasionally. (当你直接走向面试官时,你最好让你的身体指向
他的方向,偶尔和他保持眼神交流)”进一步描述了如何进行walking。故选B。
6.(2024届·江西萍乡一模)
New animals
In northern Vietnam, in thick forests in the North Annamite Mountains, there is a wildlife park called Vu
Quang. In 1986, the area was made an official forest reserve. In 2002, 550 square kilometers of the area were
declared a National Park. 26 . It is in an area that is hard to get to, for one thing. And it’s an area that’s
difficult to walk through because the rocks are covered with algae and are very slippery.
27 . In the last twenty years, several new species of animals that have never been seen anywhere in
the world before have been discovered there. Some of them are so new that scientists haven’t given them official
names yet!
The new animals discovered at the park include the Vu Quang ox or Saola, a “slow” deer, a giant muntjac (the
world’s largest, in fact), a black deer and a “holy” goat. 28 , as well as two species of amphibians and 15
species of reptiles.
The Saola was the first new species of large mammal to be discovered in more than fifty years, so it caused a
lot of excitement in the scientific world. It is a strange goat-like creature that looks as if it is somehow related to
cattle. It has horns that can be between one and two feet long, and that seem to come out of the animal’s head at
slightly different angles. 29 .
The creature had hidden safely for generations in the Vu Quang area. But once it was discovered, it was in
danger. 30 . Sadly, the Saola is now being hunted and may well end up as another endangered species.
A.That’s why it attracts hunters
B.Vu Quang is no ordinary park, though
C.Hunters have no respect for new species
D.But that’s not all that is unusual about Vu Quang
E.Five new species of fish have also been found there
F.This was the first time so many new species had been found in this area
G.That’s why it is called “Saola”, meaning “spinning wheel posts” in Vietnamese
【答案】26.B 27.D 28.E 29.G 30.C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了越南武广国家公园及其里面新物种的相关情况。26.由下文“It is in an area that is hard to get to, for one thing. And it’s an area that’s difficult to walk through
because the rocks are covered with algae and are very slippery. (首先,它位于一个很难到达的地区。这是一个
很难穿过的区域,因为岩石上覆盖着藻类,非常滑)”和普通公园易到达的常识可知,武广国家公园难以到
达,和普通公园不一样,B选项“然而,武广不是一个普通的公园”切合语境。故选B项。
27.由上文“It is in an area that is hard to get to, for one thing. And it’s an area that’s difficult to walk through
because the rocks are covered with algae and are very slippery. (首先,它位于一个很难到达的地区。这是一个
很难穿过的区域,因为岩石上覆盖着藻类,非常滑)”可知武广国家公园难以到达,不同寻常,再结合下文
“In the last twenty years, several new species of animals that have never been seen anywhere in the world before
have been discovered there. Some of them are so new that scientists haven’t given them official names yet! (在过去
的二十年里,在那里发现了几种以前从未在世界上任何地方见过的新动物。其中一些是如此的新,以至于
科学家还没有给它们起正式的名字)”讲武广国家公园里面发现了一些闻所未闻的新物种,这也是不同寻常
之处,该空应该进一步提及武广国家公园的不平凡之处。D选项“但这并不是武广国家公园的全部不同寻
常之处”切合语境。故选D项。
28.由上文“The new animals discovered at the park include the Vu Quang ox or Saola, a “slow” deer, a giant
muntjac (the world’s largest, in fact), a black deer and a “holy” goat. (在公园里发现的新动物包括武广牛或
Saola、一只“慢”鹿、一只巨大的麂(事实上是世界上最大的)、一只黑鹿和一只“神圣”山羊)”和下文
“as well as two species of amphibians and 15 species of reptiles (以及两种两栖动物和15种爬行动物)”可知,
该空和上下文一些列举武广国家公园里面发现的新物种包括哪些,E选项“在那里还发现了五种新的鱼
类”切合语境。故选E项。
29.由上文“The Saola was the first new species of large mammal to be discovered in more than fifty years, so it
caused a lot of excitement in the scientific world. It is a strange goat-like creature that looks as if it is somehow
related to cattle. It has horns that can be between one and two feet long, and that seem to come out of the animal’s
head at slightly different angles. (Saola是50多年来发现的第一个大型哺乳动物新物种,因此它在科学界引起
了很大的轰动。这是一种奇怪的山羊状生物,看起来似乎与牛有某种关系。它有一到两英尺长的角,从动
物的头部伸出的角度似乎略有不同)”可知,该空应承接上文继续介绍Saola的相关情况,G选项“这就是为
什么它被称为‘Saola’,在越南语中的意思是‘纺车桩’”切合语境。故选G项。
30.由上文“The creature had hidden safely for generations in the Vu Quang area. But once it was discovered, it
was in danger. (这种生物已经在武广地区安全地隐藏了好几代。但一旦被发现,它就处于危险之中。)”和下
文“Sadly, the Saola is now being hunted and may well end up as another endangered species. (不幸的是,Saola
现在正被猎杀,很可能会成为另一个濒危物种)”可知,Saola处于危险之中,空格处和后文因果关系,正是
因为猎人不尊重新物种,Saola才会被猎杀,C选项“猎人不尊重新物种”切合语境。故选C项。
7.(2024届·吉林一模)
During job or school interviews, you’re likely to be asked what your strengths and weaknesses are, because
the interviewers are interested in how your areas of strengths and weaknesses might affect your performance in this
position. 31 For instance, you may be skilled in cooking, but if you’re applying for an office job, this
strength may be irrelevant.However, knowing your personal areas of strengths and weaknesses is not a piece of cake. It takes self-
awareness and self-reflection. So ask yourself what you are good or weak at. 32
33 For example, let’s say my strength is creativity and yours is planning; we both want to have the
same career. We might go about getting there in very different ways. If I did something creative to get my dream
job and you planned carefully, we’d both likely be successful. But if I tried planning and you tried something
creative, both of us might fail. 34
Having a weakness doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It could be something you struggle with, but it could also
be something you haven’t spent time developing yet. 35 For example, maybe your area of weakness is
relevant to gratitude. You just haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about gratitude before. But now you engage in a
bunch of activities that help you turn gratitude into an area of strength. Hey, now you’ve got one more skill!
A.Is it proper to begin with a truthful answer?
B.Our areas of strengths can help us achieve our goals.
C.Or,ask your friends about your qualities or weaknesses.
D.Thus, it’s helpful to know your strengths related to the role.
E.Many job applicants are unsure how to approach this question.
F.By turning a weakness into a strength, you build other important skills.
G.That’s why it is important to know and use our strengths to reach goals.
【答案】31.D 32.C 33.B 34.G 35.F
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何运用自己的优缺点来成功实现目标。
31.根据空前“During job or school interviews, you’re likely to be asked what your strengths and weaknesses
are, because the interviewers are interested in how your areas of strengths and weaknesses might affect your
performance in this position.(在工作或学校面试中,你可能会被问到你的优点和缺点是什么,因为面试官对
你的优点和缺点如何影响你在这个职位上的表现感兴趣)”及空后“For instance, you may be skilled in
cooking, but if you’re applying for an office job, this strength may be irrelevant.(例如,你可能擅长烹饪,但如果
你申请的是办公室工作,这个优点可能就无关紧要了)”可知,空处应表示优点与职位的相关性是重要的,
D选项“Thus, it’s helpful to know your strengths related to the role.(因此,了解自己与这个职位相关的优点是
很有帮助的)”符合语境。故选D。
32.根据空前“However, knowing your personal areas of strengths and weaknesses is not a piece of cake. It takes
self-awareness and self-reflection. So ask yourself what you are good or weak at.(然而,了解自己的优点和缺点
并不是一件容易的事。这需要自我意识和自我反省。所以问问你自己,你擅长什么,不擅长什么)”可知,
此处表示自我反思优缺点,C选项“Or,ask your friends about your qualities or weaknesses.(或者,问问你的朋
友你的优点或缺点)”与前一句对应,表示获知自己优缺点的方法,符合语境。故选C。
33.本空放在段首,根据后文“For example, let’s say my strength is creativity and yours is planning; we both
want to have the same career. We might go about getting there in very different ways. If I did something creative to
get my dream job and you planned carefully, we’d both likely be successful. But if I tried planning and you tried
something creative, both of us might fail.(例如,假设我的优点是创造力,你的优点是计划;我们都想拥有同
样的事业。我们可能会以非常不同的方式到达那里。如果我做了一些有创意的事情来得到我梦寐以求的工作,而你精心策划,我们都有可能成功。但如果我试着做计划,而你试着做一些有创意的事情,我们俩都
可能失败)”可知,本段介绍运用自己擅长领域的优点才会成功,B选项“Our areas of strengths can help us
achieve our goals.(我们的优势领域可以帮助我们实现目标)”符合本段主旨,引起下文。故选B。
34.空处为前文总结,根据前文“For example, let’s say my strength is creativity and yours is planning; we both
want to have the same career. We might go about getting there in very different ways. If I did something creative to
get my dream job and you planned carefully, we’d both likely be successful. But if I tried planning and you tried
something creative, both of us might fail.(例如,假设我的优点是创造力,你的优点是计划;我们都想拥有同
样的事业。我们可能会以非常不同的方式到达那里。如果我做了一些有创意的事情来得到我梦寐以求的工
作,而你精心策划,我们都有可能成功。但如果我试着做计划,而你试着做一些有创意的事情,我们俩都
可能失败)”可知,知道我们各自擅长的领域是很重要的,G选项“That’s why it is important to know and use
our strengths to reach goals.(这就是为什么了解并利用我们的优势来实现目标是很重要的)”符合语境。故选
G。
35.空前“Having a weakness doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It could be something you struggle with, but it
could also be something you haven’t spent time developing yet.(有缺点不一定是件坏事。它可能是你挣扎的东
西,但也可能是你还没有花时间发展的东西)”表示缺点是有好处的,空后“But now you engage in a bunch
of activities that help you turn gratitude into an area of strength.(但现在你参与了一系列活动,这些活动可以帮
助你把感恩变成一种优势领域)”表明这种缺点可以变为优点,F选项“By turning a weakness into a strength,
you build other important skills.(通过将缺点转化为优点,你可以培养其他重要的技能)”能够承上启下,符合
语境。故选F。
8.(2024届·吉林长春一模)
Reversal—change your perspective and solve your problem
It’s often your definition of a problem that limits you in finding a suitable solution. Creative solutions require a
change of perspective. 36
The reversal technique is a creative thinking technique that is based on the thought that to change your
perspective, you sometimes need to change the order of the words in your problem definition.
How you change the order of the words doesn’t matter much, as long as the key words are reversed. 37
Your challenge is “How do we make sure that fewer people take cars to their work?”. Swapping (交换) the key
words, you could rephrase this challenge as “How do we make sure that fewer cars take people to their work?”.
Not every problem statement is suitable for a reversal. Sometimes using this technique requires you to first
rephrase the question altogether. 38 For instance, the question “How might we sell more washing
machines?” is not easily reversed—there is no key word to swap with “washing machines”. Yet, when you rephrase
the question to “How might we sell more washing machines to young parents?”, you can easily change it to “How
might we sell more young parents to washing machines?”. 39 You could interpret this last sentence as
“the washing machine pays the young parents to try it out”。Then, you could start communicating to potential
buyers how much they will save each year when they choose your energy-efficient washing machine.
As this example shows, some reversals will require a very flexible way of thinking. 40 However,
thinking about the tiny amount of time it will “cost” you to try out a reversal, you have very little to lose and,potentially, lots to gain.
A.The problem statement is much more logical.
B.Often it helps to add one or more key words to the sentence.
C.Rephrasing your challenge is to change the problem statement.
D.A great way to do this is by “reversing” your problem statement.
E.For instance, imagine you are responsible for limiting the traffic jam in your area.
F.Admittedly, it is a very unusual challenge, but it might just stimulate a creative thought.
G.Not everyone will be able to move from an unreasonable statement to a useful solution.
【答案】36.D 37.E 38.B 39.F 40.G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过举例子介绍了一种解决问题思维方式——逆向思维,描述了它的好
处和表现形式。
36.根据上文“Creative solutions require a change of perspective. (创造性的解决方案需要改变观点)”以及下
文“The reversal technique is a creative thinking technique that is based on the thought that to change your
perspective. (反转技巧是一种创造性思维技巧,它基于改变你的观点的想法。)”可猜测,划线句写的是创造
性的解决方案是逆向技术。D选项:A great way to do this is by “reversing” your problem statement. (一个很好
的方法是“颠倒”你的问题陈述。)符合题意,故选D项。
37.根据上文“How you change the order of the words doesn’t matter much, as long as the key words are
reversed. (你如何改变单词顺序并不重要,只要关键字颠倒过来就行)”以及下文“Your challenge is “How do
we make sure that fewer people take cars to their work?”. Swapping (交换) the key words, you could rephrase this
challenge as “How do we make sure that fewer cars take people to their work?”.”(你面临的挑战是“我们如何确
保开车上班的人更少?”换掉关键词,你可以把这个挑战重新表述为“我们如何确保更少的车载着人们去上
班?”)”可知,本段是在举关键字颠倒过来的例子,并且有关于道路交通。E选项:For instance, imagine you
are responsible for limiting the traffic jam in your area. (例如,设想你要负责限制你所在地区的交通堵塞)符合
题意,故选E项。
38.根据前文“Sometimes using this technique requires you to first rephrase the question altogether. (有时使用
这个技巧需要你首先重新表达问题)”以及下文“For instance, the question “How might we sell more washing
machines?” is not easily reversed—there is no key word to swap with “washing machines”. (例如,“我们如何才
能卖出更多的洗衣机?”没有一个关键词可以和“洗衣机”互换)”可知,重新表达问题与关键词有关。B选
项:Often it helps to add one or more key words to the sentence. (通常,在句子中再加一个关键词是有帮助的)
符合题意,故选B项。
39.根据前文“Yet, when you rephrase the question to “How might we sell more washing machines to young
parents?”, you can easily change it to “How might we sell more young parents to washing machines?” (然而,当
你把这个问题重新表述为“我们如何才能向年轻的父母出售更多洗衣机?”你可以很容易地把它改成“我们
如何才能让更多的年轻父母喜欢洗衣机?”)”可知,这种办法可以激发创造性思维。F选项:Admittedly, it is
a very unusual challenge, but it might just stimulate a creative thought. (诚然,这是一个非常不寻常的挑战,但
它可能会激发创造性思维)符合题意,故选F项。
40.根据前文“As this example shows, some reversals will require a very flexible way of thinking. (正如这个例子所示,一些反转将需要非常灵活的思维方式)”以及后文“However, thinking about the tiny amount of time it
will “cost” you to try out a reversal, you have very little to lose and, potentially, lots to gain. (然而,考虑一下你尝
试逆转的时间“成本”,你不会损失什么,但潜在地,你会得到很多)”可猜测,做出这些反转很困难,要
耗脑力。G选项Not everyone will be able to move from an unreasonable statement to a useful solution. (不是每
个人都能从一个不合理的陈述变成一个有用的解决方案)符合题意,故选G项。
9. (2024届·吉林一模)
The Habits of Recovering Procrastinators(拖延者)
We all procrastinate (拖延) occasionally. Procrastination can be defined as delaying a project, a task or an
intended course of action, despite expecting to feel the guilt or shame of the delay. I have developed some habits
that will allow you to live in the present, be much more productive and remove the procrastination that no longer
serves you.
Manage yourself in Time. Becoming a recovering procrastinator requires developing a much greater sense of
time — one hour, one day, one week, one month, one year. 41
You then gain a better understanding of how to manage your time effectively and make steady progress
towards your goals.
Set small goals. 42 They desire to have a half-a-million-dollar year in their first year as a business
owner or to make a remarkable leap from a high-school actor to winning an Oscar. Instead, what typically happens
is that they fall apart emotionally. Those breakdowns lessen the emotional energy necessary to progress toward
their goals.
43 If you tend to procrastinate, keeping an organized list helps you develop much more focus. By
actively committing your tasks to writing, you break free from the aimless spinning and equip yourself to overcome
procrastination.
Rank tasks by importance. Develop the habit of organizing your tasks based on their significance. 44
This way, you’ll prevent yourself from getting overwhelmed and ensure that essential work gets done.
Don’t be too hard on yourself. Overcoming procrastination is a journey filled with ups and downs. 45
Remember to be kind and patient with yourself along the way. You’ve got this, and I believe in you.
A.Document your tasks and thoughts.
B.It’s common for procrastinators to aim high.
C.You can establish a daily or weekly timetable.
D.Overcome procrastination with organized focus.
E.Identify the most critical ones and tackle them first.
F.This is breaking down tasks into manageable time frames.
G.You’ll encounter roadblocks and experience moments of frustration.
【答案】41.F 42.B 43.A 44.E 45.G
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍克服拖延症患的一些方法和建议。
41.由上文“Manage yourself in Time. Becoming a recovering procrastinator requires developing a much greatersense of time — one hour, one day, one week, one month, one year. (及时管理自己。成为一个正在恢复的拖延
者需要培养更大的时间感——一小时、一天、一周、一个月、一年。)”可知,这里主要讲及时管理时间,
而F项This is breaking down tasks into manageable time frames.(这是将任务分解为可管理的时间框架)符合语
境,其中 manageable time frames与上文one hour, one day, one week, one month, one year对应。故选F项。
42.由下文“They desire to have a half-a-million-dollar year in their first year as a business owner or to make a
remarkable leap from a high-school actor to winning an Oscar. (他们希望在成为企业主的第一年就有50万美元
的收入,或者从一名高中演员一跃成为奥斯卡奖得主。)”可知,这里讲有些人的目标太大而不切实际。B
项It’s common for procrastinators to aim high.(拖延症患者通常目标远大。)符合语境,其中procrastinators与
后文they对应, aim high与后文举例内容对应,所以本句有启下作用。故选B项。
43.由下文“If you tend to procrastinate, keeping an organized list helps you develop much more focus. By
actively committing your tasks to writing, you break free from the aimless spinning and equip yourself to overcome
procrastination.(如果你倾向于拖延,那么整理一份清单可以帮助你更加集中注意力。通过积极地将任务投
入写作,你可以摆脱漫无目的的旋转,让自己克服拖延。)”可知,这里主要讲整理一份清单可以帮助你更
加集中注意力,从而克服拖延症。而A项Document your tasks and thoughts.(记录你的任务和想法。)符合语
境,其中Document 与下文keeping an organized list对应,且本句对整段有总括作用。故选A项。
44.由下文“This way, you’ll prevent yourself from getting overwhelmed and ensure that essential work gets
done.(这样,你就可以防止自己不堪重负,并确保完成重要的工作。)”可知,这里讲我们应该先完成重要的
工作,而E项Identify the most critical ones and tackle them first.(找出最重要的任务并首先解决。)符合语
境,其中critical ones与下文 essential work对应,有启下作用。故选E项。
45.由上文“Don’t be too hard on yourself. Overcoming procrastination is a journey filled with ups and downs.
(不要对自己太苛刻。克服拖延症是一段充满起伏的旅程。)”可知,克服拖延症是一段充满起伏的旅程,所
以会遇到障碍,经历挫折。G项You’ll encounter roadblocks and experience moments of frustration.(你会遇到
障碍,也会经历挫折。)符合语境,其中encounter roadblocks与上文filled with ups and downs对应,有承上
作用。故选G项。