专题 04 七选五
1.（2024届·四川眉山一模）
While sweat serves as the built-in air conditioner, sweating it out can have many: other surprising health
benefits. 1
It Eases Pain
Did you wake up with back pain? 2 Then the best way to relieve your pain is to work up a sweat. It
might be very tempting to skip this step since pain will make you want to sit still. But actually increasing your heart
rate and working up a sweat is one of the best things you can do for your pain while sitting around will just make
you even more stiff and sore.
It Gets Rid of Toxins(毒素)
Our bodies are subject to a lot of toxins throughout our everyday lives. 3 Sweating is a great way to
expel (排出) those toxins from the body, which serves to better your immune system. It can also help get rid of
substances like alcohol and salt.
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Along with the sense of accomplishment from working out, working up a sweat releases endorphins (内啡肽),
which make you happy. Sweating helps relieve stress and promote relaxation. Next time you’re feeling stressed out
or need a break to clear your mind, think about hitting up a hot yoga class or taking a few minutes for yourself in
the sauna (桑拿) to ease your mind,
It Helps You Avoid Kidney Stones
One of the lesser-known benefits of sweating is that it lowers the risk of getting kidney (肾) stones. Research
has shown that sweating helps you get rid of salt and keep calcium in your bones. 5 The more frequently
you find yourself sweating, the better.
A．It Makes You Happier
B．Are you sore from yesterday’s workout?
C．Pain is usually caused by toxins produced in the body.
D．Here are some top benefits of sweating in summer.
E．Sweating also helps prevent pollutants from entering the body.
F．This helps keep those elements from your kidneys where small stones will form.
G．They come from the pollution in the air, our food, and are created naturally in the body.
2.（2024届·四川南充一模）
There are hundreds of genres (流派) of music, so while some might like one kind, others might like something
completely different. Why do people like different kinds of music?
6 At the same time, music can also help us feel like part of a group or a culture, especially one that
shares an interest in a certain kind of music.Music can also be nostalgic, that is, it creates a kind of longing for the past. Musicians leave behind a footprint
with their music. 7 Even long after the musicians are gone, people still find something in the musicians’
recordings that they can enjoy.
We may also find that the music we like is strongly tied to our memory. Maybe there was a song that someone
sang to us when we were little that brings up good memories. 8
When we listen to music that we like, a chemical called dopamine is sometimes released in the brain, which
can make us feel good. 9 There are some algorithms (算法) today that can help pick up on the kind of
music we like. When we are streaming music, some programs will let us like or dislike songs.
People’s taste in music can remain the same in their whole life or it can change many times. But the truth is,
we don’t know all the exact answers to why people like different kinds of music — or sports, or food, or colors.
10 We are all different people who like different things.
A．It’s music to our ears.
B．Music can be a part of our identity.
C．It becomes a mirror that we are holding up.
D．They leave a permanent mark in people’s lives.
E．Therefore, we might want to listen to a song on repeat.
F．Other times, we might find music can bring up sad memories.
G．There are lots of different factors that can influence our preferences.
3.（2024届·四川泸州一模）
Timothy Harrison had planned to attend his high school graduation. He’d even told his manager who runs a Waffle
House (a kind of cake shop) that he would take time off. But when the day began, Harrison found himself unable to
go there. 11 Because his family members were working, no one could drive him there. Much to the
surprise of his manager Cedric Hampton, Harrison showed up at the Waffle House.
12 First, he didn’t have a way to get to the graduation. Besides, he’d missed out on picking up his
cap and gown.
Once Hampton heard the details, he immediately organized his Waffle House workers for action. “I could see
in his eyes that he really wanted to go, and I was going to get him there no matter what,” Hampton said. “ 13
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Within twenty minutes, Harrison was carried to school to bring back his cap and gown and then back at the
Waffle House. To his surprise, he also received a new suit of clothes for his high school graduation. 14
Meanwhile, a couple of generous shoppers contributed as well to help him celebrate this day.
Harrison was now properly dressed. 15 It was a close call, but thanks to Hampton, the soon-to-be
graduate just made it. “When I sat down in that hall, it was the best time of my life.” Harrison said. “This is an
experience I will value forever. I felt very thankful to my manager and those people who helped me. I’m going to
tell my kids about this.”
A．Harrison did not know what to do next.
B．He should have told me his plan earlier.C．No kid should miss their high school graduation.
D．Harrison was thankful to his parents for their efforts.
E．It was picked up and paid for by his coworkers.
F．The next problem was how to get him to the hall on time.
G．The hall in which the event was being held was too far away.
4.（2024届·四川泸州一模）
Do Lobsters Feel Pain?
The traditional method for cooking a lobster (龙虾) — boiling it alive — raises the question of whether or not
lobsters feel pain. 16 . Lobsters go bad very quickly after they die, and eating a dead lobster increases the
risk of illness and reduces the quality of its flavor. However, if lobsters are capable of feeling pain, the method and
others, such as storing the live lobster on ice, raise moral questions for chefs and lobster eaters alike.
17 . Lobsters have a peripheral system like humans, but instead of a single brain, they possess nerve
cluster (神经簇). Because of this difference, some researchers argue lobsters are too dissimilar to vertebrates (脊椎
动物) to feel pain. Nonetheless, lobsters do satisfy all of the standard for a pain response. Lobsters guard their
injuries, learn to avoid dangerous situations, respond to anesthetics, and are believed to possess some level of
consciousness. So most scientists believe that injuring a lobster causes physical pain.
18 , so it is now becoming illegal to boil lobsters alive or keep them on ice. Currently, boiling lobsters
alive is illegal in Switzerland, New Zealand, and the Italian city Reggio Emilia.
The most humane tool for cooking a lobster is the CrustaStun. This device electrocutes a lobster, making it
unconscious in less than half a second or killing it in 5 to 10 seconds. 19 .
Unfortunately, the CrustaStun is too expensive for most restaurants and people to afford. Some restaurants
place a lobster in a plastic bag and place it in the freezer for a couple of hours, during which time it loses
consciousness and dies. 20 , but it is probably the most humane option for killing a lobster before cooking
and eating it.
A．This solution is not ideal
B．And then, it can be cut apart or boiled
C．Lobsters are popular food in many countries
D．There is growing evidence that lobsters may feel pain
E．Scientists disagree over whether or not lobsters feel pain
F．Many restaurants choose more humane methods to cook it
G．This cooking way is used to improve humans’ dining experience
5.（2024届·四川宜宾一模）
How does it feel when you solve your problem by yourself? Things may not always go as planned, but being
resourceful can help you stay calm and work your way out of tricky situations.
Being resourceful means finding smart and creative ways to solve a problem, using whatever resources youhave at the time. 21 They can also be anything else that’s useful, such as information, advice or your own
experience. It also means trusting your instincts, the ability you’re born with, rather than through training and being
confident about your ability to face challenges. A resourceful person is not the one getting cross or panicking when
something goes wrong. They’re thinking about how to solve the problem.
22 when we learn to problem solve for ourselves rather than immediately going to others for help,
it can help to build our confidence, help us feel more independent, and feel better about making decisions. Being
resourceful may not help you avoid problems, but thinking creatively about how you can deal with them will make
you feel less stressed and more prepared next time. 23 This can boost self-esteem, that is, how you feel
about yourself.
When you’re facing a challenge, try to focus on the actual problem rather than how you feel about it. Think
about where and when it happened and what the causes are. Next, think up as many solutions to the problem as you
can. 24 Finally, review what has and hasn’t worked, so you’re equipped to deal with a situation next
time.
And remember, if you have a tricky problem that you’re unable to solve, then ask a trusted adult for help.
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A．You also learn what you’re good at.
B．Here is how you can be more resourceful.
C．These may be practical things like pens and paper.
D．No one is expected to solve all problems by themselves.
E．Resourcefulness is a skill that’s good for you in lots of ways.
F．They can be famous mottos that always inspire us to move on.
G．Weigh up what’s good and bad about each one and choose the best.
6.（2024届·四川泸州一模）
Do you sometimes wish there was a quick and easy way to do your homework? Well a new artificial
intelligence technology has been released and people are concerned that it could lead to students cheating on their
work.
ChatGPT is an online service which can not only answer questions but also write realistic school essays just
like humans. 26 .
But what exactly is ChatGPT and how could it affect the future of homework? ChatGPT was released late last
year by company OpenAI, which was founded by Elon Musk. 27 , answering questions from the user. The
online chatbot has been trained on lots of information and data from the internet - it can have a human-like
conversation answering questions, admitting mistakes and rejecting any inappropriate questions.
Experts say it can be used to write essays, stories, poems and even solve computer coding. 28 , which
OpenAI admit. Sometimes it writes answers which are incorrect or don’t make sense, and it occasionally guesses
what the user has asked it, rather than asking more follow-up questions to understand the question better.
What are people saying about it?
29 . Some think students might use it to cheat whereas others think they should use the tool in theclassroom to help children learn.
30 . They argue that, just like when the calculator or Google were created, people were unsure at first,
but if teachers introduce the technology and teach pupils the benefits but also the downfalls that could help their
learning.
There are the problems with ChatGPT. CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman tweeted last year: “ChatGPT is
incredibly limited…it’s a mistake to be relying on it for anything important right now.”
A．But there are limits to what it can do
B．ChatGPT is an easy way for students to write an essay
C．ChatGPT is getting mixed reviews from people
D．The technology chats in a conversational way
E．It also isn’t always accurate as well
F．Some people have suggested that the software should be welcomed
G．Teachers are worried that students may use it to cheat
7.（2024届·四川泸州一模）
Painting
The art of creating pictures using colors, shapes and lines is called painting. Museums and galleries show the
paintings of professional artists. But painting is also a popular form of entertainment and creative expression.
31 Experienced painters usually use a brush to apply oil paints to a canvas cloth surface. Young
painters usually use watercolors on pieces of paper. Very young children may use finger-paints to create paintings.
Painters can use their art to express devotion to a religion, to tell a story, to express feelings and ideas, or
simply to present a pleasing picture. Religious paintings often show a god or a scene from a sacred text. Other
common subjects have been famous legends and events in history, as well as scenes from daily life. Artists also
paint portraits (肖像), or pictures of people. 32 All of these types of paintings show the human figure in
some way.
Some kinds of paintings do not focus on people. In landscape (风景) paintings, the focus is on scenes from
nature. Artists also paint still objects such as fruit and vegetables. 33 Some artists communicate their
ideas through pictures that do not represent any objects.
34 Paintings dating back 15,000 years have been found on the walls of caves in France and Spain.
35 Samples of painted pottery (陶器) from at least 5,000 years ago have been found in China and
Iran. The ancient Egyptians decorated their temples with beautiful paintings. People in ancient Greece painted on
decorative objects such as vases in addition to the walls of temples.
A．These works are called still lives.
B．These works can communicate a special feeling.
C．Humans have been making paintings for thousands of years.
D．People of all ages create pictures using a variety of materials.
E．Cave paintings generally show animals that early humans hunted.F．The design of a painting is the plan of its lines, shapes and colors.
G．Sometimes artists make portraits of themselves, which are called self-portraits.
8.（2024届·四川宜宾一模）
Have you ever done something that you didn’t really want to do, just because other people were doing it?
36 . When we do this, we’re not being true to ourselves.
What is being true to yourself?
Being true to yourself means listening to your own thoughts and feelings. 37 , then being true to
yourself might mean saying no to friends who want you to play. Or if there’s a game that your friends are doing that
you don’t enjoy, then being true to yourself might mean doing something else instead. Being true to yourself is
when your actions match how you really feel.
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When we keep doing things we don’t like and ignore our thoughts and feelings, it can make us feel
uncomfortable, worried or sad. Naomi Richards, a children’s life coach said, “Children need to be aware of who
they are. If children have this self- awareness then they are more likely not to compromise when they are with other
people. 39 , and they will have healthy self-esteem.” Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself.
How can I be true to myself?
40 , and being ok with saying no. Richards explains, “You can be true to yourself by learning how to
say ‘no’ and sticking by your beliefs.” However, she adds that being true to yourself is also about being honest with
yourself and what you want and need.
A．If you’re free and have nothing to do
B．All of us feel pressure to fit in at times
C．When do you need to be true to yourself?
D．Why is it important to be true to yourself?
E．If you want some time alone, to relax or read a book
F．They won’t be influenced to do things they know are wrong
G．One part of being true to yourself is in how you speak to other people
9.（2024届·四川攀枝花一模）
Some of us are better at helping others than we are at looking after ourselves. Maybe you are like this. Maybe
you know someone who is. These are people who-are easy to have Super-Helper Syndrome (综合征) where you
feel it is a must to help others but don’t look after your own needs. 41 , so that you can take action before
you reach a state of breakdown.
42 . Many helpers are keen on helping others despite extreme tiredness and take this for granted. Are
you tired all the time? Do you have no time for yourself? Do you suffer muscle tension or headache? Do you feel
weight down?
It may bring hate. It’s easy to say you don’t want anything in return, but the reality is that it’s hard going
indefinitely if you get little reward. At least you deserve thanks and recognition. 43 .It may bring exploitation(剥削). If you never express any needs, then it’s easy and convenient for other
people to act as if you don’t have any. 44 . If you give the impression that you want nothing in return, you
get nothing in return. That’s why it’s important to take a hard look at whether some of the people you are helping
are exploiting you.
It may bring self-criticism. 45 . Do you criticize yourself for not helping enough? Do you criticize
yourself for experiencing the other three negative impacts of the Super-Helper Syndrome: for feeling tired, hateful,
or exploited?
A．It may bring burnout
B．It’s vital to spot the signs early
C．It may result in serious diseases
D．Helpers’ guilt typically operates on two levels
E．You will feel angry about others if you receive none
F．And it’s also convenient for other people to take advantage of your help
G．It’s important to take care of your own mental health as well as helping others
10.（2024届·河南信阳一模）
Are you trying to figure out what to write about for your college application essay? To help you get started in
the essay writing process, here are a few suggestions that can help you work through it.
Identify key themes you want to convey.
Are there two or three things you want to make sure the readers of your application know about? In answering
this question, go beyond the obvious. Don’t just repeat information that can be found elsewhere in your application.
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Reflect on your most memorable life experiences.
47 A group of students just returned from a two-week tour of Europe with great pictures and
wonderful stories. Two years from now, when they begin writing their college applications, they should reflect less
on where they went and what they saw, but reflect more on how some aspects of the experience shaped them.
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You might rack your brain all day trying to come up with clever ideas, but the best stuff emerges in those
misty, subconscious moments just before you sleep! Push back the sleep long enough to write down your new
inspirations immediately.
Reveal—don’t tell.
It is best not to recite the facts of your life directly. 49 Not long ago, a college professor told college
applicants that US colleges value diversity of thought in their classrooms. The application essay is your opportunity
to reveal that element of diversity that can be found uniquely within you.
Read a lot!
Quite often, essay writers are limited in their ability to understand their place in the world in which they live.
Break out of that shell by reading news stories and editorials. 50 Biographies are also great sources! I
have found increasing inspiration from the life stories of people who have risen from relative obscurity(默默无闻)to make significant contributions as thinkers and doers.
A．How have they shaped you?
B．How can you overcome them?
C．Correct the mistakes again and again.
D．Better yet, read books that make you think.
E．Keep a pen or pencil and paper beside your bed.
F．Instead, take the readers to understand you between the lines.
G．Take the opportunity to provide the most important messages.
11.（2024届·河南信阳一模）
Your neighbors are probably the first line of defense in case of any problematic situation. 51 It gives
you an assurance that you have people close by looking out for you. Here are easily applicable tips on creating
stronger neighbor relationships.
The first step is introducing yourself when you move to a new neighborhood or when a newcomer moves in.
Leave them a note under their door to introduce yourself. 52 It doesn’t have to cost you a fortune and
opting for a potted plant or baked biscuits will do. These actions present excellent opportunities to connect with
them.
Be respectful of your neighbors. It’s in poor taste to have regular insensitive parties at your place causing
disturbances. Before your party, it’s good practice to notify your neighbors. Besides, avoid chatting them up for
hours on end, which may be inconvenient, especially if you don’t know their schedules. 53 When you
borrow anything, return it in due time. If you accidentally break their things, replace them without being asked to.
54 You could offer to babysit your neighbors’ kids, help with snow removals or even keep an eye on
their home when they’re away. Such acts of reaching out to your neighbors make for stronger relationships.
As Emma Seppälä put it, “social connectedness generates a positive feedback loop (圈) of social, emotional
and physical well-being.” It feels so easy to just stay home without having to engage with your neighbors but
connecting with them is worth the effort. 55
A．Remember every small gesture counts.
B．A crisis is a test of communication skills.
C．It can actually boost your mood in the long run.
D．Slipping it in their mailbox further solidifies friendship.
E．It’s essential to ensure you maintain decent relationships with them.
F．Alternatively, you can give them a gift while making yourself known to them.
G．Only by establishing healthy boundaries will you achieve peaceful coexistence.
12.（2024届·陕西渭南一模）
New rules and behavior standards for middle school students came out in March．2017．Middle schools are
going to use a new way to decide who the top students are， 56 The following are some of the new rules．Tell the truth．
Have you ever copied someone else's work in an exam？ 57 That's not honest．If you have played
computer games for two hours in your room，don't tell your parents that you have done homework．
Do more at school．
Good students love animals and care for other people．April is Bird-Loving Month in our country．Is your
school doing anything to celebrate it？ You should join ! 58 Have you ever quarreled with your teammates
when your basketball team lost？ Only working together can make your team stronger．Be friendly to the people
you are with．Try to think of others，not only yourself．
Be open to new ideas．
Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon？ Perhaps you'll discover Earth II someday．Don't
look down at anyone． 59 You should welcome them，because new ideas make life better for everyone．
Protect yourself．
Has someone ever taken money from one of your classmates？ Don't let it happen to you．If you have to go
home late，you should let your parents know．
Use the Internet carefully．
The Internet can be very useful for your studies．But some things on the Internet aren't for kids，so try to
look at Web Pages that are good for you． 60
A．Don't do it again!
B．Everyone's ideas are important．
C．Students must only work and play alone．
D．You can use the web for fun or homework．
E．The best students won't only have high marks．
F．Students should not disagree with the teachers．
G．In that way，you can learn more about animals and how to protect them．
13.（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. 61 . We’ll show you how to say thank you in exciting and meaningful
ways!
I appreciate this. 62 . 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. 63 .
It’s like you read my mind! Thank you. Compliment (恭维) their gift-giving skills. 64 , 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.65 . 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
14.（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. 66 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. 67 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.
68 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. 69 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! 70
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.
