专题 03 七选五
1.【2024届广西柳州高中、南宁三中高三联考试题】
How to Stop Being Angry?
When you are angry, you make ill-considered decisions that you will probably regret. What can be done to
control anger and prevent it from ruining our lives? Here are some ways you can try.
You need to change your attitude. Accept sometimes things do go wrong and that people are not always lovely.
16 Also, you need to accept not everyone has the same standards as you, nor will they behave in the same way
you would in a given situation.
17 There are occasions when anger can be directed in such a way as to achieve great things. Martin
Luther King and Gandhi was angry about what they saw as injustice. 18
It is beneficial to stop trying to manage your anger. Anger management used to be promoted as a way of
dealing with anger, but all that happens is that the anger is suppressed. 19 Once you know why you get
mad, then it is possible to deal with the cause.
Don’t take the easy way when you get angry. We all want to throw something, hit something (or even
someone) , or scream when angry. A reaction like that is the easy way. By learning control, you can become a much
calmer, less volatile person. You must recognize anger is something you can control. 20 Make changes to
your lifestyle and attitudes, and you will find that you will turn angry much less often, if at all.
A．Don’t dismiss anger as a bad emotion.
B．You need to learn not to respond at all.
C．This applies to work, day-to-day life, and relationships.
D．A much better way of facing up to anger is to identify the root cause.
E．Realizing that no one is perfect is a good start to avoiding getting angry.
F．They both used that anger to motivate themselves to fight for their rights.
G．That control will come once you identify what is at the root of your anger.
2.【2024届江西省九江十校高三二联试题】
Sometimes, we pour in our best efforts, only to see the worst outcomes. It can be frustrating and demotivating,
and slipping into a negative mindset is easy.In the event of failure, it is very tempting to self-blame or self-pity for what happened. 16 Here’s
what you can do to make yourself feel good when things don’t work out.
Acknowledge Your Emotions
When things don’t go according to plan, it’s natural to feel disappointed, frustrated, or sad. 17
Recognize your feelings and accept that it’s okay to feel that way. By allowing yourself to experience your
emotions, you can process them better and move on.
While it is good to recover quickly, the grieving phase is a necessity you shouldn’t skip. People who deny that
they failed and that nothing went wrong only find themselves in more complicated situations and a more fractured
emotional state. Feel sad, breathe, take a few walks, and think that acknowledging the issue means 50% of your
problem is already solved.
Practice Self-Care
18 Grab some time to engage in activities that make you happy and relaxed. Take a long bath, walk
in nature, meditate, read a book, or watch your favorite movie. When we feel good about ourselves, we are better
equipped to deal with life’s challenges.
Surround Yourself with Positivity
Surround yourself with people who inspire you, while being true. 19 You could also join a support
group or an online community of like-minded individuals who share your interests.
20 While you see yourself as a strong person who can handle negativity, it’s best to withdraw from
the chaos during recovery. Avoid social media and dealing with colleagues who often trigger negativity.
A．Take a step back and evaluate what went wrong.
B．Don’t suppress your emotions; instead, acknowledge them.
C．However, it’s crucial to pick yourself up and move forward.
D．Spend time with family and friends who love and support you.
E．Self-care is the key to healthy mental and physical well-being.
F．Celebrate the small wins with friends who are happy to see you triumph.
G．Having a positive support system can help you stay motivated and focused.
3.【2024届河南省开封市高三二测试题】
Friends are incredibly important people in our lives. Some are with us for decades. 16 Here are
some tips to remember if you’re processing the loss of a friend.
Sometimes things just don’t work out.17 In fact, people, on average, lose about half of their friends every seven years. One of the most
common reasons those relationships end is that they just fell through the cracks. Things didn’t work out. Nobody
really wanted the friendship to end, but people got busy and didn’t intentionally maintain the friendship.
Make the unsaid said.
Sometimes, in friendship, people don’t make the unsaid said. 18 And because they’re never directly
addressed, people get to a point where they want to end the friendship before actually addressing the problem.
Actually, if they had intervened sooner, they might have been able to save the friendship.
It’s normal to feel grief.
When a friendship ends, there is a grieving process. Allow yourself to feel those emotions and be patient.
Instead of pushing yourself to cheer up, try thinking like this, “Of course I’m upset. This is a natural part of
intimacy (亲密关系) and loss. I lost someone I’m very close to. 19
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It’s important not to blame yourself and be mean to yourself for not getting over the loss of a friendship. Just
because this happened like this doesn’t mean more friendships will happen like this. Allow yourself to have a fresh
perspective when you enter new friendships. You don’t want to go into a new connection fearfully.
A．That means I love them deeply.
B．Be kind to yourself along the way.
C．Find ways to enter a new friendship.
D．Small things can kind of accumulate.
E．Losing friends is a regular part of life.
F．But not all of them can stand the test of time.
G．When a close friendship ends, the reasons are complicated.
4.【2024届安徽省安庆市高三下学期二模试题】
How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer
We have to throw out some clothes that we love just because we’ve not taken good care of them. Four top tips
can help you make your clothes last longer. 16
●Reduce the times you wash your clothes. Washing your clothes less doesn’t mean wearing the same T-shirt
tor a week. You can wear clothes like jeans and jumpers at least three times before washing. The exception, of
course, is clothes worn for the gym. Besides, if you don’t wear clothes next to your skin, air them after wearing.17 If they seem fine, you can wear them another day.
●Wash, our clothes inside out. 18 As the machine spins (旋转) the clothes around, they must each
other. Turning your clothes inside out reduces wear on the outside surface of your clothes: This can help keep them
from damage.
●Air your clothes dry if possible. Drying your clothes on a line is good for both your clothes and he
environment. 19 When possible, just use the dryer at a low temperature.
● 20 Rather than throw something out because of a small hole or tear. Knowing how to use a needle
and thread (线) and a few basic repairing techniques can be friendly to your clothes and your pocket. If the work is
beyond your skills, you can find repair places nearby your houses.
A．Hang your jumpers on the clothes line.
B．Fixing your clothes is a wise alternative.
C．Use an app to find places for clothes repair.
D．Simply check your clothes for any spots or marks.
E．Your clothes are usually beaten hard during the wash.
F．In the meantime, it can also reduce the expense of the electricity.
G．They can also help save both your money and our environment definitely.
5.【2024届黑龙江省部分学校高三二模试题】
Micro habits are simple practices that you can usually do in a few minutes. 16 . Making positive micro
habits and keeping them regularly can be an effective way to improve your life. Here are some great examples of
micro habits you can start today.
Read an inspiring story
17 . Look up stories of people helping people or stories of hope and write down what lessons you can
learn from them. Many stories can be read in a matter of minutes, making this a great micro habit.
Set a productivity timer
Having difficulty concentrating at work? Setting a productivity timer will help you focus on the task at hand.
You can set that timer for whatever amount of time you have-fifteen minutes, thirty minutes, sixty minutes — and
develop the habit of working consistently during that period. 18 . Let these minutes be your time to be
positive and productive.
Set a break timer
Much like the previous micro habit, set a break timer for yourself in between your periods of productivity. Setthat timer and commit to giving yourself a break. 19 . If your job has you on your feet, take a rest by sitting
in a quiet space. If you sit at a desk, get up and walk around.
Text a friend
As we find happiness in our own life, what can we do to bring happiness to others? Take two minutes out of
your day to text a friend and tell them how much you care about them. List out how they have had a positive effect
on your life. You’ll be surprised how much this micro habit will bring a smile to their face, and your own. 20
.
A．Just remember, it’s not a race
B．That’s why micro habits are so great
C．Use that time to step away from your work
D．But that doesn’t mean they are less impactful
E．Nothing creates happiness faster than spreading it
F．You can do this by calling up a friend to tell them a funny story
G．Reading about other people’s success stories can give you motivation
6.【2024届甘肃省白银市名校高三二模试题】
How to Start a Garden in 2024?
Gardening is a powerful outlet for creativity, enabling you to surround yourself with beauty. It can provide
homegrown food for your family, keep you in touch with nature and is also an invaluable form of exercise. 16
Here are some essential tips for beginners in gardening.
It all starts with good soil. Whatever you’re growing, fertile soil is the key. Investing in rich soil initially
creates a suitable environment. 17
Grow vegetables that keep on giving. If you’re a newcomer, choose ones you can harvest more than once.
Lettuce and basil are quick and easy to grow. 18 Vegetables like these mean continuous harvests, which
is huge for keeping spirits high.
19 Some plants will grow tall and some will grow closer to the ground. Tall plants will shade shorter
plants and prevent them getting needed sunshine. Also, give little seedlings plenty of room to stretch and grow. If
they grow too close together, don’t be afraid to thin seedlings.
Save money with seeds and cuttings. Buying all of your plants from the garden center is expensive. However,
you can grow a huge range of plants from seeds or cuttings. Reach out to friends and family who garden and askthem to share spare seeds with you. 20 It takes longer than buying young plants, but it is definitely more
satisfying and you will learn so much.
A．Plant for every season.
B．Size up your growing space.
C．They’ll replace their leaves every time you cut them.
D．In short, gardening is beneficial to both body and soul.
E．Choose a container size appropriate for what you are growing.
F．It promotes root development, supplying nutrients for plant growth.
G．Also check to see if they have any plants you can take cuttings from.
7.【2024届贵州省黔东南州高三下学期二模试题】
Vertical (垂直的) farming involves using vertically piled layers and other innovative resources to help your
crops grow. 16 You get to grow your plants while using the small space at home. Below are some
benefits of vertical farming for small house owners.
Reduce water usage. Watering a vertical garden is easy, simple, and uses less water. If your plants are grown in
a traditional way, you’ll need lots of water to keep up with your plants’ growth. 17
Save space. As a small, house owner, space is a big concern. However, vertical farming ensures that you can
create a garden in your home and fully enjoy the experience. 18 So, if you aim to save space in your
home and still have a garden, vertical farming is perfect.
19 Vertical farming is mainly done indoors and entirely depends on you to provide the best
conditions. With commitment, you can continuously ensure consistent food production despite the seasons.
Cut down on chemicals and pesticides. Vertical gardens will not require you to invest in pesticides and
chemical fertilizers to keep your plants alive. In addition, insects will not have easy access to your plants since
you’ll be gardening in a controlled environment. 20
A．Increase food production.
B．Produce food consistently.
C．Having a garden means you need to work with the space available.
D．It comes in handy without causing any inconvenience to your living arrangements.
E．However, if you invest in vertical farming, your water usage will dramatically drop.
F．So the food grown is organic and safe for consumption making it an excellent choice.G．It enables you to take full advantage of walls and spaces that would otherwise stay useless.
8.【2024届甘肃省天水市麦积区高三二检试题】
How to Start a Garden in 2024?
Gardening is a powerful outlet for creativity, enabling you to surround yourself with beauty. It can provide
homegrown food for your family, keep you in touch with nature and is also an invaluable form of exercise. 16
Here are some essential tips for beginners in gardening.
It all starts with good soil. Whatever you’re growing, fertile soil is the key. Investing in rich soil initially
creates a suitable environment. 17
Grow vegetables that keep on giving. If you’re a newcomer, choose ones you can harvest more than once.
Lettuce and basil are quick and easy to grow. 18 Vegetables like these mean continuous harvests, which
is huge for keeping spirits high.
19 Some plants will grow tall and some will grow closer to the ground. Tall plants will shade shorter
plants and prevent them getting needed sunshine. Also, give little seedlings plenty of room to stretch and grow. If
they grow too close together, don’t be afraid to thin seedlings.
Save money with seeds and cuttings. Buying all of your plants from the garden center is expensive. However,
you can grow a huge range of plants from seeds or cuttings. Reach out to friends and family who garden and ask
them to share spare seeds with you. 20 It takes longer than buying young plants, but it is definitely more
satisfying and you will learn so much.
A．Plant for every season.
B．Size up your growing space.
C．They’ll replace their leaves every time you cut them.
D．In short, gardening is beneficial to both body and soul.
E．Choose a container size appropriate for what you are growing.
F．It promotes root development, supplying nutrients for plant growth.
G．Also check to see if they have any plants you can take cuttings from.
9.【2024届新疆维吾尔自治区塔城地区二模试题】
Stop Spam!When I first got an e-mail account over ten years ago, I received communications only from family, friends,
and colleagues. Now it seems that every time I check my e-mail, I have an endless series of advertisements and
other correspondence that do not interest me at all. 16 and we need specific laws that make spamming (发
送垃圾邮件) a crime.
17 , the problem will certainly get much worse. Computer programs allow spammers to send
hundreds of millions of e-mails almost instantly. 18 so individual e-mail boxes are often flooded with
spam e-mails. Would people continue to use e- mail if they had to deal with an annoying amount of spam each
time?
This problem is troubling for individuals and companies as well. 19 . Companies rely on e-mail for
their employees to communicate with each other. Spam frequently causes failures in their local communication
networks, and their employees are thus unable to communicate effectively. Such a situation results in a loss of
productivity and requires companies to repeatedly repair their networks.
For these reasons, 20 . Spammers should be fined, and perhaps sent to prison if they continue to
disturb people. E-mail is a tool which helps people all over the world to communicate conveniently, but spam is
destroying this convenience.
A．We want e-mail to continue to be useful
B．If people have to deal with an annoying spam
C．I believe that lawmakers need to legislate against spam
D．If lawmakers do not do something soon to prohibit spam
E．More and more advertisers turn to spam to sell their products
F．Many spam e-mails contain computer viruses that can shut down the entire network of a company
G．These computer problems raise production costs of companies, which are passed on to the consumer
10.【2024届吉林省吉林市高三二模试题】
Being resilient isn’t about avoiding misfortune, but rather how we respond to it. According to the commonly
held view, resilience means doing well in the face of risk or hardship.
36 We all get exhausted from time to time, and the pandemic has made it even harder for most people
to bounce back from challenges. Even if you consider yourself resilient, you may need an extra boost in especially
difficult times. To build resilience, experts suggest the following:
Form relationships. During challenging times, establish and maintain a support net-work before you need it, asemphasized by Michael Ungar, PhD, author of Change Your World. When hardship strikes, a supportive friend with
good listening skills can make a big difference. 37
Find a sense of purpose. When somebody needs you, you can deal with stress much better, Ungar says. Your
sense of purpose doesn’t necessarily have to come from school or work. 38 So why not grow a backyard
vegetable garden or clean up litter in a neighborhood park?
Don’t try to remove misfortune completely. Resilience usually refers to how we handle serious hardship. 39
“Everyday stress probably helps us learn how to handle bigger challenges and gradually improve our adaptive
systems,” says Suniya Luthar, co-author of Authentic Connections.
Keep in mind that building resilience is an ongoing process requiring effort and practice. 40 While we
may not be able to control the misfortune that comes our way, we can control how we respond to them.
A．So, building a network that cares matters.
B．This is crucial, especially when facing tough times.
C．It can also arise from hobbies or volunteer projects.
D．Taking care of yourself is vital for building resilience.
E．Be flexible in your thinking and open to adjusting your plans.
F．Recently, we’ve found ourselves relying on our resilience more than ever.
G．However, our reactions to significant problems may be influenced partly by minor failures.
