专题 03 七选五
主题 01 人与自我
Passage 1
（2026·辽宁·一模）A cover letter, also known as an application letter, is a document you send with your
resume (简历)that provides some additional information. 1 Frankly, a cover letter is essential.
2 On the one hand, such a letter can explain details in your resume in more depth and is the first
impression a hiring manager has of you. On the other hand, employers use cover letters to narrow down the applicant
pool and choose the group of candidates they want to interview.
The type of letter you write should depend on the requirements of each different company or employer. And
the information that is included in a cover letter will vary depending on the goals and purposes of your application.
3
The most common types of cover letter we see are the application cover letter and the cover letter of interest.
The former is generally written in response to a vacancy that’s posted on a company’s website. The latter is written
by a job seeker and addressed to a company where he or she would like to work. 4 Instead, it inquires
about open positions in general.
When composing a cover letter, you’d better include the hiring manager’s name. This gives your letter a proper
greeting. 5 communicate clearly and briefly. Using complex words and sentences would fail to convey
your intentions to the company. After you’ve written the letter, go over it to ensure there are no errors.
A．Be specific when needed.
B．Besides, try to simplify your letter.
C．There are two key reasons for its importance.
D．However, it is not aimed at a specific role or vacancy.
E．That’s to say, there is no set pattern for a cover letter.
F．A standard cover letter can be used with minor changes.
G．This should be about skills and experience related to the job you’re applying for.
Passage 2（2026·吉林·一模）Do you want to benefit from a little more passion in your day-to-day affairs? Hoping to
develop more passionate relationships with other people and activities? 6 Discover what you’re
personally interested in and incorporate these interests into your daily life. Try the methods below to start on your
own path to becoming a more interesting person.
● You should learn about yourself.
Think about qualities and activities that are fascinating to you, and write down a list of your skills and interests.
This is a much easier approach instead of trying to force yourself to learn more about something that you don’t
have any interest in. 7
● You can step out to embrace the new.
8 Experiment with new activities that might interest you — volunteering, learning a sport, or picking
something you’ve never done. When you get yourself out of daily routine, you inject more excitement into your life.
Be open to trying new activities so that you learn to be a little more fearless.
● 9
Learn to engage with others about their interests. It’s important to learn how to engage with others even when
you’re not interested in the topic that’s being discussed. Remaining open to this process is important for becoming
a more interesting person.
● You can try to be a good conversationalist.
Get a sense of what people want to hear about. While being interesting can mean talking about yourself, it also
means that you show interest in other people. Ask about the person’s children, or ask for details about his recent
vacation. 10 This shows that you are listening and are interested in what the other person has said.
A．Interacting with other people may help you.
B．You can focus on sharing your own interests.
C．Try new activities to stretch your comfort zone.
D．Making yourself a more interesting person may offer a solution.
E．Hearing his answer, you can continue to ask more relevant questions.
F．Avoid talking about unfamiliar topics to prevent awkward conversations.
G．It is also more comfortable for you to talk about the topics that you are interested in.
Passage 3
（2026·吉林白山·一模）What to Do When You Think Others Are Better than You
When you think others are better than you, it can be easy to be in low spirits. It’s important to remember thateveryone has their own strengths and weaknesses. Remember that everyone has their own journey and experiences,
and it’s okay not to be the best at everything. 11 Instead, face your individuality and strive for (争取) personal
growth. Here are some tips for what to do when you think others are better than you.
12 Comparison is a very common thing people do, but it’s unfortunately “one of the most helpless
things you can do in life,” says Chronister. To try to break the comparison habit, stop accessing social media and
unfollow accounts that make you feel envious.
Identify the root causes of your feelings and accept them. Take some time to reflect on why you feel like other
people are better than you. Try journaling your negative thoughts. 13 However, once you understand the
reasons behind your feelings, you’ll be able to accept your past for what it was and begin to move forward.
Reframe (再构造) your negative thoughts and look for evidence to disprove them. 14 Then how can
you get rid of them? To start reframing your negative thoughts, stop every time you’re talking down to yourself.
Consider what exactly you’re thinking about yourself, then try to find evidence to support those “claims“. If there’s
no evidence, it’s not true.
Take steps towards loving and accepting yourself in spite of your weaknesses. Practising self-acceptance can
help you internalize (内化) the knowledge that you are uniquely beautiful. Nobody’s perfect. So it’s not the end of
the world even when you realize your weaknesses. 15
A．Stop comparing yourself to others.
B．This process may take time.
C．Live your life with a sense of purpose.
D．It’s easy to get stuck in these negative thoughts.
E．There is no need to constantly compare yourself to others.
F．You should try your best to follow and copy excellent people.
G．On the contrary, it will help you to feel at ease and move forward.
Passage 4
（2026·吉林长春·一模）It can be challenging to figure out the perfect way to arrange your furniture if you
have a small bedroom. However, this can be simplified by placing your key furniture. 16
●Place your bed against the most practical wall.
As is often the case with small bedrooms, there may only be one wall in your room that makes sense for the
placement of the headboard or the head of the bed. 17 This may be the wall across from the door with
electrical outlets on either side.●Center your headboard along the wall.
If you want to be able to walk around all the sides of your bed, centering the bed along the wall with space left
on either side may be the best choice. If you choose this option, try to keep the rest of your layout relatively
symmetrical (对称的) and balanced. Take into account how big the bed can be. 18
●Arrange the bed toward one side of the room.
Pick the most practical wall to press your headboard against, but instead of centering the bed along the wall,
slide it over to one side. 19 And it might allow you to squeeze a larger piece of furniture along the opposite
wall.
● 20
This arrangement can be perfect for long, narrow spaces. Place your bed in the corner of your choice, with the
headboard and one side of your bed touching the walls. This will leave the rest of the room open for other furniture
items.
A．Push the bed into a corner.
B．Downsize your bed, if possible.
C．Locate the wall that works best for this purpose.
D．When approaching this task, start with your bed.
E．If you can, choose a full-sized bed for your small bedroom.
F．This may leave some extra space in front of your closet door.
G．That can determine whether you have room for two bed-stands.
Passage 5
（2026·黑龙江大庆·一模）Spending Time Outdoors Improves Health
You don’t need extreme diets or painful workout routines to boost your well-being. Try research-backed rules
developed by neuroscientist (神经学家) Rachel Hopman of Northeastern University to improve mental and physical
health through time spent outdoors. 21
• Get out in nature for 20 minutes. Research shows this is the sweet spot for lowering cortisol, your body’s
primary stress stimulator. Better yet, you don’t need to sweat it out — just sit or walk in a natural setting, bathed in
sunlight. However, Dr. Mary Hunter, lead author of the study, emphasizes the importance of disconnecting during
these moments. 22 Think of it as a mini escape from artificial stuff, designed to reset your stress levels.
• Aim for five hours a month in half-wild spaces such as state parks. 23 Finnish researchers agree,
finding wilder settings, with their natural “chaos,” help form a sense of calm.• 24 Longer exposure to wild landscapes activates alpha brain waves — those linked to deep
thoughts, creativity and deep relaxation, Men’s Health reported. Studies even show profound benefits for mental
health: a four-day wilderness trip can reduce PTSD symptoms by 29 percent and stress by 21 percent. 25
So the next time you find yourself needing a “reset,” head outside for a quick lunchtime walk, or plan a
weekend in the woods. Best of all, it’s free, accessible and waiting just outside your door.
A．Remember to listen to some relaxing music.
B．Its effects can even last for weeks afterward.
C．Bury yourself in nature for three days annually.
D．Avoid the use of social media, phone calls, and reading.
E．The approach can be more effective if parents are involved.
F．These environments provide heightened relaxation compared to city parks.
G．These methods emphasize small, manageable steps that can lead to big rewards.
主题 02 人与社会
Passage 1
（2026·内蒙古赤峰·一模）Most of us are pretty good at celebrating our big wins: moving house, getting
married, or passing a driving test. But what about all the small wins along the way? 26 Taking notes of these
wins keeps you motivated. So, here are four practical ways to celebrate your small wins.
Pause and slow down.
When you achieve a small win, it can be tempting to move on with the next task on your to-do list or display
your progress. Why not practise pausing and slowing down? 27 It can in turn strengthen positive feelings
and remind you that progress, however small, still counts.
Celebrate wins with understanding companions.
Sometimes, the small wins we’re proud of don’t get the recognition they deserve. Whether it’s nailing a tough
presentation, finishing a challenging assignment, or simply sticking to a daily routine, these moments feel more
meaningful when shared with someone who gets it. 28
Create a “win” wall.
29 For example, if you’re training for a marathon, which demands planning, commitment and regular
weekly runs. Write down the date and details of every run on a whiteboard or large wall sheet. You could even buy
running-themed stickers and get the thrill of popping one on your win wall after every run!
30Take a photo, write a poem, or record a voice note to document your feelings when you reach your milestone.
These snapshots become reminders on harder days and proof that progress is happening. Over time, you’ll build a
collection of moments showing how far you’ve come.
A．Capture the moment.
B．Remind yourself of your daily wins.
C．After all, good interpersonal relationships make you relaxed.
D．So go to a trusted friend and turn a quiet win into shared joy.
E．This gives your brain time to absorb what you’ve accomplished.
F．Tracking small steps toward a long-term goal keeps you inspired to persist.
G．Life consists of little moments, and long-term goals are realized through tiny steps.
Passage 2
（2026·黑龙江哈尔滨·一模）On the Spot: When the Spotlight Breaks Trust
Most of us have been put on the spot in a number of different situations, whether at work or among a group of
friends. 31 However, you just aren’t ready to give, whether it’s because you don’t know or you’re not
willing to share. It is really embarrassing.
We are no stranger to putting others on the spot ourselves, usually by accident. Perhaps we ask a sensitive
question of a friend in a group setting, or try to push a quiet coworker to share their answers in a meeting. 32
Putting someone on the spot though, whether intentional or not, has the effect of destroying trust in a
relationship. The key to maintaining the trust in a relationship is developing your emotional intelligence. 33 As
Krauss wrote in a recent Psychology Today article, “A sign that you’re not as sensitive as you could be when you
pressure people is that others try to stay away from you to the extent that they can.”
34 Are people born with the ability to develop a high level of emotional intelligence, or is that
something they are taught? Although the answer is probably a little bit of both, strengthening our emotional intelligence
is definitely something we can all do. 35 Many of us have developed them with time to strengthen our
emotional intelligence, whether with the help of a professional or through our own trial-and-error.
A．People are fed up with the dull and long meetings.
B．It can help us understand and handle a confusing situation.
C．A core part of that is being able to perceive how others feel.
D．Sets of eyes turn toward you with the expectations for an answer.
E．There is a debate on whether emotional intelligence is native or not.F．Listening, empathizing, and reflecting are strategies often acquired later in life.
G．We may even unknowingly touch a nerve with a family member at a casual gathering.
Passage 3
（2026·辽宁·一模）Joining clubs, volunteering, and initiating meetups, my 26-year-old friend has tried
everything to make new friends. 36 She suspects her habit of joking with people too early in friendships
is to blame, as others often turn quiet and awkward.
The truth is, building meaningful friendships in adulthood is tough. The Times asked psychologists to share
tips for nurturing new friendships, with a focus on social skills. Here’s what they said.
Switch up how you socialize. You are bound to meet people who socialize differently. You may enjoy
sarcasm (讽刺) while others may tend to be more sincere, for example. So when you make a sarcastic joke to a new
friend, observe their nonverbal cues. 37 Did they express distaste for the joke?
38 Anxious socializers often focus on crafting their next response instead of listening. This makes them
miss key cues. Being genuinely curious about others’ words lets you continue conversations naturally.
Embrace small talk. Small talk is actually a necessary starting point for developing deeper relationships.
Keep a few small-talk topics handy, such as hobbies outside work, favorite repeated books or films, or upcoming
vacation plans. 39
Share in moderation. They recommend first asking “Would it be OK if I vent (发泄) a little?” before sharing.
Then check their responses. Leaning in, follow-up questions and eye contact mean they’re receptive. Looking away
signals discomfort.
40 So, keep initiating the catch-ups, accepting invites for casual hangs, attending those after-work
dinners and chatting with acquaintances at events.
A．Listen, really listen.
B．Be an active speaker in your conversations.
C．Have they gone quiet, restless, or awkward?
D．Have you ever taken their feelings into account?
E．Yet every new connection fades after just a few weeks.
F．The best way to improve any social skill is through practice.
G．These can help fill silences smoothly when small talk pauses.
Passage 4
（2026·辽宁沈阳·一模）Defensive Walking and Cycling: Key Tips for SafetyYou’ve heard of defensive driving, or driving practices to help you stay safe on the road. But what about defensive
walking and cycling? They are equally crucial for pedestrian (行人) and cyclist safety. It means paying attention to
your surroundings and having a constant awareness of the environment. 41 With thousands of pedestrians and
cyclists killed annually in traffic crashes, being alert to hidden danger of traffic is a key part of preventing accidents.
Here are the essential do’s and don’ts.
Do’s:
Look left, right and behind you.
Oftentimes the greatest dangers if you’re a pedestrian trying to cross the crossroads are actually coming from
behind you. 42 A driver turning into the crossroads might not see you in the crosswalk because they’re
focused on oncoming traffic.
43
Most pedestrian deaths occur after dark. Always use sidewalks or walking paths. Cyclists should use white front
lights and red rear lights at night. Even with the right of way, try to make eye contact with drivers or look for signs
that they see you, like slowing down.
Don’ts:
Don’t be distracted while biking or walking, especially while crossing the road.
44 You need to hear the sounds of traffic and see what’s happening around you to stay safe and cross
the road smoothly.
Don’t put yourself in danger just because you have the right of way.
While drivers are responsible for driving safely, road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Decades of data show
that expecting people to always act the right way on the road does not work. 45
A．Make yourself visible and predictable.
B．Be aware of the danger of hanging out at night.
C．In this way, you can anticipate potential danger.
D．Avoid listening to music or looking at your phone.
E．So always look in all directions and turn around before walking forward.
F．Taking ownership of your safety helps create a safe system that protects everyone.
G．Your own safety is actually determined by the rights to choose whatever directions you can.
Passage 5
（2025·辽宁鞍山·一模）How to Be a More Active. Sports-Loving PersonWant to become more enthusiastic about sports, stay healthier, and make sports a part of your vibrant life?
46 . By embracing a sports-focused mindset, you’ll unlock greater energy, endurance, and a positive attitude.
Here are some useful tips to help you become a real sports enthusiast.
· Stop hesitating and engage in sports
Is there a sport you’ve been curious about but haven’t had the courage to start? 47 . Maybe it’s just
a 10-minute jog around the block or a short basketball shooting practice. Taking the first small step towards a new
sport can give you the motivation to keep going. Whenever you feel unsure about your sports ability, swallow your
self-doubt and make that first move!
· Don’t fear the new in sports
Trying a new sport or sports activity might make you feel nervous or unconfident. 48 Instead,
embrace the challenge of a new sport, trust your ability to learn and adapt, and don’t be afraid to show your sports
spirit. Remember, trying a new sport isn’t about being perfect at once.
· Imagine the sports-lover you want to be
Your sports-loving inspiration doesn’t have to be real. You could think of a sports hero from a game or a sports
movie who’s full of passion and energy. Then, imagine their sports enthusiasm in your life. If you know someone
who loves sports a lot, imagine how they’d act in sports situations. Studies show your mood can be affected by your
behavior. 49 .
· 50
While there’s excitement in trying to win in a sports game or master a new sports skill, there’s also the chance
you may not succeed right away. Embrace the failure in sports. It’s not the opposite of success; it’s a necessary part
of sports growth.
A．Accept any outcome.
B．Don’t give in to those feelings.
C．Take small steps to reach your sports goals.
D．Stop thinking and actually do something.
E．“Fake it until you make it” has some truth to it.
F．Part of loving sports is about enjoying the process.
G．Developing a sports-loving personality is a skill you can practice.主题03 人与自然
Passage 1
（2026·辽宁沈阳·一模）Compared with the obvious environmental issues we hear about every day,
littering (乱丢废物) is often taken lightly. But it’s more severe than we may think.
51 This seems to be a completely harmless action due to the fact that it’s part of a fruit — right?
Actually, no. A banana peel (皮) can take up to two years to decompose (分解), and with a third of drivers admitting to
littering while driving, that’s a whole lot of banana peels, or much worse. An orange peel or a cigarette butt has a
similar decomposing term to that of a banana. But tin and aluminium (铝) cans last up to 100 years. 52
It’s true that longer-lasting materials will damage the environment and its animals for longer. 53
For example, despite its fairly short decomposing term, more than 120 tons of cigarette-related litter is discarded (丢弃)
in the UK every day. Besides, our annual littering, which has increased by 500 percent since the 1960s, has caused
the UK’s rat population to increase by 60 million.
It’s not a cheap habit either: 54 So, it’s not surprising that if caught littering you could face a
￡20,000 fine or even jail time and, if you throw away something dangerous, the court could give you five years to
serve. The punishments might seem severe. 55 So we still have some way to go in making sure people
follow the rules.
To take back our beautiful countryside and cities we need to do more than simply not littering. We need to
truly care more about the world around us.
A．But we can’t simply measure the seriousness of a certain type of rubbish by its lifetime.
B．Banana peels are among the most frequent littered stuff.
C．But fear of the environmental impact of litter is on the rise.
D．Imagine throwing a banana peel out of your car while driving.
E．And plastic bottles last forever, as do glass bottles and plastic bags.
F．The UK taxpayers pay ￡500 million in order to keep our streets clean.
G．However, among the reported cases only 2,000 out of 825,000 were punished.
Passage 2
（2026·黑龙江哈尔滨·一模）The colourful walking trend you need to tryWhile a normal walk might be accompanied by distractions, from listening to music through headphones to
checking a map app for the best route, a colour walk is full of intention. 56 You select a colour that feels
right for you at the beginning of your walk, and then seek to notice that chosen colour when you’re on the move.
Different from a normal walk, it’s the meditative aspect of a colour walk that’s so powerful. Even while
walking, we may still experience negative thought patterns or worries about the day. However, when we set an
intention to focus on something specific, and, in this case, a colour, we automatically root ourselves in the present
moment. 57
Well, how do you get started? Before you decide to go out on your walk, you may like to wear your colour of
choice. Then, as you take your first steps outside, start to notice it. 58 Sometimes, it might not stand out
as much, so you’ll have to keep an eye out for it.
Feeling blue? The colour pink seems to be helpful. 59 Of course, you may match your colour with how
you are feeling, or how you want to feel, that day. One route allows you to accept and connect to your emotions, and
the other is a means of taking control of them.
60 Just let the time of year guide your walk, such as green with spring, red with summer, golden
with autumn, and white with winter.
A．So, how does it work?
B．What are the benefits of a colour walk?
C．That colour may be striking and easy to spot.
D．Many people find it both comforting and uplifting.
E．In this way we will come away from the inner chatter.
F．Besides, you can pick out a colour that matches the season.
G．From silent walking to soft hiking, walking trends are on the up.
Passage 3
（2026·内蒙古乌兰察布·一模）“Pay as You Throw” programs are gaining popularity around the globe.
This is a way to incentivize (激励) recycling more, composting more, and cutting down on household and business
waste.
How Does It Work?
In South Korea, 95% of all food waste and 86% of all garbage is recycled. People usually need to buy color-
coded bags from local stores to separate their waste. 61 .
Bergen, Norway has one of the most innovative forms of waste management. In 2016, the standard truck-basedgarbage collection was replaced by the network of underground tunnels. The residents of the city were offered keys
to open the collection hatches. The first eight times a month were free. 62 — it had a 9% decrease in trash
and a 28% increase in collecting plastic to be recycled.
Carrot, the software company behind Bergen’s system, has now expanded to retail and office buildings. Tine
Charlotte Holm, chief operating officer at Carrot, said these locations have been “famous” for not recycling or
reducing waste.
Why Is It Working So Well?
63 . The more you pay, the less garbage you will produce. “Financial incentives are more powerful
than your own conscience,” Holm said. “But the magic happens when you can align (使结合) financial incentives
with sustainable choices. 64 . It may start out as a way to just pay less, but it can also change the values
and culture. Even if it doesn’t, if behavior changes, it still matters.”
65 , especially since landfills and burning trash generate pollution and greenhouse gasses. Reducing
both is good for the planet.
A．Less money would be paid afterwards
B．In 2022, after six years, Bergen’s efforts paid off
C．The key is that you spend money on the service you use
D．That’s when we will actually manage to change behavior the way we want
E．How the world manages waste can have a large impact on the environment
F．These systems have been around for decades internationally and are working
G．In some areas, people can directly place their garbage in machines that charge by weight
Passage 4
（2026·黑龙江哈尔滨·一模）Wildlife documentaries are known for offering breathtaking images of animals
in their natural habitats. You might be thinking that these shows offer a totally real portrayal of these animals — an
objective window into their lives as they hunt, rest and raise their young. 66 While the images we see are filmed
on location, many of the sounds are recorded in a sound studio and added to the programs later by human “Foley
artists (拟音师)”.
This is an unavoidable outcome of modern wildlife filmmaking. Usually, documentary filmmakers can film
their subjects from a great distance, but they typically can’t get close enough to capture clear sounds without disturbing
the animals. Wildlife documentaries also tend to require large crews. 67 For example, crew members
chatting or walking around can be included if sounds are recorded on location. In other cases, the animals might makesounds of a frequency or volume that most microphones simply can’t capture clearly.
68 And most of them will create the close-up sounds of animals chewing or yawning with their own
mouths. These sounds are created as the artist watches the videos, making sure they perfectly match the actions
they’re paired with. 69 Animal cries — which are far too complex to be simulated — will have to be taken
from library recordings.
Watching “Foley artists” at work on wildlife projects gives me a thrill like the one we get when we see how a
magic trick is done. Admittedly, the significance of the technique goes further. 70 Sounds have the ability to
affect our understanding of a given species.
A．But this isn’t quite the case.
B．There are some exceptions, though.
C．The filmmakers can achieve the effects.
D．There will probably be background noises.
E．Sounds guide our emotional interpretation of the things we see.
F．How it is introduced in documentaries may also make a difference.
G．“Foley artists” will use a variety of tools to simulate (模拟) the sounds made by animals.
