2023届高三英语新题专题04阅读理解之七选五月考题无答案

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 2023届高三英语名校新题快递--10月月考专辑
专题04阅读理解之七选五 原卷版
【01】河南省部分名校2022-2023学年高三上学期10月联考
【02】江西省名校高中2022-2023学年高三上学期联合测评
【03】安徽省皖豫名校联盟2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次考试
【04】2023届广西南宁市第三中学高三上学期第一次适应性考试
【05】贵州省六校联盟2022-2023学年高三上学期高考实用性联考
【06】福建省2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次百校联考
【07】湖南省长沙市长郡中学2022-2023学高三上学期月考卷（二）
【08】江苏省南京师范大学附属中学2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次月考
【09】 河北省邢台市六校联考2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次月考
【10】浙江省强基联盟2022-2023学年高三上学期10月联考
【11】甘肃省张掖市2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次诊断考试
【12】2023届广东省六校高三上学期第二次联考
【13】湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2022-2023学年高三上学期月考二
【14】江苏省泰州中学2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次月检
【15】浙江省C8名校协作体2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次联考
【16】江苏省南京市2023届高三上学期10月学情调查考试
【17】湖北省荆州荆门宜昌三校2022-2023学年高三上学期联考试题
【18】山东省济南市重点高中2023届高三上学期10月月考联考
【19】山东省潍坊市五县市2022-2023学年高三10月统考
【20】江苏省苏州市2022〜2023学年高三上学期八校联考
【01】河南省部分名校2022-2023学年高三上学期10月联考
Here are some tips to get your little ones to help you do housework naturally.
Expose kids to housework as much as possible
When they are young, let them watch you cook, wash clothes or walk the dog, or let them help make a bed. ____16____.
Especially during the early years, give children the opportunity to wander over and watch what’s going on with the adults. ____17____. No lecturing or explanation is needed. This psychological integration (融入) into the family is really important for kids to learn to work together with others later in life.
____18____.
A big motivating force for young children is being around their family working on a common goal. This motivation is lost if we divide up housework so everyone is working alone. Therefore, if you’re doing laundry, be sure everyone is folding everyone’s clothes. If you have the children just fold their own clothes, the task becomes more about working independently.
Don’t force it
Sometimes people think that to get children to do housework, the parents must be doing a really good job of controlling the kids. ____19____. The aim is not to control the kids, but rather to develop the children’s own initiative (主动性).
Forcing the child actually has the opposite effect. It can generate resistance.
____20____. Asking a little kid “Could you help me with this?” often gets them on board more often than simply saying “You must do this”.
A. Actually, the opposite is true.
B. Always aim to work together.
C. The goal is to control the parents.
D. Change your mind about young children.
E. Just like adults, kids don’t like being bossed around.
FYou’ll be surprised by how much children learn by simply observing what you do.
G. Basically, be sure they’re around anything you want them to help you later in life.

【02】江西省名校高中2022-2023学年高三上学期联合测评
Ponds (池塘) are a common sight. There are different kinds of ponds. ___16___ Like other kinds of ponds, they can add beauty to a garden or a landscape. The difference is that they’re powered by solar energy.
A great pond usually needs an energy source to power up a pump and lights. Without a pump, a pond may hardly receive new clean water. ___17___ A solar-powered pump helps maintain healthy water quality and enables the addition of fish, if desired.
No solar garden pond would be complete without solar-powered lights. They are powered by a free, renewable energy source. This allows us a green life. ___18___ Strategic placement of lights around a pond will result in a beautiful appearance, both during the day and at night.
___19___ The solar pump and lights need to get energy from the sun. Placing a pond in direct sunlight increases the growth of algae (藻) in summer. However, placing it in the shade or partial shade may not produce enough solar energy to keep pumps and lights running.
If you’ve decided to create such a pond, choose a suitable location for your pond, and consider buying proper solar accessories according to your pond’s location, size and so on. If possible, you can ask professionals for suggestions. ___20___
A. There are many ways to live a green life.
B. The need for inconvenient wiring can be avoided as well.
C. Nowadays,there’s a growing interest in solar garden ponds.
D. Using solar energy for such ponds is not without limitations.
E. That is why clean water is key to the survival of human beings.
F. Through your efforts,you are sure to get a beautiful and efficient one in the end.
G. The pond may become dirty and smell bad with a lot of mosquitoes flying around.

【03】安徽省皖豫名校联盟2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次考试
In our daily lives, we need to look at where we focus our time and energy. ____16____—our health, our children, problems at work, the national debt, or the nuclear war. We could separate those from things in which we have no particular mental or emotional involvement by creating a “Circle of Concern”.
____17____, it becomes apparent that there are some things over which we have no real control and others that we can do something about. We could identify those concerns in the latter group by limiting them within a smaller Circle of Influence.
Proactive (积极主动的) people focus their efforts on the Circle of Influence. ____18____. The nature of their energy is positive, enlarging and magnifying, causing their Circle of Influence to increase.
Reactive people, on the other hand, focus their efforts on the Circle of Concern. ____19____, the problems in the environment, and circumstances over which they have no control. Their focus results in blaming and accusing attitudes, reactive language, and increased feelings of sadness.
____20____—to be a better listener, to be a more loving marriage partner, to be a better student, to be a more cooperative and dedicated employee. Sometimes the most proactive thing we can do is be happy, just to genuinely smile. Happiness, like unhappiness, is a proactive choice. There are things, like the weather, which our Circle of Influence will never include. But as proactive people, we can carry our own physical or social weather with us. We can be happy and accept those things that at present we can’t control, while we focus our efforts on the things that we can.
A. Our time and energy are limited
B. We each have a wide range of concerns
C. They focus on the weakness of other people
D. They work on the things they can do something about
E. As we look at those things within our Circle of Concern
F. There are so many ways to work in the Circle of Influence
G. Now that it’s a good idea to focus on your Circle of Concern

【04】2023届广西南宁市第三中学高三上学期第一次适应性考试
How to Teach Confidence
While it might seem like some people are just born confident, confidence is largely an acquired skill. ___16___ Start by building up their self-esteem, independent thought, and positive self—talk. Show them how to achieve goals, and how to deal with failure when it happens. With lessons like these, you can teach the people around you to become more confident.
Model confident behavior far people.
If you’re trying to improve someone’s confidence, be a model for how they should behave in a confident way. ___17___ Show them confident interpersonal relations like eye contact, handshakes, and making small talk. This lets them practice in a safe environment.
Praise small accomplishments to raise a person’s self-worth.
If you’re trying to build someone’s confidence, start small. Each accomplishment they complete is a cause for celebration, even if it seems small. Be happy for your friends, kids, or students. ___18___
Give specific praise so people know what they did well.
A specific praise is better than a simple “You did well”. ___19___ . This makes your praise more genuine and boosts the person self-esteem more by showing them their strengths.
Start with a positive statement before correcting something.
___20___ This is especially important if you’re a parent, teacher, or coach. If you do have to make criticisms or corrections, always start by saying something positive first. This raises the person’s spirits and makes it easier for them to take the critical feedback that’s coming up.
A. Instead, tell the person exactly what they did well.
B. It’s something you can model and teach other people.
C. You may have to point out where someone needs to improve.
D. Instead of feeling criticized, the person will know you’re sincere.
E. Act confident around them and in your interpersonal interactions.
F. Your positive energy will teach them to celebrate their achievements.
G. You might show someone’s strengths to help them see the bright side.

【05】贵州省六校联盟2022-2023学年高三上学期高考实用性联考
The “Three Rs” of Environmental Protection
Last time you drank a soda in an aluminum can or water in a plastic bottle, what did you do with thecan or bottle when you were finished? Did you know both could be recycled? To recycle something is to make it into something else. Pollution is the introduction of harmful chemicals into the environment that can hurt people and the earth. Pollutants can come from garbage that isn’t recycled. ____16____ . These pollutants can make us and animals very sick. It is a big problem in our world today.
Is there something you can do about it? There sure is. ____17____ .
First, reduce. Something simple like turning off the lights when you leave a room or turning off the water faucet while you brush your teeth can make a big difference. ____18____ , and even using a cloth towel rather than a paper towel when you spill something in the kitchen can help our planet.
When you don’t want a toy you have anymore, don’t just throw it away. Find a friend who might want it. That is reusing. Clothes you have grown out of can be donated for others to wear. A plastic cup you drank out of can be cleaned and used to store small toys in your room. ____19____
____20____ . Look on the bottom of plastic cups and containers. If you see a recyclable symbol, you can recycle the item. Newspapers, school papers, even glass jars and bottles can be recycled. Most neighborhoods have garbage trucks that just pick up recyclable items. Ask your parents if there is one in your area and use it.
We only have one planet to live on. Be someone who makes an effort to take care of it.
A. Garbage can be recycled and made into something new
B. Many of the items that are thrown away could be reused
C. Countless things can be recycled
D. Pollution affects living things other than animals
E. You can help by “reducing”, “reusing” and “recycling”
F. Pollution can also be caused by smoke and exhaust (废气)in the air and chemicals we put in the water
G. Walking or riding a bike rather than driving a car

【06】福建省2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次百校联考
Nowadays, people are often very busy, working hard almost day and night. For a better life, many people think it’s worth it. ____36____ Undoubtedly, people need spare time to be free and do fun things, like winter camping. Most people are talking especially about snow camping when they mention winter camping.
____37____ In areas with snow, campers can go skiing, climbing, or ice skating. And some people enjoy creating fun things from snow, or just horsing around in the snow. And a camping trip often requires hiking, although campers generally travel less far than they do in the summer.
There are many well-known places suitable for camping. Throughout the year, these places usually attract more campers in the summer. So, it can be more crowded in this season. Campers who don’t like a crowded place can instead choose to go camping there in the winter. ____38____
But colder weather means more preparation. Winter campers should be sure that they have clothes which can keep them warm. ____39____ Besides, campers need to bring good tents and enough food. Other camping tools like cookstoves are also necessary.
While winter camping can be quite fun, the colder weather can make a camping trip more dangerous. ____40____ Winter campers should always check on weather reports before they leave. A small weather radio is an excellent tool to bring along. And it’s wise to take a guided winter camping trip for their first camping experience.
A. Being busy brings success.
B. It can give them more peace.
C. And choose to go with many friends.
D. Winter campers also need sleeping bags.
E. But not enough relaxation may be bad for health.
F. So it’s important to fully prepare for winter camping.
G. Like summer camping, winter camping offers many activities.

【07】湖南省长沙市长郡中学2022-2023学高三上学期月考卷（二）
There are many friends that will come into your life-some will gradually lose touch, some will be getting closer, and some you will actively choose not to be friends with.____36____But your old friends seem to stick around, and no matter how near or far they are, they continue to be a part of your life.
From old friends we learn how much we grow. ____37____ They encourage us to do better and even they force us to do better. We know that if we’re happy with who we’ve become, they may play a role in that process.
The sense of freedom that comes with old friends is new friends failing to bring. You don’t need to make a good impression with people who know you well. ____38____ The youth is often filled with many playful moments and careless choices. There is a vivid recollection of difficult periods that you have been through.
With old friends, you realize true friendships are difficult to create, to cultivate, and to hold onto. ____39____
Old friends hold a mirror in front of us and allow us to see how far we’ve gone, and how far we still have to go to achieve our goals. ____40____ Old friends remind us that the past is both good and bad, and that the future is something to look forward to. No matter how time goes by, when we’re with our old friends, we will feel at home--where we can be stupid and happy with people who love us.
A. When you’re a child, making friends does not require too much effort.
B. With old friends there is often great laughter when you share your past.
C. They are the people who have similar experience and simple innocence.
D. This fact not only exists in our schooldays, but also will continue to the years to come.
E. The gratefulness that you have for having a friend long enough to call them an “old friend” feels wonderful.
F. Old friends show us all the parts that we still need to change, and some of the parts we may never change.
G. They’re the people who’ve usually witnessed everything from our major accomplishments to our small mistakes.

【08】江苏省南京师范大学附属中学2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次月考
How to Make a Classroom Management Plan
Students need to feel comfortable and safe in order to learn effectively. As an educator, you need to manage your classroom in such a way that you create this sort of environment. A classroom management plan is a strategy you create and carry out. ____16____ It can help you deal with negative behaviors as well.
____17____ Many classroom management plans begin with the teacher’s philosophy of motivation. Basically, it lays out what you believe about education and how students should learn. You can talk about the environment you want to create and how you plan to create that environment, both physically and emotionally.
Set the tone on the first day of class. Start building relationships with your students by being friendly and getting to know each other. ____18____ So they know in advance how you expect them to behave.
____19____ Get your students’ parents on board by laying out your basic rules. You can also tell them about the systems of rewards and consequences. That way, parents know what to expect throughout the year.
Set the example. ____20____ For instance, show you are respectful of each student’s ideas. It will let them know they can trust you.
Be consistent. Probably the most important part of any classroom management plan is being consistent with how you carry it out. That means enforcing（执行）rules even when you don’t want to, as kids will come to understand that you mean what you say in the classroom.
A. Determine your philosophy.
B. Understand each child’s motivation.
C. Create a form letter for consequences.
D. Write a letter about the plan to send home.
E. Share the rules, rewards, and consequences.
F. It is important that you follow the classroom rules, too.
G. It can help you get and maintain control of the classroom.

【09】 河北省邢台市六校联考2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次月考
If you are a person who remains busy in work and pays no attention to your health and well-being, you may experience stress, depression, and anxiety. ____16____ According to a psychologist, true well-being comes with balance, constant growth and acceptance. Here are a few tested ways to improve your quality of life.
Deal with stress
Although it is difficult to avoid stress nowadays, it is definitely possible to deal with it. It is very important to learn to deal with stress in a smart way. ____17____ If your stress is unmanageable, note down the causes of stress as well as what actions you can take to improve your reaction, mood, and even situation.
Be social as much as you can
A man cannot stay healthy without interacting with other people. ____18____ If you have heard of daughter therapy, it also has the same purpose to reduce the stress when you laugh with other people. Everyone needs acceptance and friendship that is fulfilled only when you socialize with others.
Find and practice new hobbies
____19____ When you have an interest in some activities and enjoy doing them, you take healthy steps to improve your emotional well-being. It also keeps the work and daily life’s pressure off your brain. Finding new hobbies is great for strengthening your brain and boost your mood.
Learn to live in the present
The biggest reason for experiencing depression and anxiety is when a person remains stuck in past events, negative self-talking such as “why people did this to me” steals not only the happiness but makes the person miss opportunities that the present moment tries to offer.
____20____
AKeep a positive attitude about future.
B. Hobby helps us keep busy and engaged.
C. For that, try to avoid the situations that cause stress.
D. Communicating with others lowers down the stress level.
E. Take a break from the robotic routine and pick healthy habits.
F. Staying happy and laughing more is essential for a quality life.
G. We should learn to enjoy the present life and try not to think too much about the future.

【10】浙江省强基联盟2022-2023学年高三上学期10月联考
From the dawn of civilization, paper records have been a method of keeping track of important and necessary documentation. A common experience throughout the world's record keeping has been the necessity to ensure that all documents are kept together, and none are lost.
___16___ These included tying ribbons through the paper, and melting wax to secure the papers in place. For nearly 600 years, these were the methods used to secure papers.
___17___ In 1835, a machine that could mass-produce straight pins was invented by Howe J. L. , an American inventor. Although straight pins （大头针）were originally designed for sewing and tailoring, people began using them as a quick and easy way to secure papers. ___18___ In 1899 he patented the device, which consisted of a wire bent into a particularly shaped hoop for the purpose of securing papers.
During this time, however, the paperclip （回形针）was not a widely distributed device. Therefore, the Gem Manufacturing Company of England developed a machine to manufacture and standardize the paperclip design. ___19___
Today the paperclip is a famous invention used throughout offices, schoolrooms, and business throughout the world. ___20___
A. The next paper invention was that of the straight pin.
B. Before the paper clip, people had to be creative to keep paper together.
C. The humble item only came into popular usage around the mid-19th century.
D. Later, inspired by the straight pin, Norwegian Vaaler J. came up with the idea of the first paperclip.
E. This manufacturing development allowed for the expansion of the modern paperclip worldwide.
F. Being a wonder of simplicity and function, the paperclip remains a standard office supply throughout the world.
G. Therefore, from the early 13th century people had created various methods to ensure documents were kept together.

【11】甘肃省张掖市2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次诊断考试
Self-confidence refers to your belief in your skills, qualities, and ability to succeed. Having confidence in yourself is not only important to your health and well-being—it can also affect how you are considered by others. People who release confidence tend to be seen as more capable and trustworthy. ____16____ Fortunately, there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.
Focus on Your Strengths
When you are in a situation where you want to appear confident, it can be helpful to focus on the skills and abilities you feel most confident about. ____17____ Then focus on highlighting or projecting that quality.
Talk Yourself Up
Positive self-talk, on the other hand, has been shown to be strongly associated with success. ____18____ start working on reframing your thoughts to be more positive and optimistic. For example, you might work on reminding yourself that there are positive sides to every situation. Talking to yourself positively is a great way to boost your sense of self-efficacy (自我效能)so that you feel better able to succeed and deal with whatever you are facing.
____19____
Looking to confident people you admire, reading inspirational statements, or repeating a motivating mantra (祷告)can also be a way to boost your confidence when you need it. The key is to choose realistic role models or statements that reflect achievable goals.
Avoid Making Comparisons
While finding sources of positive inspiration can help you show confidence, it is important to avoid comparing yourself to other people unfavorably.
When you make such comparisons, do bear this in your mind: ____20____ it can ultimately make you feel worse about yourself.
A. Look for Inspiration.
B. Take on New Challenges.
C. If you tend to engage in negative self-talk,
D. Choose something you know you are good at.
E. However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities.
F. While you might be tempted to simply avoid the situations,
G. Whether you are looking at their performance, appearance, or other qualities,

【12】2023届广东省六校高三上学期第二次联考
If you’ve ever been bitten by a mosquito, you know how frustrating their bites can be. ____16____ , creating an itch (痒) that once you start scratching only seems to get worse. Why does a mosquito bite itch and what can we do?
Why does a mosquito bite itch?
When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a special mouthpart to suck up blood and injects saliva (唾液) into your skin. Mosquitoes’ saliva has lots of proteins in it, some of which our body recognizes as foreign, and our immune cells spring into action to try to fight them. ____17____ . It’s actually the body’s response to the foreign mosquito protein it is trying to fight. That’s why some people may only have a mild reaction to bites, while others, more sensitive to the foreign protein, react with large areas of swelling that are more painful.
What helps resist the urge to scratch?
“Don’t scratch” is the advice that most experts and health professionals give. As hard and sometimes unrealistic as it can sound, scratching inflames (发炎) the skin, and the inflammation makes the skin itch more. “ ____18____ ,” warned Daniel Markowski, technical adviser for the American Mosquito Control Association, adding that in extreme cases, people can scar themselves.
Instead, there are dozens of creams and sprays that promise itch relief as well as home remedy (疗法). Choose what’s right for you can often come down to trial and error. In general, all of the various anti-itch creams are very similar. There is no scientific evidence these remedies work, and they can come with their own precautions or side effects. ____19____ .
____20____
Some people can have serious allergic reactions to mosquitoes, although in practice it is rare, Vosshall said. If you experience severe symptoms such as breathing trouble, you should seek medical attention immediately.
A. When to seek medical attention?
B. What to do with a mosquito bite?
CIt’s not the bite that causes the itch
D. The more you scratch, the more they itch
E. The little red bumps swell up almost immediately
F. Scratching can cause secondary infections and prolong the irritation
G. In fact, the best remedy to fight the itch is to prevent a bite in the first place
【13】湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2022-2023学年高三上学期月考二
If you are someone who struggles with exam anxiety, know that you aren't alone.
Some levels of stress are normal, and they do serve a purpose. Stress can improve your work performance, think more quickly and more efficiently. ____16____ These high levels of stress and anxiety have harmful effects on both your mental health and your performance. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to try and relieve this.
Simply being aware of what is causing your anxiety can help to lessen the effects. Try to take some time to reflect on what could be causing your anxiety. ____17____ In terms of exam anxiety, it could be linked to a few different factors. For example, if you're someone that tends to be a bit of a perfectionist, you might experience higher levels of exam anxiety. ____18____.
Most of the time, the key to exam anxiety is making full preparations. Make an early start on your revision. Starting 6 weeks before the exam is usually recommended. ____19____ Take enough time to do yourself justice.
____20____ Studying constantly will make you worn out, and you may even feel burnt out-long before you even get the chance to sit the exam. Make sure that you have at least one day off from revision a week. Take regular breaks for exercise to help keep your brain active. And always remember to eat nutritious, high-quality foods and drink enough water.
Hopefully, you will be free from exam anxiety in the future.
A. Also, try not to neglect your self-care.
B. In addition, your mental health matters the most.
C. It is completely normal to experience exam anxiety.
D. Once you address the causes, it puts you in a better position to treat it.
E. That being said, sometimes stress can turn into anxiety, which is overwhelming.
F. But this can change depending on where you feel you are in your studies and the study level.
G. This often means you set yourself up for failure or disappointment due to the fear of never feeling "good enough".

【14】江苏省泰州中学2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次月检
TVs can be recycled, and while the process may involve some legwork, it’s often worth the trouble compared with the alternative. An unwanted TV can feel like an albatross(沉的负担)around your neck especially if it’s an old one, which tends to be heavier and bulkier than newer TVs.
____16____ If the TV still works, the best option may be to sell or donate it rather than skipping ahead to recycling. If it doesn’t work, though, or if you have difficulty finding someone who wants it, you still have other environmentally responsible options.
Like many electronic devices, TVs contain a variety of materials such as plastic, heavy metals, and other toxins that can pose a pollution risk if not dealt with properly. ____17____ Even if you face no legal consequences for tossing a TV into the trash, however, there are also practical and ethical reasons why recycling is a better decision.
____18____ It is a good idea to check if your local recycling or waste-management authority accepts e-waste in some form, like special pickup days or drop-off events; just don’t expect it to be quite as easy as putting out your weekly paper and plastic recycling.
While some electronic devices like cell phones are commonly free to recycle, be ready to pay a fee for TV recycling. That might seem unfair: You’re giving away a TV full of useful materials to be recycled and reused, so why should you have to pay anything? ____19____
____20____ If the TV especially large or heavy, consider asking someone to help you carry it.
A. TVs contain both potentially harmful and potentially valuable materials.
B. Recycling of TVs and other e-waste is required by law in 25 U. S. states.
C. TVs may be recyclable, but that doesn’t mean they can go directly into your recycling bin.
D. Recycling a TV often means physically transporting it somewhere, which is tiring and needs cooperation.
E. Combined with the bulky size and heavy weight of many TVs, this adds expense to the recycling process.
F. Yet there are a few ways to dispose of a TV, depending largely on the TV’s condition and your location.
G. When TVs first arrive at a recycling center, they’re often checked to see if they can be repaired and reused.


【15】浙江省C8名校协作体2022-2023学年高三上学期第一次联考
According to a common saying, “Honesty is the best policy.” ___16___ Lying often seems like a good way to impress people or avoid blame for mistakes. Some people lie out of habit, without even realizing they’re doing it. But despite all this, honesty really is worth the effort.
One obvious reason for honesty is that lies are difficult to maintain. There’s always a chance that the person you lied to will find out the truth. ___17___
Lies are also difficult to hide because they are harder to remember than the truth. If you make up a story, you have to remember all the details. ___18___ But if you commit to telling the truth, you will never have trouble remembering. This saves you effort and makes conversations less stressful for you.
Another obvious reason to avoid lying is that lying can harm others. People who believe your lies might make bad decisions because of them. And a lie about someone else could destroy that person’s reputation. On a personal level, if your friends find out you lied to them, their feeling will be hurt. They will question whether they can trust you or wonder whether you care about them. In contrast, if you always tell the truth, you will develop a reputation for honesty. ___19___ Business deals, friendships, family and romantic relationships all depend on trust
___20___ Sometimes it’s best to remain silent if your words might hurt someone else. Honesty means that when you speak, you tell the truth without holding any information back. When you do that, you will feel more relaxed and enjoy stronger relationships.
A. This will help you in every area of your life.
B. But in daily life, honesty can be difficult.
C. Is the gain from lying really worth the risk?
D. We will get others’ respect and appreciation if telling the truth0
EBeing honest is a basic principle for us to deal with others.
F. Honesty, however, doesn’t mean you have to say everything in your mind.
G. And the more lies you tell, the more stories you have to remember.

【16】江苏省南京市2023届高三上学期10月学情调查考试
The Spotlight Effect
Have you ever felt as if the entire world was watching while you made a mistake? Well, here’s some good news: it’s likely that no one even noticed.
36 We have this experience not only when we make mistakes but also when we perform well. Every time we do something that is a little different from what we usually do, we may assume that everyone around us will notice. The spotlight effect might happen when we make a mistake in a game, have a bad hair day, or give a terrible answer in class. 37 In these moments, it feels like everyone is watching.
The spotlight effect exists because we all get used to seeing things through our own eyes. Every person is the main character in his or her story, and the events of our lives seem to have great importance. 38
The spotlight effect is a very common part of the human experience. However, in some cases, it can lead to extreme social anxiety and nervousness around other people. Everyone suffers some degree of social anxiety. We all care about what others think, and we all want to be liked. It’s normal to wonder about what effect we have on other people. 39 If someone is so nervous that they can’t make good decisions, then it’s time to take action and improve the situation.
Learning about the spotlight effect is important because it can help us reduce our anxiety. Next time you feel like everyone is staring at you, remind yourself that it’s just your mind playing tricks on you. 40 If you fill your mind with thoughts of your friends and family, it will help you be less self-conscious.

A. However, this can be a problem when the anxiety is too much to handle.
B. That’s why fewer people notice the embarrassing circumstances they encounter.
C. Another good exercise is to make an effort to notice the people around you, rather than focusing on yourself.
D. The spotlight effect is a trick of the mind that makes us believe that people notice us more often than they really do.
E. What you can do at this moment is to ignore them.
F. We are so busy examining ourselves that we actually observe very little about everyone around us.
G. It can also appear when we score a big goal, ask someone on a date, or do a good deed.
【17】湖北省荆州荆门宜昌三校2022-2023学年高三上学期联考试题
More and more people enjoy listening to music while they work，believing that music helps boost creativity．But an international study conducted by English and Swedish researchers is challenging that viewpoint． 36
To come to their conclusions，researchers had participants complete verbal problems designed to inspire creativity while sitting in a quiet room． 37 They found that background musicsignificantly weakened the participants’ ability to complete tasks associated with verbal creativity．The research team also tested background noises such as those commonly heard in a library，but found that such noises had no impact on subjects’ creativity．
The tasks were simple word games． 38 Then，they were asked to find a single word that could be combined with the three to form a common phrase or word．The single word，in this case，would be “sun”(sunshine，sunflower，etc.)．Participants completed the tasks either in a quiet room or while listening to different types of music．
“We found strong evidence of damaged performance when playing background music in comparison to quiet background conditions．”says Dr．McLatchie．Dr．McLatchie with his colleagues concludes that music disturbs the verbal working memory of the brain． 39 Also，as far as the library background noises have seemingly no effect，the researchers believe that was the case because library noises create a“steadystate” environment that doesn’t affect concentration．
“ 40 Instead，they demonstrate music，regardless of its types，consistently interrupts creative performance in problem solving，”the study reads．
A．And this in turn blocks creativity．
B．First，all participants spoke out three words of their favorite music．
C．Then again，they were tested while music was played in the background．
D．Prior to the task，the participants were not exposed to the music they would listen．
E．For example，participants were given three words，such as dress，shine，and flower．
F．To conclude，the findings challenge the popular view that music encourages creativity．
G．Psychologists from several universities say their findings indicate music actually prevents creativity．


【18】山东省济南市重点高中2023届高三上学期10月月考联考
Laundry day isn’t exactly fun for most people, but it can be quite unpleasant for the Earth. Washing clothes can release microplastics that are accumulating in the world’s waterways at alarming rates. _36__. Here are some expert-backed strategies to turn laundry day greener.
Choose efficient machines
The machines you use have a significant effect on the amount of energy and water you save or waste.
37 , while newer, high-efficiency washers use less water and energy with lower temperatures and higher spin speeds. Therefore, it makes more sense economically and environmentally to upgrade machines.
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Avoid small loads, but don’t crowd a machine, which can make it work harder. And take a look at the amount of detergent(洗涤剂)you’re using. The extra detergent will be harder to clean out, extending washing and drying times. 39_ .
Read up on green products
Companies large and small have met consumer demand for products with no harsh chemicals. 40__. Don’t buy products with lots of chemicals you can’t identify or pronounce. And don’t forget the packaging. Powdered or solid products are easier to package and ship than liquids.
A. Wash clothes by hand
B. Rethink your laundry habits
C. They use less energy than standard models
D. Older appliances can waste many resources
E. But not all products are what they claim to be
F. Two to three tablespoons for detergents are enough
G. Luckily it’s getting easier to clean your clothes while staying green

【19】山东省潍坊市五县市2022-2023学年高三10月统考
Gratitude is more than just saying “thank you” to someone who has helped us or given us a gift. ___36___ And this positive emotion can be good for our emotional and physical health, as well as the health of our relationships.
One reason for this is that gratitude stops us from thinking about negative emotions. Writing a “thank you” letter, for example, shifts our attention so that we focus on positive emotions. Even if we don’t share our writing with anyone, the act of completing the exercise alone makes us happier and more satisfied with life. And this gets better with time. As we are essentially training our brain to be more in tune with noticing the positive, after several weeks or months, this becomes more intuitive(直觉的). ___37___
___38___ Studies prove gratitude can improve sleep quality, better eating habits, and reduced inflammation(炎症) in people who have had heart problems.
Gratitude is clearly good for us, but is it also good for the people in our lives? ___39___ When shared, spoken or written gratitude is about feeling valued and helping others feel valued too. Feeling valued can help build stronger relationships with family, partners, friends or even colleague. And that’s on top of all the other ways gratitude is clearly good for us.
Many studies show expressing gratitude benefits people a lot including the emotional, mental and physical health etc. ___40___ Let’s stop counting sheep or calorie and start counting our blessings instead.
A. So why not do so?
B. The simple answer is “yes”
C. We should form good habits in our daily work.
D. Gratitude can also make us feel good in our bodies.
E. The more we express gratitude, the more positive we feel.
F. How to describe the relationship between gratitude and complaint?
G. It’s a deeper appreciation for someone or something making us feel positive.

【20】江苏省苏州市2022〜2023学年高三上学期八校联考
Life can be challenging for teens. They must deal with schoolwork, family life and friends at the same time to fit. Feeling of sadness, frustration and irritability are common. _____16_____ Their negative feelings don't come and go. Instead, those intense feelings can point to a disease called depression—one that may require treatment.
It's easy to think that depressed people simply feel sad or hopeless. For many teens that may be true. _____17_____ Some kids withdraw from friends and family. Others respond with angry outbursts. Some teens may skip school or stop eating or sleeping. Teachers, parents or even a teen's close friends may find it hard to tell whether these behaviors are just part of being a teens or signs of something truly serious.
Even depressed teens may not realize they have this problem. _____18_____ More than three million Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 experienced depression in 2019. However, a study by researchers at Harvard and Yale universities found that half of all teens with depression don't get help until they become adults. And only one in three will have been diagnosed by their doctor.
_____19_____ "I can only work with what you give me," Dee says, the mental-health professional in Lincoln, Neb.
Dee says, peers should also seek for signs of depression. Keep an eye on your friends, she recommends. Watch for symptoms of isolation (孤立) or hopelessness. _____20_____ Any of these behaviors could be a symptom of depression.
Overall, knowing who—and how—to help is essential for successfully treating depression in teens.
A. And the share of those affected is high.
B. Some may start abusing alcohol or drugs.
C. Teens should be honest with their answers.
D. The problem is that depression in teens can be hard to spot.
E. There is a link between mental illness and suicide in teens.
F. But for some teens, those emotions take a more extreme turn.
G. Even skipping classes can be a sign that something serious is going on.