湖北高考英语七选五训练题

这是一份湖北高考英语七选五训练题，共43页。
七选五
Children learn rather early that they must ask for the things they want, but as they grow up, it’s important that they begin to consider the needs of others. Raising a generous (慷慨的) child takes intentional practices like encouraging giving, teaching important habits, and modeling how best to care for others. ___1___
Help Your Neighbors
One of the simplest ways to show giving is to lend a hand to your neighbors. ___2___Offer to water their plants or make them a plate of food and walk next door with your child. It’s a simple way to show your child what it means to be a good neighbor.
Donate (捐) Clothes and Toys
Donating is one of those age-old habits that will always be the mark of a generous person. When you practice this with your children, it’s important that you allow them to choose which toys to giveaway. ___3___By giving the best items, your child learns sacrificial giving. And newer items provide a greater sense of dignity among those receiving your gift. Praise Giving.
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By encouraging them when they choose to give and praising others who are generous, you are setting a standard for “praiseworthy” behavior. Another practice that parents have found helpful is to focus on how the things their child did has helped another.
Foster (培养) a Global Mindset
Someone with a global mindset cares for the world and is curious about how to solve global problems. Although it may seem like an abstract concept (抽象概念), there are a few ways to foster a global mindset. First, develop problem-solving and critical thinking. ___5___Exposing children to the colorful world deepens their understanding of the world around them.
A．Below are four ways to foster generosity.
B．Words of praise can be powerful for young children.
C．Simple actions like these help to foster generosity in kids.
D．Giving kids a choice about whether to share encourages sharing behavior.
E．Be sure to encourage choosing clothes and toys that are newer or gently used.
F．Perhaps an elderly neighbor is ill, or a friend nearby has recently had a surgery.
G．Second, visit museums, exhibitions, and spend time with friends from other cultures.

Ways to Save Money on Healthy Food
Contrary to what you may have heard, eating healthy doesn’t have to be really expensive. Here are expert tips on how to have a healthy diet on a budget (预算).
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One of the main ways to eat healthier and save money is to cook at home. Instead of going out to buy pre-made healthy food from stores, get the ingredients and make them by yourself. If making entire meals is not your thing, or you don’t have the time, you can make a simple salad.
Shop at your local farmers’ market
____7____. Shopping produce that is in season is a lot cheaper than buying produce that isn’t, and the best place to know what’s in season is at a farmers’ market. Farmers’ markets are budget-friendly because farmers bring their goods directly to customers without interference (介入) from shipping agents, retailers and other go-betweens. ____8____.
Prepare meals in advance
Sometimes the last thing you want to do after a long day is cook. To avoid reaching for the takeout menu in these situations, set aside one day a week to meal preparing. ____9____. To keep it simple and healthy, experts suggest having one source of protein in each meal, at least one vegetable and a whole-grain. Making healthy meals in this way saves you time and money, and makes it easy to eat healthy.
Stock up on frozen produce
Buying frozen fruits and vegetables is a great way to eat healthy on a budget. Frozen produce less than fresh produce. Plus, fruits and vegetables will last a lot longer and usually can be choppedB(切) and ready to go, so you don’t have to spend time washing and cutting. ____10____.
A．Cook at home
B．Eat less meat and dairy
C．Meal preparing doesn’t have to be difficult
D．Make sure you use your produce fully and try not to waste anything
E．Visit your local farmers’ market for fresh and in-season fruits and vegetables
F．If you see a sale on frozen fruits or vegetables, you can buy and store some in the fridge
G．This way you can not only buy fresh and healthy goods but also support the local farmers

Birdwatching is a fun hobby for many people. ____11____They take photos and record the birds’ sounds to learn about their behavior.
Prayitno Goenarto, 31, is an experienced birdwatcher and wildlife photographer from Indonesia. When he was a college student, he got sick for a while. His doctor advised him to go outdoors more often. He then decided to watch birds and take photos of them.
Once, he took a photo of a small songbird. Knowing little about birds, he labeled it as a sparrow online. Soon, someone corrected him. The bird was actually a finch. This embarrassing incident led Goenarto to check out a field guide. ____12____
“Birdwatching has helped me in ways beyond what I could imagine.” Goenarto recalled. His life slows down. He makes new friends. He also encounters (遇见)bird species he didn’t know about.
“____13____ Especially if you have placed a lot of effort into finding the bird—learning the bird’s song, habitat, ecology, and reviewing sightings. ” he said. “ I feel my heart race, my eyes widen and almost automatically(自动地) I start to smile.”
One of the highlights(最精彩的部分) of his career was a trip to a faraway island to search for a rare bird species. The journey was hard. It rained heavily every afternoon. He was cold and wet for nearly the entire trip.
____14____“ Each day was as exciting as the next as almost all the birds I saw were new to me.” he said.
Besides watching, Goenarto also takes photos and records sounds on field trips. Such photos of birds or other animals can help raise awareness to protect animals.“____15____” Goenarto said. “ They inspire people to learn more about what is out there and why it’s worth saving.”
A．That was when he started watching birds.
B．It is difficult to describe such feelings.
C．Birders like to look at birds in the wild.
D．Wildlife photography can capture amazing moments in nature.
E．That sparked his lifelong interest in birdwatching and photography.
F．However, he was able to find many new locations for the species.
G．They can also help him analyze and compare to see if there are any trends.

Being sophisticated(见多识广的，老练的) can get you respect from the adults and other teenagers at your school. ____16____ Being sophisticated means paying attention to how you dress, how you act and how you treat others. It might take a bit of effort, but you’ll end up being a confident, cultured person.
____17____ Conversations are often filled with interruptions, and many people listen only when they can put in their own piece. If you want to stand out as a more sophisticated talker, spend more time listening in a conversation than you do in speaking. Listening properly means listening actively. Ask questions where needed and show that you’re listening to what someone is saying.
Put other people’s needs ahead of your own. ____18____ Rather than put yourself first in every situation, consider how you should tread others. A perfect example of this is allowing the elderly to take your seat on a crowded bus or subway.
Dress for the occasion. Your clothes should meet the expectations of a specific event. For example, if you are attending a wedding, you’ll want to have your finest suit on. In most situations, like a night out with friends, smart casual clothes are enough. You don’t need to wear a suit or a fancy dress to every occasion. ____19____
Maintain a good posture(姿势). Having a good posture is helpful to your overall image. ____20____ To maintain a good posture, imagine that ice water is poured down your check, forcing you to straighten as you react to the cold.
A．Listen more than you speak.
B．Listen with patience and never interrupt.
C．It will help in lots of social situations throughout high school.
D．It makes you look more intelligent and trustworthy.
E．However, you should make sure your clothes fit well and are clean.
F．As a matter of fact, you will not be judged by the clothes you wear.
G．Part of being sophisticated is being kind and looking out for others.

As you exist in this world, you do not only live by yourself but among so many other human beings like you. ____21____ Sometimes we are so enveloped by the complication of life that we forget that we really just have to live it simply. Below are some ways to help you live a simple and peaceful life:
Block out the negativity. ____22____ Nobody needs criticism that does nothing but crush (击碎) yourself and your soul. No matter what you do or how you act, you can never please everybody because somebody will always have something bad to say. All you need to do is ignore it and mind your own business.
Cut ties with toxic (恶毒的) people. Toxic people bring you down, they do not believe in you, they criticize you for the littlest things, and they will tell you that you will never amount to anything. Never fear because you do not need them! ____23____
Be more patient. Patience gives you the time to think about things. ____24____ If you allow yourself to be hot-tempered and be prepared to fight, you would be feeding yourself with negativity every day. Things don’t go your way. Be patient. Remember: you cannot control everything.
____25____ If you have a small backyard, you can start planting vegetables and fruit so that you won’t have to buy them anymore. You can use solar energy to be more environmentally friendly, or you may recycle and reuse things to reduce your garbage, and you can also simplify it by making friends with the people who matter.
A．Always choose to be kind.
B．Simplify your life as much as you can.
C．And more importantly, it helps you prevent conflict.
D．Living such a life may be a bit complicated at times.
E．Be strong enough to show them the door out of your life.
F．Allow yourself to hear criticism but only if it’s constructive.
G．You may make mistakes along the way but that is the way of life.

Young Alison Teal never rode in a pushchair or played on a swing on the playground.   ______26______ She saw the view from atop a peak in Peru at just two months old on her mom’s back. They traveled the globe staying not at five-star hotels but in a six-foot-wide tent. From mountaintops to jungles, they immersed (沉浸) themselves in local nature and culture.
Between journeys they would return home to quiet part of the Big Island of Hawaii. Her front yard was the ocean, and her friends were dolphins.   ______27______ Alison would dive into the water and release a sea leaf. A dolphin would catch it on its nose and throw it to the next player. Over the years, the dolphins grew to trust Alison.   ______28______ She let them take the lead in their interactions. After studying at the University of California, Berkeley and then graduating from a film school, Alison continued her world travels. Her adventurous experience and survival skills landed her a spot on the reality show Naked and Afraid, in which she and a co-constant had to live on a deserted island for 21 days. Alison’s deep knowledge of how to live in a wildness saved the pair.   ______29______ “After that, I couldn’t ignore our plastic problem,” says Alison. “I decided to protect our greatest resource, the ocean.”
Along with sharing her mission with her Instagram followers, the conservationist gave a TED talk on her discover.   ______30______ Besides, she helped ban plastic bags in California. Her book, Alison’s Adventures: Your Passport to the World, is filled with travel tales and environment lessons. Alison believes all of us can make changes to protect the Earth.
A．How did Alison become a filmmaker?
B．What was their way of playing catch?
C．She launched a line of recycled surfboards.
D．At an early age, she began exploring the world.
E．Therefore, they approached her whenever she was in the water.
F．She was mostly home-schooled as the family traveled the globe.
G．But what shocked her was the amount of rubbish that washed up on the shore.

A pile of homework can seem frightening, but it can be done if you make a plan.
Create a checklist of the tasks you have. Before diving in, make a list of all the things you need to do for your homework. ____31____ The satisfaction of checking things off will keep you happy to continue.
Solve the hardest homework first. Your first thought might be to put off the most difficult homework. If you get the hard stuff out of the way when you’re most alert, however, it will be easier to get through the rest of the pile. ____32____
Ask for help if you get stuck. If you come to a part of your homework that you don’t know how to do, ask a family member to help you. ____33____ With a little help, you can quickly move on to the next thing.
Make a homework schedule. ____34____ If you set a schedule, then you’ll be prepared and know exactly what to do. This will also keep you from feeling guilty (内疚的) about putting homework off.
____35____ If everyone in your group is serious about getting homework done, this can be great. You can help each other out with assignments, and quiz each other to prepare for exams.
A．Try a study group.
B．Take a break now and then.
C．That way, you won’t get discouraged.
D．As you complete each task, cross it off your list.
E．Try to do your homework at the same time each day.
F．Write down all the reasons why you really need to do your homework.
G．Make a plan to finish your work bit by bit, saving the easiest tasks for last.

Whoever you are, learning how to communicate internationally is the best way to reach out to more people with different cultures.
____36____ It’s important for you to understand that cultures and beliefs are different from each other across different nations so you can communicate effectively with people from other countries.
Learn how people deal with things in their countries. The best way to handle cultural differences is to research how different countries handle business meetings or any other type of communication. ____37____
Be aware of language barriers(障碍). You may sound smart with humorous English jargon(行话) among those who have been speaking the language for most of their lives. ____38____ So it is best to stick to formal English, which is easier to understand.
Go over any form of written communication before you send it out. It is easy to cause misunderstandings when you deal with people from different parts of the world.   ____39____ When reviewing it, make sure that you’re not using disrespectful terms or sentences.
Always stay updated with the social developments. ____40____ It’s important that you keep up with the information technology and try to use the more effective ones in your communication.
A．This may happen without your knowing.
B．Pay more attention to cultural differences.
C．Employers need to understand that culture shock is real.
D．However, people from other countries may not understand it.
E．Different cultures like to receive information in different ways.
F．It’s known that technology has improved rapidly over the years.
G．For example, the Japanese prefer you get straight to the point instead of making small talk.

It is interesting to imagine how the school of the future will look like. I think it will be a happy place where children will be excitedly participating in learning activities which will benefit them greatly.___41___. But in many years or maybe even centuries, studying process at school will change completely.
In the future, the teaching buildings will be convenient and inviting. Shuttle buses will take the children from one building to another. There will be sky bridges connecting buildings, too. Not surprisingly in the future campus, students may not carry heavy schoolbags with them.___42___.
Traditional classes where a teacher sits at the table and shares his or her knowledge with the students will definitely change.___43___. Here teachers will be operators of the AI systems as well as assistants to the children. Children will be taught according to their own talent. No more exams. ___44___. And there will be a chance to gain hands-on experience as students will go on field trips regularly.
___45___. Their daily performance will also be recorded in their own portfolios (学生档案袋). More relevantly, throughout their school days, their creativity plays a key role in shaping their future. With the combination of these, the school of the future will make sure that the students leave school with the necessary skills to fit the employment market and be good citizens of the country.
A．I am not saying that today’s school is absolutely bad.
B．Thus, there will be less stress for them to keep up with others.
C．Just a smart phone is enough.
D．All the classrooms will be equipped with AI technology.
E．So they will be studying in a healthy and clean environment.
F．All the changes will be helpful to both teachers and students.
G．Students’ development will include not only marks.

Perhaps you’ve stopped doing what you want because you’re afraid of what others think of you. You feel that you must do what they expect and that you must meet their expectations, otherwise you’ll lose their approval. ___46___ Then, you’ll be able to do what you want freely.
Think about yourself, about what you really like and are interested in. You must lead your life independently, ___47___ However, you might feel afraid to do it because you’ ve always done everything to gain the approval of others. You need to get out of that zone, move to new places, and explore your full potential.
By surrounding yourself with people who think like you, you’ll realize that you don’t feel judged. Then, you’ll start doing what you really want. ___48___ Your new friends will integrate into your life and you’ll also keep your genuine friends. On the other hand, those who are always ready to see the negative and question what you’ re trying to do will drift away.
To overcome your fear of what others think and of their non-approval, you should start talking about your plans, For instance, you might want to tell a handful of friends about your wishes and dreams. ___49___ You’ll feel confident in yourself and you’ll be able to go on your new path without any fear.
It’s unavoidable that not everything will be plain sailing, and you’ll find obstacles along your way. ___50___ People in your environment often don’t understand what you do no matter how much you explain it, so ignore them.
A．There is no need to think about what you want.
B．You don’t have to change your circle of friends.
C．Your life belongs to you, as well as your actions.
D．By talking to them, you’ll be able to organize your plans and ideas.
E．If this is the case, it’s time to start working on your self-esteem (自尊).
F．You must do what you want without being affected by what others think.
G．However, you must trust in yourself and seek the necessary strength to move forward.

Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people. ____51____. The mental health benefits from music can’t be argued. Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes.
Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud. However, for the same reason, music can be very beneficial if one is in pain. By distracting the mind from the pain, music, people say, can lower stress and anxiety levels. ____52____.
Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed. ____53____. While the validity of the idea is still being assessed, the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure. Similarly, according to researchers, listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels, through the lowering of stress and anxiety.
When it comes to heart health, there is speculation (推测) that it’s not the style of music, but rather the tempo (节奏) that makes it so good for your heart health. In one European study, participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure. ____54____. On the other hand, when the music slowed, the participants’ stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit.
____55____, which is what makes music so valuable.
A．This, of course, can lead to less pain
B．This feeling can also result in many other health problems
C．This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing
D．They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep
E．The possible effects of music on overall well-being are really impressive
F．It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety
G．Interestingly, the more cheerful the music was, the faster their heart rates were

The United States is a vast country where there are four different time zones. In addition, many parts of the country observe daylight saving time (DST) as well. In areas that adopt DST, the clock is moved one hour forward for the summer. Thus, the local time varies across different areas of the country. ____56____ It has been changed many times over the years.
For decades, both the Eastern Time Zone and Central Time Zone have existed within the state. Many areas in the state have switched back and forth between Eastern Time and Central Time. Furthermore, until very recently, policy concerning DST differed from one place to another. ____57____ In 2006, however, the entire state started to observe DST.
Some have argued that the time system in Indiana harms local businesses working with companies outside of Indiana. For example，a company in Indiana once scheduled a phone conference with companies in other states. ____58____ This was because those who missed the conference did not know in which time zone the company was located.
____59____ Local businesses may benefit from being in the Eastern Time Zone where the financial center of the entire country, Wall Street in New York City, is located. Meanwhile, this may not be convenient for residents in the western parts of Indiana who commute (通勤) to major cities in the Central Time Zone, like Chicago, just across the state border.
The controversy over time in Indiana was partly resolved in 2006. ____60____ However, there is still disagreement about having two different time zones in the state. This debate may continue as long as people living in different parts of the state have different needs.
A．In other areas DST was adopted.
B．It is not easy to resolve this issue.
C．The entire state started to observe DST.
D．Only half of the participants were on line.
E．Most areas in the Eastern Time Zone did not adopt DST.
F．The state of Indiana is known for its complex time system.
G．It depends on which time zone the area is in and whether DST is adopted.

Elephant lover Sun Xiao wrote a children’s book Samburu, I’m Back, which is a way for Sun to explain knowledge about the elephants themselves. The book was published last year and became bestsellers. ____61____ Most of them were mothers, saying that their children cried and were moved by the emotional bond between the baby elephants and their mother.
Sun says he has loved animals since childhood. ____62____ He watched, shocked, as an adult elephant from a circus stood stock still, seemingly ignoring the pain，as its keeper beat it again and again with a stick after they had finished their performance. From then on, Sun made up his mind to help the poor animals.
____63____ Besides, he tried to raise public awareness about the urgent need to protect them from the poachers (偷猎者). He adopted all kinds of methods, such as posting hundreds of articles he wrote on social websites, sharing photos he took of elephants and writing children’s storybooks featuring elephants.
Sun is a witness to the story told in his book Samburu, I ‘m Back. He was, at the time, in Kenya working for Save the Elephants, a UK- registered charity based in Nairobi. In Kenya, he and his peers found two baby elephants heading toward the dangerous area where their mother was killed. ____64____ Finally, they had to use a tranquilizer (镇静剂) gun and transport them to an elephant shelter.
Sun stayed in Kenya with the STE for three months to watch elephants closely for his research. ____65____ He says that a good elephant watcher can remember the names of hundreds of elephants and will recognize each of them on sight. As long as they know which is which, they are able to understand the interactions and relations between different groups.
A．Sun has devoted himself to help elephants.
B．Sun even created a blind elephant in the story.
C．They tried to change their course but failed many times.
D．Every day he would go to the wild to observe the elephants.
E．His connection with elephants started on a late night in 2011.
F．It’s a long-term project and a lifelong career he will never quit.
G．Sun has received a great deal of positive feedback from his readers.

After hearing “I wish I’d known this when I was in Senior 1!” countless times by the end of the school year, my senior 3 class decided to leave behind some real advice for newcomers in senior high. ____66____ .
Get a planner
If I didn’t have a planner, ____67____ . I had a hard copy planner, and writing down my homework and activities helped me to stay organised. I could see everything I needed to do. I think it also makes a good impression when you’re talking to people and you pull out a planner. — Samantha
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Be realistic about your future decisions. If you want to head to a top college, you need to start thinking and working for that immediately. And while that includes getting good grades, it’s not just about grades. You also have to take leadership positions because at last, that’s what makes you stand out. — Alondra
Work hard
When I was in junior high, a friend from senior high school told me I must concentrate on study and work hard from the minute I entered senior high. ____69____ .So many of my friends fell behind the first year because it was so different from junior high school. But I was ready because I got that advice, and I worked hard from day one. So listen to me, and you’ll be all set. — Edi
Be present
My advice for newcomers is to be present and live in the moment. Before you know it, high school’s over, and you can’t go back. There are no do-overs. ____70____ . — Riad
A．Keep it real
B．I listened to his advice
C．Get out of your comfort zone
D．Here is some of the great advice they shared
E．I would have never made it through high school
F．Live during your high school years so you have no regrets
G．Join clubs in which you have shared values with other students

In modern society, dance is widely recognized as a form of entertainment. Many people enjoy dancing for fun or watching their favorite artists dance on stage or screen. It can also be a form of sport. ____71____ In addition to these obvious functions, however, there are other more complex roles dance can play in a society.
____72____ A kind of dance called the minuet is a good example. The minuet (小步舞) originated in France and became popular in Britain, where upper-class women about to make their entrance into adult society by attending their first dance were strictly trained for their first minuet. They usually danced it before a crowd of people who would critically observe their movements and behavior.
Dance has also been used to make sure that adults follow the rules. An example comes from a research conducted in the mid- 1900s on dances performed after hunts by the Mbuti Pygmies, a group living in parts of Central Africa. ____73____ For example, an opportunity to catch an animal was missed because someone neglected to perform their role of hitting the ground to drive the animal towards the hunters. Later, a dancer would act out the event to show the wrong action and perhaps embarrass that person.
In some cultures, dance can be a way of displaying power. For instance, there is another report from the mid-1900s describing how the Maring people of New Guinea would hold dances to show their military strength. Through the dances, a group’s size and strength would become obvious to potential opponents. ____74____
The roles of dance discussed here have one shared effect. ____75____ Dance is not just an artistic expression but a way for groups to strengthen their shared identity.
A．This could help avoid a fight.
B．They unite members of a group.
C．The roots can be traced to the late 1700s.
D．There are dance competitions of various types.
E．Suppose something had gone wrong in the hunt.
F．They acted out scenes and displayed their own traditions.
G．Sometimes dance serves to help teach social rules to young members.

We all know the hard work that filmmakers and actors put in to provide us with entertainment. ___76___.
For decades now, film studios have used so-called test screenings to get feedback from members of the public before a movie comes out. Test audience members are usually asked to fill in a questionnaire after a screening, telling the film studio what they liked and didn’t like.___77___, that’s, to measure test audiences’ reactions by using special cameras placed inside cinemas.
Pairing the cameras with custom software, the company can track what each audience member is feeling at any point in the movie, from anger to joy.___78___. The cameras can see in the dark, and the software can figure out a person’s mood based on the slightest of facial expressions. It’s hoped that this new method will allow more detailed feedback from test audiences, because it can accurately read their reactions in real-time.
Test screenings are highly valued in the movie industry.___79___.Viewers of E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), would have left the cinema feeling a lot different if it weren’t for its test audience’s feedback. “In one cut of the film that was tested, E. T. died instead of going home in his spaceship. You won’t be surprised to hear that the test audience in question didn’t warm to this ending at all.” wrote media website Den of Geek.
___80___, the cameras won’t be installed in public cinemas. After all,unless you’re part of a test audience, being in front of the cameras is best left to the movie stars.
A．In reality, not all of the people are content with the test screenings
B．This works by mapping 68 different points on each audience member’s face
C．And several well-known movies have been greatly changed following feedback
D．The special cameras in public cinemas easily go wrong and often fail to work
E．But for those who are concerned about privacy
F．But it seems that even moviegoers like us have a big impact on how a movie turns out too
G．However, media giant Disney has come up with a more high-tech solution

At VOA Learning English, we sometimes get questions like this: “How can I speak English with more confidence?” ___81___ No matter what language we are learning, we would all love to speak more confidently. So today, we have three pieces of advice to help you gain confidence in your English-speaking ability.
Use positive self-talk
Believe it or not, the most important person you talk to every day is yourself. In other words: ___82___ So our first piece of advice is to use positive self-talk.
If you lack confidence as an English speaker, you may tell yourself things like, “___83___” When you talk to other people, you may say things like, “I’m so sorry for my English.” But if you keep thinking and saying such things, you are sure to start believing them.
So the next time you are using your English, pay attention to what you tell yourself or others. Be sure to replace unhelpful thoughts or ideas with better ones.
Don’t worry too much
One of the biggest barriers to confidence in speaking a second language is the constant worry about making mistakes.
Understand that making mistakes is a natural part of the language learning process. Yes, you will make mistakes. ___84___ And many English learners communicate very well, even with mistakes. Mistakes can be a good thing. The more mistakes you make, the more progress you will make.
Set realistic goals
If your English-speaking skills are at the beginner or intermediate level and you try to do something too difficult, you may fail. ___85___ But, if you do something that matches your level, you are more likely to do it well.
A．That is a great question.
B．This can harm your confidence.
C．It is your thoughts that really matter.
D．Speak louder and slow down your speech.
E．English is too hard and I will never improve.
F．It is important to practise speaking English every day.
G．But the purpose of speaking a language is to communicate.

Nowadays, many people have to work at home, and if you feel it difficult to strike a balance between work and home mode. Here are some tips to help you.
Distinguish between work and home mode
One of the biggest advantages about working at home - slowly moving from bed to the sofa five minutes before you start - can also be your biggest challenge. ___86___ - so set yourself up the right way, get dressed and brush your teeth at the start of the day rather than sitting in your pajamas for eight hours.
___87___
Eyre-White, a famous professor recommends being realistic and then possibly achieving more than you set out to; and feeling satisfied, rather than feeling disappointed you didn’t do everything. She suggests choosing three to five things to do and aim to get the majority done before lunch. ___88___
Don’t forget to take breaks
It can be difficult to tear yourself away from your laptop if you’re worried people might think you’re lazy, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take proper breaks. Leave your desk for lunch and take advantage of being at home to walk the dog and clean the room for half an hour in the afternoon. ___89___
Manage disturbance
Being in an office gives you a limited number of ways to get disturbed but when you start working in a new environment, especially a very familiar one, it can be easy to let yourself get disturbed. There are a lot of potential disturbance when you work at home, so you should actively manage things which might interrupt your focus, and keep them limited to short breaks.
___90___
A．Have a good plan.
B．All in all, time to work, time to relax.
C．Don’t forget that you are there to work.
D．Be realistic about what you can achieve.
E．In a word, don’t put all the eggs in one basket.
F．Because most people slow down in the mid-afternoon.
G．You’ll return feeling refreshed and more productive for the rest of the day.

In China, people in different areas have their own ways to celebrate the Spring Festival. Especially between Northern China and Southern China, there are many differences.____91____
One is about the food on the night before the Spring Festival. In Northern China, people usually eat dumplings during this time. For luck, people may put sugar in dumplings.____92____People in the south usually eat Niangao or Tangyuan on New Year’s Eve. Both foods are also considered to bring a better life. There are many causes. For example, Northern China grows lots of wheat (小麦) while Southern China grows lots of rice.____93____People in Northern China usually love food made by wheat.
____94____In Northern China, people often put up paper cuttings on windows to wish for happiness of the coming year. In many parts of the south, people no longer put up paper cuttings for the Spring Festival. Instead, they decorate their house with a kumquat (金橘) tree bearing fruit.
It’s true that Northern China and Southern China have differences in celebrating the Spring Festival.____95____After all, many Chinese are moving from one place to another. When reaching a new place, they also bring their customs there. So now many people in Northern China also eat Tangyuan.
A．Here are some examples.
B．Many foods are made of rice.
C．The differences bring many bad results.
D．But the differences are gradually disappearing.
E．As a result, people in Southern China often prefer rice.
F．That way, they believe life in the next year will be “sweet”.
G．China’s north and south also have a difference in New Year decorating.

If you’re interested in staying healthy as you age — and living longer — you might want to add a different set of muscles to your workout routine; your creative ones.___96___. And studies show that participating in activities such as singing, theater performance and visual artistic skill could support the well-being of older adults, and that creativity, which is related to the personality of openness, can lead to greater longevity (寿命).
Think—and travel—outside the box
“People who travel tend to be more creative,” said Darya Zabelina, a psychology professor at the University of Arkansas. Traveling encourages people to reexamine their models of reality. Some studies show that travelers have more creative success, and that people who enjoy unfamiliar experiences perform better on open-ended questions calling for many ideas. ___97___.
___98___
Generating ideas is one part of the creativity, but knowledge is required to identify the ones that will work. Even if mental speed declines, a person’s base of knowledge is well-preserved as it expands over time.
“You have more to draw on,” said Nye, who thinks her creativity improved when she reached her 60s.
Mine adversity (逆境)
___99___. New Yorker Tobi Zausner discovered her mature painting style only after a severe drug poisoning. Following a battle against cancer, she became a psychologist and wrote a book about adversity followed by creative breakthroughs, When Walls Become Doorways. ___100___. They increased their inspiration by sharpening their senses and increasing their emotional sensitivity (敏感性).
A．Apply knowledge
B．Identify creativity
C．Facing up to challenges can inspire creativity.
D．Research suggests creativity may be the key to healthy aging
E．Travelers can reach different destinations to broaden their horizons
F．Performance on these tests may predict aspects of real-world creativity
G．An example in the book is a study of artists who had experienced illnesses























参考答案：
1．A
2．F
3．E
4．B
5．G

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了如何培养出一个慷慨的孩子。
1．根据上文“Raising a generous (慷慨的) child takes intentional practices like encouraging giving, teaching important habits, and modeling how best to care for others. (养育一个慷慨的孩子需要有意识的做法，比如给予鼓励，教导重要的习惯，以及如何最好地照顾他人。)”可知，本文介绍的是如何培养出一个慷慨的孩子，A项意为“以下是培养慷慨的四种方法。”选项能够承接上文，且能引起下文具体方法的介绍。故选A。
2．根据上文“One of the simplest ways to show giving is to lend a hand to your neighbors. (表示给予的最简单的方式之一就是向你的邻居伸出援手。)”可知，本段介绍的是我们应该学会向邻居伸出援手，F项意为“也许是一位年迈的邻居生病了，或者是附近的一位朋友最近做了手术。”选项能够承接上文，介绍了什么情况下可以向邻居或朋友伸出援手，比如一位年迈的邻居生病了，或者是附近的一位朋友最近做了手术。故选F。
3．根据下文“By giving the best items, your child learns sacrificial giving. (通过给予最好的东西，你的孩子学会了牺牲性的给予。)”可知，本段介绍的是当我们捐赠衣服或玩具时，可以选择一些比较好的东西，E项意为“一定要鼓励选择较新或磨损较轻的衣服和玩具。”选项能够引起下文，当我们捐赠时，可以选择较新或磨损较轻的衣服和玩具，因为通过给予最好的东西，孩子能学会牺牲性的给予。故选E。
4．根据下文“By encouraging them when they choose to give and praising others who are generous, you are setting a standard for “praiseworthy” behavior. (通过在他们选择给予时鼓励他们，并赞扬慷慨的人，你为“值得称赞的”行为树立了标准。)”可知，本段介绍的是我们要赞扬和鼓励孩子给予的行为，B项意为“赞美之词对幼儿来说可能很有力量。”选项能够概括段落主旨，下文具体介绍了为什么赞扬和鼓励孩子。故选B。
5．根据上文“Although it may seem like an abstract concept (抽象概念), there are a few ways to foster a global mindset. First, develop problem-solving and critical thinking. (虽然这看起来像一个抽象的概念，但有几种方法可以培养全球思维。首先，培养解决问题和批判性思维。)”可知，上文介绍了培养全球思维的方法，G项意为“其次，参观博物馆、展览，与来自其他文化的朋友共度时光。”选项能够承接上文，也是一种培养全球思维的方法，选项中的“Second”承接上文的“First”。故选G。
6．A
7．E
8．G
9．C
10．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在健康食品上省钱的方法。
6．根据下文“One of the main ways to eat healthier and save money is to cook at home. Instead of going out to buy pre-made healthy food from stores, get the ingredients and make them by yourself.(吃得更健康和省钱的主要方法之一是在家做饭。与其去商店买预先做好的健康食品，不如自己买食材自己做)”可知，本段主要讲述的是在家做饭。由此可知，A. Cook at home(在家做饭)适合作本段小标题。故选A。
7．根据本段小标题“Shop at your local farmers’ market”可知，本段主要讲述的是在当地的农贸市场购物，结合下文“Shopping produce that is in season is a lot cheaper than buying produce that isn’t, and the best place to know what’s in season is at a farmers’ market.(购买应季的农产品比购买非季节的农产品要便宜得多，而了解应季商品的最佳地点是在农贸市场。)”。由此可知，E. Visit your local farmers’ market for fresh and in-season fruits and vegetables(去当地的农贸市场购买新鲜的应季水果和蔬菜)符合语境，引出下文。故选E。
8．根据上文“Farmers’ markets are budget-friendly because farmers bring their goods directly to customers without interference (介入) from shipping agents, retailers and other go-betweens.(农贸市场是经济实惠的，因为农民直接把他们的货物送到顾客手中，不受运输代理、零售商和其他中间人的干扰)”可知，农贸市场是经济实惠的，农民和顾客能够直接交易。由此可知，G. This way you can not only buy fresh and healthy goods but also support the local farmers(通过这种方式，你不仅可以买到新鲜健康的商品，还可以支持当地农民)是这种交易带来的双赢效果，能够承接上文，符合语境。故选G。
9．根据上文“To avoid reaching for the takeout menu in these situations,set aside one day a week to meal preparing.（为了避免在这种情况下去拿外卖菜单，每周留出一天来准备饭菜。）”以及下文“To keep it simple and healthy, experts suggest having one source of protein in each meal,at least one vegetable and a whole grain.（为了保持简单和健康，专家建议每餐吃一种蛋白质，至少一种蔬菜和一种全谷物。）”可知，C项“准备饭菜不必过于复杂。”承上启下，符合语境。故选C。
10．根据本段小标题“Stock up on frozen produce”可知，本段主要讲述的是储备冷冻农产品。结合上文“Buying frozen fruits and vegetables is a great way to eat healthy on a budget.Frozen produce costs about 30% less than fresh produce.Plus, fruits and vegetables will last a lot longer and usually can be chopped（切） and ready to go,s0 you don't have to spend time washing and cutting.（购买冷冻水果和蔬菜是在预算内吃得健康的好方法。冷冻农产品比新鲜农产品便宜30%左右。另外，水果和蔬菜保存的时间长得多，通常可以切碎，所以你不需要花时间清洗和切。），可知，F项“如果你看到冷冻水果或蔬菜在打折，你可以买一些放在冰箱里。”承上启下，符合语境。故选F。
11．C
12．E
13．B
14．F
15．D

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。观鸟专家观鸟乐趣无穷，意义非凡。
11．根据空前“Birdwatching is a fun hobby for many people. (对许多人来说，观鸟是一项有趣的爱好。)”以及空后“They take photos and record the birds’ sounds to learn about their behavior. (他们拍摄照片并记录鸟类的声音，以了解它们的行为。)”可知，C项“Birders like to look at birds in the wild. (观鸟者喜欢看野外的鸟。)”承上启下，语意连贯。C项中的“birders”前面对应“many people”，后面对应代词“they”。故选C。
12．根据空前“This embarrassing incident led Goenarto to check out a field guide. (这一尴尬的事件促使Goenarto查阅了一本野外指南。)”可知，野外指南促进了Goenarto对观鸟的兴趣，让他想更多了解鸟类。E项“That sparked his lifelong interest in birdwatching and photography. (这激发了他对观鸟和摄影的毕生兴趣。)”符合语义逻辑，承接上文。且E项中“that”指代空前句的内容。故选E。
13．根据空后句“I feel my heart race, my eyes widen and almost automatically(自动地) I start to smile. (我感到心跳加速，眼睛睁得大大的，几乎不由自主地开始微笑。)”可知，作者在试图描述自己的感受。B项“It is difficult to describe such feelings. (这种感觉很难描述。)”符合下文语意。故选B。
14．根据上文“The journey was hard. It rained heavily every afternoon. He was cold and wet for nearly the entire trip. (旅途艰辛。每天下午都下大雨。他几乎全程都是又冷又湿的。)”以及空后““Each day was as exciting as the next as almost all the birds I saw were new to me.” he said. (“每一天都一样令人兴奋，因为几乎所有我看到的鸟对我来说都是新的。 ”他说。)”可知，前文讲述一次艰难的野外拍摄鸟儿之行，后面讲每天都很令人兴奋，说明空处应为转折点。F项“However, he was able to find many new locations for the species. (然而，他能够找到许多物种新的栖息地。)”符合前后的对照关系。故选F。
15．根据空前“Such photos of birds or other animals can help raise awareness to protect animals. (这种鸟类或其他动物的照片有助于提高保护动物的意识。)”以及空后“Goenarto said. “ They inspire people to learn more about what is out there and why it’s worth saving.” (Goenarto说， “它们激励人们更多地了解外面有什么，以及为什么它值得被拯救。” )”可知，D项“Wildlife photography can capture amazing moments in nature. (野生动物摄影可以捕捉到大自然中令人惊叹的瞬间。)”即承接上文“Such photos of birds or other animals”，又引起下文“They inspire people to learn more”。且空后句的“they”指代D项的“amazing moments in nature”。故选D。
16．C
17．A
18．G
19．E
20．D

【导语】本文是说明文，主要介绍了几个能够让青少年变得自信、有修养的方法：积极倾听；想他人之所需；着装得体；姿势优美。
16．上文“Being sophisticated(见多识广的，老练的) can get you respect from the adults and other teenagers at your school.(成熟老练可以让你赢得学校里大人和其他青少年的尊重)”讲述了在学校成熟老练的好处，结合选项可知，C项“它将在整个高中的很多社交场合下都会有帮助”也是讲述其在学校的作用，与上文语义一致，且C项中的 It 指代上文中的“Being sophisticated”，C项中的“high school”与上文的“school”属于同词复现。故选C。
17．空处是本段主题句，根据本段中的“If you want to stand out as a more sophisticated talker, spend more time listening in a conversation than you do in speaking.(如果你想成为一个更老练的谈话者，在谈话中花更多的时间听而不是说)”可知，本段的主旨是建议青少年在谈话中更多地倾听，故 A 项“多听少说”与下文紧密衔接，符合语境。故选A。
18．根据空前的本段主旨句“Put other people’s needs ahead of your own.(把别人的需要放在自己的需要之前)”可知，本段主要建议把别人的需要放在自己的需要之前，G 项 “成熟的一部分是善良和顾及他人”是对主旨句的进一步解释，同时下文的例子“A perfect example of this is allowing the elderly to take your seat on a crowded bus or subway.(一个很好的例子就是在拥挤的公共汽车或地铁上让老人占你的座位)”是对G项的具体说明，故选G。
19．根据本段首的主旨句“Dress for the occasion.(穿适合场合的衣服)”及空前“You don’t need to wear a suit or a fancy dress to every occasion.(你不需要在每个场合都穿西装或花式连衣裙)”可知，本段主要讲述了穿着得体的重要性。结合选项可知，E项“然而，你应该确保你的衣服合身且干净”符合语境且与设空前一句构成转折关系。故选E。
20．根据语境可知，此空设于段中，应是补充说明上句“Having a good posture is helpful to your overall image.(有一个好的姿势有助于你的整体形象)”的内容，D 项“它使你看起来更睿智和值得信赖”进一步说明保持良好姿势的好处，符合语境，D项中的It指代上文中的“Having a good posture”，故选D。
21．D
22．F
23．E
24．C
25．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文作者主要就如何过一种简单平和的生活给出了几点建议，
21．根据后句“Sometimes we are so enveloped by the complication of life that we forget that we really just have to live it simply.”（有时候我们被生活的复杂包裹，以致我们忘了我们真的只要简单地过），谈论的是生活的复杂，D选项的“Living such a life may be a bit complicated at times.”（过这样的生活有时是有点麻烦的），前后句语义逻辑一致，故选D。
22．根据后句“Nobody needs criticism that does nothing but crush (击碎) yourself and your soul.” （没有人需要毫无益处只是击碎你和你的灵魂的批评），谈论面对批评的态度，F选项的“Allow yourself to hear criticism but only if it’s constructive.”（允许你自己去听那些有建设性的批评），前后句语义逻辑一致，故选F。
23．根据前句“Never fear because you do not need them!”（不要害怕，因为你不需要那些人），E选项的“Be strong enough to show them the door out of your life.”（勇敢一点，让他们离开你的生活），前后句之间存在因果关系，故选E。
24．根据后句“If you allow yourself to be hot-tempered and be prepared to fight, you would be feeding yourself with negativity every day.”（如果你允许自己暴脾气和时刻准备斗争，你会每天困于负面情绪），因此我们要有耐心，C选项的“And more importantly, it helps you prevent conflict.”（更重要的是，它帮你阻止了冲突），it指代patience，conflict与fight呼应，故选C。
25．根据本段最后一句“and you can also simplify it by making friends with the people who matter.”（你也可以通过与重要的人交朋友来简化你的生活）可知，本段谈论如何简化你的生活，B选项的“Simplify your life as much as you can.”（尽可能简化你的生活），与首句语义逻辑一致，故选B。
26．D
27．B
28．E
29．G
30．C

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了来自美国的Alison Teal从小跟随父母周游世界, 当她发现海洋污染这一问题后, 决定投身于环保事业。
26．由后文“She saw the view from atop a peak in Peru at just two months old on her mom’s back. (她在秘鲁的一座山峰上看到了她母亲背上两个月大的风景)”可知，Alison Teal很小就跟着父母旅行，而D项At an early age, she began exploring the world.(在很小的时候，她就开始探索世界)符合语境。其中at an early age与后文的at just two months相呼应。故选D项。
27．由后文“Alison would dive into the water and release a sea leaf. A dolphin would catch it on its nose and throw it to the next player. (Alison会潜入水中，释放出一片海叶。海豚会用鼻子抓住它，把它扔给下一个玩伴)”可知，这里在描述Alison怎么和海豚玩，而B项What was their way of playing catch?(他们玩接球的方式是什么？)符合语境，其中catch与后文对应，且本句有启下作用。故选B项。
28．由前文“Over the years, the dolphins grew to trust Alison.(多年来，海豚逐渐信任Alison)”可知，海豚开始信任Alison。而E项Therefore, they approached her whenever she was in the water.(因此，只要她在水里，它们就会靠近她)符合语境，其中they是代前文the dolphins，前后这两句也有因果关系。故选E项。
29．由后文““After that, I couldn’t ignore our plastic problem,” says Alison. “I decided to protect our greatest resource, the ocean.” (“从那以后，我无法忽视我们的塑料问题，”艾莉森说。“我决定保护我们最重要的资源，海洋。”)”以及结合上文可知，真人秀节目使她把目标转向了环保，而G项But what shocked her was the amount of rubbish that washed up on the shore.(但令她震惊的是冲上岸的垃圾数量)符合语境。其中the amount of rubbish that washed up on the shore和后文protect our greatest resource, the ocean对应。故选G项。
30．由前文“the conservationist gave a TED talk on her discover (环保主义者就她的发现发表了TED演讲)”和后文“Besides, she helped ban plastic bags in California (此外，她还帮助禁止在加利福尼亚州使用塑料袋)”可知, 这里主要讲她为环保做出了努力。而C项She launched a line of recycled surfboards.(她推出了一系列可回收冲浪板)也是讲述她为环保作了的努力，符合语境。故选C项。
31．D
32．G
33．C
34．E
35．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何处理大量作业的方法。
31．根据空格前一句“Before diving in, make a list of all the things you need to do for your homework.(在完成作业之前，把你需要做的所有事情列一个清单)”可知，后文应该讲述完成一项任务之后就在清单中删除一个，保持做事的动力。所以D项As you complete each task, cross it off your list(当你完成每项任务时，把它从你的清单上划掉)承接上文，选项中的list是原词复现，下文“The satisfaction of checking things off will keep you happy to continue.(打钩任务的满足感会让你乐于继续。)”进一步解释。故选D。
32．根据空格前一句“If you get the hard stuff out of the way when you’re most alert, however, it will be easier to get through the rest of the pile(然而，如果你在最清醒的时候把最难的事情处理掉，那么剩下的事情就更容易处理了)”并结合本段标题“Solve the hardest homework first.(先做最难的作业)”可知，整段话都在讲把困难的事情先完成，把简单的任务留到最后。所以G项Make a plan to finish your work bit by bit, saving the easiest tasks for last(制定一个计划，一点一点地完成你的工作，把最容易的留到最后)符合整段大意。故选G。
33．根据空格前一句“If you come to a part of your homework that you don’t know how to do, ask a family member to help you.(如果你的家庭作业中有一部分你不知道怎么做，让你的家人来帮助你)”可知，空格处应该讲述家人帮助你之后所带来的结果。所以C项That way, you won’t get discouraged(这样你就不会气馁)就是所带来的结果。故选C。
34．根据空格前一句“Make a homework schedule(制定家庭作业时间表)”可知，本段阐述制定家庭作业时间表。所以E项Try to do your homework at the same time each day(尽量在每天同一时间做作业)进一步阐述如何制定时间表，选项中的homework也是对上文的复现，下文继续阐述如何制定。故选E。
35．根据空格后“If everyone in your group is serious about getting homework done, this can be great. You can help each other out with assignments, and quiz each other to prepare for exams(如果你小组里的每个人都认真完成作业，这是很好的。你们可以互相帮助完成作业，互相测验以准备考试)”可知，本段所讲述的方法是加入学习小组。所以A项Try a study group(试着参加一个学习小组)为本段主旨句。故选A。
36．B
37．G
38．D
39．A
40．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了国际化沟通的最好方法就是和不同文化的人多接触。并介绍了文化差异的重要性，提出了几点避免文化差异造成错误的方法。
36．根据后文“It’s important for you to understand that cultures and beliefs are different from each other across different nations so you can communicate effectively with people from other countries.(了解不同国家的文化和信仰是不同的，这对你来说很重要，这样你就可以有效地与来自其他国家的人交流。)”可知，本段强调的是理解文化信仰不同的重要性。所以选择项B“Pay more attention to cultural differences.(多注意文化差异。)”符合上下文语境。故选B。
37．根据前文“The best way to handle cultural differences is to research how different countries handle business meetings or any other type of communication. (处理文化差异的最好方法是研究不同国家如何处理商务会议或任何其他类型的交流。)”可知，本段主要讲的是解决文化差异的最好办法。此空在最后，可推测内容是关于国家的处理会议或其他形式交流的方式。所以选择项G“For example, the Japanese prefer you get straight to the point instead of making small talk. (例如，日本人喜欢你直奔主题，而不是闲聊。)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
38．根据前文“You may sound smart with humorous English jargon(行话) among those who have been speaking the language for most of their lives.(对于那些大半辈子都在说英语的人来说，使用幽默的英语行话可能会让你听起来很聪明。)”和后文“So it is best to stick to formal English, which is easier to understand. (所以最好坚持使用正式英语，因为它更容易理解。)”可知，前后是对立的，因为其他国家的人可能不理解它，所以作者建议：因为文化差异，还是说正常的英语好。所以选择项D“However, people from other countries may not understand it. (然而，其他国家的人可能不理解它。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
39．根据前文“Go over any form of written communication before you send it out. It is easy to cause misunderstandings when you deal with people from different parts of the world.(在发送任何形式的书面交流之前，都要仔细检查一遍。当你和来自世界各地的人打交道时，很容易造成误解。)”和后文“When reviewing it, make sure that you’re not using disrespectful terms or sentences. (在回顾的时候，确保你没有使用不敬的术语或句子。)”可知，造成误解是很容易的，在你不知道的情况下就发生了。所以选择项A“This may happen without your knowing. (这可能发生在你不知道的情况下。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
40．根据前文“Always stay updated with the social developments. (随时与社会发展保持同步。)”及本段内容可知，本段强调因为技术进步很快，所以要注意与时俱进的重要性。所以选择项F“It’s known that technology has improved rapidly over the years. (众所周知，这些年技术进步很快。)”符合上下文语境。故选F。
41．A
42．C
43．D
44．B
45．G

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要是畅想未来学校的样子。
41．根据上文“I think it will be a happy place where children will be excitedly participating in learning activities which will benefit them greatly.”(我认为这将是一个快乐的地方，孩子们将兴奋地参与学习活动，这将使他们受益匪浅。)可知，上文在畅想未来学校的样子，选项在澄清自己对现在学校的看法。故A选项“我并不是说今天的学校绝对糟糕”切题。所以选项A切合文意，和上下文意思连贯。故选A。
42．根据上文“Not surprisingly in the future campus, students may not carry heavy schoolbags with them.”(毫不奇怪，在未来的校园里，学生们可能不会随身携带沉重的书包。)可知，此处是指孩子不再需要沉重的书包，而是需要什么。选项C“只要一部智能手机就够了。”切合文意，和上文意思一致。故选C。
43．根据下文“Here teachers will be operators of the AI systems as well as assistants to the children.”(在这里，教师既是人工智能系统的操作员，也是孩子们的助手。)可知，这里提到的了人工智能在教室的应用。选项D“所有的教室都将配备人工智能技术。”和下文意思一致。故选D。
44．根据上文“Children will be taught according to their own talent. No more exams.”(孩子们将根据自己的天赋来教育，也不再考试。)可知，这里提到将来学生的学习和考试会让学生们轻松很多。选项B “这样，他们跟上别人的压力就会小一些。”和上文意思一致。故选B。
45．根据下文“Their daily performance will also be recorded in their own portfolios (学生档案袋). More relevantly, throughout their school days, their creativity plays a key role in shaping their future.”(他们的日常表现也将记录在自己的学生档案袋中。更重要的是，在他们上学的日子里，他们的创造力在塑造他们的未来方面也起着关键作用。)可知，将来对学生的评价不单单是成绩了，还包括其他方面。选项G“学生的发展不仅包括分数。”和下文意思一致。故选G。
46．E
47．F
48．B
49．D
50．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何在生活中不去顾虑别人的想法而应该作独立的自己。
46．根据上文“You feel that you must do what they expect and that you must meet their expectations, otherwise you’ll lose their approval.（你觉得你必须做他们期望的事情，你必须满足他们的期望，否则你会失去他们的认可。）”下文“ Then, you’ll be able to do what you want freely.（然后，你就可以自由地做你想做的事。）”可知前后是转折关系，空处应该是填一个承上启下的句子。E选项“If this is the case, it’s time to start working on your self-esteem .（如果是这样的话，是时候开始培养你的自尊了。）”中，前半句“If this is the case, ”与上文一致，后半句“ it’s time to start working on your self-esteem .”引起下文。故选E。
47．根据上文“You must lead your life independently.（你必须自己独立地生活。）”可知后半句应该是和自己独立有关，也就是不受别人影响。所以，F项“You must do what you want without being affected by what others think.（你必须做自己想做的事，不要被别人的想法所影响。）”符合语境。故选F。
48．由本段的第一句“By surrounding yourself with people who think like you, you’ll realize that you don’t feel judged.（和你想法相同的人在一起，你会意识到你不会觉得自己被评判了。）”和空后的“Your new friends will integrate into your life and you’ll also keep your genuine friends.（你的新朋友会融入你的生活，你也会保持你真正的朋友。）”可知空处应该和friends相关，B项“You don’t have to change your circle of friends.（你不必改变你的朋友圈。）”故选B。
49．根据上文“To overcome your fear of what others think and of their non-approval, you should start talking about your plans, For instance, you might want to tell a handful of friends about your wishes and dreams.（为了克服你对别人想法和他们不赞成的恐惧，你应该开始谈论你的计划。例如，你可能想要告诉几个朋友你的愿望和梦想。）”可知，下文是有关如何克服的句子，此外，和D选项“By talking to them, you’ll be able to organize your plans and ideas.”相呼应。故选D。
50．根据空前“It’s unavoidable that not everything will be plain sailing, and you’ll find obstacles along your way. （不可避免的是，并不是每件事都一帆风顺，你会在路上遇到障碍。）”可知，下文应该是鼓励去解决障碍，继续前进的句子。所以，G项“However, you must trust in yourself and seek the necessary strength to move forward.（然而，你必须相信自己，寻求力量继续前进。）”符合语境，和后文衔接自然。故选G。
51．F
52．A
53．D
54．G
55．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。长期以来，音乐一直被许多人认为是一种愉快的消遣，文章主要说明了音乐对健康的影响。
51．根据上文“Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people.(长期以来，音乐一直被许多人认为是一种愉快的消遣)”可知，第一段讲述音乐给人们带来的好处。前一句讲到音乐是一种很好的消遣，这一句应该讲到音乐还有什么好处，故F选项“由于对压力和焦虑有个性化的影响，它也非常受欢迎”符合语境，故选F。
52．根据上文“Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud. However, for the same reason, music can be very beneficial if one is in pain. By distracting the mind from the pain, music, people say, can lower stress and anxiety levels.(一些专家说，如果声音太大，音乐是有害的。然而，出于同样的原因，当一个人处于痛苦中时，音乐也可以是非常有益的。人们说，音乐可以分散人们对疼痛的注意力，从而降低压力和焦虑水平)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，故总结前文，再次指出音乐可以减少疼痛，A选项中pain对应上文pain。故A选项“这当然可以减少疼痛”符合语境，故选A。
53．根据上文“Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed.(许多人喜欢在晚上睡觉前听轻松的音乐)”可知，本句承接上文，讲明为什么睡觉之前听音乐，D选项中they指代前一句中的many people。故D选项“他们说它能起到很大的作用，让大脑平静下来，进入睡眠”符合语境，故选D。
54．根据上文“In one European study, participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure.(在欧洲的一项研究中，研究人员一边监测参与者的心率和血压，一边让他们听音乐)”以及后文“On the other hand, when the music slowed, the participants’ stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit.(另一方面，当音乐放慢时，参与者的压力和焦虑水平下降，对心率的影响似乎也随之下降)”可知，后文提到音乐变慢时，心率下降，故本句应该描述当音乐节奏快时，心率会怎样。故G选项“有趣的是，音乐越欢快，他们的心率越快”符合语境，故选G。
55．根据后文“which is what makes music so valuable.(这就是音乐的价值所在)”以及最后一段多以总结性话语来合拢全文，可知，本句主要是总结音乐对人的重要影响，故E选项“音乐对整体幸福感可能产生的影响确实令人印象深刻”符合语境，故选E。
56．F
57．B
58．D
59．E
60．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了美国不同地区对于夏令时制度的执行情况。
56．文章第二、三段介绍的是印第安纳州夏令时制度执行的复杂情况，该空后文的“It has been changed many times over the years.(这些年来，它已经改变了很多次。)”中的it指的是F选项中的“its complex time system”，即印第安纳州复杂的时间系统。故选F项。
57．根据上文“For decades, both the Eastern Time Zone and Central Time Zone have existed within the state. Many areas in the state have switched back and forth between Eastern Time and Central Time. Furthermore, until very recently, policy concerning DST differed from one place to another. (几十年来，东部时区和中部时区都存在于该州。该州的许多地区在东部时间和中部时间之间来回切换)”可知，选项承接上文说明解决问题是有难度的。故 B选项“It is not easy to resolve this issue.(要解决这个问题并不容易) ”和前文紧密相关。故选B项。
58．根据上文“Some have argued that the time system in Indiana harms local businesses working with companies outside of Indiana. (一些人认为，印第安纳州的时间系统损害了与印第安纳州以外公司合作的当地企业。例如，印第安纳州的一家公司曾经与其他州的公司安排了一次电话会议。)”说明时间不统一带来了不利影响并举例说明，以及下文“This was because those who missed the conference did not know in which time zone the company was located.(这是因为错过会议的人不知道该公司位于哪个时区。)”解释了参加线上会议人数较少的原因，D选项“Only half of the participants were on line.(只有一半的参与者在线) ”说明现象，只有一半的公司上线，承接上文所讲的不利影响，又是下文解释原因的问题所在。故选D项。
59．下文“Local businesses may benefit from being in the Eastern Time Zone where the financial center of the entire country, Wall Street in New York City, is located. (当地企业可能会受益于在东部时区，那里是整个国家的金融中心，纽约的华尔街位于此。)”是在解释为什么大多数的东部地区不愿意使用夏令时。E选项“Most areas in the Eastern Time Zone did not adopt DST.(东部时区的大部分地区没有采用夏令时。)”放于句首总领全段，符合语境。故选E项。
60．上文“The controversy over time in Indiana was partly resolved in 2006.(随着时间的推移，印第安纳州的争议在2006年部分解决了。)”表明印第安纳州的问题得到了部分解决，C项 “The entire state started to observe DST.(整个州都采用了夏令时)”，是指解决以上问题的具体方案，承接上文。故选C项。
61．G
62．E
63．A
64．C
65．D

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。介绍了动物爱好者孙晓保护大象的事迹以及他的个人经历。
61．根据上文“Elephant lover Sun Xiao wrote a children’s book Samburu, I’m Back, which is a way for Sun to explain knowledge about the elephants themselves. The book was published last year and became bestsellers.(大象爱好者孙晓写了一本儿童读物《桑布鲁，我回来了》，通过这本书，孙晓解释了关于大象本身的知识。这本书去年出版，成为畅销书)”以及后文“Most of them were mothers, saying that their children cried and were moved by the emotional bond between the baby elephants and their mother.(他们大多是母亲，说他们的孩子会哭，被小象和妈妈之间的情感纽带所感动)”可知，上文提到孙的书成了畅销书，说明得到了读者的积极反馈。故G选项“孙从他的读者那里得到了许多积极的反馈”符合语境，故选G。
62．根据上文“Sun says he has loved animals since childhood.(孙说他从小就喜欢动物)”以及后文“He watched, shocked, as an adult elephant from a circus stood stock still, seemingly ignoring the pain，as its keeper beat it again and again with a stick after they had finished their performance. From then on, Sun made up his mind to help the poor animals.(他震惊地看到，马戏团的一头成年象一动不动地站在那里，似乎没有理会疼痛，在他们表演结束后，饲养员用棍子一遍又一遍地打它。从那时起，孙下定决心要帮助这些可怜的动物)”可知，前文描述孙说他从小就喜欢动物，空后介绍了引起他保护大象的原因，可知，与上下文是解释说明的关系，说明他和大象产生联系的时间。故E选项“他与大象的联系始于2011年的一个深夜”符合语境，故选E。
63．根据后文“Besides, he tried to raise public awareness about the urgent need to protect them from the poachers (偷猎者). He adopted all kinds of methods, such as posting hundreds of articles he wrote on social websites, sharing photos he took of elephants and writing children’s storybooks featuring elephants.(此外，他还试图提高公众的意识，让他们意识到保护他们免受偷猎者的迫切需要。他采取了各种各样的方法，比如在社交网站上发布自己写的数百篇文章，分享自己拍摄的大象照片，写关于大象的儿童故事书)”可知，后文主要说明了孙致力于保护大象的行动，故A选项“孙一直致力于帮助大象”符合语境，故选A。
64．根据上文“In Kenya, he and his peers found two baby elephants heading toward the dangerous area where their mother was killed.(在肯尼亚，他和他的同伴们发现两只小象正朝着它们母亲被杀的危险地区前进)”以及后文“Finally, they had to use a tranquilizer (镇静剂) gun and transport them to an elephant shelter.(最后，他们不得不使用麻醉枪把大象送到大象收容所)”可知，上文介绍了主人公和同伴发现两只幼象在朝危险地走去，下文描述“最后，他们不得不使用镇静剂枪把它们运到大象收容所”，可知本句与下文是因果关系，说明他们尝试让小象改变路线失败了，只能麻醉它们。故C选项“他们试图改变他们的路线，但失败了很多次”符合语境，故选C。
65．根据上文“Sun stayed in Kenya with the STE for three months to watch elephants closely for his research.(孙和STE一起在肯尼亚待了三个月，为了他的研究密切观察大象)”可知，上文提到近距离观察象群，故本句与上文为补充说明的关系，D项的“observe the elephants”和上一句中的“watch elephants”为同义词复现。故D选项“每天他都会去野外观察大象”符合语境，故选D。
66．D
67．E
68．A
69．B
70．F

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要向高一新生提出了几条建议，帮助他们顺利完成高中学业。
66．上文“After hearing “I wish I’d known this when I was in Senior 1!” countless times by the end of the school year, my senior 3 class decided to leave behind some real advice for newcomers in senior high.(在学年结束时听到“我希望我在高一的时候就知道这些！”时，我的高三学生决定给高中新生留下一些真正的建议。)”提到作者的高三学生要给高中新生留下一些建议，根据下文“Get a planner(做出规划)”，“Work hard(努力学习)”，“Be present(活在当下)”可知，下文每段是具体建议，由此可知，空处应该承上启下，D项“Here is some of the great advice they shared(以下是他们分享的一些好建议)”符合，故选D。
67．上文“If I didn’t have a planner,(如果我没有计划,)”是if引导的条件状语从句，这是一种与现在相反的假设，由下文“I had a hard copy planner, and writing down my homework and activities helped me to stay organised. I could see everything I needed to do.( 我有一个硬拷贝计划，写下我的家庭作业和活动帮助我保持有条理。我能看到我需要做的一切。)”可知，“我”实际上有规划，由此可知，空处应该将如果“我”没有计划，会是什么样的，E项“I would have never made it through high school(我就不可能读完高中)”符合，是与现在事实相反的一种假设，故选E。
68．此处是本段小标题，根据本段内容“Be realistic about your future decisions. If you want to head to a top college, you need to start thinking and working for that immediately. And while that includes getting good grades, it’s not just about grades. You also have to take leadership positions because at last, that’s what makes you stand out. — Alondra(对你未来的决定要现实一点。如果你想进入一所顶尖的大学，你需要立即开始思考并为之努力。虽然这包括取得好成绩，但这不仅仅是成绩的问题。你还必须担任领导职务，因为最终，这才是你脱颖而出的原因。——Alondra)”可知，本段主要讲的是要现实一些，A项“Keep it real(要现实)”能概括本段内容，故选A。
69．上文“When I was in junior high, a friend from senior high school told me I must concentrate on study and work hard from the minute I entered senior high.(当我上初中的时候，一个高中的朋友告诉我，从进入高中的那一刻起，我必须集中精力学习和努力学习。)”提到“我”的朋友在“我”刚上高中时，给“我”的建议，结合下文“But I was ready because I got that advice, and I worked hard from day one. So listen to me, and you’ll be all set.(但我已经准备好了，因为我得到了那个建议，我从第一天起就努力学习。听我说，你会没事的。)”可知，“我”听从了朋友的建议，由此可知，空处应该承上启下，B项“I listened to his advice(我听从了他的建议)”符合，故选B。
70．上文“My advice for newcomers is to be present and live in the moment. Before you know it, high school’s over, and you can’t go back. There are no do-overs. (我对新生的建议是活在当下，活在当下。在你意识到之前，高中就结束了，你再也回不去了。没有重来的机会。)”提到，要建议新生活在当下，空处应该承接上文，指出这么做的好处，F项“Live during your high school years so you have no regrets(好好度过你的高中生活，这样你就不会有遗憾)”符合，故选F。
71．D
72．G
73．E
74．A
75．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了舞蹈的功能和作用。
71．由该空后面提到的“In addition to these obvious functions(除了这些明显的功能)”可知，前面在讲舞蹈常见的功能；该空前又提到“dance is widely recognized as a form of entertainment(舞蹈被广泛认为是一种娱乐形式)”和“It can also be a form of sport.(它也可以是一种体育运动。)”，由该空前后的内容可知，该空应该讲的是舞蹈类似娱乐和运动的另一个功能——用于比赛，D选项“There are dance competitions of various types.(这里有各种各样的舞蹈比赛。)”说明了舞蹈用于比赛的功能，因此符合语境，故选D。
72．从结构来看，该空是本段的主旨句，由空后的“A kind of dance called the minuet is a good example. The minuet (小步舞) originated in France and became popular in Britain, where upper-class women about to make their entrance into adult society by attending their first dance were strictly trained for their first minuet.(小步舞曲就是一个很好的例子。小步舞曲起源于法国，后来在英国流行起来。在英国，上层社会的女性如果要参加她们的第一次舞会，就必须接受严格的小步舞曲训练。)”可知，本段主要讲的是舞蹈的作用之一就是教年轻人社会规则，G选项“Sometimes dance serves to help teach social rules to young members.(有时舞蹈有助于向年轻成员传授社会规则。)”概括了本段内容，可作为主题句，故选G。
73．该空后一句“For example, an opportunity to catch an animal was missed because someone neglected to perform their role of hitting the ground to drive the animal towards the hunters.(例如，一个抓住动物的机会被错过了，因为有人忽略了履行他们的角色，敲击地面将动物驱赶向猎人。)”举例说明由于某个人的失误致使大家错失捕捉猎物的机会。由此可知，该空是对这个例子的总括，所以E项“Suppose something had gone wrong in the hunt.(要是打猎时出了什么岔子。)”放在此处合适，“hunt”和空后的“catch an animal”相呼应，因此E选项承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
74．由该空前的“Through the dances, a group’s size and strength would become obvious to potential opponents.(通过舞蹈，一个群体的规模和力量会对潜在的对手很明显。)”可知，通过舞蹈让潜在的敌人感知团队的规模和力量，这样可以避免冲突。选项A“This could help avoid a fight.(这有助于避免打架。)”中的“fight”与前文的“potential opponents”相呼应，说明了这可以避免冲突，因此A选项承接上文，符合语境，故选A。
75．该空前提到“The roles of dance discussed here have one shared effect.(这里讨论的舞蹈的作用有一个共同的效果。)”，该空则是在说明这个作用具体是什么，B选项“They unite members of a group.(它们使一个群体的成员团结起来。)”说明了这个作用，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选B。
76．F
77．G
78．B
79．C
80．E

【导语】这是一篇说明文。试映反馈对电影有着很大的影响，文章介绍了一种新的更高科技的测试方法——通过将摄像机与定制软件配对，跟踪每位观众在电影中的任何时刻的感受。
76．根据后文“For decades now, film studios have used so-called test screenings to get feedback from members of the public before a movie comes out. Test audience members are usually asked to fill in a questionnaire after a screening, telling the film studio what they liked and didn’t like.”(几十年来，电影制片厂一直使用所谓的测试放映，在电影上映前从公众那里获得反馈。测试观众通常被要求在放映后填写一份问卷，告诉电影制片厂他们喜欢什么和不喜欢什么。)可知，此处是指电影观看者对电影有着很大影响，所以选项F“但似乎连像我们这样的影迷也对一部电影的结局有很大的影响”切合文意。故选F。
77．根据前文“Test audience members are usually asked to fill in a questionnaire after a screening, telling the film studio what they liked and didn’t like”(测试观众通常被要求在放映后填写一份问卷，告诉电影制片厂他们喜欢什么和不喜欢什么)和后文“that’s, to measure test audiences’ reactions by using special cameras placed inside cinemas”(也就是说，通过放在电影院内的特殊摄像机来测量和测试观众的反应)可知，此处是指有一种更高科技的方法。所以选项G“然而，媒体巨头迪士尼提出了一个更高科技的解决方案”切合文意。故选G。
78．根据后文“The cameras can see in the dark, and the software can figure out a person’s mood based on the slightest of facial expressions.”(摄像头可以在黑暗中看到，软件可以根据最轻微的面部表情来判断一个人的情绪。)可知，此处是指软件可以通过面部表情来判断人的情绪，所以选项B“这是通过映射每个观众脸上的68个不同的点来实现的”切合文意。故选B。
79．根据前文“Test screenings are highly valued in the movie industry.”(试映在电影业中很受重视。)和后文“Viewers of E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), would have left the cinema feeling a lot different if it weren’t for its test audience’s feedback.”(如果没有测试观众的反馈，《外星人》（1982）的观众们会觉得电影院有很大的不同。)可知，此处是指试映反馈对电影的影响很大，甚至是改变了著名电影的情节，所以选项C“几部著名的电影在收到反馈后发生了巨大的变化”切合文意。故选C。
80．根据后文“After all,unless you’re part of a test audience, being in front of the cameras is best left to the movie stars.”(毕竟，除非你是测试观众中的一员，否则站在摄像机前最好还是留给电影明星。)可知，此处是指为保护普通观众的隐私，这些摄像机不会安装在公共影院，所以选项E“但对于那些关心隐私的人来说”切合文意。故选E。
81．A
82．C
83．E
84．G
85．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何才能自信地讲英语。
81．上文“How can I speak English with more confidence?(我怎样才能更自信地说英语呢?)”提出 一个关于说英语的问题，A项“That is a great question.(这是一个很好的问题)”强调这一问题的重要性，句中指示代词“That”和“a great question”与上文照应，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
82．根据标题“Use positive self-talk (使用正面的自我暗示)”和下文“So our first piece of advice is to use positive self-talk.(所以我们的第一个建议是使用正面的自我暗示)”可知，本段主要讲对自己进行正面的自我暗示的重要性，所以，要想自信地讲英语，自己的思想和想法非常常重要，C项“It is your thoughts that really matter.(真正重要的是你的想法)”符合语境。故选C项。
83．根据上文“If you lack confidence as an English speaker, you may tell yourself things like, (如果你对自己说英语缺乏信心，你可能会这样告诉自己)”可知，设空句中列举的是缺乏自信时的表现，E项“English is too hard and I will never improve.(英语太难了，我永远也不会进步)”正是我们不自信时会说的话，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
84．上文“Understand that making mistakes is a natural part of the language learning process. Yes, you will make mistakes. (要明白犯错是语言学习过程中很自然的一部分。是的，你会犯错误)”讲犯错误是自然的事情，我们一定会犯错误，下文“And many English learners communicate very well, even with mistakes.(许多英语学习者即使有错误也能交流地很好，)”讲即使犯错误也能很好地进行交流，G项“But the purpose of speaking a language is to communicate.(但是说一门语言的目的是交流)”承上启下，说明说一门语言的目的是交流，只要能交流，就不用在意犯错误，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
85．上文“If your English-speaking skills are at the beginner or intermediate level and you try to do something too difficult, you may fail.(如果你的英语水平只是初级或中级，而你想做一些太难的事情，你可能会失败)”提出因目标设置不合理而导致的失败，B项“This can harm your confidence.(这可能会损害你的信心)”承接上文，说明这样做可能带来的后果，进而引出下文的正确做法，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
86．C
87．D
88．F
89．G
90．B

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。作者对那些不得不在家工作的人提了几条建议，教他们如何平衡工作和家庭模式。
86．由第一条建议中的句子“so set yourself up the right way, get dressed and brush your teeth at the start of the day rather than sitting in your pajamas for eight hours. (所以，正确安排自己的作息时间，在一天开始的时候穿好衣服刷牙，而不是穿着睡衣坐8个小时)”可知，在家工作时，你也要像平时工作一样，不要因为在家就忘了自己是在工作。所以C项“Don’t forget that you are there to work. (别忘了你在那儿是工作的)”符合题意。故选C项。
87．空格处的句子是第二条建议的主题句。根据下面的第一句话“Eyre-White, a famous professor recommends being realistic and then possibly achieving more than you set out to (著名教授埃尔-怀特建议，要现实，然后可能实现比你设定的更多的目标 )”可知，在家工作时制定目标要现实。所以D项“Be realistic about what you can achieve.(对你能达到的目标要现实一点)”符合题意。故选D项。
88．根据第二条建议的最后一句话“She suggests choosing three to five things to do and aim to get the majority done before lunch. (她建议选择三到五件事来做，并力求在午餐前完成大部分工作)”可知，作者建议在午餐前完成大部分工作。为什么呢？而F项“Because most people slow down in the mid-afternoon. (因为大多数人在下午三点左右会放慢速度)”给出了答案。故选F项。
89．根据第三条建议的主题句“Don’t forget to take breaks. (别忘了休息)”和空格前的句子“Leave your desk for lunch and take advantage of being at home to walk the dog and clean the room for half an hour in the afternoon. (离开你的办公桌去吃午饭，利用在家的时间去遛狗，下午花半个小时打扫房间)”可知，作者建议在家工作时也要抽时间去休息。而G项“You’ll return feeling refreshed and more productive for the rest of the day. (你会在接下来的时间里感觉神清气爽，工作效率更高)”解释了这样做的好处。故选G项。
90．空格处的句子是对整篇文章的总结。只有B项“All in all, time to work, time to relax. (总而言之，既要有时间工作，又要有时间放松)”是总结性的句子。故选B项。
91．A
92．F
93．E
94．G
95．D

【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了中国南方和北方在庆祝春节时存在的差异。
91．根据上文“In China, people in different areas have their own ways to celebrate the Spring Festival. Especially between Northern China and Southern China, there are many differences. (在中国，不同地区的人们有自己的方式庆祝春节。特别是在中国北方和南方之间，存在着许多差异)”，结合下文开始提到这些差异。可知A选项（这里有一些例子）可以承上启下，符合题意。故选A。
92．根据上文“For luck, people may put sugar in dumplings. (为了好运，人们可能会在饺子里放糖)”，可知空格处可以解释放糖到饺子里的原因。F选项（这样，他们相信明年的生活将是“甜蜜的”）符合题意，sweet和sugar相呼应。故选F。
93．根据上文“For example, Northern China grows lots of wheat (小麦) while Southern China grows lots of rice. (中国北方种植大量小麦，而中国南方种植大量水稻)”和下文“People in Northern China usually love food made by wheat. (中国北方人通常喜欢小麦做的食物)”，可知空格处应该描述南方人喜欢吃大米做成的食物。E选项（因此，中国南方人通常更喜欢大米）符合题意。故选E。
94．根据下文“In Northern China, people often put up paper cuttings on windows to wish for happiness of the coming year. In many parts of the south, people no longer put up paper cuttings for the Spring Festival. Instead, they decorate their house with a kumquat (金橘) tree bearing fruit.(在中国北方，人们经常在窗户上贴剪纸，以祝来年幸福。在南方的许多地方，人们不再为春节贴剪纸。相反，他们用一棵结果实的金橘树来装饰房子)”，可知本段描述的是南方北方新年的时候装饰物的差异。空格处位于段首，是主题句。G选项（中国的北方和南方在新年装饰上也有差异。）符合题意。故选G。
95．根据上文“It’s true that Northern China and Southern China have differences in celebrating the Spring Festival. (诚然，中国北方和南方在庆祝春节方面存在差异)”和下文“After all, many Chinese are moving from one place to another.(毕竟，许多中国人正在从一个地方搬到另一个地方)”推知，因为人们的迁徙，南北方在庆祝春节方面的差异会缩小。可知D选项（但这些差异正在逐渐消失）中的differences和前一句中的differences属于同词复现。故选D。
96．D
97．F
98．A
99．C
100．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章阐述了实现健康老龄化的一个新的方式是提升创造力。文章提出了几个关于如何提升创造力方法。
96．根据前文“If you’re interested in staying healthy as you age — and living longer — you might want to add a different set of muscles to your workout routine; your creative ones.(如果你想随着年龄的增长保持健康——活得更长——你可能想在你的锻炼计划中增加一组不同的肌肉：增加的你创造力。)”可知，后文要强调的是创造力的重要性，即解释为什么增加创造力可以保持健康。D选项“Research suggests creativity may be the key to healthy aging.(研究表明，创造力可能是健康老龄化的关键。)”承接上文，指出创造力是实现老龄化健康的关键。故选D。
97．根据前文“Some studies show that travelers have more creative success, and that people who enjoy unfamiliar experiences perform better on open-ended questions calling for many ideas. (一些研究表明，旅行者更有创造性的成功，喜欢陌生经历的人在回答需要很多想法的开放式问题时表现得更好。)”可知，在一些开放性问题的测试中，一些喜欢陌生经历的人即具有创造力经验的人是表现的更好的。由此推知，后文陈述这些测试的重要意义。F选项“Performance on these tests may predict aspects of real-world creativity.( 在这些测试中的表现可以预测现实世界创造力的某些方面)”符合题意，故选F。
98．根据句子结构，设空处为段落小标题，应该是祈使句结构。故可从A和B选项来选择。根据后文“Generating ideas is one part of the creativity, but knowledge is required to identify the ones that will work. Even if mental speed declines, a person’s base of knowledge is well-preserved as it expands over time.(产生想法是创造力的一部分，但需要知识来识别那些可行的想法。即使思维速度下降，随着时间的推移，一个人的知识基础会得到很好的保存)”可知，虽然思维能力会下降，如果坚持应用所学的知识，那么知识基础会得到很好的保护。故A选项“Apply knowledge(应用知识)”符合本段主旨，且适合作为小标题。故选A。
99．根据后文的“New Yorker Tobi Zausner discovered her mature painting style only after a severe drug poisoning. (纽约人Tobi Zausner在一次严重的药物中毒后发现了自己成熟的绘画风格。)”可知，逆境是可以帮助人塑造和激发创造力的。C选项“Facing up to challenges can inspire creativity.(面对挑战可以激发创造力。)”符合语境。故选C。
100．根据前文“Following a battle against cancer, she became a psychologist and wrote a book about adversity followed by creative breakthroughs, When Walls Become Doorways.(在与癌症抗争后，她成为了一名心理学家，并写了一本关于逆境和创造性突破的书——《当墙变成门》。)”推知，下文应该阐述该书中的内容。G选项“An example in the book is a study of artists who had experienced illnesses(书中的一个例子是对经历过疾病的艺术家的研究。)”承接前文，the book指上文的When Walls Become Doorways这本书。故选G。