安徽高考英语七选五专项训练

这是一份安徽高考英语七选五专项训练，共60页。
七选五
Educators and business leaders have more in common than it may seem. 1 . Technology companies have a great interest in developing a workforce with the STEM skills needed to grow the company. How can they work together to achieve these goals? Play may be the answer.
2 , but the reality is that STEM skills are enhanced and more relevant when combined with traditional, hands-on creative activities. That is why technology companies are partnering with educators to bring back old fashion play.
Many experts argue that the most important skills aren’t related to specific technologies, but to creativity skills like imagination, problem-solving, and the ability to experiment and take risks. 3 . High-tech industries have found that their best overall problem solvers were master tinkerers (鼓捣小玩意的人) in their youth.
There are cognitive benefits of doing things the way we did as children — building something, tearing it down, then building it up again. Research shows that given 15 minutes of free play, four-and five-year-olds will spend a third of this time engaged in spatial, mathematical, and architectural activities. 4 .
If play and building are critical to 21st century skill development, then that’s really good news for two reasons: Children are born builders, makers, and creators, so fostering 21st century skills may be as simple as giving kids room to play, tinker and try things out; secondly, it doesn’t take 21st century technology to foster 21st century skills. This is especially important for under-resourced schools and communities. 5 . And anyone, anywhere, can do it.
A．Focusing on STEM skills, like robotics or coding, is important
B．Educators seek advice from technology companies to achieve teaching goals
C．These are skills acquired when kids play
D．Children acquire the skills needed for 21st century by engaging in activities involving specific technologies
E．Teachers want to prepare students for a successful future
F．Taking whatever materials are handy and tinkering with them is a simple way to engage those important “maker” skills
G．This type of play helps children discover and develop key principles in math and geometry

At times, talking to kids can feel like learning a foreign language. Unfortunately, there’s no handy phrasebook or translation app that can make you sound friendly and firm at the same time. Don’t worry. We’ve put together plenty of conversational tips, tricks, and ideas, so you can have an open and honest chat with any kids in your life.
Sit or kneel at their level.
6 Even if you’re keeping things light and friendly, a child might feel frightened if you’re towering over them. Instead, grab a seat or take a knee near the child, so they don’t have to look up at you. 7
Let the child speak without interrupting.
Interrupting will only shut down your conversation. Think of it this way—if you were sharing a really exciting story with a friend, would you want them to interrupt and talk over you? 8 Give children plenty of time to share what’s on their mind, even if they’re having some trouble coming up with the right words. Once they’ve finished sharing, feel free to reply and comment on whatever they shared.
Offer lots of options to comfort your child.
9 The more you want them to finish the task to your heart’s content, the more they may feel controlled by your command. So, break a task or command into a fun “this or that” scenario(设想). Your child will be happier to play along when they feel in control of their decisions and routine. Instead of telling your child to pack their lunch, ask if they’d like a ham cheese. Sometimes, there might not be any practical options to offer. That’s okay! 10
A．Just offer alternatives when you can.
B．The same principle applies to kids, too.
C．Some kids don’t respond well to orders.
D．Sometimes, kids just want a listening ear.
E．This can help take the edge off your conversation.
F．Lowering yourself makes you a lot more approachable.
G．Let the children be aware of the value of time and care from others.

While friendships are one of the most important connections a person can come across, friends may not always be part of our lives. 11
You Outgrow Each Other
12 These connections are mostly established on common ground: liking the same television shows, or enjoying similar kinds of music. There are times when companions grow out of each other and friendships die away gradually. What initially began as common ground has developed into different things between friends.
A Fight Breaks Things Up
While differences are encouraged, there are some disagreements that may not be resolved so easily. Friends sometimes hold different views on matters that are essential to their ways of life. 13 Likewise, where a betrayal (背叛) takes place, the friendship may be unable to survive the pain.
Distance Complicates Things
As everyday life goes on, moving away for work, marriage and other reasons can put some tension on the friendship. Honestly, there is no shortage of love between friends that find themselves in different parts of the world. 14 Eventually, friendships may end when too much time has passed and too many events may have occurred between once loved friends.
When you lose a friend, it’s easy to get caught up in the pain of loss. Letting yourself feel the impact of a lost friend is admirable and even advisable. 15 Instead, learn to treasure other friends present in your life. Show your appreciation to those who invest efforts in your growth and happiness, spend time with them and then build your friendship.
A．However, this should not last long.
B．Here are reasons why a friendship may wind up.
C．That may prevent the friendship from progressing.
D．A friendship usually begins with innocent intentions.
E．Learning about life with loss can put you in a better state.
F．How to manage a friend’s absence is of great importance.
G．And yet this distance can contribute to reduced communication.

How similar are language and music?
Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world. 16 Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities.
Both language and music have a writing system.
In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters. Similarly, we use notes to keep a record of music. Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. 17 By writing pieces of text or music, we are able to share experiences through time. We can read the ideas or hear the composition of someone who lived hundreds of years ago.
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You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation.
Both share emotion.
19 Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words. Similarly, music can sound angry, sad or happy. Music can show you exactly how the composer was or is feeling, and allows us to share that emotion. When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. 20 I think we have all used music to express or process our emotions, often combining it with language in the form of song lyrics.
A．Both are various with culture.
B．Both are expressive around the world.
C．How do you know that I am angry?
D．We use language to express our thoughts.
E．So just as you read English, you can read music.
F．Similarly, music is also part of many people’s lives.
G．In contrast, you probably also listen to sad music when you are feeling down.

You’re going along, producing and feeling creative, but suddenly, you run out of ideas. You’re stuck. Maybe it’s in how you present your products and services to your potential clients, or maybe it’s the products and services themselves. 21
Sometimes stress and anxiety can get in the way of creativity. And when you get even more stressed because you can’t come up with new ideas, you make the block even stronger. Now’s the time to relax and reduce your stress. Try yoga, or get some exercise. 22 Whatever it takes. Sometimes it takes just a little bit of stress relief before you suddenly get the old creative juices flowing again.
Sometimes the best thing you can do to become creative again is to walk away. 23 So walk away. Take some time off and enjoy life. Let your brain take a rest from trying to figure it all out, and experience something new. You may come back with a wealth of new ideas.
24 What are people in your field talking about? What are the biggest topics and the most significant concerns for your potential clients? Finding out what these issues are can stimulate you to think of your business, your products, your services, and your presentation in a new way.
Ideas can hit you at any time, in any place. You never know where you’ll get a fantastic idea, and you don’t want to take chances on forgetting something fantastic. I keep a pocket-sized Moleskine notebook with me at all times so I can jot down ideas at a moment’s notice. I occasionally have to pull my car over on the side of the road for a moment to write down an article title or a new product I want to create. 25 Therefore, the best course of action is always to be prepared.
A．Keep your own creativity flowing.
B．Staring at the problem won’t help you.
C．Hey, if football is your thing, go do that.
D．Creativity can hit when you least expect it.
E．Sometimes it’s as simple as looking at your own industry.
F．Either way, you are in need of help so as to get out of the block.
G．We’ve all had moments when we feel abandoned by our creativity.

As Plastic Chokes the Ocean, Technology Can Help
Some 8 million tons of non-recyclable (不可回收的) plastic end up in the ocean each year. At an alarming rate, the seas may have more plastic than fish by the middle of the century. 26
Require a global solution to a global problem. 27 The developed countries and most of developing countries show their leadership in this process by setting goals, encouraging other member states, and offering support for poor countries.
28 Although they are helpful to protect clean water and air, as it is known, non-recyclable plastic is widely used in the markets. Therefore, non-recyclable plastic still can be bought in our daily life. Its disappearance needs much more time and efforts.
Pay more attention to the new studies on plastic and technologies. Some of researchers are aiming to make replacements for plastic. 29 For example, “interceptors” can remove river pollution before it reaches the ocean.
Expect more responsibility from manufacturers. 30 As a start, they should be encouraged to simplify complex packaging. And their working with world governments will support poorer nations to improve waste collection and landfill (垃圾场) management.
The world doesn’t have enough time in trying to solve the problem. The sooner these efforts start, the better.
A．Strengthen the connection between countries.
B．Others are doing more research on new technologies.
C．Nearly 200 countries agreed to ban plastic pollution.
D．Establish production limits for non-recyclable plastic.
E．They should care about different laws on plastic in the poorer countries.
F．They are well aware of how to reduce the harms their products cause.
G．Thus it’s necessary to take immediate action to stop that.

The sport with the funny name that’s sweeping America
An estimated 4.8 million people in the US now play pickleball. 31 , making it the country’s fastest-growing sport. Here’s something about the emerging sport with the out-way name.
What’s pickleball?
Pickleball is a mashup of tennis, ping pong and badminton that can be played indoors or outdoors, by single players or in pairs. It’s played on a court with a low net — 34 inches high at its center. 32 . Players use a perforated plastic ball and wooden paddles that are about twice the size of ping pong paddles.  The goal is to hit the ball over the net — but within the boundaries of the court — and prevent your opponent from hitting it back.
How did it get its name?
Accounts vary on the name’s origin. 33 . One story says the sport was named for a family dog named Pickles, who loved chasing the plastic ball and running off with it. The game ball sort of became Pickles’ ball — hence the name.
Why is it so popular?
34 . Firstly, it’s fun and social, and the rules are easy for beginners to learn. Secondly, players can pick up the sport in a single session and don’t need any expensive equipment or special clothes — just sneakers and comfortable clothing. What’s more, the small court means little running around. This has made the sport especially popular with older players whose stiff backs or aching knees make it harder for them to move around larger tennis courts. 35 .
A．But one thing’s for sure: There were no pickles involved
B．Participation has increased by 39.3% in the past two years
C．The pickleball popularity has been fueled by several factors
D．And today, partly because of the pandemic, it’s having a moment
E．The pickleball court is the same size as a doubles badminton court
F．It’s played in 70 countries and growing, according to the International Federation of Pickleball
G．The demand for safe, distanced activities during the pandemic has also helped fuel the sport’s growth

How to Remove Permanent Marker from Plastics
Removing permanent marker from plastic is easy, but you also have to be careful. Some of the more effective cleansers, such as acetone, can also ruin plastic surfaces, especially if they are left on the plastic for too long. This article will show you several ways to remove permanent marker stains (污渍) from plastic surfaces. 36
Removing stains with dry erase marker
Find a dry erase marker. The color does not matter, although you may want to consider using a darker-colored marker. 37 And it is safe to use on smooth, plastic surfaces. It may not be as effective on textured (不平的) surfaces, however; instead, consider using some rubbing alcohol or baking soda and toothpaste. Wipe the area clean with a soft cloth. The permanent marker stain should come off with the cloth and dry erase marker.
Removing stains with a magic eraser
Purchase a magic eraser sponge (海绵). You can find them in the cleaning department of most grocery stores. 38 Be sure that you purchase a plain magic eraser, without any additives, such as bleach. Cut the sponge into smaller pieces. This will make it easier to work with. 39 Dip the sponge in some water. If the stain is particularly tough, consider using rubbing alcohol instead. Do not press too hard. It may rake anywhere between live to ten minutes before you start seeing any results.
Removing stains with alcohol
Find some rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is safe to use, but you may need to use it a few times before you get the stain off. 40 Try to get something that is 90% or higher.
A．They are white and shaped like bricks.
B．A small amount will also go a long way.
C．Here are the benefits and drawbacks of each.
D．The higher the percentage, the more effective it will be.
E．This method works exceptionally well on dry erase boards.
F．Rub the stain with the sponge using circular movements until it is gone.
G．Keep in mind, however, that some stains may be impossible to remove completely.

When we speak of a person being independent, what do we mean? Usually, we take it to mean that as a person achieves adulthood, they become capable of being independent. 41 We all know of youngsters who can live an independent life from a relatively young age. We also know of those who do not attain independence until they are well into adulthood. Here are reasons why achieving independence is essential.
Being independent will build your confidence.
Every life and motivational speaker stresses the importance of confidence when you seek success in your life. 42 Having confidence gives you a positive outlook on life. You are going to be willing to do things on your own, without needing support or approval from others.
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If you are dependent on other people, your ability to make clear, precise decisions is severely affected. You will always have to consider the effects that your choices will have on those other people. Being independent means you can make decisions without fear of the consequences.
Independence leads to personal improvement.
When you are independent, you can lead a freer social life, pursue the career that you want, and undertake activities that appeal to you. You can meet new friends, try new things, and follow up on new opportunities. 44
Independence leads to broader horizons.
You will be able to take trips to exotic destinations, meet people with different social and moral beliefs, and gain more extensive knowledge. 45 It might have positive effects on many aspects of your life, like the way you approach decision-making, or, on a simpler level, your attitude to food.
A．Emotional independence makes you happier.
B．In turn, this will lead you to think differently.
C．Becoming independent is not the same for everyone.
D．Being independent makes you a better decision-maker.
E．All of these will lead to you becoming more outstanding.
F．Many challenging situations will arise throughout our lives.
G．The more independent you are, the more confident you will become.

Does speaking on the phone make you nervous?
Speaking with people on the phone is becoming rare these days. Many people prefer to use email or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. Sometimes, though, making a phone call is unavoidable. This simple act can actually be an unpleasant experience for some people. 46 If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of them who suffer from telephobia—the fear of speaking on the phone.
Telephobia is a form of social anxiety, even people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia. When speaking face to face, we give off lots of facial cues(暗示) that help each other follow the conversation. 47 Very often the idea of speaking on the phone makes some people so frightened that they will freeze up or lose control of the conversation. However, there are things that they can do to ease this fear.
One thing that those with telephobia can do before making a call is smile. 48 It won’t get rid of the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it. Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. 49 That will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems.
50 Well, you don’t always have to pick up the phone. There’s nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable. So the next time your phone starts ringing, remember—speaking on the phone doesn’t have to make you nervous. The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.
A．This is not the case over the phone.
B．Their hearts may race at the very thought.
C．What are the basic rules of making phone calls?
D．Just run through a positive conversation in your head.
E．What should you do when you’re faced with receiving a call?
F．It may sound silly, but smiling can help you feel more relaxed.
G．Remember to smile politely when you are introduced to someone.

Visiting a completely new place can bring a lot of excitement, but it can also be a bit scary and confusing. With the right preparation, however, your first international travel shouldn't be all too stressful. 51
Secure and double-check your passport
52 If you don't have one yet, make sure you apply for it before your expected departure. Don't book any flights yet as some international flights will require you to enter your passport number when booking a ticket.
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If you're not familiar, a visa is a document issued by the country or countries you're traveling to, giving you permission to visit for a specific number of days. If you visit a country, make sure that you secure it before your flight. If you fail to do so, you won't be allowed to board the plane.
Make sure that you can access your money overseas
Thankfully, you don't need to carry cash or traveler's cheques when traveling overseas. Check with your bank and see if you need to set up a travel alert while abroad so your bank knows when and where you're traveling. 54 Besides, it's important to know the fees and costs so you won't lose too much money on extra charges.
Plan your clothes and pack early
Men pack their clothes at the very last minute, and this is not very ideal. Most of the time, people tend to forget things when they pack right before a flight. 55 Either you have to spend money to replace it or go completely without it when you leave.
A．Apply for the document
B．Obtain a visa before on board
C．Then check whether your credit card will be accepted overseas.
D．Your passport is the most crucial thing you need when traveling to another country.
E．To help make sure that your trip will go smoothly, follow these essential steps below.
F．Forgetting an item can be very stressful especially if you can't return to get that item anymore.
G．You can also ask them about international fees and partner banks in the country you'll be visiting.

Boosting your emotional intelligence quotient, or EQ, involves identifying and managing your own emotions, as well as evaluating and controlling the way in which you react to those of others. 56 It can also improve your relationships with loved ones and your social interactions. Here are some tips you can use to start improving your EQ.
● Identify your emotions.
Identifying your emotions takes practice and is an important foundational step in building emotional intelligence. Regularly recognizing and naming your emotions throughout the day is a good way to develop your EQ. 57 You could even go a step further, and try to determine how the presence of certain emotions affects your behavior and productivity.
● Consider your response.
58 Taking responsibility for the way you behave towards others and, possibly even more importantly, how you treat yourself, is a crucial aspect of emotional intelligence.
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Empathy is a cornerstone of EQ. It is defined as the ability to identify and share the thoughts, feelings or emotional state of another person. A little empathy goes a long way. It is important to demonstrate empathy towards people other than just those with whom you find it easy to get along.
● Listen actively.
Engage in the moment and acknowledge what other people are saying. 60 Active listening involves asking open-ended questions such as ‘When?’ ‘How?’ ‘Do you mean...?’ or ‘Could you tell me a bit more about that?’. Active listening also calls for avoiding questions that would get only a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ response.
Developing your emotional intelligence can not only help you reduce your stress, but also leave you with more time to connect with, and continuously improve your relationships with, those around you.
A．Show your care.
B．Put yourself in other people’s shoes.
C．You just don’t know what they might be going through.
D．You must remember you can choose how you react to a situation.
E．Besides, trying to identify exactly what you are feeling can do the trick.
F．Try to avoid just waiting for your turn to talk about yourself and your story.
G．Exploring and improving these skills can help you to succeed in your career.

All parents have sky-high hopes for their children. We want them to be confident and satisfied. What can parents do to help their kids grow up to lead happy lives? Experts advise:
61 . A study found that students whose parents paid attention to their abilities were far more likely to do well in school-and in life-than students whose parents didn’t show such support. So celebrate your kids’ achievements, no matter how small they are.
Praise their efforts. 62 . Still, they are praised for trying their best. Ten-year-old April Cutler, for example, has had trouble with math since the second grade. “She usually gets C’s on her report card, but last year she was determined to get A’s and worked hard at it,” says her mom. “When the first grading period ended, April was disappointed when she got a B in math,” Lueille continues. “But my husband and I told her we were very proud that she’d improved. That inspired her to try even harder. 63 .”
Let them make decisions and mistakes. 64 . And allowing kids to make wrong decisions-so long as doing so won’t harm them-helps kids learn from their mistakes.
Encourage them to solve their own problems. As they grow, children need practice in communicating and standing up for themselves. One of the best places to learn these skills is at home. 65 the next time your child runs to tell you that her brother is blaming her.
A．Applaud their achievements
B．Step back and let them work it out
C．She got a B plus for the next period
D．Kids won’t always come out on top
E．Setting too high a goal makes kids feel discouraged
F．Give advice on how to help kids become mature
G．Making his/her own decisions builds his/her confidence

Studying smarter, not longer, matters now more than ever, with students in many countries having to manage their time and study more on their own. 66 The good news: Science points to ones that really work.
Use pictures. Pay attention to drawings, graphics, chart and other visual aids in your class materials, psychologist Mark McDaniel says. “ 67 And if there aren’t pictures, creating them can be really, really useful.”
Find examples. Abstract concepts can be hard to understand. It tends to be far easier to form a mental image if you have a concrete example of something, psychologist Cynthia Nebel says. For instance, sour foods usually taste that way because they contain an acid. 68 But if you think about a lemon or vinegar, it’s easier to understand and remember that acids and sour go together.
69 Psychologist Nate Komell “definitely did cram (临时抱佛脚)” before big tests when he was a student. He still thinks it’s a good idea to study the day before a big test. But research shows it’s a bad idea to cram all your studying into that day. Instead, allow time between study sessions and you’ll learn and remember material better.
Dig deeper. It’s hard to remember a string of facts and figures if you don’t push further. Ask why things are a certain way. How did they come about? Why do they matter? Psychologists call this elaboration. “It’s asking a lot of how and why questions about it,” Nebel says. 70
Try adding just one new study skill each week or two. It may seem odd at first. But, by the time week two rolls around, it becomes a normal thing.
A．Reread books and notes.
B．Space out your studying.
C．They really boost your memory of the material.
D．Yet many students have never learned those skills.
E．In other words, don’t just accept facts at face value.
F．On its own, that concept might be hard to remember.
G．It’s like telling students to learn to swim by “just swimming.”

People speak jokingly about being “addicted” to junk food, but that comparison might be more accurate than previously thought. Yes, we’re often powerless against the delights of impulse buys (冲动购物) at the checkout counter or the charms of the office selling machine. But we’re all perfectly reasonable people, right? 71   
You’re a human being.
It’s inborn that people like junk food. We’re born with a liking for sweetness. 72 Junk foods have figured out how to give us more and more of exactly the tastes we’re born wanting.
You have taste buds (味蕾)
73 They are visible as small bumps on your tongue, the roof of your mouth and throat. Each of these bumps holds up to 700 taste buds, and each one of those has as many as 80 specialized taste-receptor cells. So here you are, with all this taste-sensing equipment and with a brain that’s designed to encourage you to eat the foods you need to thrive.
You are, literally, an “eating machine”
Your ancestors had probably lost at least a few of their teeth by the time they reached adulthood. 74 Not only are you probably more efficient at eating than they were, but food producers are smoothing the way down your gullet with foods that have what’s called “disappearing caloric density.”
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Blame your mom and that attractive layer cake she baked every year on your birthday. Blame those junior high sleepovers when everyone bonded over pizza. Junk foods tend to be associated with some of the most relaxed and celebratory times of our lives. When we associate a food with something positive, we’re more likely to want to eat it.
A．Why is this happening to us?
B．You have happy childhood memories.
C．Sugar has been shown to activate our brains
D．In fact, you have as many as 10,000 of them.
E．Then by about age 6 months, we acquire a liking for salt.
F．You are too busy to bother with fresh food and its many needs.
G．However, you’ve got close to the full set of 32, brushed and shining teeth.

Accents are an important part of our identity. An accent gives clues about who we are, and the community we belong to or wish to belong to. 76
What is the difference between accents and pronunciation?
Accents are about localized ways of speaking a language. A French person may speak English flawlessly (完美无瑕地), just with a French accent. 77 However, pronunciation is something that — as a learner— you can get right or wrong. If your pronunciation is correct, you can communicate effectively with others whatever your accent is.
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If you think back historically people were much more localized with generation after generation of families living in the same small villages and few people traveled out of that area during their lifetimes. So over many generations differences in accent emerged and became very distinct to particular areas. Mountainous villages that are not easily accessible often develop very strong and distinctive accents.
How important is it to get an accent right?
If you’re moving to a certain part of a country, you might want to integrate better with your new community. 79 That’s because it shows a sense of belonging to the community you are trying to fit in with.
How to improve your accent?
80 And then learners should consider which sounds exist in the language you’re learning and then spend some time in front of the mirror practicing moving your tongue and mouth to get those new and different sounds. And learners should be aware of stress and tone, which can sometimes even change the meaning of words.
A．Where do accents and pronunciation emerge?
B．They’re also important for those learning a new language.
C．Try to adapt your speech to sound more like the locals’ speech.
D．The best way is to learn the specific accent of that region.
E．Where do different types of accents come from?
F．That’s fine because there is no wrong or right with an accent.
G．Learners should first think about which sounds don’t exist in your native language.

A school girl writes to me and says that a girl named Jane just transferred (转学) to their class and became her deskmate. 81 But Lucy and she have been friends for a long time, and they enjoy doing things together. She asks me what she should do. The following is what I say to her:
This is quite a compliment (祝贺).
82 Imagine if you were new in a class and hadn't made friends yet. I knew I would be very nervous and a bit shy to reach out. This is why when I was younger and there was a new student in my school or my class, my friends and I would introduce ourselves and get to know him or her. It's important to put yourself in the other person's shoes.
It's really nice that she felt comfortable enough to ask you to be a friend. Are you worried that Lucy will be upset or that being friends with the new girl in class will take away the time you spend with her? 83
You can introduce the new girl to Lucy as well. If you are worried this might change things between you and Lucy, I don't think it has to be a bad thing.
While sometimes adding another person to your circle of friends can change the dynamic (活力), chances are that you all get along really well. 84 In fact, it’s important to always try to make new friends.
Reaching out to someone when they are in an uncomfortable situation is also a sign of kindness and empathy (同感). 85 And you never know-you just might make a lifelong friend.
A．Being the new kid can be tough.
B．You can't agree on everything.
C．If so, I don't think you should worry.
D．Having a new friend doesn't mean you lose your old one.
E．You will have a positive influence on your other classmates.
F．You should have a heart-to-heart talk with your old friend.
G．Jane doesn't have friends in the class and wants to make friends with her.

How can you delete your bad behaviors and stick to good ones instead? 86
Choose a substitute for your bad habit. You need to have a plan ahead of time for how you will respond when you face the stress or boredom that leads to your bad habit. What are you going to do when you get the urge to smoke? What are you going to do when Facebook is calling to you to delay? 87
Cut out as many triggers (诱因) as possible. If the first thing you do when you sit on the couch is pick up the TV remote, then hide the remote in a closet in a different room. 88 Make it easier on yourself to break bad habits by avoiding the things that cause them.
Join forces with somebody. Maybe you “quit smoking”, but you kept it to yourself. Instead, pair up with someone and quit together. The two of you can hold each other accountable and celebrate your victories together. 89 Surround yourself with people who live the way you want to live. You don’t need to abandon your old friends, but don’t underestimate the power of finding some new ones.
90 See yourself buying healthy food or waking up early. Whatever the bad habit is that you are looking to break, visualize yourself quitting it, smiling, and enjoying your success. See yourself building a new identity.
Breaking bad habits takes time and effort. You might not have success right away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have it at all.
A．Visualize yourself succeeding.
B．Imagine you can make it in time.
C．Here are some ideas for breaking your bad habits.
D．Your environment makes your bad habit easier and good habits harder.
E．If you eat cookies when they are in the house, then throw them all away.
F．Knowing that someone else expects you to be better is a powerful motivator.
G．Whatever it is, you need to have a plan for what you will do instead of your bad habit.

Don’t you think walking in the city is very different from walking in the park? A small psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load. 91 . It can ease your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive tiredness and improve reaction times straight away. 92
The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load. During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a 15-metre room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene. 93 On the whole, when walking in city settings, people reported that they felt more uncomfortable and they walked at a slower pace, indicating a higher cognitive load.
94 Participants were asked to distinguish between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image (the same ones from the first experiment).
Measuring reaction times in both natural and urban settings, the team found results to support their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing between simple shapes. 95 Our brains take longer to process. However, more research is needed to prove that idea.
A．A walk through nature does the opposite, though.
B．Nature influences us in many ways.
C．Different approaches are employed in the separate experiment.
D．They said they couldn’t concentrate properly after walking.
E．After each, participants were asked to rate their discomfort.
F．The second dug into some higher-level cognitive processes.
G．The reason is that urban environments are more distracting.

Recent research indicates that the ability to remain calm under pressure has a direct link with work performance. Talent Smart has conducted research on over a million people and found that 90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress. 96 .
Research conducted at the University of California found that people who focused daily on feeling grateful for what they’d experienced improved moods, energy, and physical health. 97 , with them focusing the brain’s attention on something that is completely stress-free. Any positive thought will act to keep the brain's attention away from stress.
Taking regular time off to relax can help keep stress under control. Technology enables constant communication and the expectation that you should be available all the time. 98 . Turning off work emails and mobile phones provides a break from these possible sources of stress.
99 , so an adequate amount of sleep is essential. During sleep the brain ‘recharges’, organizing the day’s memories and storing or abandoning them, so that you wake up clear-headed. Self-control, attention and memory are all reduced without enough sleep.
The easiest way to make stress off-and-off lies in something that people do every day: breathing. The practice of focusing on breathing teaches the brain to let go of stressful thoughts for a while. Close the door and just sit in a chair and breathe. 100 , which prevents the mind from wandering.
A．We should learn to take control
B．Sleep shortage raises stress levels
C．In addition, positive thoughts help reduce stress
D．However, this exposes people to stress more frequently
E．The goal is to spend the entire time focusing only on breathing
F．In the following section four effective ways to manage stress will be outlined
G．A big step in managing stress involves controlling your reactions to situations

We've all come across a bump（凸起）in the road. What sets people apart is how they react to that bump. Are you one to lose control in disappointment? Or do you catch hold of that wheel and push yourself straight? Whether it's a school assignment, or a work project, you all meet things that slow you down. 101
Sometimes it is easy just to give up and ignore the hard work you have put into something. You've already built a solid base on which you can rely. One barrier should not be the reason for you to give up all your previous efforts. 102 Keep moving forward, developing what you have.
So how can you react when something doesn't turn out as you've expected? Maybe that's because you don't make proper prediction, which is not a shame. 103 After all, nobody else is. You just need to step back and look at the situation. Then rearrange your next move. Ask for help if necessary. Oftentimes, people are more than willing to give you support and advice.
Bounce back. Reevaluate the goals you should have set for yourself at the beginning. Don't look at your unsatisfactory performance as a disaster or failure. 104 Concentrate on how great it will feel after it is finally done.
105 Keep reaching for your goals and you will achieve them. One minor barrier is nothing if you really want something and are willing to work for it.
A．View it with success.
B．Move on with your life.
C．You don't have to be perfect.
D．Forget them as soon as you can.
E．Your hard work shouldn't be overlooked.
F．It is also up to you whether you will give up, or fight through those tough battles.
G．You just have to keep in mind that these barriers are only temporary and greater things lay ahead.

Sensitive children are these special, observant（善于观察的）people. They notice when you're sad, and they ask why. They're often old souls with big hearts who want to make other people happy. 106 Why?
Because they're creative（有创造力的）. 107 They're dreamers. Their creativity shines through in all they do, ideas just coming to them. They show a great appreciation for the arts and they're inspired by the beauty they find in the world. They notice that tiny little caterpillar（毛虫）crawling on the sidewalk and the puffy（松软洁白的）clouds in the sky.
Because they're supportive. 108 They believe in people and want to see them do well. They want to make the people they love happy. Sensitive people are often great listeners—they want to know people and understand what they're thinking and feeling. They want to be there for you when you need them.
109 They can often bring another perspective to the table because they tend to think differently. They're insightful and reflective—they like to take the time to be alone and spend time with their thoughts. They appreciate calm and quiet moments.
Because they're strategic. Psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron's and author of The Highly Sensitive Child says highly sensitive children are, “ 110 ” Our sensitive ones are the leaders.
A．Sensitive kids typically have incredible imaginations.
B．Because they're unique.
C．Because they are careful.
D．They're going to do big things in this world.
E．They try to build up those around them, not tear them down.
F．They remember most words you say and enlarge their vocabulary.
G．Quick to grasp subtle（微妙的）changes and generally behave reasonably.

Lots of people avoid books. They read emails, websites and papers for work, but not books. They are busy, but even if they have time, they would rather relax on their computers or in front of the TV. 111 However, I think there are lots of benefits of reading, which screen-based activities don’t have.
112 Looking at screens can be very stressful for your eye muscles, and clearly you should avoid looking at screens for an hour before bed to get a good night’s sleep.
113 I often forget the time or things around me! Reading is a great way to switch off before you go to bed, because you think more about the world of the book, rather than the real world, so you can truly relax. I know you can be transported to a different world in a film or a TV show, but I think books do it better.
I also enjoy hearing what people are doing and finding out what they think. Reading gives me the chance to get to know hundreds of new people! It also teaches you to see things from other people’s point of view, and understand other people’s decisions or opinions. With a book, you can hear everything a character is thinking or feeling. 114
So my challenge for you is this: to read a book for 15 minutes every single day for a month. Take 15 minutes when you are waking up, going to bed, eating lunch, or having a coffee. If you read a lot, why not try 15 minutes of an English book? 115 Good luck, and happy reading!
A．One thing I personally love reading, is being transported to another world.
B．If you make it, why not pass the challenge on to someone else?
C．You have a better understanding of the whole world.
D．Everyone is different and has their own interests.
E．You really can be inside someone else’s head!
F．Reading can get rid of your stress.
G．It’s better for your eyes.

Do you have what it takes to survive in the desert in the event of an accident or emergency? In fact, you don’t have to be a survival expert as long as you can keep some important tips in mind.
Keep your head covered. It’s been said that the biggest dangers in desert survival are exposure and dehydration. 116 One of the best defenses against the sun is always having a big hat or other coverings for your head with you. If the top of your head is exposed to the direct sun, or even indirect sun for long periods, your body needs to work hard to keep itself cool. 117
Cover the rest of your body as well. 118 Finding shade or constructing a shade shelter is one of the first ways for desert survival, as keeping out of the direct sun and not exposing yourself to the heat of the day will help to save water.
119 Actually, do drink the water, if you have it. Just don’t run out of it all at the first sign of thirst. A better way is to ration it for yourself, taking smaller sips throughout the day. If you do come across water in the desert, use extreme caution before you start drinking it down — it may not be safe for drinking.
Stay hungry. 120 So if you have food with you, take care to only nibble enough to keep the hunger pains away and your energy up. Your body can survive much longer without food than it can without water.
A．Don’t drink up the water.
B．Drink as much water as possible.
C．Neither of these is to be taken lightly.
D．The more you eat, the thirstier you’ll get.
E．This goes hand in hand with the first tip.
F．So the first rule in desert travel is covering the head up.
G．And the last thing you want to do is increase your thirst.

Pool Safety Tips for Kids
On a hot summer day, there are few things that are more appealing than a nice cool pool. 121 And it is completely relaxing. Of course, if you have children, there are certain safety measures you should take, whether you have a pool in your backyard or are going to a public pool.
Go swimming together. No person should ever swim alone. Though many people do, the simple truth is that it only takes a second to become injured or drown.
122 Having someone there with you can make the difference between life and death. This is especially true for young children. If your child is under the age of 5, you should never allow him or her to swim out of arm's length.
123 Kids love to chase one another through the water. But it is important that you emphasize to your children that at no time should they be running around the pool or pushing anyone. In the water, teach children not to jump on top of one another and to watch their surroundings, so that they do not accidentally knock into others, injuring them. Playing around in the pool is very interesting but dangerous.
Keep it locked. If you own a pool, you must have a locking gate around your pool. 124 Keep the gate locked at all times, even when you are physically in the pool. It is terrible for children to steal into the pool.
Know the way out. 125 Make sure that they know where all ladders are, and that you teach them to use them for entering and exiting the pool safely. Although your child may be able to lift herself or himself out of the pool using the side, that is not the safest way to go.
A．Don't play around in the pool.
B．Something sad happens every year.
C．Swimming under water is forbidden in the pool.
D．Be sure to show all children the proper way to exit the pool.
E．Slipping into the water seems like the perfect way to deal with the heat.
F．This is to prevent children from entering the pool without your permission.
G．Make sure kids know food should be eaten either before or after swimming.

As for cheating, most kids come up with many reasons why they have to cheat. Most of them think it nothing serious. 126 It can make big trouble for you not just in school, but also with your family, friends, and, sometimes most importantly, yourself.
Cheating can get you into serious trouble.
127 Punishments can be serious, starting with zero on the test, and going all the way up to getting kicked out of school. If you cheat to get a better grade, you’re risking getting a much worse grade next time.
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You’ve probably heard an old saying “When you cheat, you’re really cheating yourself.” It is not fair to yourself to cheat. School can help make you a better person. If you never really learn these things because you’re cheating, then all you’re going to learn is how to cheat!
Cheating is unfair to your friends.
129 You re obeying the rules, and then someone does better than you by breaking the rules. What do you think of that? So, when you cheat in school to get better grades, it’s unfair to the kids who actually study and do the work.
You see, cheating will bring us a lot of trouble. Cheating is the same as lying. 130 And even worse, it will lead to more cheating. So are you still proud of your cheating again?
A．Cheating is unfair to yourself.
B．Cheating is part of testing.
C．But in fact, cheating is a big deal.
D．It will result in students’ distrusting each other.
E．Every school has a different way to deal with cheating.
F．That’s because most of us don’t think very highly of someone who lies.
G．It’s important to obey rules in games and sports, and that goes for school, too.

Making the Most of Your Local Library
We're continually learning, and it's important that we have access to information that will both educate us and guide us in becoming active members of the global community. 131 Below are several that we can make the most of the library in our neighborhood.  
• Appoint a Library Day
Choose one day per week to visit our favorite library branch to better explore our community. 132 And it'll keep us reading and learning about things that interest us. Independent learning is important to a person's development, and a library day will allow our time to further investigate the topics in which they are most interested.
•Get Involved in Library Programs
133 From book clubs to reading hours, these programs encourage us to read, to learn, and to get involved. Talk to the librarians to learn more about these programs. If our local library team is open to it, we may even propose a program that they would be interested in, and help to get it up and running. Taking this type of plan is a great learning experience. 134
•Create Goals for You to Reach
This is a particularly good approach during the summer when we have more time to spend reading. Set a goal of a certain number of books. 135 Or speak with the librarians to build a book list that will keep our minds engaged over the summer.
A．Make sure to read in a certain amount of time.
B．This will create an event we will look forward to.
C．Libraries often create programs to engage the readers.
D．The library is a wonderful destination if you want to learn.
E．Going to the library together can prove a great bonding experience.
F．And it'll help us develop communication and problem-solving skills.
G．Check for author events, book clubs, and poetry programs at your local library.

Is It Bad to Cross Your Legs When You Sit?
Crossing your legs is an extremely, common habit; most people don’t even notice that they’re doing it when they sit down. 136
A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason this happens is because the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart, crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. 137 However, if you sit for long periods of time, it’s important that you take note of how long you have your legs crossed for. You shouldn’t have your legs crossed for more than 15 minutes, and it’s important that you get up and walk around at least once every hour.
138 Ideally, it’s best for our bodies to sit with our feet planted flat, hip (髋部，臀部) width apart, on the floor, but it’s not easy to maintain perfect posture all day. When you sit with your legs crossed your hips are in a twisted position, which can cause one of your pelvic (骨盘的) bones to turn. Since your pelvic bone supports your neck, this can cause pressure on your lower and middle back and neck.
Crossing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in your leg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg, explains Richard Graves, a medical expert. 139 While this feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb (麻木的) can cause permanent nerve damage.
140 Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.
A．It is usually practiced unconsciously.
B．You won’t feel any immediate effects.
C．Crossing your legs can also lead to neck and back pain.
D．So when you take a seat, warn yourself of the bad habit.
E．Crossing your legs might cause problems that you are not aware of.
F．So next time you sit down, try to sit with both of your feet on the floor.
G．This pressure can cause numbness of some of the muscles in your foot and leg.

Four ways to spot fake news
Fake news is a term used to describe any news item that presents false information as facts in an attempt to make you believe a certain thing or react in a certain way. 141 Here are some ways you can spot whether a news story is fake.
Is there a sensational headline?
142 If the article has a shocking title, or a wild claim that makes you want to click to read more, look beyond the first few lines and try to find the evidence behind the claim.
Is it editorial?
Editorial is a type of news commentary that many legitimate (合法的) news sources publish. 143 Similarly, if the article you re reading is written like a news report but has opinions in it which aren’t quotes, then question it. All respect ed news sources present news with plenty of facts—quotes from experts, survey data and official statistics, and allow the reader to make up their own minds on an issue.
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Many news organisations, real or fake, attempt to be the first to ’break’ a news story in order to remain relevant in a highly-competitive market. If the article you re reading has spelling mistakes, an incorrect date, or anonymous (匿名的) sources, bear in mind that this news article might be unreliable.
Where does the news come from?
145 Sometimes this source is named but other times the source is anonymous. Naming a source is a good indication that the news is real, as the person is willing to go on record and put their reputation at risk to break the news; bear in mind that fake news sites often lie about their sources.
A．Is the content reliable?
B．Is it competitive in the market?
C．Many people avoid any news that is unfavorable to them.
D．Most news articles will have a ’source’ for their information.
E．Many fake news sites earn money by getting you to click on headlines.
F．If you re a social media user, chances are you’ve read a fake news story without even knowing it.
G．However, the key is to remember that it gives the editor ’s opinion about something, rather than reporting facts.

Easy, kid-friendly ways to make tomato sauce
You can’t beat the convenience of tomato sauce from a jar, but what about when you’re desiring something a little more homemade? You don’t need to keep an Italian grandmother on speed-dial. 146 Use two pints (品脱) of tomatoes in the following formulas to make approximately three servings’ worth of sauce.
No-cook tomato sauce
147 Add all the ingredients to a large bowl, sprinkle generously with salt, and stir in a few tablespoons of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 2 or 3 hours at room temperature to allow the salt to soften the tomatoes and meld the flavors.
Cherry tomato pan sauce
Slice the tomatoes in half and thinly slice or mince 1 or 2 garlic cloves (depending on how much you love garlic). 148 Cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have mostly softened into a stirrable sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper, along with any fresh or dried herbs.
Roasted or grilled tomato sauce
Keep the tomatoes whole for this version. Preheat a conventional oven or toaster oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or preheat a gas grill to medium heat. For oven-roasting, place the tomatoes in a single layer in a baking dish. Roast for about 20 to 25 minutes, or grill for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are starting to burst and the skins are starting to char. 149
150 So you can add other ingredients you may have on hand. Add more, or cut back on, garlic depending on your tolerance. Experiment with adding a few shallots instead of an onion. Stir in chopped fresh or dried herbs like basil, oregano, rosemary and parsley. If you like heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
A．This olive oil-based sauce is ideal for vegetarians.
B．Roughly cut the tomatoes and any fresh herbs on hand.
C．You just need a helpful kid and some tomatoes to start.
D．Carefully pour the tomatoes into a bowl and season to taste.
E．These sauce techniques are customizable to your family’s tastes.
F．Add more salt to taste and chopped fresh herbs if you have them.
G．Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then stir in the tomatoes and garlic.











参考答案：
1．E 2．A 3．C 4．G 5．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了通过动手做东西可以培养孩子的STEM（科学、技术、工程和数学）技能。
1．上文“Educators and business leaders have more in common than it may seem.”（教育工作者和商界领袖的共同点比看起来要多。）指出了教育工作者和商界领袖有更多的相同之处。所以设空处和下文应该具体解释二者的共同点是什么。E项“教师希望为学生未来取得成功做好准备。”讲的是教师的目标，下文“Technology companies have a great interest in developing a workforce with the STEM skills needed to grow the company.”（科技公司有兴趣培养一支具有推动企业发展和行业发展所需的STEM（科学、技术、工程和数学）技能的员工队伍。）讲的是企业的目标；“How can they work together to achieve these goals? Play may be the answer.”（他们如何共同努力实现这些目标呢？玩也许就是答案。）指出了二者的共同点，即要想实现教师和企业的目标，都需要“玩”，其中“these goals”指代的就是教师的目标“prepare students for a successful future”和企业的目标“developing a workforce with the STEM skills needed to grow the company”，所以E项符合题意。故选E项。
2．下文“but”说明下文与设空处之间是转折关系。A项“专注于诸如机器人科学、编程等STEM技能很重要。”讲的是我们需要专注于STEM技能，能与下文形成转折：“but the reality is that STEM skills are enhanced and more relevant when combined with traditional, hands-on creative activities”（但现实情况是，当与传统的动手创造性活动相结合时，STEM技能会增强，而且更具有相关性。）指出虽然我们要专注于STEM技能，但是不能忽视传统的动手创造性活动，因为后者能够增强前者，所以A项符合题意。故选A项。
3．上文“Many experts argue that the most important skills aren’t related to specific technologies, but to creativity skills like imagination, problem-solving, and the ability to experiment and take risks.”（许许多专家认为，最重要的技能与特定的技术无关，而是与想象力、解决问题的能力、实验和冒险的能力等创造力技能有关。）列举出了诸如想象力等与创造力有关的最重要的技能，选项承接上文说明这些技能的获得方式。C项“These”指代的是这些技能；C项的“skills”词语复现。故C选项“这些都是孩子们玩耍时获得的技能”。故选C项。
4．上文“Research shows that given 15 minutes of free play, four-and five-year-olds will spend a third of this time engaged in spatial, mathematical, and architectural activities.”（研究表明，如果给四、五岁的孩子15分钟的自由玩耍时间，他们会把三分之一的时间用于空间、数学和建筑活动。）讲的是孩子自由玩耍时，会玩些与空间、数学和建筑相关的游戏活动。G项“This type of play”指代上文提到的这种游戏类型；G项“discover and develop key principles in math and geometry”指出了开展这类游戏的好处，即有利于孩子发现并掌握数学和几何学的关键原理。故选G项。
5．上文“Secondly, it doesn’t take 21st century technology to foster 21st century skills. This is especially important for under-resourced schools and communities.”（其次，培养21世纪的技能并不需要21世纪的技术。这一点对于资源不足的学校和社区尤为重要。）讲的是培养21世纪的技能不需要21世纪的技术，由此推知，设空处的内容是指出培养21世纪的技能需要的是什么，而F项“利用手边的任何材料，让孩子们去鼓捣小玩意，这是运用那些重要的‘制造者’技能的一个简单方法”指出了要培养21世纪技能，手边的任何材料均可被利用，让孩子们去鼓捣小玩意，符合题意。故选F项。
6．F 7．E 8．B 9．C 10．A

【导语】本篇文章是一篇说明文。主要介绍了父母和孩子沟通时，父母应该如何做。
6．根据本段小标题“Sit or kneel at their level.”(在他们的水平上坐下或跪下)可知，本段主要讲的是父母跟孩子交时应该低下身子平易近人。F项“Lowering yourself makes you a lot more approachable.”(降低自己会让你更平易近人。)符合本段大意，故选F项。
7．上文“Instead, grab a seat or take a knee near the child, so they don’t have to look up at you.”(相反，在孩子附近找个座位或跪下，这样他们就不必抬头看你了。)这是在说父母和孩子谈话时，父母应该在孩子的水平坐或者跪，空处应该承接上文，指出这么做的好处，E项“This can help take the edge off your conversation.”(这样做有助于缓和你们的谈话)，是在讲解其好处，符合语境，故选E项。
8．上文“Interrupting will only shut down your conversation. Think of it this way—if you were sharing a really exciting story with a friend, would you want the m to interrupt and talk over you?”(打断只会结束你的谈话。这样想——如果你和朋友分享一个非常激动人心的故事，你会希望他们打断你并谈论你吗？)可知，当父母和朋友说事的时候是不希望被打断的。B项“The same principle applies to kids, too.”(同样的原则也适用于孩子。)符合，此处的“The same principle”指的就是上文。B项符合语境，故选B项。
9．下文“The more you want them to finish the task to your heart’s content, the more they may feel controlled by your command.”(你越是想让他们按你的心意完成任务，他们就越会觉得你的命令被控制了。)可知，作者建议家长不要命令孩子做事。C项“Some kids don’t respond well to orders.”(有些孩子对命令反应不佳。)是在讲为什么家长不要命令孩子做事，即孩子们对于命令反感，符合上下文，故选C项。
10．上文“Sometimes, there might not be any practical options to offer. That’s okay!”(有时候可能无法提供任何实际的选择，那也没关系)。A项“Just offer alternatives when you can.”(只要有可能，就提供其他选择)中的“offer alternatives”与上文“options to offer”相呼应，且切合本段小标题“Offer lots of options to comfort your child.”(提供很多选择来安慰你的孩子)，故选A项。
11．B 12．D 13．C 14．G 15．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述友谊可能结束的原因。
11．下文“You Outgrow Each Other (你们会因长大而放弃彼此。)”及“A Fight Breaks Things Up (一场战斗打破了一切)”及“Distance Complicates Things (距离使事情变得复杂)”说明友谊可能会因为某些原因而结束。B项“Here are reasons why a friendship may wind up. (以下是友谊可能结束的原因。)”引领下文，说明友谊可能结束，并不总是我们生活的一部分。故选B。
12．下文“These connections are mostly established on common ground: liking the same television shows, or enjoying similar kinds of music. (这些联系大多建立在共同点上：喜欢相同的电视节目，或欣赏类似类型的音乐。)”说明形成友谊的原因很简单。D项“A friendship usually begins with innocent intentions. (友谊通常始于天真的意图。)”引出下文，说明友谊始于天真的意图。故选D。
13．上文“Friends sometimes hold different views on matters that are essential to their ways of life. (朋友有时对那些对他们的生活方式至关重要的事情持有不同的看法。)”及下文“Likewise, where a betrayal (背叛) takes place, the friendship may be unable to survive the pain. (同样地，如果发生背叛，友谊可能无法在痛苦中生存。)”说明意见不同和背叛会阻碍友谊的发展。C项“That may prevent the friendship from progressing. (这可能会阻止友谊的进展。)”承上启下，说明有些事情可以阻碍友谊的发展，故选C。
14．上文“As everyday life goes on, moving away for work, marriage and other reasons can put some tension on the friendship. (随着日常生活的继续发展，因为工作，婚姻和其他原因而离开会给友谊带来一些紧张的关系。)”说明离开朋友会使朋友间的关系变得紧张。G项“And yet this distance can contribute to reduced communication. (然而，这种距离会导致沟通减少。)”承接上文，说明距离会减少沟通，从而破坏友谊，故选G。
15．上文“When you lose a friend, it’s easy to get caught up in the pain of loss. Letting yourself feel the impact of a lost friend is admirable and even advisable. (当你失去一个朋友时，很容易陷入失去的痛苦中。让自己感受到失去的朋友的影响是令人钦佩的，甚至是可取的。)”说明失去朋友可能会陷入痛苦中。A项“However, this should not last long. (但是，这不应该持续很长时间。)”承接上文，说明失去朋友可能会陷入痛苦中，但作者建议不要难过太长时间。故选A。
16．F 17．E 18．A 19．C 20．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文分析了语言和音乐的相似之处；有书写系统，随文化而变和分享情感。
16．根据上文“Language is part of our daily lives, no matter where we live in the world.(语言是我们日常生活的一部分，无论我们生活在世界的哪个角落)”和下文“Both language and music play a huge role in our culture and here are some of their similarities. (语言和音乐在我们的文化中都扮演着重要的角色，以下是它们的一些相似之处)”可知，上文指出语言是我们日常生活的一部分，后文说语言和音乐在文化中都扮演着重要的作用。由此可知，音乐和语言一样——是日常生活的一部分。F项“同样，音乐也是许多人生活的一部分”符合题意，承接上下文。故选F。
17．根据上文“In English we record language using the alphabet, which is a collection of letters.(在英语中，我们用字母表记录语言，字母表是字母的集合)”和“Musicians read notes and create meaning in the form of music. (音乐家们阅读音符，并以音乐的形式创造意义)”可知，音乐也可以像英语一样进行阅读。E项“所以就像你读英语一样，你也可以读音乐”符合题意。故选E。
18．空处为本段小标题。根据下文“You can make a good guess at where someone is from by listening to the language he uses. In the same way, we know that styles of music are different around the world, giving us the opportunity to explore many different cultures through their music and providing us with music for every situation. (通过听某人使用的语言，你可以很好地猜测他来自哪里。同样，我们知道世界各地的音乐风格各不相同，这让我们有机会通过他们的音乐探索许多不同的文化，并为我们提供适合各种情况的音乐)”可知，音乐和语言一样都承载了很多不同的文化。A项“两者都带着各种各样的文化”符合本段主旨，可以作为小标题。故选A。
19．根据小标题“Both share emotion. (双方共享情感)”可知，本段和情绪有关。C项“你怎么知道我生气了？”符合题意，且与下文“Of course you may be able to see it in my face, but you will know for sure through my words.  (你当然可以从我的脸上看出来，但你也一定会通过我的话知道)”承接自然，下文是对选项问题的回答。故选C。
20．根据上文“When you feel happy, you might want to sing and dance to a happy song to celebrate your happiness. (当你感到快乐的时候，你可能想跟着快乐的歌曲唱歌跳舞来庆祝你的快乐)”可知，快乐的时候，想听令人快乐的歌曲。由此推知，下文陈述，当不快乐的时候，可能想听悲伤的音乐。G项“相反，当你情绪低落时，你可能也会听悲伤的音乐”符合题意，与上文形成对比。故选G。
21．F 22．C 23．B 24．E 25．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。如果你突然间感到新的想法枯竭了, 没有了灵感, 那你应该怎么办呢?本文所提供的一些方法会对你大有裨益。
21．空格前“You’re going along, producing and feeling creative, but suddenly, you run out of ideas. You’re stuck. Maybe it’s in how you present your products and services to your potential clients, or maybe it’s the products and services themselves.(你在前进，产出，感觉有创造力，但突然间，你没有了想法。你是被卡住了。也许它是你向潜在客户展示你的产品和服务的方式，或者是产品和服务本身问题。)”说明你被卡住，没有了灵感，并列举了两种情况，选项F中的“either way”回指空前的内容, 即无论是你卡在了向潜在客户展示产品和服务的方式的过程中, 还是卡在了产品和服务本身的问题上, 你都需要帮助从卡壳中摆脱出来。故选F。
22．空前“Now’s the time to relax and reduce your stress. Try yoga, or get some exercise.( 现在是放松和减轻压力的时候了。试试瑜伽，或者做些运动。)”提出“该到放松和减轻压力的时候了”, 选项C与前文“Try yoga, or get some exercise. ”并列，列举锻炼方式，练习瑜伽, 做些运动或去踢足球。故选C。
23．本段第一句“Sometimes the best thing you can do to become creative again is to walk away.(有时候，你能做的最好的事情是重新变得有创造力，那就是走出去。)”交待该段主旨——走出你的创意常规。选项B的意思是“盯着问题看帮不了你”符合语境, 空后提出了几种你应该去做的事情, 言外之意, 既然没有新的创意想法了, 干脆就停下来去休息, 去享受生活。故选B。
24．空后一句中出现的“your field”与选项E里的“your own industry”表意相同。根据空后语境所阐述的内容“What are people in your field talking about? What are the biggest topics and the most significant concerns for your potential clients? Finding out what these issues are can stimulate you to think of your business, your products, your services, and your presentation in a new way.( 你所在领域的人都在谈论些什么？对你的潜在客户来说，最大的话题和最重要的关注点是什么？找出这些问题可以刺激你以新的方式思考你的业务、你的产品、你的服务和你的演讲。)”可知, 本段主要交待的是“有时候，它就像看看你自己所在的行业一样简单。”故选E。
25．选项D“创造力可以在你最想不到的时候发挥。”与后一句“Therefore, the best course of action is always to be prepared. (因此，最好的行动方针总是要做好准备。)”有逻辑上因果关系, 符合语境。故选D。
26．G 27．C 28．D 29．B 30．F

【解析】26．本文是说明文。文章就塑料污染海洋提出了一些解决措施。
前句“Some 8 million tons of non-recyclable (不可回收的) plastic end up in the ocean each year. At an alarming rate, the seas may have more plastic than fish by the middle of the century.(每年大约有800万吨不可回收的塑料最终进入海洋。到本世纪中叶，海洋中的塑料可能会以惊人的速度超过鱼类。)”讲到在这个世纪中期，海洋正以令人警醒的速度拥有的塑料比鱼还要多，结合下文讲述了解决措施可知，空处讲述我们要采取措施，故选G“因此有必要立即采取行动来阻止它。”符合语境，与上文是因果关系。故选G。
27．该段第一句“Require a global solution to a global problem.”是主题句，意思是：全球性的问题需要全球的解决方法来应对，故C项“将近200个国家同意禁止塑料污染。”符合语境，下文的“The developed countries and most of developing countries”指代这200个国家。说明全球的国家共同对抗这种污染。故选C。
28．该空是段首，是该段主题句，根据后文“Although they are helpful to protect clean water and air, as it is known, non-recyclable plastic is widely used in the markets. Therefore, non-recyclable plastic still can be bought in our daily life. Its disappearance needs much more time and efforts.(尽管它们有助于保护清洁的水和空气，但众所周知，不可回收的塑料在市场上被广泛使用。因此，不可回收的塑料仍然可以在我们的日常生活中买到。它的消失需要更多的时间和努力。)”讲述尽管它们对于保护干净的水和空气是有帮助的，不可循环的塑料在市场中广泛使用。they指代空格处提到的措施，因此推断D项“建立不可循环塑料的生产限制。”为本段小标题，说明尽管限制塑料的使用，人们还在使用，消失的消失还需要更多的时间和努力，故选D。
29．该段第一句“Pay more attention to the new studies on plastic and technologies.(更加关注对塑料和技术的新研究。)”提到new studies，结合前面一句“Some of researchers are aiming to make replacements for plastic.(一些研究人员的目标是制造塑料的替代品。)”说明一些研究者目的是制作塑料的替代品，可推断B项“其他人正进行关于新技术的更多研究。”符合语境，说明了另外一些研究人员的做法，与上文是并列关系。some…，other…是固定搭配。故选B。
30．该段第一句“Expect more responsibility from manufacturers.(期待制造商承担更多的责任。)”说明本段建议生产商负更多的责任。选项F“他们非常清楚如何减少他们的产品导致的危害。”符合语境，they指代上文提到的manufacturers，说明制造商最熟系自己的产品，知道如何减少产品的危害。故选F。
31．B 32．E 33．A 34．C 35．G

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了匹克球这项运动非常流行，介绍了游戏规则以及名字起源等情况。
31．根据上文“An estimated 4.8 million people in the US now play pickleball.(据估计，现在美国有480万人玩匹克球)”以及后文“making it the country’s fastest-growing sport. Here’s something about the emerging sport with the out-way name.(使其成为该国发展最快的运动。以下是关于这项新兴运动的一些事情，它有着与众不同的名字)”可知，后文提到匹克球成为发展最快的运动，说明参与率增加了。故B选项“参与率在过去两年中增加了39.3%”符合语境，故选B。
32．根据上文“Pickleball is a mashup of tennis, ping pong and badminton that can be played indoors or outdoors, by single players or in pairs. It’s played on a court with a low net — 34 inches high at its center.(匹克球是网球、乒乓球和羽毛球的混合体，可以在室内或室外进行，单人或双人都可以。它在一个网球场上进行的，球场中心有34英寸高)”可知，本句承接上文，继续说明了匹克球场的情况，故E选项“匹克球场和双打羽毛球场一样大”符合语境，故选E。
33．根据上文“Accounts vary on the name’s origin.(关于这个名字的来源有不同的说法)”以及后文“One story says the sport was named for a family dog named Pickles, who loved chasing the plastic ball and running off with it. The game ball sort of became Pickles’ ball — hence the name.(有一个故事说，这项运动得名于一只名叫皮克尔斯的家庭狗，它喜欢追着塑料球跑。比赛用的球有点变成了皮克尔斯的球——因此得名)”可知，本句是在对匹克球名字的来源进行说明，结合Pickleball与A选项中pickles相似，故A选项“但有一件事是肯定的：里面没有腌黄瓜”符合语境，故选A。
34．根据后文“Firstly, it’s fun and social, and the rules are easy for beginners to learn. Secondly, players can pick up the sport in a single session and don’t need any expensive equipment or special clothes — just sneakers and comfortable clothing. What’s more, the small court means little running around. This has made the sport especially popular with older players whose stiff backs or aching knees make it harder for them to move around larger tennis courts.(首先，它有趣且具有社交性，规则对初学者来说很容易学习。其次，玩家可以在一次训练中学习这项运动，不需要任何昂贵的设备或特殊的衣服——只需要运动鞋和舒适的衣服。更重要的是，小球场意味着不用四处奔波。这使得这项运动在年纪较大的网球运动员中尤其受欢迎，这些人的背部僵硬或膝盖酸痛，使他们很难在较大的网球场走动)”可知，本段主要是在说明这项运动流行起来的原因。故C选项“匹克球的流行是由几个因素推动的”符合语境，故选C。
35．根据上文“Firstly, it’s fun and social, and the rules are easy for beginners to learn. Secondly, players can pick up the sport in a single session and don’t need any expensive equipment or special clothes — just sneakers and comfortable clothing. What’s more, the small court means little running around. This has made the sport especially popular with older players whose stiff backs or aching knees make it harder for them to move around larger tennis courts.(首先，它有趣且具有社交性，规则对初学者来说很容易学习。其次，玩家可以在一次训练中学习这项运动，不需要任何昂贵的设备或特殊的衣服——只需要运动鞋和舒适的衣服。更重要的是，小球场意味着不用四处奔波。这使得这项运动在年纪较大的网球运动员中尤其受欢迎，这些人的背部僵硬或膝盖酸痛，使他们很难在较大的网球场走动)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文继续说明推动这项运动发展的原因。故G选项“疫情期间对安全、远距离活动的需求也推动了这项运动的发展”符合语境，故选G。
36．G 37．E 38．A 39．B 40．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是如何去除塑料上的污渍。
36．空前说“This article will show you several ways to remove permanent marker stains (污渍) from plastic surfaces.(这篇文章将向你展示几种去除塑料表面永久标记污渍的方法。)”，G选项“Keep in mind, however, that some stains may be impossible to remove completely.(但是要记住，有些污渍是不可能完全去除的。)”承接上文，说明即使是按照后面的方法也可能有一些污渍是不可能完全去除的，因此符合语境，故选G。
37．空前说“Find a dry erase marker. The color does not matter, although you may want to consider using a darker-colored marker.(找一支干擦笔。颜色并不重要，尽管你可能想要考虑使用深色的马克笔。)”，空格处应对这种用干擦笔的方法进行评价，E选项“This method works exceptionally well on dry erase boards.(这种方法在干的擦写板上特别有效。)”中的“dry erase boards”和前面的“dry erase marker”相一致，对前面提到的方法进行评价，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
38．空前说“Purchase a magic eraser sponge (海绵). You can find them in the cleaning department of most grocery stores.(购买一块神奇的橡皮海绵。你可以在大多数杂货店的保洁部找到它们。)”，空格处应具体说明怎么在杂货店找到它们，应该说明这种东西长什么样，A选项“They are white and shaped like bricks.(它们是白色的，形状像砖。)”说明了橡皮海绵的样子，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选A。
39．空格前说“Cut the sponge into smaller pieces. This will make it easier to work with.(把海绵切成小块。这将使它更容易使用。)”，B选项“A small amount will also go a long way.(少量也可以用很久。)”中的“A small amount”和前面的“smaller pieces”相一致，说明了把海绵切成小块也不会有什么不好的影响，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选B。
40．空格前说“Rubbing alcohol is safe to use, but you may need to use it a few times before you get the stain off.(外用酒精是安全的，但你可能需要使用几次才能去除污渍。)”，空格后说“Try to get something that is 90% or higher.(试着得到90%或更高的浓度的。)”，因此空格处应说酒精浓度越高越好，D选项“The higher the percentage, the more effective it will be.(比例越高，效果越好。)”说明了酒精浓度越大越好，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
41．C 42．G 43．D 44．E 45．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了独立在哪些方面对我们有利。
41．根据上文“Usually, we take it to mean that as a person achieves adulthood, they become capable of being independent.  (通常，我们认为这意味着当一个人成年后，他们有能力独立)”和下文“We all know of youngsters who can live an independent life from a relatively young age. We also know of those who do not attain independence until they are well into adulthood.(我们都知道有些年轻人在相对年轻的时候就能独立生活。我们也知道有些人直到成年后才获得独立)”可知，通常我们认为人们成年后就会独立，但事实是有的人在成年前就独立了，而有点人在成年后很久才能独立。由此可知，并非每个人的独立都是一样的。C项“独立对每个人来说都不一样”符合题意。故选C。
42．根据上文“Every life and motivational speaker stresses the importance of confidence when you seek success in your life. (每一位生活和励志演讲者都强调当你在生活中寻求成功时自信的重要性)”可知，励志和生活演讲家都强调成功的重要性，再结合本段小标题“Being independent will build your confidence. (独立会建立你的自信)”推知，越独立，就会越自信，那么就会越成功。G项“你越独立，你就会变得越自信”符合题意。故选G。
43．空处位本段小标题。根据下文“If you are dependent on other people, your ability to make clear, precise decisions is severely affected. You will always have to consider the effects that your choices will have on those other people. Being independent means you can make decisions without fear of the consequences. (如果你依赖他人，你做出明确、准确决定的能力就会受到严重影响。你必须一直考虑你的选择将对其他人产生的影响。独立意味着你可以在不担心后果的情况下做出决定)”可知，独立让我们在做决定时不用过多考虑对其他人的影响，有助于我们成为更好的决策者。D项“独立让你成为更好的决策者”符合本段主旨。故选D。
44．空处位于段末应承接上文。根据上文“When you are independent, you can lead a freer social life, pursue the career that you want, and undertake activities that appeal to you. You can meet new friends, try new things, and follow up on new opportunities. (当你独立时，你可以过更自由的社交生活，追求你想要的职业，参加你喜欢的活动。你可以结识新朋友，尝试新事物，把握新机会)”可知，独立让我们有更自由的社交生活，参加更多的活动，遇到更多的人，尝试新事物，把握新机会都有助于人们变得更加更好，在人群中脱颖而出。E项“所有这些都会让你变得更加优秀”符合题意。故选E。
45．根据上文“You will be able to take trips to exotic destinations, meet people with different social and moral beliefs, and gain more extensive knowledge. (你将能够去异国他乡旅行，遇到不同社会和道德信仰的人，并获得更广泛的知识)”和下文“It might have positive effects on many aspects of your life, like the way you approach decision-making, or, on a simpler level, your attitude to food. (它可能对你生活的许多方面都有积极的影响，比如你做决定的方式，或者，简单地说，你对食物的态度)”可知，独立可以让我们有去国外旅行的机会，让我们改变对一些事物的看法。由此可知，去国外旅行经历反过来，会让我们有不同思维，会用不同的方式看待事物。B项“反过来，这会让你有不同的想法”符合题意。故选B。
46．B 47．A 48．F 49．D 50．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了何为手机恐惧症以及应对策略。
46．根据该空前的“This simple act can actually be an unpleasant experience for some people.（对某些人来说，这种简单的行为实际上可能是一种不愉快的经历。）”可知，B项“Their hearts may race at the very thought.（一想到这些，他们的心跳就会加速。）”内容紧承前文并举例说明，与该空前的an unpleasant experience相互呼应。故选B项。
47．根据该空前的“When speaking face to face, we give off lots of facial cues that help each other follow the conversation.（当我们面对面交谈时，会有很多面部暗示，帮助对方跟上对话）”以及该空后的“Very often the idea of speaking on the phone makes some people so frightened that they will freeze up or lose control of the conversation.（很多时候，一想到要在电话里讲话，有些人就会害怕得说不出话来，或者失去对谈话的控制。）”可知，A项“This is not the case over the phone.（电话里可不是这样。）”在此承上启下，进而说明另一种情况。故选A项。
48．根据该空前的“One thing that those with telephobia can do before making a call is smile.（有电话恐惧症的人在打电话前可以做的一件事就是微笑。）”可知， F项“It may sound silly, but smiling can help you feel more relaxed.（这听起来可能很傻，但微笑可以让你感觉更放松。）”进一步说明微笑的好处，符合此处语境，且F项中的smiling与该空前的smile为词汇复现。故选F项。
49．根据该空前的“Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly.（同样，在打电话之前想象一下电话的情况也可以帮助事情进行得更顺利。）”可知，D项“Just run through a positive conversation in your head.（在你的脑海里快速地进行一次积极的对话。）”与该空前的imagining相互呼应。故选D项。
50．根据该空后的“Well, you don’t always have to pick up the phone. There's nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.（你不用总是接电话的。等你感觉比较舒服的时候再给对方回电话没什么不好。）”可知，这里是对E项“What should you do when you’re faced with receiving a call?（当你接到电话时，你应该怎么做?）”提问的回答，符合此处语境。故选E项。
51．E 52．D 53．B 54．G 55．F

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了四条如何为国际旅游做准备的有效建议。
51．根据前文“With the right preparation, however, your first international travel shouldn't be all too stressful.( 然而，有了正确的准备，你的第一次国际旅行应该不会太紧张。)”可知，正确的准备会减少第一次国际旅游的紧张感，结合下文黑体小标题是一些建议可推断，空格处承上启下，引出下文，因此推断E项“为了确保你的旅行能顺利进行，请遵循下面这些基本措施。”符合语境，承接上文，引出下文对措施的解释。故选E。
52．根据标题“Secure and double-check your passport(妥善保管并仔细检查你的护照)”可知，本段讲述有关护照的事情，D项中的“passport”与之呼应，因此推断D项“你的护照是你出国旅行时最重要的东西。”符合语境，强调护照的重要性，下文展开讲述。故选D。
53．分析文章结构可知，空处是段落标题。根据下文“If you're not familiar, a visa is a document issued by the country or countries you're traveling to, giving you permission to visit for a specific number of days.( 如果你不熟悉，签证是你将要旅行的国家签发的文件，允许你访问特定的天数。)”可知，本段讲述有关签证的事情，因此推断B项“登机前获得签证”为最佳标题。故选B。
54．上文“Check with your bank and see if you need to set up a travel alert while abroad so your bank knows when and where you're traveling.(与你的银行联系，看看你是否需要在旅行时设置一个旅行提醒，这样你的银行就能知道你在何时何地旅行。)”讲述有关银行账户的事情，下文“Besides, it's important to know the fees and costs so you won't lose too much money on extra charges.( 此外，了解费用和成本也很重要，这样你就不会因为额外收费而损失太多钱。)”也是讲述有关钱的问题，G项中的“ask them about international fees and partner banks”与之呼应，因此推断G项“你也可以询问他们关于你将要访问的国家的国际费用和合作银行的情况。”符合语境，与上文是顺承关系。故选G。
55．上文“Men pack their clothes at the very last minute, and this is not very ideal. Most of the time, people tend to forget things when they pack right before a flight.(人们总是在最后一分钟才收拾衣服，这不是很理想。大多数时候，当人们在起飞前打包时，往往会忘记东西。)”讲述有关收拾东西的事情，下文“Either you have to spend money to replace it or go completely without it when you leave.(要么你必须花钱来更换它，要么在你离开时完全没有它。)”说明有忘掉的东西，F项中的“items”与话题相符，因此推断F项“忘记物品会很有压力，尤其是如果你不能再回来拿它的时候。”，解释上文内容，承接下文。故选F。
56．G 57．E 58．D 59．B 60．F

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了提高情商的一些方法。
56．由上文“Boosting your emotional intelligence quotient, or EQ, involves identifying and managing your own emotions, as well as evaluating and controlling the way in which you react to those of others. (提高你的情商，它包括识别和管理你自己的情绪，以及评估和控制你对他人情绪的反应方式)”和下文“It can also improve your relationships with loved ones and your social interactions. (它还可以改善你与亲人的关系和你的社交互动)”可知，上文建议读者去提高情商技巧，下文说明培养情商的好处，由下文“also”可知，该空也讲培养情商的好处，承接上下文，G选项“探索和提高这些技能可以帮助你在职业生涯中取得成功。”切题。故选G项。
57．由小标题“Identify your emotions (确定你的情绪)”，上文“Regularly recognizing and naming your emotions throughout the day is a good way to develop your EQ. (在一天中定期识别和命名你的情绪是发展你的情商的好方法)”和下文“You could even go a step further, and try to determine how the presence of certain emotions affects your behavior and productivity. (你甚至可以更进一步，尝试确定某些情绪的存在如何影响你的行为和工作效率)”可知，本段建议可以通过确定自己的情绪来提高情商，承接上下文，E选项“此外，试图准确地确定你的感受来达到目的。”呼应本段中心“确定你的情绪”。故选E项。
58．由小标题“Consider your response (考虑一下你的反应)”和下文“Taking responsibility for the way you behave towards others and, possibly even more importantly, how you treat yourself, is a crucial aspect of emotional intelligence. (对自己对待他人的方式负责，可能更重要的是，对自己如何对待自己的方式负责，这是情商的一个关键方面)”可知，针对如何对他人负责和如何对自己负责，人是有不同的反应的，本段建议可以通过针对不同情况下的应对方式来提高情商，承接上下文，D选项“你必须记住，你可以选择如何应对一种情况。”切题。故选D项。
59．该空概括小标题。由下文“Empathy is a cornerstone of EQ. It is defined as the ability to identify and share the thoughts, feelings or emotional state of another person. (同理心是情商的基石。它被定义为识别和分享他人想法、感受或情绪状态的能力)”和“It is important to demonstrate empathy towards people other than just those with whom you find it easy to get along. (重要的是要表现出对他人的同理心，而不仅仅是那些你觉得容易相处的人)”可知，下文讲人们可以通过拥有同理心（即对他人想法、感受或情绪状态有共情能力）来提高情商，换句话说，要设身处地为他人着想，承接下文，B选项“设身处地为他人着想。”切题。故选B项。
60．由小标题“Listen actively (积极倾听)”，上文“Engage in the moment and acknowledge what other people are saying. (参与到当下，认可别人在说的东西)”和下文“Active listening involves asking open-ended questions such as ‘When?’ ‘How?’ ‘Do you mean...?’ or ‘Could you tell me a bit more about that?’. (主动倾听包括提出开放式问题，如‘何时？’‘怎么做？’‘你是说……？’或者‘你能再多告诉我一点吗？’)”可知，本段建议可以通过积极倾听来提高情商，积极倾听的重心在于听别人说，所以要避免以谈论有关自己的事为重心，承接上下文，F选项“尽量避免等待轮到你谈论自己和你的故事。”切题。故选F项。
61．A 62．D 63．C 64．G 65．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是父母帮助他们的孩子快乐地成长的几条建议。
61．空格处是本段的主题句，由空格后的“So celebrate your kids’ achievements, no matter how small they are.(所以庆祝你孩子的成就，不管他们有多小。)”可知，本段主要讲的是父母要庆祝孩子的成就，A选项“Applaud their achievements(赞赏他们的成就)”说明要为孩子的成就鼓掌，和本段主题相符合，故选A。
62．空格后说“Still, they are praised for trying their best.(尽管如此，他们还是因为竭尽全力而受到表扬。)”，说明空格处会提到他们尽力了却没有成功，D选项“Kids won’t always come out on top(孩子们并不总能脱颖而出)”说明孩子不是总能成功，有时候努力了也不会成功，因此D选项引起下文，符合语境，故选D。
63．空格前说“That inspired her to try even harder.(这激励她更加努力。)”，空格处应说到她更努力后所取得的结果，C选项“She got a B plus for the next period(下一学期她得了B +)”点明了她更加努力后成绩进步了，取得了好结果，因此C选项承接上文，符合语境，故选C。
64．本段主题句是“Let them make decisions and mistakes.(让他们自己做决定，自己犯错。)”，空格处应说到像前面这么做的好处，G选项“Making his/her own decisions builds his/her confidence(自己做决定会建立起他/她的信心)”承接上文，说明了让他们自己做决定的好处，因此G选项符合语境，故选G。
65．本段主题句是“Encourage them to solve their own problems.(鼓励他们解决自己的问题。)”，说明本段是要孩子学会自己解决问题，空格后说“the next time your child runs to tell you that her brother is blaming her(下次你的孩子跑过来告诉你她哥哥在责怪她的时候)”，因此空格处应说孩子跑来求助时该鼓励孩子自己解决这个问题，B选项“Step back and let them work it out(退后，让他们自己解决)”说明了要让孩子自己解决问题，符合本段主题，故选B。
66．D 67．C 68．F 69．B 70．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了科学学习的方法。
66．根据前文“Studying smarter, not longer, matters now more than ever, with students in many countries having to manage their time and study more on their own.(更聪明地学习，而不是更长时间地学习，现在比以往任何时候都更重要，因为许多国家的学生不得不管理自己的时间，更多地自己学习)”和后文“The good news: Science points to ones that really work.(好消息：科学指出了真正有效的方法)”可知，这里介绍好多学生没有掌握学习的技能。D选择项“Yet many students have never learned those skills.(然而，许多学生从来没有学过这些技能)”符合题意，故选D。
67．根据前文“Pay attention to drawings, graphics, chart and other visual aids in your class materials, psychologist Mark McDaniel says.(心理学家马克·麦克丹尼尔说，在课堂材料中注意绘画、图形、图表和其他视觉辅助材料)”可知，本段介绍的是注意图片对记忆的好处。C选择项“They really boost your memory of the material.(它们真的能提高你对材料的记忆)”符合题意，故选C。
68．根据后文“But if you think about a lemon or vinegar, it’s easier to understand and remember that acids and sour go together.(但是如果你想到柠檬或醋，就更容易理解并记住酸和酸是一起的)”中的But可知，这里介绍单纯的记忆很困难。F选择项“On its own, that concept might be hard to remember.(就其本身而言，这个概念可能很难记住)”符合题意，故选F。
69．根据后文“Instead, allow time between study sessions and you’ll learn and remember material better.(相反，在学习之间留出时间，这样你就能更好地学习和记忆材料)”可知，本段介绍的是要合理安排学习时间。B选择项“Space out your studying.(把你的学习空间隔开)”符合题意，故选B。
70．根据本段开头“Dig deeper.(挖掘更深)”和前文““It’s asking a lot of how and why questions about it,” Nebel says.(“这是在问很多关于如何和为什么的问题，”内贝尔说)”可知，本段介绍的是我们深入学习，要学会钻研。E选择项“In other words, don’t just accept facts at face value.(换句话说，不要只接受事实的表面价值)”符合题意，故选E。
71．A 72．C 73．D 74．G 75．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了我们对垃圾食品“上瘾”的原因。
71．根据前文“Yes, we’re often powerless against the delights of impulse buys  at the checkout counter or the charms of the office selling machine. But we’re all perfectly reasonable people, right?(是的，面对收银台冲动购物的喜悦，或办公室售货机的魅力，我们往往无能为力。但我们都是理性的人，对吧?)”以及下文介绍的是对垃圾食品“上瘾”的原因，可知，本句是为了引出下文：为什么我们会有这种冲动。A选项“Why is this happening to us?(为什么这种情况会发生在我们身上?）”符合题意，故选A。
72．根据前文“We’re born with a liking for sweetness.(我们生来就喜欢甜。)”和后文“Junk foods have figured out how to give us more and more of exactly the tastes we’re born wanting.(垃圾食品已经找到了如何给我们提供越来越多我们生来就想要的味道。)”可知，本段介绍的是我们喜欢糖的原因。C选项“Sugar has been shown to activate our brains(糖已被证明能激活我们的大脑)”符合题意，故选C。
73．根据后文“Each of these bumps holds up to 700 taste buds, and each one of those has as many as 80 specialized taste-receptor cells.(每一个突起都有多达700个味蕾，每一个都有多达80个特殊的味觉受体细胞。)”可知，这里介绍的是人的味蕾很多。D选项“In fact, you have as many as 10,000 of them.(事实上，你有多达10000个。)”符合题意，故选D。
74．根据前文“Your ancestors had probably lost at least a few of their teeth by the time they reached adulthood.(你的祖先很可能在他们成年的时候至少掉了几颗牙齿。)”可知，本段介绍的与牙齿有关。G选项“However, you’ve got close to the full set of 32, brushed and shining teeth.(然而，你已经拥有了将近32颗完整的，刷过的和闪亮的牙齿。)”符合题意，故选G。
75．根据后文“When we associate a food with something positive, we’re more likely to want to eat it.(当我们把一种食物和一些积极的东西联系起来时，我们更有可能想吃它。)”可知，本段介绍的是爱吃跟童年回忆有关。B选项“You have happy childhood memories.(你有快乐的童年回忆。)”符合题意，故选B。
76．B 77．F 78．E 79．D 80．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。口音是我们身份的重要组成部分，同时口音对学习一门新语言也很重要，本文主要讲述了口音产生的原因，正确的口音的重要性以及如何的改善口音。
76．根据上文“Accents are an important part of our identity.(口音是我们身份的重要组成部分)”可知，B项：They’re also important for those learning a new language.(它们对学习一门新语言也很重要)承接上文，说明口音的重要性，话题一致，其中“important”原词重现。故选B。
77．根据上句“A French person may speak English flawlessly (完美无瑕地), just with a French accent.(一个法国人可能会说一口流利的英语，只是带着法国口音)”可知，F项： That’s fine because there is no wrong or right with an accent.(因为口音没有对错之分)后句承接上句，说明一个法国人可能会说一口流利的英语且带着法国口音是没有问题的，因为口音没有对错之分。故选F。
78．设空处概括本段内容，为本段小标题， 设空处与上下段的首句句式保持一致，即应是特殊疑问句。根据“If you think back historically people were much more localized with generation after generation of families living in the same small villages and few people traveled out of that area during their lifetimes. So over many generations differences in accent emerged and became very distinct to particular areas.(如果你回想一下历史，人们更加本地化，一代又一代的家庭生活在同一个小村庄，很少有人在他们的一生中离开那个地区。所以在许多代人的时间里，口音的差异出现了，并且在特定地区变得非常明显)”可知，本段主要讲解的是不同类型的口音形成的原因；E项：Where do different types of accents come from?(不同类型的口音从何而来？)概括本段内容。故选E。
79．根据上句“If you’re moving to a certain part of a country, you might want to integrate better with your new community.(如果你要搬到一个国家的某个地方，你可能想要更好地融入你的新社区)”可知，D项：The best way is to learn the specific accent of that region.(最好的方法是学习那个地区的特定口音)承接上句，说明想要更好地融入新社区最好的方法是学习那个地区的特定口音。故选D。
80．根据本段的中心句“How to improve your accent?(如何改善你的口音？)”可知，G项：Learners should first think about which sounds don’t exist in your native language.(学习者应该首先考虑哪些音在你的母语中是不存在的)承接上句，说明改善口音的具体的方法，要首先应考虑哪些音在你的母语中是不存在的。故选G。
81．G 82．A 83．C 84．D 85．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者就一位女生在别人说想和她交朋友这件事上的困惑进行了解答。
81．根据下文“But Lucy and she have been friends for a long time, and they enjoy doing things together.( 但是露西和她是很长时间的朋友，她们喜欢在一起做事。)”可推知新来的同学想和这个女学生做朋友，这让她很为难，因为她已经有朋友露西了。结合选项可知选项G. Jane doesn't have friends in the class and wants to make friends with her.( 简在班上没有朋友，她想和她交朋友。)与上述分析一致且衔接上下文自然。故选G。
82．根据下文“Imagine if you were new in a class and hadn't made friends yet. I knew I would be very nervous and a bit shy to reach out.( 想象一下，如果你在一个班，还没有交朋友。我知道我会很紧张，而且有点害羞。)”可知作为一名新来的学生，在没有交到朋友之前会有些紧张和害羞，由此可知此处讲作为新生的一些不易，结合选项可知选项A. Being the new kid can be tough.( 初来乍到可不容易。)与此处话题一致。故选A。
83．前文“Lucy will be upset or that being friends with the new girl in class will take away the time you spend with her?( 你是否担心露西会不高兴，或者和班上新来的女孩交朋友会占用你和她在一起的时间?)”是一个问句，由此可知空格处是对前文的承接，根据下文“You can introduce the new girl to Lucy as well. If you are worried this might change things between you and Lucy, I don't think it has to be a bad thing. (你也可以把新来的女孩介绍给露西。如果你担心这会改变你和露西之间的关系，我不认为这是一件坏事。)”可知作者认为前文问句中的担心是没必要的。结合选项可知选项C. If so, I don't think you should worry.( 如果是这样，我认为你不应该担心。)衔接上下文自然。故选C。
84．根据上文“While sometimes adding another person to your circle of friends can change the dynamic (活力), chances are that you all get along really well.( 虽然有时添加另一个人在你的朋友圈可以改变动态，但很有可能你们都相处得很好。)”及下文“In fact, it’s important to always try to make new friends.( 事实上，结交新朋友是很重要的。)”可知结交新朋友并不是一件坏事，大家完全可以在一起相处好，结交新朋友并不意味着失去老朋友。结合选项可知选项D. Having a new friend doesn't mean you lose your old one.( 有一个新朋友并不意味着你失去了你的老朋友。)衔接上下文自然。故选D。
85．根据前文“Reaching out to someone when they are in an uncomfortable situation is also a sign of kindness and empathy (同感).( 当别人处于不舒心的情况下，向他们伸出援手也是友善和同情的标志。)”可知作者认为要友善地对待初来乍到的同学。结合选项可知选项E. You will have a positive influence on your other classmates.( 你将对你的其他同学产生积极的影响。)能很好地衔接上文，因为友善对待初来乍到的同学会对他们产生积极的影响。故选E。
86．C 87．G 88．E 89．F 90．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章对如何消除自己的坏习惯而坚持好的习惯给出了四条建议。坚持下去需要时间和努力，之后就会获得成功。
86．下文“Choose a substitute for your bad habit.（为你的坏习惯选择一个替代品。）”“Cut out as many triggers as possible.（尽可能多地切断诱因。）”“Join forces with somebody.（与某人联合起来。）”以及第五个空都是祈使句开头，给出了建议。“Here are some ideas for breaking your bad habits.（这里有一些打破你的坏习惯的建议。）”呼应了下文中的每段首句，回答了上文的问题“How can you delete your bad behaviors and stick to good ones instead?(你如何消除你的坏的行为，坚持好的行为呢)”。故选C。
87．上文“You need to have a plan ahead of time for how you will respond when you face the stress or boredom that leads to your bad habit.（当你面对导致坏习惯的压力或无聊时，你需要提前计划好如何应对。 ）”说明了本段与计划有关。紧接着是两个问句 “What are you going to do when you get the urge to smoke? What are you going to do when Facebook is calling to you to delay?（当你有吸烟的冲动时，你打算怎么做？当Facebook呼唤你延迟时，你打算怎么做？）”说明空格处应该回答前面的问题并且与“计划”有关，G项前半句的“Whatever it is（不管是什么）”说的是上文的问句的答案，不管答案是什么，且G项中“have a plan（有一个计划）”提到了计划，与上文一致，故选G。
88．上文“Cut out as many triggers as possible. If the first thing you do when you sit on the couch is pick up the TV remote, then hide the remote in a closet in a different room.（尽可能多地切断诱因。如果你坐在沙发上做的第一件事是拿起电视遥控器，那么就把遥控器藏在不同房间的壁橱里。）”说明要想消除坏习惯要切掉诱因。空格处应和上文中的例子句式一致列举另外一个例子。E选项“If you eat cookies when they are in the house, then throw them all away. (如果饼干在房子里你就想吃，那么就把它们都扔掉。)”举了一个饼干的例子，句子结构与前句一致，故选E。
89．上文“Join forces with somebody.（与某人联合起来。）”说明本段讲述的所有内容都与其他人有关。紧接着全段中多处提到了其他人“pair up with someone（与某人结对）”“The two of you（你们两个人）”“each other（彼此）” “friends（朋友）”等。空格处承上启下，F选项“Knowing that someone else expects you to be better is a powerful motivator. (知道别人期望你做得更好是一种强大的动力。)”也提到了别人，说明别人的期望也很重要，与整个段落联系紧密，故选F。
90．空格处是段落标题。下文“visualize yourself quitting it, smiling, and enjoying your success. See yourself building a new identity.（想象自己戒掉了它，面带微笑，享受成功。看到自己建立一个新的身份。）”说明要想象自己已经成功的样子，以此激励自己坚持改掉自己的坏习惯。空格处为本段首句，为给出建议，应是祈使句。A选项“Visualize yourself succeeding.（想象自己成功的样子。）”与下文关系紧密，且A项中的“Visualize”与下文呼应，故选A。
91．A 92．C 93．E 94．F 95．G

【导语】这是一篇说明文。一项小型心理学研究表明，城市环境会放慢你的脚步，并可能增加你的精神负荷，文章详细说明了研究开展的过程以及研究发现。
91．根据上文“Don’t you think walking in the city is very different from walking in the park? A small psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load.( 难道你不认为在城市里散步和在公园里散步很不一样吗？一项小型心理学研究表明，城市环境会放慢你的脚步，并可能增加你的精神负荷)”以及后文“It can ease your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive tiredness and improve reaction times straight away.(它可以放松你的心灵，加快你的步伐。研究结果表明，自然环境可能会潜在地减少认知疲劳，并立即改善反应时间)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出在自然环境中散步不会像在城市环境里散步那样，增加精神负荷，会潜在地减少认知疲劳，并立即改善反应时间。A选项“然而，在大自然中漫步却会产生相反的效果”符合语境，故选A。
92．根据上文“It can ease your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive tiredness and improve reaction times straight away.(它可以放松你的心灵，加快你的步伐。研究结果表明，自然环境可能会潜在地减少认知疲劳，并立即改善反应时间)”以及下一段中“The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load.(这项新研究的两个实验中的第一个集中在人们的走路方式和认知负荷上)”可知，下一段说明了实验的开展过程，且提到了是两个实验中的一个，推测本句起到引出下文的作用，旨在指出实验采用了不同的方法。C选项“在单独的实验中采用了不同的方法”符合语境，故选C。
93．根据上文“The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load.  During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a 15-metre room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene.(这项新研究的两个实验中的第一个集中在人们的走路方式和认知负荷上。在这项试验中，参与者被安装了传感器和十几个运动控制摄像机，观察他们以自然速度在一个15米的房间里反复行走。他们对面的墙展示了一幅自然景色或城市景色的图像)”可知，上文说明了参与者被要求观看一幅自然景色或城市景色的图像，可知本句是在说明观看图像之后的实验过程，E选项“每一次之后，参与者被要求评估他们的不舒服程度”符合语境，故选E。
94．根据后文“Participants were asked to distinguish between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image (the same ones from the first experiment).(参与者被要求区分电脑上的基本视觉形状，同时也要面对自然图像或城市图像（与第一个实验相同）)”可知，后文提到这一实验也要求和第一个实验一样观看自然图像或城市图像，不同的是参与者被要求区分电脑上的基本视觉形状，可知本段是在说明第二项研究的关注点：更高层次的认知过程，F选项“第二项研究深入到一些更高层次的认知过程”符合语境，故选F。
95．根据上文“In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing between simple shapes.(在城市环境中，参与者辨别简单形状的速度较慢)”以及后文“Our brains take longer to process.(我们的大脑需要更长的时间来处理)”可知，上文提到参与者在城市环境中，辨别简单形状的速度较慢，可知本句是在说明产生这一情况的原因：城市环境更容易让人分心。G选项“原因是城市环境更容易让人分心”符合语境，故选G。
96．F 97．C 98．D 99．B 100．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四种减压的方式：保持积极的心态、规律作息、充足的睡眠、深呼吸。
96．上文“Recent research indicates that the ability to remain calm under pressure has a direct link with work performance. Talent Smart has conducted research on over a million people and found that 90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress. （最近的研究表明，在压力下保持冷静的能力与工作表现有直接的联系。Talent Smart已经对超过100万人进行了研究，发现90%的表现最好的人在面临压力时都善于管理自己的情绪。）”说明了处理压力的能力与工作表现相关联，指出文章主题是关于“处理压力”。下文分四段讲述了四个不同的减压方式，因此选项F“在下面的章节中，我们将列出四种有效的管理压力的方法”符合上下文，承上启下。故选F项。
97．上文“Research conducted at the University of California found that people who focused daily on feeling grateful for what they’d experienced improved moods, energy, and physical health. （加州大学进行的一项研究发现，每天关注感恩的人会改善心情、精力和身体健康。）”说明，积极的心态对人的身心健康都有好处。下文“..., with them focusing the brain’s attention on something that is completely stress-free.（通过他们把大脑的注意力集中在完全没有压力的事情上。）”说明句中的“them”指代“积极的想法”，因此选项C“此外，积极的思想有助于减轻压力”符合上下文语境，故选C项。
98．上文“Technology enables constant communication and the expectation that you should be available all the time. （科技使人们能够不断地交流，并期望你在任何时候都有空。）”说明科技使得沟通畅通无阻。选项D通过转折的方式说明科技的弊端“但是，这会使人们更频繁地承受压力”符合上文的语境。同时承接下文“Turning off work emails and mobile phones provides a break from these possible sources of stress.（关掉工作邮件和手机可以让你从这些可能的压力来源中解脱出来。）”表达关掉工作邮箱和电话可以减压，保证有休息的时间，而不是一直保持在线状态，也呼应了本段的首句“Taking regular time off to relax can help keep stress under control.（有规律的休息可以帮助你控制压力。）”。故选D项。
99．根据下文“so an adequate amount of sleep is essential.（因此充足的睡眠是必要的。）”可知，本段围绕“睡眠”减压的方法，选项B“睡眠不足会增加压力”是下文的原因，故选B项。
100．根据上文“The easiest way to make stress off-and-off lies in something that people do every day: breathing.（让压力离开的最简单的方法是人们每天都做的事情：呼吸。）”可知，本段主要讲述可以通过呼吸来减压。上文“Close the door and just sit in a chair and breathe.（关上门，坐在椅子上呼吸。）”和下文“which prevents the mind from wandering.（这可以防止思想走神。）”可知，上下文在说明通过‘呼吸’减压的具体做法，因此选项E“目标是把所有时间都花在呼吸上”符合语境，故选E项。
101．G 102．E 103．C 104．A 105．B

【分析】这是一篇说明文，文章谈及到工作中、生活中遇到障碍时，不应该放弃之前的种种努力，结果没达到预期值时也不用惭愧，遇事要乐观，要重新振作，继续生活，继续为目标而努力。
101．由前文“We've all come across a bump（凸起）in the road. What sets people apart is how they react to that bump. Are you one to lose control in disappointment? Or do you catch hold of that wheel and push yourself straight? Whether it's a school assignment, or a work project, you all meet things that slow you down (我们都遇到过路面隆起，让人与众不同的是人们对这个隆起路段的反应。你是那种会在失望中失控的人吗? 亦或你抓紧方向盘，直接过去？无论是学校的作业，还是工作项目，你都会遇到一些让你慢下来的事情）”可知，人生路上时不时地会有这样那样的问题阻碍我们前行，但正如那些隆起路段，这些问题都只是暂时的。G项“You just have to keep in mind that these barriers are only temporary and greater things lay ahead. (你只需要记住，这些障碍只是暂时的，更大的事情还在前面)”，与上文语意连贯，且有递进关系。故选G项。
102．由第二段第一句“Sometimes it is easy just to give up and ignore the hard work you have put into something.”可知，放弃和忽视你付出的努力是很容易的。但是“One barrier should not be the reason for you to give up all your previous efforts. (一个障碍不应该成为你放弃你之前所有努力的理由)”，E项“Your hard work shouldn't be overlooked.(你的努力工作不应该被忽视)，与上一句的“放弃你之前做出的所有努力”语意一致。而且，后一句“Keep moving forward, developing what you have(继续前进，发展你所拥有的)”，则是递进关系，不但不能放弃，还要更加坚持。E项承上启下，使上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
103．由第三段第一、二句“So how can you react when something doesn't turn out as you've expected? Maybe that's because you don't make proper prediction, which is not a shame.”可知，哪怕你没有做出正确的预测，导致事情的结果与你预期的不同，这也没啥丢脸的。C项“You don't have to be perfect.”，以及后一句“After all, nobody else is.”可知，没有哪个人十全十美，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
104．由前一句“Don't look at your unsatisfactory performance as a disaster or failure(不要把自己不尽人意的表现看作是一场灾难或失败)”可知，可以换一个角度看问题，A项“View it with success.(用成功的眼光看待它)”，且下句“Concentrate on how great it will feel after it is finally done(专注于它最终完成后的感觉)”承接上一句，语意连贯。故选A项。
105．由后一句“Keep reaching for your goals and you will achieve them. One minor barrier is nothing if you really want something and are willing to work for it.(坚持伸手去够你的一个个的目标，你就会实现它们。如果你真的想要什么，并愿意为之努力，那么一个小小的障碍就没有什么)”可知，对于一个有目标且为之努力的人，障碍并不可怕，B项“Move on with your life.(继续你的生活)”可知，在生活中我们得解决一个个障碍，为目标而努力，语意连贯。故选B项。
106．D 107．A 108．E 109．B 110．G

【分析】本文是一篇议论文。作者认为性格敏感的孩子具有创造性、能够支持他人、具有更好的策略等优点，所以他们在成人后更有机会做一些大事。
106．根据前文“Sensitive children are these special, observant（善于观察的）people. They notice when you're sad, and they ask why. They're often old souls with big hearts who want to make other people happy.(敏感的孩子是那些特别的、善于观察的人。他们会注意到你的悲伤，会问为什么。他们通常都是胸怀宽广的人，想让别人开心。)” 可知，敏感的孩子们的一些优点，必然会有助于他们做出一些与众不同的事情。所以选择项D“They're going to do big things in this world.(他们将在这个世界上做大事。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
107．根据前文“Because they're creative（有创造力的）.(因为他们有创造力。)”可知，这些孩子有创造力，必然有着惊人的想象力。所以选择项A“Sensitive kids typically have incredible imaginations. (敏感的孩子通常有难以置信的想象力。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
108．根据前文“Because they're supportive. (因为他们是支持的。)”和本段内容可知，本段主要介绍的是敏感的孩子会给别人支持。所以选择项E“They try to build up those around them, not tear them down. (他们试图建立周围的人，而不是摧毁他们。)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
109．根据后文“They can often bring another perspective to the table because they tend to think differently.( 他们往往能提出另一种观点，因为他们的想法往往不同。)”可知，敏感的孩子往往会有不同的见解，与他人想法不同，这说明他们总是与众不同的，独特的。所以选择项B“Because they're unique. (因为他们是独一无二的。)”符合上下文语境。故选B。
110．根据本段中心句“Because they're strategic.(因为他们有战略性。)”可知，敏感的孩子更具有策略性，而G项中的能够抓住细微变化，表现理性可以体现出这一点。所以选择项G“Quick to grasp subtle（微妙的）changes and generally behave reasonably. (能很快地抓住微妙的变化，而且通常表现理性。)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
111．D 112．G 113．A 114．E 115．B

【分析】这是一篇说明文。主要通过对比电子阅读的缺点，介绍了阅读纸质书的好处。
111．根据上文“They are busy, but even if they have time, they would rather relax on their computers or in front of the TV.（他们很忙，但即使他们有时间，他们也宁愿在电脑上或电视前放松。）”可知，D项：Everyone is different and has their own interests.（每个人都是不同的，都有自己的兴趣。）符合语境。其中“different（不同）”和“their own interests（他们自己的兴趣）”与前句“they would rather relax on their computers or in front of the TV（他们宁愿在电脑或电视前放松）”形成呼应关系，表明每个人的选择不同。故选D项。
112．根据下文“Looking at screens can be very stressful for your eye muscles, and clearly you should avoid looking at screens for an hour before bed to get a good night’s sleep.（看屏幕会给你的眼部肌肉带来很大压力，显然你应该在睡前一个小时避免看屏幕，这样才能睡个好觉。）”可知，本段主要说明介绍了阅读纸质书对眼睛的好处。G项：It’s better for your eyes. （这对你的眼睛更好。）符合语境。故选G项。
113．根据下文“I know you can be transported to a different world in a film or a TV show, but I think books do it better.（ 我知道你可以在电影或电视节目中被传送到一个不同的世界，但我认为读书会做得更好。）”可知，A项：One thing I personally love reading, is being transported to another world.（我喜欢阅读的一个方面是可以被传送到另一个世界。）概括本段内容，突出作者对读书的喜爱，符合本段语境。故选A项。
114．根据上文“I also enjoy hearing what people are doing and finding out what they think.（我还喜欢听人们在做什么，了解他们的想法。）”以及“It also teaches you to see things from other people’s point of view, and understand other people’s decisions or opinions.（它还教你从别人的角度看问题，理解别人的决定或意见。）”可知E项：You really can be inside someone else’s head!（你真的可以进入别人的头脑之中!）中“be inside someone else’s head（进入别人的大脑）”与前文“finding out what they think（找出他们的想法）”和see things from other people’s point of view（站在别人的角度看问题）”形成呼应结构。故选E项。
115．根据上文“So my challenge for you is this: to read a book for 15 minutes every single day for a month.（因此，我对你的挑战是：在一个月内每天读一本书，每次15分钟。）”可知B项：If you make it, why not pass the challenge on to someone else?（如果你成功了，为何不把挑战传给别人？）其中“pass the challenge（通过挑战）”与前文“my challenge for you（我对你的挑战）”相呼应，符合语境。故选B项。
116．C 117．F 118．E 119．A 120．D

【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些沙漠中的生存技巧。
116．根据上文“Keep your head covered. It’s been said that the biggest dangers in desert survival are exposure and dehydration.(把你的头遮起来。据说在沙漠中生存的最大危险是暴露和脱水)”可知，上文提到了暴露和脱水是沙漠中生存的最大危险，C选项中Neither of these对应上文中exposure and dehydration。故C选项“这两件事都不能掉以轻心”符合语境，故选C。
117．根据上文“One of the best defenses against the sun is always having a big hat or other coverings for your head with you. If the top of your head is exposed to the direct sun, or even indirect sun for long periods, your body needs to work hard to keep itself cool.(最好的防晒措施之一就是戴一顶大帽子或其他遮头物。如果你的头顶长时间暴露在直射的阳光下，甚至是间接的阳光下，你的身体需要努力工作来保持凉爽)”可知，上文提到要戴帽子来遮挡头顶，本句为本段最后一句，与上文构成因果关系，F选项中head对应上文中head。故F选项“所以沙漠旅行的第一个规则是把头遮起来”符合语境，故选F。
118．根据上文“Cover the rest of your body as well.(把身体的其他部位也遮盖起来)”以及后文“Finding shade or constructing a shade shelter is one of the first ways for desert survival, as keeping out of the direct sun and not exposing yourself to the heat of the day will help to save water.(找一个阴凉的地方或者建造一个阴凉的庇护所是沙漠生存的第一种方式，因为避免太阳直射，不要让自己暴露在白天的高温下，这将有助于省水)”可知，本段是第二条建议，且与第一段同样是提到要遮蔽身体，故E选项“这和第一个技巧是相辅相成的”符合语境，故选E。
119．根据后文“Actually, do drink the water, if you have it. Just don’t run out of it all at the first sign of thirst. A better way is to ration it for yourself, taking smaller sips throughout the day. If you do come across water in the desert, use extreme caution before you start drinking it down — it may not be safe for drinking.(事实上，如果你有水的话，一定要喝。只是不要一有口渴的迹象就把它用完。一个更好的方法是给自己定量配给，每天都要小口喝。如果你在沙漠中遇到水，在饮用之前要格外小心——饮用可能不安全)”可知，本段的主旨是关于饮水的建议，A选项中water对应后文中water。故A选项“不要把水喝光”符合语境，故选A。
120．根据上文“Stay hungry.(保持饥饿)”以及后文“So if you have food with you, take care to only nibble enough to keep the hunger pains away and your energy up. Your body can survive much longer without food than it can without water.(所以，如果你带了食物，要注意只吃一点点，这样可以赶走饥饿的痛苦，增加你的能量。你的身体在没有食物的情况下比没有水的情况下存活的时间长得多)”可知，后文提到身体在没有食物的情况下比没有水的情况下存活的时间长得多，说明不建议吃得太多，保持饥饿。故D选项“你吃得越多，你就会越渴”符合语境，故选D。
121．E 122．B 123．A 124．F 125．D

【导语】这是一篇应用文。针对儿童在游泳池中的安全给出几点小贴士。
121．根据前文“On a hot summer day, there are few things that are more appealing than a nice cool pool.(在炎热的夏日，没有什么比一个凉爽的游泳池更吸引人的了)”可知，E项“Slipping into the water seems like the perfect way to deal with the heat.(潜入水中似乎是应对高温的最佳方式)”中的“Slipping into the water”呼应“a nice cool pool”，“the heat”呼应“a hot summer day”。故选E。
122．B项“Something sad happens every year.(每年都会发生一些不幸的事情)”中的“Something sad”呼应前文“the simple truth is that it only takes a second to become injured or drown(简单的事实是，受伤或溺水只需一秒钟)”中的“injured or drown”。故选B。
123．本段最后一句“Playing around in the pool is very interesting but dangerous.(在游泳池里玩耍很有趣，但也很危险)”说明了为什么不能在游泳池里打闹，是对A项“Don't play around in the pool.(不要在游泳池里玩耍)”的解释。故选A。
124．F项“This is to prevent children from entering the pool without your permission.(这是为了防止儿童未经允许进入游泳池)”中的This指代前文“Keep it locked.(把它锁上)”，“entering the pool without your permission”呼应后文“It is terrible for children to steal into the pool.(孩子们偷偷溜进游泳池是很可怕的)”中的“steal into the pool”。故选F。
125．D项“Be sure to show all children the proper way to exit the pool.(确保向所有孩子展示正确离开游泳池的方法)”中的“exit the pool”呼应前文“Know the way out.(知道如何出去)”。故选D。
126．C 127．E 128．A 129．G 130．D

【分析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是作弊的坏处。
126．空格前说“Most of them think it nothing serious.（大多数人都认为没什么大不了的。）”，空格后说“It can make big trouble for you not just in school, but also with your family, friends, and, sometimes most importantly, yourself.（它会给你带来很大的麻烦，不仅在学校，也对你的家人，朋友，有时最重要的是，对你自己也是大麻烦。）”，C选项“But in fact, cheating is a big deal.（但事实上，作弊是一件大事。）”中But体现了前后语义的转折，其中的“a big deal”和空格后的“big trouble”相呼应，因此C选项承上启下，符合语境，故选C。
127．空格后说“Punishments can be serious, starting with zero on the test, and going all the way up to getting kicked out of school.（惩罚可能很严重，从考试成绩为零开始，一直到被学校开除。）”，由此可知，对待作弊的惩罚方式有很多，E选项“Every school has a different way to deal with cheating.（每个学校都有不同的方法来处理作弊。）”中的“deal with cheating”和空格后的“Punishments”是相互呼应的，因此E选项引起下文，符合语境，故选E。
128．空格处是本段的小标题，由空格下方内容“It is not fair to yourself to cheat.（作弊对你自己是不公平的。）”可知，本段主要讲的是作弊对你自己是不公平的，A选项“Cheating is unfair to yourself.（作弊对你自己是不公平的。）”概括了本段主题，可作为小标题，故选A。
129．空格后说“You re obeying the rules, and then someone does better than you by breaking the rules.（你遵守规则，然后有人打破规则，比你做得更好。）”，G选项“It’s important to obey rules in games and sports, and that goes for school, too.（在比赛和运动中遵守规则是很重要的，这也适用于学校。）”中的“obey rules”和空格后的“obeying the rules”相一致，因此G选项引起下文，符合语境，故选G。
130．空格后说“And even worse, it will lead to more cheating.（更糟糕的是，这会导致更多的欺骗。）”，因此空格处应说作弊会导致什么，D选项“It will result in students’ distrusting each other.（这会导致学生们互相不信任。）”说明了作弊会导致什么，因此D选项承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
131．D 132．B 133．C 134．F 135．A

【分析】本文是一篇应用文，文章介绍了充分利用社区图书馆的方法。
131．空格前说“We’re continually learning, and it’s important that we have access to information that will both educate us and guide us in becoming active members of the global community. （我们在不断地学习，重要的是，我们能够获得信息，这些信息既能教育我们，又能引导我们成为国际社会的积极成员）”，D选项“The library is a wonderful destination if you want to learn.（如果你想学习，图书馆是一个很好的目的地）”中的“learn”和前面的“learning”相一致，且其中的“The library”和后文的“library”相呼应，因此D选项承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
132．空格后说“And it’ll keep us reading and learning about things that interest us.（它会让我们阅读和学习我们感兴趣的东西）”，B选项“This will create an event we will look forward to.（这将创造一个我们期待的事件）”在句式上和后面的句式重复，都是一般将来时，因此B选项承上启下，符合语境，故选B。
133．本段小标题是“Get Involved in Library Programs（参与图书馆项目）”，C选项“Libraries often create programs to engage the readers.（图书馆经常会创建一些吸引读者的项目）”中的“programs”和小标题中的“Programs”相一致，因此C选项引起下文，符合语境，故选C。
134．空格前说“Taking this type of plan is a great learning experience.（参加这种类型的计划是一个很好的学习经验）”，F选项“And it’ll help us develop communication and problem-solving skills.（它将帮助我们发展沟通和解决问题的技能。）”中的“develop communication and problem-solving skills”是一种学习，和前面内容相符，因此F选项承接上文，符合语境，故选F。
135．空格前说“Set a goal of a certain number of books.（设定一个目标，看一定数量的书）”，A选项“Make sure to read in a certain amount of time.（确保在一定的时间内阅读）”也是一个目标，和小标题中的“goals”相呼应，因此A选项承接上文，符合语境，故选A。
136．E 137．B 138．C 139．G 140．F

【分析】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了双腿交叉坐着给我们健康带来的危害。
136．根据下文“A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. (发表在《血压监测》上的一项研究表明，双腿交叉坐着会增加血压。)”可知，下文介绍的是双腿交叉坐着带来的危害，E项意为“交叉双腿可能会导致你没有意识到的问题。”选项能够引起下文，交叉双腿可能会导致你没有意识到的问题，下文具体介绍了会引起哪些问题。故选E。
137．根据下文“However, if you sit for long periods of time, it’s important that you take note of how long you have your legs crossed for. (然而，如果你坐了很长一段时间，重要的是你要注意你交叉双腿的时间。)”可知，本段介绍的是双腿交叉坐着会增加血压，下文强调你要注意你交叉双腿的时间，不要长时间这样坐着，B项意为“你不会感觉到任何立即的影响。”选项与下文为转折关系，你不会感觉到任何立即的影响，但不要长时间双腿交叉坐着，这会导致增加血压。故选B。
138．根据下文“When you sit with your legs crossed your hips are in a twisted position, which can cause one of your pelvic (骨盘的) bones to turn. Since your pelvic bone supports your neck, this can cause pressure on your lower and middle back and neck. (当你双腿交叉坐着时，你的臀部处于扭曲的位置，这会导致你的一块骨盆骨转动。因为你的骨盆支撑着你的脖子，这可能会对你的下、中背部和颈部造成压力。)”可知，本段介绍的是双腿交叉坐着会对背部和颈部造成损害，C项意为“交叉双腿也会导致颈部和背部疼痛。”选项能够概括段落内容，交叉双腿也会导致颈部和背部疼痛，下文介绍的正是产生这种疼痛的原因。故选C。
139．根据上文“Crossing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in your leg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg, explains Richard Graves, a medical expert. (医学专家理查德·格雷夫斯解释说，在膝盖处交叉双腿也会对腿的主要神经造成压力，该神经在膝盖下方和腿外侧传递。)”可知，本段介绍的是双腿交叉坐着会对腿的主要神经造成压力，G项意为“这种压力会导致你的脚和腿的一些肌肉麻木。”选项能够承接上文，双腿交叉坐着会对腿的主要神经造成压力，这种压力会导致你的脚和腿的一些肌肉麻木，且选项中的“numbness”和下文的“numb”相呼应。故选G。
140．根据下文“Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run. (它不仅有助于你的姿势和稳定性，而且从长远来看还能保护你的健康。)”可知，上文应该介绍了一种能够保护我们健康的正确坐姿，F项意为“所以下次你坐下时，试着把两脚都放在地板上。”下文中的“it”代指的是选项中提到的“下次你坐下时，试着两脚都放在地板上”，坐下时把两脚都放在地板上，不仅有助于你的姿势和稳定性，而且从长远来看还能保护你的健康。故选F。
141．F 142．E 143．G 144．A 145．D

【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了四种识别假新闻的方法。
141．设空处前的“Fake news is a term used to describe any news item that presents false information as facts in an attempt to make you believe a certain thing or react in a certain way.（假新闻(Fake news)指以虚假信息作为事实，试图让你相信某件事或做出某种反应的新闻。）”提到假新闻的定义：“假新闻就是为了让你相信某件事或做出某种反应而将虚假信息变成事实的新闻”。接着F项提出假设：“如果你是一名社交媒体用户，你很有可能甚至在不知情的情况下读到一条假新闻。”接下来谈到如何识别假新闻，因此F项承上启下，符合该语境。故选F。
142．根据本段小标题“Is there a sensational headline?（有没有耸人听闻的标题？）”可知，本段主要讲述根据标题是否耸人听闻来判断真假新闻。E项“许多假新闻网站通过让你点击标题来赚钱”符合该段主题，其中“headlines”与小标题中的“headline”构成词汇复现。故选E。
143．根据本段小标题“Is it editorial?（这是社论吗？）”可知，本段主要讲述不要将社论和新闻混淆。设空前给出社论的定义，G项笔锋一转提到：“然而，关键是要记住，社论给出的是编辑对某件事的看法，而不是报道事实。”G项符合该语境。G项中的editor与设空前的Editorial构成词汇复现。故选G。
144．设空处为本段小标题。根据该段中的“If the article you’re reading has spelling mistakes,an incorrect date, or anonymous sources,bear in mind that this news article might be unreliable（如果你正在阅读的文章有拼写错误，错误的日期，或匿名来源，请记住这篇新闻可能是不可靠的）”可知，有拼写错误，日期不正确，或者来源是匿名的新闻可能是不可靠的。因此本段主要讲的是要判断内容是否可靠，A选项“Is the content reliable?（内容是否可靠?）”概括本段主题，可作为小标题，故选A。
145．根据本段小标题“Where does the news come from?（消息是从哪里传来的？）”可知，本段主要讲述根据新闻的来源来识别假新闻。D项“Most news articles will have a ’source’ for their information.（大多数新闻文章都有一个信息来源）”讲明了信息来源，其中的source与设空处后面的source构成词汇复现，故选D。
146．C 147．B 148．G 149．D 150．E

【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了几种简单，适合孩子的番茄酱制作方法。
146．设空句承接上文。根据前文“You don’t need to keep an Italian grandmother on speed-dial.(你不需要随时电话咨询意大利的祖母)”可知，作者用幽默的口吻表示做番茄酱这件事要求不高。选项C“You just need a helpful kid and some tomatoes to start.(你只需要一个乐于助人的孩子和一些西红柿就可以开始了)”用同样的口吻，进一步补充上文观点，表明做番茄酱简单易学，符合语境搭配。故选C项。
147．设空处引出下文。根据本段小标题 “No-cook tomato sauce(不要煮的番茄酱)”可知，本段的番茄酱无需烹饪。且后文“Add all the ingredients to a large bowl, sprinkle generously with salt, and stir in a few tablespoons of olive oil.(将所有的原料放入一个大碗，撒上大量的盐，然后加几汤匙橄榄油并搅拌)”提及了所有原料，由此可推知，设空句应提及“原料”，选项B “Roughly cut the tomatoes and any fresh herbs on hand.(把西红柿和手上的任何新鲜药草大致切碎)”符合主旨并且照应后文的“the ingredients”，符合语境搭配。故选B项。
148．设空句承上启下。根据前文“Slice the tomatoes in half and thinly slice or mince 1 or 2 garlic cloves (depending on how much you love garlic).(将西红柿切成两半，切成薄片或切碎 1 或 2 瓣大蒜（取决于你对大蒜的喜爱程度）)”提到了“西红柿，大蒜”等，设空句应继续讲述将该原料如何处理，且后文“Cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have mostly softened into a stirrable sauce.(盖上盖子，煮15 到20分钟，偶尔搅拌，直到西红柿大部分软化成可搅拌的酱汁)”提及了“煮”，由此可推知，设空句应有“加热”等核心词汇。选项G“Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then stir in the tomatoes and garlic.(在平底锅中用中火加热橄榄油，然后加入番茄和大蒜)”照应前文大蒜西红柿等原料以及后面的搅拌成酱汁的步骤，符合语境分析。故选G项。
149．设空句承接上文。根据前文“Roast for about 20 to 25 minutes, or grill for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are starting to burst and the skins are starting to char.(烘焙 20 到钟，或者炙烤15 到钟，直到西红柿开始爆裂，皮开始焦化)”可知，直到前文提及的步骤，烹饪已经结束，因此，设空句应提及“装碗”，选项D“Carefully pour the tomatoes into a bowl and season to taste.(小心地将西红柿倒入碗中，调味)”承接上句为完成番茄酱的最后一步，“装碗”，前后衔接紧密。故选D项。
150．设空句引出后文，可为该段主旨句。根据后文“So you can add other ingredients you may have on hand.(所以你可以添加你手头上可能有的其他成分)”可知，在做番茄酱的过程中，其他原料可以随意添加，由此可知，该部分内容强调制作的主观性和自主性，选项E“These sauce techniques are customizable to your family’s tastes.(这些酱汁制作方式可根据您家庭口味调整)”总结了制作番茄酱的自主性，承接下文添加自己有的原料，可作段首句。故选E项。