广东高考英语七选五专项训练

这是一份广东高考英语七选五专项训练，共60页。
七选五
Children should spend at least one hour playing and spending time in nature each day, according to the Wildlife Trusts (野生生物基金会). It is an organization which speaks for 2300 nature protection areas. 1 .
2 Its 451 students in the study were 8 or 9 years of age. They were interviewed before and after nature activities. The activities were run by the Wildlife Trusts over the course of several weeks, such as learning about plants and trees.
The children showed a great increase in personal health. 3 . 90 percent said they learned something new about the natural world; 79 percent felt the experience would help their schoolwork; 4 . Perhaps most importantly, 79 percent mentioned they would believe more in themselves.
5 . And the time has been reducing greatly in recent years. A 2017 report found that less than 10 percent British kids enjoys themselves in nature, compared to 40 percent of adults when they were younger years ago. To improve the situation, the organization is calling on the government to free up a daily hour for nature time for kids.
A．However, parents aren’t giving kids that time
B．Parents care much about their kids, nature time
C．The calling comes from a study by University College London
D．81 percent said they had better relationships with their teachers
E．The students are asked to study in University College London for one day
F．It is now calling on the government to include nature time into daily school life
G．And they also showed a sense of connection with the natural world and high levels of enjoyment

Though it is estimated that about 500,000 earthquakes occur each year, only 100 of them cause damage! However, an earthquake could occur any time of the day or night, so it pays to be prepared if you are unfortunately caught in the middle of one. 6
If you are indoors, stay indoors unless you are in the ground floor where you can easily run outside. 7 Do not try to head for the stairway if you are living in an upper storey, as the stairways may collapse.
Stay away from windows, inside walls and movable furniture or appliances(用具, 器具). 8 Don’t try to rush downstairs or outdoors while the building is shaking.
9 Stay away from high-rise buildings, trees, power and telephone cables or anything else that might fall on you.
Lastly, if you are not trapped or seriously hurt, do not expect fire fighters, army or police to help you. 10
A．If you are outdoors, try to reach an open ground.
B．You could fall down and burn yourself on the fire.
C．There are certain dos and don’ts that can help you during an earthquake.
D．They may be busy rescuing others who are in greater need than you are.
E．The kitchen is a dangerous place as things stored in cupboards can fall on you.
F．Ensure you establish a meeting place with all family members in case you get separated.
G．The best thing to do indoors is to hide under a strong piece of furniture like a bed or desk.

How to prepare for a thrilling hike? Hiking needs mental and physical preparation weeks before the material day. If you’re a fan of hiking mountains. Here is a guide to help you.
Train hard and train in time
You need to train your body at least three months before the challenge. 11 You can start with baby steps and gradually take more demanding exercises and distance. You can often carry your hiking stick to promote stability. Keep track of your progress to help you achieve your goal.
Choose your clothes carefully
12 . Wear light absorbent pants to reduce friction and promote absorption of sweat. Long pants keep you safe from stinging weeds, insects and tough weather.
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You must consider various factors before purchasing the most appropriate hiking shoes. First, mind the terrain (地形) of the hiking ground. A mild terrain will do fine with light shoes. On the other hand. A tough, hard and mountainous terrain require hardy hots to help navigate the rocky grounds.
Adequately pack your bag
Your bag is your lifeline when hiking. Water is the most essential itch when hiking. The body performs best when you hydrate frequently throughout the challenge. Carry adequate clean water and sip often. 14 These are primary tools to help you find your way, water points, emergency towers, and other places. Hope for the lest but always prepare for ever-agencies. Thus, ensure you have a flash light, a lighter and a whistle.
Hiking is a refreshing way of keeping fit, having fun and building resilience. 15
A．Choose appropriate footwear
B．Search for the route you will he hiking
C．Carry a compass, a map and a gas with you
D．Adequate water can help you be in good con lit ion
E．create a regular schedule and be disciplined to follow it
F．Wear appropriate clothes that allow your free movement
G．Adequate planning will help have a fantastic experience of it

As leaves fall and temperatures drop, the winter blues are setting in. The winter blues are very common, with many of us experiencing depression and sadness for no reason. 16 :
●Recognize the symptoms. The most common signs are general sadness, a lack of energy, oversleeping and overeating. Other signs include loss of interest in activities you typically enjoy. 17
●Be exposed to the sun. According to mental health experts, the winter blues happen because we get inadequate sunlight in the winter than we do in other seasons. 18 . Getting extra sunlight each day can help brighten your mood and lift your spirits.
●Get some exercise and consume healthy food. A brisk walk or some exercise will make natural “eel good” chemicals called endorphins (内啡肽) flow through your body. Avoid having too much sugar. If you are crazy for sweet food like cookies candy, it may be a sign that you need more protein (like meal, chicken, or fish).
● 19 . Cut back on your study load if you have too many things to do. Make sure you set-aside some quiet time to yourself. Studies show that most teens need about nine hours of sleep each night. The average high school students, though, get only six or seven hours.
●Seek for help. 20 —from work to relationships, you may have a bigger problem than the winter blues. Chances are that you may be suffering Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Turn to an adult you trust and consult a doctor as soon as possible.
A．Find a treatment that works for you
B．Strike a balance between study and rest
C．Here are steps to relieve the winter blues
D．Sunlight shortage adds to depressed feelings
E．Worse still you may get tired easily most of the day
F．If your winter blues start affecting all aspects of your life
G．Be generous to yourself, and allow yourself to make mistakes

Marriages in Egypt are somewhat different from those in the West. They will discourage dating if single men and women aren’t related. Among the middle and upper classes, the man and woman know each other from schools or universities, where young people gather in groups like in the West. 21 Sometimes families negotiate a marriage for an unmarried son or daughter.
However, the steps toward marriage are the same as those in the West. 22 The discussion usually covers such topics as the dowry (嫁妆) and wedding expense, etc. The two families then arrange a meeting between the potential bride and groom. 23
The wedding usually takes place quickly, unless the groom-to-be is going abroad to work or study, in which case the marriage may be postponed. The marriage may be very simple, consisting only of the mosque priest (清真寺牧师) to declare the marriage contract between the groom and the bride’s father, who speaks on behalf of his daughter.
24 According to Egyptian law, both men and women have the right to ask for a divorce. Upon divorce the father is granted custody (监护人) of any children. Any dowry paid by the groom to the bride’s family must be returned.
Egypt is trying to bridge the difference between traditional interpretations (方式) and modern models. At one time, Egypt gave women the right to ask for a divorce only in certain circumstances, such as her husband’s being mentally ill. 25 Now in Egypt and other countries, traditional interpretations are being challenged.
A．Either one can say no to the marriage.
B．Weddings are a time of celebration as in the West.
C．The two families need to discuss the terms of the marriage.
D．Since revolution, women have entered the work place in force.
E．Divorce is not very common in Egypt, although it does still happen.
F．In the lower classes, the chance for socializing with the opposite sex is rarer.
G．A woman’s right to ask for a divorce in any case was put into law in Egypt in 1999.

When you make an order on Taobao, you know the money you pay doesn’t go directly to the seller. Instead, it goes through Alipay (支付宝), which keeps your money for a while. Then Alipay gives the money to the seller. 26 . It is a transfer (中转) station between sellers and buyers to make online shopping safe. Buyers needn’t worry about paying for products and then receiving nothing. Sellers also don’t worry about receiving no money after sending out products. These transfer stations are usually set up by payment service companies such as Alipay, Tenpay (财付通) and Yeepay (易宝). 27 . It has more than 270 million active users.
Most online sellers and shoppers like the third party online payment, but banks are not happy. 28 . Users can benefit from financial products through Alipay and make money. So lots of people choose to put money in Alipay rather than in banks. 29 . WeChat doesn’t have its own account. When paying through WeChat, the buyers’ money goes directly to the sellers. That’s why so many people are excited about receiving and handing out “red envelopes” or “gift money” to their friends on WeChat.
Whether Alipay or WeChat payment, they are both trying to attract more users and make online shopping easier. Both payments have made the best of QR code (二维码) technology. 30 . Maybe in the future, your face is the key to everything.
A．But WeChat payment is not the same
B．This is called “third party online payment”
C．Among them, Alipay is the biggest in China
D．The reason is that these companies fight over money with them
E．More women shop on line than men
F．Also, they promote sales through face recognition payment
G．we can keep in touch with our family and friends

Healthy habits are important to all of us. Here are a few tips that can help you improve your healthy habits.
Compulsory (强制的) breakfast. 31 There is a saying that our lifetime gets reduced when we don’t eat breakfast. Breakfast is important to keep a healthy and a problem-free stomach.
Good sleep. A good sleep is necessary for a healthy body and mind. Good sleep not only means sleeping for a long time but also sleeping with a peaceful mind. 32
33 Water is the best medicine for most diseases. We need to drink a lot of water every day, almost 8 glasses per day. Water helps us keep our body clean and fit.
Relationships. 34 This causes your mind and heart to be more fresh and peaceful. This in turn leads to a healthy life. Speak to your children or old people at least for an hour every day, which reduces your burden (负担) greatly. Healthy relations lead to a healthy life.
35 Take a good walk every day, which is a very good habit regardless of the age group and gender. Walking helps you keep your mind at peace and helps in keeping a healthy body.
A．Walking.
B．Drinking lots of water.
C．These are very healthy habits for all.
D．The first is to eat our breakfast every morning.
E．Spend at least half an hour for exercise each day.
F．Always keep healthy relations with other people.
G．A sound peaceful sleep is important for a good healthy life.

Being a good team player is an essential skill, especially at work and school. Don’t worry if you struggle with teamwork. You can improve your skills as a team player.
Share credit with your teammates. No one likes a credit hog (贪婪的人), so don’t steal the spotlight. Treat the team’s accomplishments as a group success. 36 . For instance, you might give your teammate credit for having a great idea that helped your team finish your project in half the time.
37 . This Shows leadership skills, while also making you a valuable part of the team. Sharing your thoughts shows that you have more to offer and are thinking outside the box. Even if your ideas aren’t right for the project, they might lead to future innovations on a different project.
Pick team members who have skills that complement (补充) yours, if you can. If you have a choice on who you’ll work with, look for people who are different from you. 38 .
Include input from all team members so everyone is heard. A team can only thrive if everyone feels valued and heard. Not all ideas are winners, but the group must still listen to them and consider if they’re good ideas for this project. Make it a priority to collaborate (协作) as much as possible. If team members start to feel as though their ideas don’t matter, they’ll stop being an active part of the team. 39 .
Participate in brainstorming sessions to encourage collaboration. When you can, meet in person so you can have a free exchange of ideas. 40 . Teams are most effective when they collaborate, so brainstorming sessions are a great tool for good teamwork.
A．Speak up when you have ides about a topic.
B．Make sure you do an equal share of the work.
C．Don’t expect your teammates to take responsibility of keeping you on track.
D．This will hurt your overall output as you’ re losing valuable ideas and expertise.
E．Plus, acknowledge the individual contributions made by your teammate.
F．If this isn’t possible, schedule a digital conference through service providers like Skype.
G．It’s better to have diverse ideas and skills on your team, as you’ll be able to be more creative.

How to get kids to respect wildlife
Children who respect wildlife as something worthy of care and protection usually grow up kinder and more considerate and often generate the same positive feelings in those around them. 41 .
Respect their wildness
42 . And this isn’t always the best thing for the animals — or kids as well. Show kids that animals in their natural habitats are living their best life — and should respect their own qualities.
Respect all the animals
It’s easy for kids to respect those cute and adorable mammals. 43 . Habitats need all sorts of animals to stay healthy, so show kids why every insect is important. (For instance, worms keep soil healthy by digging through the dirt.) Kids can learn about those not-so-cute animals by browsing online galleries or photos of insects and bugs.
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Out of curiosity, young kids want to chase after a squirrel, or pet a wild rabbit. But human interactions with wildlife can negatively affect animals by changing their natural behavior. Teach children to leave animals alone and observe them from a distance.
Respect their homes
You have taught your child to leave those cute animals alone, but other choices can still harm wildlife. Try to keep kids from taking ‘souvenirs’ that actually are some animals’ home (like shells, nests, or logs). 45 . That trash includes our leftover food, which can be harmful to some animals. Instead, teach kids about proper animal food by helping them make feeders.
A．Throw trash away, since animals can mistake it for food
B．Let’s bring out kindness in your kids with these simple and positive ideas
C．Respect endangered animals
D．Children tend to project human qualities on animals
E．Keeping art in kids’ lives also helps them understand different animals
F．Respect their privacy
G．But what about all those “scary-looking” ones, such as bees, worms and snakes?

Five Easy Ways to Feel Your Best
During the busiest days, people often withstand great stress. Stress is no good for your mind or your body. Studies have found that your chance of a heart attack increases 9.5 times after an intense event. Anxious feelings can also lead to sore skin. 46
One: Make Time for Meditation (冥想)．
You don’t need to meditate for hours to reap the benefits — just ten minutes a day can make a difference. The key is to find quiet moments you can commit to. Whether you opt (选择) for the moment in the morning or just before bed, you’ll feel calmer in no time.
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Essential oils smell amazing, and they’ve also been associated with reduced stress levels and may even be able to kill the flu virus. Whether you prefer peppermint or lavender, fifteen minutes is a great way to keep your mood on the up and up.
Three: Listen to Music.
48 What’s even more interesting, though, is that the type of music may matter less than the act of listening. From classical to heavy metal, music of all sorts can help ease tension. Pick a song, kick back, and tune out.
Four: Take a Walk.
Plenty of research has shown how bad sitting all day can be for your productivity and your overall health, but it also turns out a lunchtime stroll may be even more beneficial than it’s thought previously. 49 It’s just another reason to keep flats in your desk drawer.
Five: Take Vitamins.
When we are under great pressure, we tend to desire sugary and fatty foods. Stocking up on better­for­you snacks is one way to avoid diet problems. 50
A．Smell the Difference.
B．Breathe the Fresh Air.
C．Making sure you remember to take your vitamins is another.
D．One study found that a short walk can boost creative thinking.
E．The following five steps can make the busiest days easy and fun.
F．Now it’s time to focus your enterprising spirit using the following five steps.
G．Multiple studies have shown that enjoying a little music can reduce stress.

Football clubs have existed since the 15th century, but unorganized and without official status. It is therefore hard to decide which the first football club was.
Early clubs were formed by former school students. 51 In the beginning, football was dominated by public school teams. Later, teams consisting of workers made up the majority.
Another change took place when some clubs became willing to pay the best players to join their team. 52 In the 1880s, the interest in the game moved ahead to a level that tickets were sold to the matches. And finally, in 1885 professional football was legalized. Three years later, the Football League was established.
53 Football Association Challenge Cup (FA Cup) became the first important competition in 1871. The following year a match between England and Scotland was played for the first time. That was followed by 4,000 people at Hamilton Crescent.
Football was for a long time a British phenomenon. 54 The first game outside Europe occurred in Argentina in 1867. But it was foreign British workers who were involved and not its domestic citizens.
Then the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was founded. England and the other British countries did not join FIFA from the start. They had invented the game and saw no reason to obey an association. 55
In 1908, football was included as an official sport in the Olympic Games. Until the first FIFA World Cup was played in 1930, the Olympic Games football tournament ranked as the greatest on a national level.
A．Other milestones were now to follow.
B．Still, they joined in the following year.
C．Thus, football was played all over the world.
D．But it gradually spread to other European countries.
E．Until now, FIFA still plays a major role in the world.
F．And the first of this kind was formed in Sheffield in 1855.
G．The motivation behind this was not only to win more matches.

Sending handwritten letters may have fallen out of fashion, but I’m a great believer in the power of letters. There’s something unique and special about handwritten things. You write a letter not because there’s something you need to know, but there’s something you want to say. 56
The letter is a powerful and memorable way to touch the ones you care about. When my granny died and I cleared her house, I found hundreds of letters she had kept. 57 There were letters from her mother, who died long before: I was born, but sitting reading them one rainy afternoon, her words stretched out across time and I felt I knew her.
58 It can enrich a relationship and allow it to grow. When I was 12, I faked a letter from a parent to the pet shop for a pet mouse. My mum punished me and made me write letters to some relatives. One of them was my uncle who I’d only met a few times before. I wrote a long letter detailing my life and listing my interests. My punishment-complete, I forgot about this until I suddenly got a reply from him. “How lovely to hear from you,” he said, and went on to tell me all about his life. He’d love to hear about what subjects at school I enjoyed. 59 I have grown close to him since then.
I often think about how that one naughty childhood behavior led to such an enriching communication that stretched on for many years. It encouraged me to write to lots of other people in fact. 60 So, I’d encourage you to put pen to paper and see where it leads. What have you got to lose?
A．That is the point of the letter.
B．They told the story of her relationships.
C．Receiving a letter is such a lovely surprise.
D．It’s also a way to make you more thoughtful.
E．And it’s something I keep up with to this day.
F．Then we started a communication that went on for years.
G．That’s why we would prefer handwritten letters to emails.

Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sorrow, success and failure, hope and despair (绝望). Life is a learning process. 61 With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.
Love
Love plays a key role in our life. Love makes you feel needed. Without love a person could die and also become cruel and angry. In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who shower us with unconditional love and care, and they teach us about what is right and wrong, good and bad. 62 .
Happiness and Sorrow
Materialistic happiness is short-lived，but happiness achieved by bringing smiles on others，faces gives a certain level of fulfillment (满足感). 63 No mind is happy without peace.
Success and Failure
Failure is the path to success. It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive (生存) and shows us a specific way. Success brings in money, fame, pride and self-respect.
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Hope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds in patience. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour, because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same. We have only one choice — keep moving on in life and be hopeful.
Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it has passed and is beyond our control. Tomorrow is unknown, for it could either be bright or dull. 65 .
A．Love and Care
B．Hope and Despair
C．But we always take this for granted
D．Success is a constant theme of humankind
E．Peace of mind is the main link to happiness
F．Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person
G．So the only choice is to work hard today, so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow

When people think about ways to help the environment, encourage biodiversity and decrease greenhouse gases, they don’t usually think about the impact of food waste. 66
Producing food for a growing global population is a complex challenge with a lot of negative environmental consequences, so food waste creates unnecessary stress on our fragile environment. Here are four things you can do to cut food waste.
67 This can help increase the shelf life of many of the most commonly wasted foods, including fruit, vegetables and dairy products. About 90% of milk waste happens in the home. Adjusting your fridge to the right temperature can save 50, 000 tons of milk waste every year.
Single-use plastics. Many of us are seeking to decrease the amount of single-use plastics in our lives, and in our shopping baskets. This is good but often these plastics and packaging keep food fresh for longer. 68 Scientists are working on developing methods of treating and storing food that can extend its shelf life.
Dish up smaller portions. This results in up to 20% less food waste. Many of us put our leftovers in the fridge, then forget about them. Fortunately, there are many ways to manage our fridge contents effectively and decrease food waste. 69 Labeling leftovers reminds us when they went in and when they need to be eaten by. Try and freeze meat dairy and bread if they are close to spoiling—this will extend their life.
Buy directly from local suppliers. Our food systems and supply chains are incredibly complex, which leads to high levels of food loss and waste. In contrast, buying directly from local suppliers results in less waste. 70
A．Set your freezer to below 5℃.
B．Store the food in the fridge.
C．These range from apps, to the humble post-it note, or pen.
D．Support a local business, eat quality food, and decrease waste.
E．The most commonly wasted foods are fresh fruit and vegetables.
F．Fortunately, there are significant developments towards a post-plastic world.
G．Yet food waste is responsible for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Being interviewed can be extremely stressful. Follow these tips, and you will go into the interview room feeling a fresh as a daisy(雏菊)，with plenty of energy to focus on the student exchange interview.
Give yourself plenty of time.
Stress consumes much energy. 71 Make sure that you allow plenty of time to get yourself ready, and travel to the place where your interview is being held.
Keep things as normal and calm as possible.
72 Shower, dress and have breakfast in the normal way. Make sure it’s a good breakfast, too——you’ll need the energy later on. If you want to have a brief look at your application, that’s OK. But keep it within ten minutes. 73
Get someone to drive you to the interview spot.
Even if you can drive, get someone to drive you there. If it’s a long drive, the driving will tire you out. 74 However, don’t get the person to ask you pretended interview questions, which will stress you out and use up your valuable energy. Instead, talk about whatever else helping you to relax.
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Take a snack and eat it 10-15 minutes before your interview. If your stomach is empty, you’ll be disturbed and won’t have the energy to concentrate on the whole interview. Take a quick review of the content before the interview to keep your energy full.
A．Start your day as you usually do.
B．Understand that it’s not an exam.
C．Add and preserve your energy in the interview spot.
D．The last thing you need is to panic and rush around.
E．Know what questions to expect and how to answer mem.
F．Spending too much time on it will cause you stress and waste your energy.
G．Moreover, having someone to talk to on the way will take your mind off the interview.

What makes a work of architecture great? Most people would argue that aesthetics are the most important. 76 However, Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio believed that we should also consider durability and function when assessing a structure. The Rostonville Library in my city is a great example of Vitruvius’s principles.
Constructed entirely of granite — a hard and tough stone, the library is durable. It can withstand environmental pollution. For example, it is resistant to acid rain. Moreover, its granite structure is stable so it’s more likely to survive an earthquake. 77 It uses solar energy for heating and a rooftop garden for cooling.
78 Providing free access to print and digital information, it conveys a feeling of openness and accessibility. Furthermore, the entire library is on one level, and it has an open design — there are no inner walls or dividers. In addition, large windows let in plenty of natural light, so it’s easy to see and get to each department within the library.
Finally, the library is beautiful, with aesthetically pleasing details both inside and out. The large windows are copper-framed (铜框的). The copper color provides an interesting contrast against the color of the granite structure and it will remain as the copper ages. Growth from the rooftop garden, which reaches down the sides of the building, adds to the aesthetics of the building. 79
Durability, functionality and beauty make the Rostonville Library a great structure. Architects who follow Vitruvius’s principles help to make the city more pleasant to live in. 80
A．The library is also sustainable.
B．It is true that beauty is critical.
C．This is not the only concern of the architects.
D．The library was designed with functionality in mind.
E．It softens the lines of the structure and helps it to fit into its natural surroundings.
F．Plus, the library was built on the edge of the city park, surrounded by native plants.
G．Buildings that fulfill these criteria offer both peace of mind and beauty for their users.

How to Have a Successful Teenage Life
Everyone wants to succeed in their life, don’t they? Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn’t that hard. 81
Do well in school. No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for excellence in school; listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. 82 School sets you up on the right track!
Do good in your community (社区). Volunteering can not only improve your community’s status, it could make you happier. Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depression (抑郁) than people who don’t. 83 For example, if you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter. If you love helping the environment, plant trees or pick up litter. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself.
84 Remember, they’re there to help you be the best that you can be. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes. 85 You don’t get to choose your teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when you’re an adult, you don’t get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now.
A．Live life to the fullest.
B．Be nice to your parents and teachers.
C．Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you.
D．It will help you pass time and develop your personality.
E．Here are some important points that you may find helpful.
F．Keep in mind that they do the things they do because they care about you.
G．Doing so will help you get into a better university and have a bright future.

We set off on our journey up Mount Wutai onto its peak to appreciate the mysterious and beautiful Bodhisattva Lights, ball-shaped lights floating in the whole sky with radiant beams. Seen from the foot of the mountain, the sky was gray and cloudy. 86 It sometimes appeared in white mist, and sometimes was completely covered by clouds.
On the mountainside, our clothing grew wet. 87 It slowed the horses down to a heavy pace. We spent the night at a small temple. The next morning we continued our climb in the rain. The road was more slippery than the day before, so we had no choice but to get down from our horses and walked on foot.
On the way, we were told the unusual phenomenon wouldn’t be observed in the rain. We sighed with disappointment. 88 And the sun set in the west, the clouds disappeared and the mist faded.
Eventually, we arrived at the peak, with the sky filled with stars. Late in the night, we got awake by a shout. “Get up. Hurry up to see the Lights!” We moved quickly, threw on a few pieces of clothing and ran out. It was cold, making our bodies shake from head to foot. 89 Just before our eyes, the mysterious phenomenon appeared.
Thousands of ball-shaped objects floated slowly in the distance, shining golden beams of light, as though the whole sky were filled with countless glowing lanterns. The balls moved across the sky at the same speed. 90 They were light and delicate. Meanwhile, we all just froze there, speechless with wonder, appreciating the incredible views.
A．It seemed to rain soon.
B．We had to stop for a shelter.
C．Unexpectedly, the sky began to clear.
D．In the distance stood the peak, unclear.
E．The road was slippery and difficult to walk.
F．However, our hearts were filled with excitement.
G．They were like goldfish swimming calmly in water.

If you are a newcomer to the USA, you may find your name hard for the local people to pronounce. It often brings trouble. 91 . Here are some practical tips for you.
Make your name easier
When you are applying for a job or attending a presentation, write down the phonetic spelling next to your name. This will make your name much easier. From my own experience, my new friends find this method useful. When they see “Ilincha [ee-lean-ka]”, they can follow the guidance correctly. 92 .
Act in a right way
If others mispronounce your name, you should never question why they can’t pronounce it correctly. 93 . Instead, you can behave politely by offering the right pronunciation to your friends. Just politely show them how to say your name right. And then, you can even start interesting conversations about the meaning of your name.
Stay true to yourself
94 . Take me as an example. People often ask me if I have a nickname, or if they could just change my name into something easier. But I hold to my ground. I would be true to myself and say, “No, I would prefer to be called [ee-lean-ka] as this carries great meaning for me.”
95 . We should all love and celebrate each of our names. Therefore, be proud of your name and speak up for yourself.
A．Be patient and kind
B．And don’t blame them for the mistake, either
C．You may wonder how to handle such problems
D．As a result, they can pronounce my name easily
E．Hopefully, the tips above will bring you confidence
F．Remember, you shouldn’t change your name to fit in
G．It should be noticed that some names can be easily mispronounced

We clearly live in an era with little patience. Entire TV series are available at once on streaming services, and burning questions are solved in seconds via a search engine. This instant satisfaction, undoubtedly, is killing our ability to wait. 96 . Here are some strategies to pick up that magic mix if you weren’t born with it.
● Visualize success
There’s no need to set a real situation where you wait in a super long grocery checkout line to test yourself. Simply visualizing it helps a lot. See yourself smiling and breathing as you wait for the line to move. 97 . For example, you could say, “it’s not bad to enjoy this magazine while waiting”. Your mind will start to process the picture as a real experience and help to set you up for future successes.
● Slow down
Racing around is not necessarily the only way to get what you want. 98 . Most adults do not feel happy when they’re rushing, and children are even less capable of doing it with a good attitude. Instead of sweating through your routine, turn on some background music you like and move at a normal pace.
● 99
The ability to let your mind wander, whether daydreaming or actively applying your imagination, is a skill that improves patience. 100 . Take a break and do something that could free your brain from the work that takes tons of energy. This helps you build up your staying power, so next time you might be more patient and more likely to focus on your task.
A．Learn to distract yourself
B．Add some positive words if possible
C．Therefore, we are getting more and more impatient
D．You don’t have to get the whole paper done in one go
E．We get so caught up in hurrying that we get stuck in that mode
F．But sometimes, a fast pace does improve our working efficiency
G．Thus, the loss of this mixed quality of tolerance and calmness is unavoidable

How to develop self-discipline (自律)
Face the reality
It’s easy for us to make excuses for ourselves or show ourselves in a better way than our actual situation. 101 , we have to accept the truth. Sometimes people make comments on our reality. It is hard to hear, but we need to accept the truth before promising to change.
Set clear goals
We have to keep in mind where we want to go and what we want to finish. If we don’t set clear goals, we’ll float around like feathers in the wind. Then show these goals where you will see them every day. 102 . So I made a plan each day and ran 15 miles a week. Every day, I looked at those goals and made sure I achieved them.
103
No one likes to sleep in more than I do. I am entirely a night owl (夜猫子). However, when I’m in the habit of getting up early, I am much more disciplined and productive. Getting up early doesn’t give us the ability to create miracles, but it does help us start our day’s work in a focused way.
Do the small things
104 . It doesn’t happen that way. Self-discipline starts by performing small and ordinary activities consistently. Every small act of faithfulness makes your self-discipline stronger.
Keep track of your progress
It’s pointless to have goals if you aren’t measuring whether or not you are moving toward them. Like I said, I need to update my spreadsheet every day. When I don’t track my progress, I stop doing things I need to do and become lazy. It’s easy to lack discipline when you lose focus on where you’re going. 105 .
A．Get up early
B．But if we want to change
C．And when I breathe deeply
D．I ended up in bed for six weeks
E．We all want big changes to happen quickly
F．Several years ago, I wanted to lose 20 pounds
G．Keeping track helps you stay in the right direction

Volunteering is a great way to help your community. It is something that people should be doing more often, because it is a great way to help out those less fortunate. Another reason that you should volunteer is that it has a lot of health benefits, which people don’t seem to really know about. 106 .
Reduce depression (抑郁)
Volunteering is a great way to decrease depression, especially if you are someone who doesn’t have a great support system at home. 107 . When you are volunteering, you are around other people often talking and laughing, which helps reduce depression.
108
A lot of volunteering involves packing boxes or moving things, and that is very good for your heart. You can actually walk the dogs and clean cages at a local animal shelter, which are all ways to stay active. If you are volunteering to do something you love, you may not even notice that it takes a great deal of physical energy, so it’s much better than just working out because you enjoy it.
Make you feel satisfied (满意的)
When you do voluntary work, you feel this satisfaction out of what you are doing, because you know you are helping other people. When you feel this satisfaction, your mental and physical health improves, and you just feel better overall (全面的). 109 . And this is something that volunteering provides.
Reduce anxiety
110 . When you start volunteering, you find new ways to communicate with other people. It helps reduce your anxiety levels. It can help you find ways to interact with others and can help you build confidence around others.
A．Help you stay active
B．The results are as follows
C．Build up your mental strength
D．Here are four health benefits you can get through volunteering
E．If you always feel embarrassed at new social occasions, then volunteer
F．A lot of people become depressed because they don’t have friends or families
G．In order to stay healthy, you have to keep a balance between your mind and body

Money Matters
Parents should help their children understand money. 111 . So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.
● The basic function of money
Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the things he wants to have.If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier(收银员). 112 . When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.
● Money lessons
Approach money lessons with openness and honesty. 113 . If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money, explain, “You have enough toy trucks for now.” Or, if the request is for many different things, say, “You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”
● 114
Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands of a product—a kind of name-brand butter and a generic (无商标消费品),for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. 115 . If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.
A．Wise decisions
B．The value of money
C．Permit the child to choose between them
D．Tell your child why he can—or cannot—have certain things
E．Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you
F．Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store
G．The best time to teach a child something about money is when he shows an interest

What a comedian can teach you about managing stress
We often accept stress as part of the cost of modern life, but it really doesn’t have to be. We all know that laughter is the best medicine. 116 People who can laugh at their own misfortunes bounce back faster and stronger. Here is what a comedian says about coping with stress.
You can try to find a different perspective. 117 Once a friend of mine fell asleep in the middle of a class. His teacher decided to make fun of him by inviting students to applaud, wondering whether my friend would applaud along when he woke up. He did and the whole class burst outlaughing. After learning everything, he was both embarrassed and ashamed of course but after a while, my friend laughed. “If this had happened to someone else, it would have been amusing. So it’s no less funny, just because it happened to me. “
118 There’s no doubt that we all experience great stress now and then. We’ve all been personally affected, in some way. You might not have felt like laughing at the time But now, looking back, you could consider all of the strange aspects of the experience and all of the things you did to keep active or simply stay sane (神志正常的) .
When you share stories with your friends, you can choose to share stories of trauma (创伤) and pain, or you can choose to lift their spirits with stories of hope and growth. 119 Take the exact same story and change the focus from “feel sorry for me” to “laugh with me”. Keep in mind that we’re all in this together, that we all share the same ridiculous experiences, and that we can laugh together at whatever life throws at us. 120
A．Always share a good story.
B．Why not do what comedians do?
C．You can also look again and laugh.
D．But laughter does more than cheer you up.
E．Then you are able to make a simple choice.
F．In this way. you will say goodbye to stress forever.
G．If you have trouble seeing the funny side, you may find the following inspiring.

Writing tips for travel journals
There are many benefits of keeping a journal when you’re traveling. It helps you remember your visit and learn more culture and customs. Also, it helps you reflect on what you have learned. 121 Here are some writing tips for your travel journals.
Write about what you imagine it will be like
Sometimes when you travel, your destination is wildly different than what you expected. Maybe you expected the local food to be bad but it turned out to be delicious. 122 . Maybe you thought you would be more comfortable with the language. Whatever it is, write it down before you arrive. It will be interesting to compare these predictions to your actual experiences.
Write during your trip
123 . Therefore, try and write as much as you can while traveling. Your journals don’t have to be long, but you should let them highlight what you feel. Before going to bed, try and recall what you did that day, what you thought and how you felt. This will serve as a great way to help you reflect and grow from what you experienced.
124
Even though your journal is meant for writing, pictures are still worth a thousand words. Combining pictures with your first-hand accounts of what they represent, or what happened when they were taken will make for an even more comprehensive narrative of your travels.
Write about your trip after you leave
It is necessary to write about your trip before you arrive. 125 . It is important to reflect on your travels to develop new understandings and apply them to future adventures. This is also a great way to learn about yourself. Step back from all the things you did and try to see the big picture. It may surprise you.
A．Activities on the list.
B．Add pictures to your journal.
C．Such refection can be later applied to other parts of your life.
D．Maybe you imagined the town to be smaller than it actually is.
E．Equally importantly, you should also write about it after you leave.
F．It is always easier to remember things when they are fresh in your brain.
G．Keeping a travel journal offers opportunities to fix your feelings on the page.

What Makes Art Valuable?
Why do people buy art? An even bigger question is, why do people pay tens of millions of dollars to own art? Is it for status, prestige(威望), and approval from peers? One thing to remember is that value isn’t only linked to its artist quality. 126
Provenance
In the art world, an artwork’s value can be the result of provenance. In other words, who has owned the painting in the past. 127 The masterpiece went from a value of less than $10,000 when David Rockefeller first owned it, to upwards of $72 million when it was later sold by Sotheby’s.
The Thrill of Auction(拍卖)
The salerooms at Christie’s or Sotheby’s are full of billionaires—or better yet, their advisors. 128 They know when to bump up a lot and when to slightly tipthe scales. They’re running the show and it’s their job to make sure the highest bidder(出价者)has a shot and that values soar.
Historical Significance
Historical significance works in a couple of ways when it comes to determining the value of art. Firstly, you can consider the piece in terms of its importance to art history in its genre. For example, a painting by Claude Monet is worth more than other more recent impressionist work since Monet changed the standard of art history and impressionism as a whole. 129 After all, art is often a reflection of the culture of its time and as it became a product, art was affected by political and historical changes.
130 Whether in a perfect storm of passion and desire or a calculated risk of business deals and rewards, art collectors continue to spend millions upon millions each year at art auctions. What makes art valuable beyond the cost of supplies and labor? We may never truly understand.
A．World history also affects the value of art.
B．It’s interesting to explore what makes art valuable.
C．It seems as though all of these factors combine to determine the value of art.
D．Auctioneers are skilled salesmen who help raise those prices up and up and up.
E．It’s obvious that changes in polities have a historical effect on the value of art to different people.
F．For instance, art describing beautiful women tends to be sold for higher prices than that of beautiful men.
G．For example, Mark Rothko’s White Center was owned by the Rockefeller family, one of America’s most powerful dynasties.

Fear is one of our strongest emotions. However, people with phobias(恐惧)have an extreme fear response that causes both physical and psychological pain. In everyday life, some phobia triggers(诱因)are much easier to avoid than others. For instance, people who suffer from a fear of bats are highly unlikely to be troubled by these creatures every day. 131
The good news is that there are a variety of different methods used to treat phobias. Among the most popular are cognitive behavioral therapy(疗法), exposure therapy, and virtual reality therapy.
*Cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT)
132 It is thought that unreasonable anxiety is caused by a patient’s negative interpretation of events, rather than the events themselves. CBT is a talking therapy that helps patients assess their reactions to situations, replacing the worry cycle with more useful or realistic thoughts.
*Exposure therapy
The aim of exposure therapy is to gradually desensitize(使脱敏)the patients to the source of their phobia. 133 A person who fears spiders might place thinking about a spider at the bottom of the list, and having a spider move along his arm at the top. With the help of a psychologist, the patient systematically works their way through the list, using relaxation techniques until they are comfortable with each stage.
*Virtual Reality therapy
Exposure therapy isn’t a usable option for all phobias. 134 Advancements in virtual reality systems mean that patients can now face their fears through a headset rather than in the real world. 135 In the case of people with a phobia of flying, they can take a course of sessions in which they board a virtual plane and experience announcements, take-off and landing without having to buy a plane ticket each week.
A．Luckily, modern technology offers an alternative.
B．The patient ranks situations from least to most terrifying.
C．Instead, our brains can be retrained to overcome a phobia.
D．The aim of CBT is to change how we think about certain situations.
E．Someone suffering from a social phobia, however, will struggle to lead a normal life.
F．This enables patients to face their phobias, while knowing they are in no physical danger.
G．CBT is as effective as medication in treating many anxiety disorders.

Navigation(导航)skills seem to come naturally to some-but others aren’t so lucky. If you are lacking in a sense of direction, especially sick of taking wrong turns, here’s how to start finding your way.
To begin with, I have to be frank that I had an interest in researching this topic because my own sense of direction is absolutely rubbish. 136 I can find my way there easily enough because there are signs pointing me in the right direction. But getting back to my dining table is another story. After all, there are no helpful signs saying, “This is where you were sitting less than five minutes ago, Jane.”
However，a good news is that according to scientists the hippocampus(海马体)-the part of the brain associated with navigation-expands to accommodate the mental maps of those who are puzzled with directions. 137 They just need to work at it.
Firstly, it’s a good idea to put the GPS away. In a University of Nottingham study, drivers who’d followed step-by-step GPS instructions found it harder to work out where they’d been. 138
139 Not least it is because the amount of mental energy it re-quires means it’s more likely to stick in your mind. Looking at online maps on a big screen-or even studying a paper map-also allows you to get a sense of that all-important bigger picture and how everywhere fits together.
Finally, try to relax when you’re on unfamiliar ground. 140 But this sudden burst of anxiety will only increase your pressure and prevent you from calmly working out which way to go.
A．I always get lost when I am out.
B．Yes,they can improve the sense of direction.
C．Take popping to the toilet in a restaurant, for example.
D．They even failed to notice they’d been past the same place.
E．However, they can finally manage the direction completely.
F．It’s all too easy to get panicked by the suspicion of getting lost.
G．Studying a larger map and memorizing the route in advance can be helpful.

We often idealize the act of cooking. In my mind’s eye, I can see myself swanning through the kitchen with smooth hair as I stir a pot of spaghetti in slow motion. 141 As the appointed chef of my household, making dinners after a long day’s work is an annoying chore (杂务).
So, when we knew about a weekly meal delivery service, I jumped at the chance. 142 .Each meal’s ingredients came wrapped up in a separate paper bag, each labelled with a recipe card.
The actual cooking was easier, too. I was delighted by pre-processed vegetables and properly-portioned dressings. Think about the hunt for recipes, the cuts and burns, and the spilled bottle of olive oil. 143 .
A few weeks into our subscription, however, I realised that gone with the frustration of cooking was its joy. 144 You choose ingredients from the supermarket shelves. You wash them, peel them, chop them, season them or combine them. You see them transform from one thing into another over the process. Remove that process and what are you left with?
145 For busy families who couldn’t afford the connection with food, these boxes offer fresh, healthy, waste-free meals that require minimal effort and time. But if I have the time and energy to indulge in that luxury, I think it’s worth doing.
A．These were all things of the past.
B．In fact, cooking can connect you with your food.
C．In practice, there is rarely anything ideal about cooking.
D．Cooking is messy, tiring, and most of the time, annoying.
E．Soon came our box of ingredients that made everything easier.
F．So clean and ready, the ingredients no longer look or feel like food.
G．Of course, I do realise the practical advantages of meal subscription boxes.

Expressing gratitude in your daily life sometimes is challenging and annoying. 146 Christina Costa, a psychologist who has studied the positive effects of gratitude on the brain, tells us how to be better at showing gratitude.
Start a gratitude journal. Make it a habit to write down the things that you’re thankful for. You can set up a timer. Writing in the morning is a nice choice because that can set your day up best. You can also do it on your phone or by hand. 147
Write a letter. Think of someone in your life who you have not had the chance to thank. Why are you grateful to those persons? 148 Then send them a letter, an email, or even better, deliver the letter in person and read it to them.
If you’re having trouble finding someone to thank, think small. The smaller you starts the more you’ll start seeing things you’re grateful for. Think of the bus driver picking you up. 149 Then he is indeed a person that you can be grateful for.
150 Look around you, and take notice of everything that makes up your environment: the sky, the cool breeze. The act of simply noticing things is a great way to make the strength of all of the unique connections in your life clear.
A．Gratitude is a good virtue.
B．Notice the world around you.
C．Whichever way you choose, make it as easy as possible.
D．Think of a specific moment when they helped you.
E．But experts say it doesn’t have to be that complicated.
F．Maybe he’s really nice or waits for a minute for you.
G．Do you still remember the moment when he helped you?












参考答案：
1．F 2．C 3．G 4．D 5．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了野生生物基金会认为孩子们每天至少应该在大自然中度过一个小时的时间。然而，父母并没有给孩子们足够的时间，并且近年来，孩子们在大自然中的时间大大缩短了。
1．根据上文“Children should spend at least one hour playing and spending time in nature each day, according to the Wildlife Trusts (野生生物基金会). It is an organization which speaks for 2300 nature protection areas.(根据野生动物信托基金会的说法，孩子们每天至少应该花一个小时在大自然中玩耍。这是一个代表2300个自然保护区的组织)”可知，F. It is now calling on the government to include nature time into daily school life (现在，它呼吁政府将自然时间纳入日常学校生活)能够衔接上文，符合语境。其中it指代上文中的the Wildlife Trusts (野生生物基金会)。故选F。
2．根据下文“Its 451 students in the study were 8 or 9 years of age.(参与研究的451名学生年龄在8岁或9岁)”可知，此处应该介绍一项研究。由此可知，C. The calling comes from a study by University College London(这个呼吁来自伦敦大学学院的一项研究)能够引起下文，符合语境。故选C。
3．根据上文“The children showed a great increase in personal health.(孩子们的个人健康有了很大的提高)”可知，户外活动给孩子们带来很多好处。由此可知，G. And they also showed a sense of connection with the natural world and high levels of enjoyment(他们还表现出与自然世界的联系和高度的享受)能够衔接上文，继续介绍活动带来的好处，符合语境。故选G。
4．根据上文“90 percent said they learned something new about the natural world; 79 percent felt the experience would help their schoolwork(90%的人说他们对自然界有了新的了解；79%的人认为这段经历对他们的学业有帮助)”可知，此处在使用数据来具体说明户外活动给孩子们带来的好处。由此可知，D. 81 percent said they had better relationships with their teachers(81%的孩子说他们与老师的关系更好了)能够衔接上文，接着说户外活动给孩子们带来的好处，符合语境。故选D。
5．根据下文“And the time has been reducing greatly in recent years.(近年来，这种时间大大缩短了)”可知，此处在讲述户外活动时间减少的现象。由此可知，A. However, parents aren’t giving kids that time(然而，父母不会给孩子这样的时间)能够引出下文，符合语境。故选A。
6．C 7．G 8．E 9．A 10．D

【导语】本文是说明文。介绍了在地震中需要注意的一些事。
6．分析设空，位于第一段段尾，应是承接上文，并引出下文，根据前文“Though it is estimated that about 500,000 earthquakes occur each year, only 100 of them cause damage! However, an earthquake could occur any time of the day or night, so it pays to be prepared if you are unfortunately caught in the middle of one.(虽然据估计每年大约发生50万次地震，但其中只有100次造成破坏！然而，地震可能在白天或晚上的任何时候发生，所以如果你不幸被困在地震之中，做好准备是值得的)”结合后文可知，本文主要讲述了在地震中需注意的地方，所以C项“There are certain dos and don’ts that can help you during an earthquake.(在地震中有一些注意事项可以帮助你)”符合文意，起到承上启下的作用。故选C项。
7．根据前文“If you are indoors, stay indoors unless you are in the ground floor where you can easily run outside.(如果你在室内，待在室内，除非你在一楼，你可以很容易地跑出去)”可知，本段主要讲述了在室内遇到地震时注意事项，所以G项“The best thing to do indoors is to hide under a strong piece of furniture like a bed or desk.(在室内最好的办法是躲在结实的家具下面，比如床或桌子)”符合本段主题。故选G项。
8．根据前文“Stay away from windows, inside walls and movable furniture or appliances.(远离窗户、内墙和可移动的家具或电器)”可知，本段在小心室内可移动的物体因为地震时，物体掉下来会砸到你，所以E项“The kitchen is a dangerous place as things stored in cupboards can fall on you.(厨房是个危险的地方，因为橱柜里的东西可能会掉到你身上)”符合本段主题。故选E项。
9．分析设空，位于段首，是本段的中心句，根据后文“Stay away from high-rise buildings, trees, power and telephone cables or anything else that might fall on you.(远离高层建筑、树木、电线和电话线或任何可能砸到你的东西)”可知，这些是在户外需要注意的事，所以A项“If you are outdoors, try to reach an open ground.(如果你在户外，试着去一个开阔的地方)”符合文意。故选A项。
10．根据前文“Lastly, if you are not trapped or seriously hurt, do not expect fire fighters, army or police to help you.(最后，如果你没有被困或受重伤，不要指望消防员、军队或警察来帮助你)”可知，D项“They may be busy rescuing others who are in greater need than you are.(他们可能正忙着救助那些比你更需要帮助的人)”是对前一句的解释，符合文意。故选D项。
11．E 12．F 13．A 14．C 15．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章告诉我们如何为惊险的徒步旅行做准备。
11．根据上文“You need to train your body at least three months before the challenge. (在挑战开始前，你至少需要提前三个月训练你的身体。) ”和下文“You can start with baby steps and gradually take more demanding exercises and distance. (你可以从小步开始，逐渐进行更多的练习并增加距离。) ”可推测设空处应该是制定训练计划，然后按时训练，E项“制订一个有规律的时间表，并严格遵守。”符合语境。故选E。
12．根据本段标题“Choose your clothes carefully (仔细选择你的衣服) ”和下文“Wear light absorbent pants to reduce friction and promote absorption of sweat. (穿轻薄的裤子可以减少摩擦，促进汗水的吸收)”可知本段主要讲要穿适合的衣服，F项“穿合适的，能让你自由活动的衣服。”符合语境。故选F。
13．根据下文“You must consider various factors before purchasing the most appropriate hiking shoes. (在购买最合适的登山鞋之前，你必须考虑各种因素。)” 可知本段是关于如何选择鞋子的，所以A项“选择合适的鞋”是本段的主题。故选A。
14．根据下文“These are primary tools to help you find your way, water points, emergency towers, and other places. (这些都是帮助你找到方向、供水点、应急塔和其他地方的主要工具。)”可知，设空处应是要携带的工具，C项“随身携带指南针、地图和GPS。”符合语境。故选C。
15．根据上文“Hiking is a refreshing way of keeping fit, having fun and building resilience. (徒步旅行是一种可以让人保持健康、享受乐趣和增强复原力的方式。) ”可知后文是对前面进行总结，所以只有计划好，才会有一个美好的徒步旅行体验，G项“充分的计划将有助于获得美妙的户外体验。”符合语境。故选G。
16．C 17．E 18．D 19．B 20．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了缓解冬季抑郁症的方法。
16．上文“As leaves fall and temperatures drop, the winter blues are setting in. The winter blues are very common, with many of us experiencing depression and sadness for no reason. (随着落叶和气温的下降，冬季忧郁症开始袭来。冬季抑郁很常见，我们中的许多人无缘无故地感到抑郁和悲伤。)”介绍冬季忧郁症来袭，根据下文小标题可知，下文介绍了缓解冬季抑郁症的方法，所以C项“Here are steps to relieve the winter blues(以下是缓解冬季抑郁症的几个步骤)”填入空格处，承上启下，衔接自然。故选C项。
17．根据小标题和上文“●Recognize the symptoms. The most common signs are general sadness, a lack of energy, oversleeping and overeating. Other signs include loss of interest in activities you typically enjoy. (●识别症状。最常见的症状是悲伤、缺乏活力、睡过头和暴饮暴食。其他迹象包括对你通常喜欢的活动失去兴趣。)”可知，本段主要介绍冬季忧郁症的症状， E项“Worse still you may get tired easily most of the day(更糟糕的是，你可能会在一天的大部分时间里很容易感到疲倦)”承接上文，介绍了一种更糟糕的症状：经常容易感到疲倦，句中“Worse still”表明与上文之间的递进关系。故选E项。
18．上文“According to mental health experts, the winter blues happen because we get inadequate sunlight in the winter than we do in other seasons.(根据心理健康专家的说法，冬季抑郁症的发生是因为我们在冬天比在其他季节得到的阳光不足。)”介绍冬季抑郁症与阳光不足有关，D项“Sunlight shortage adds to depressed feelings(日照不足增加了沮丧的感觉)”承接上文，进一步说明阳光不足引起沮丧情绪，句中“Sunlight shortage”与本段主题一致，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。
19．设空句是段首小标题。根据下文“Cut back on your study load if you have too many things to do. Make sure you set-aside some quiet time to yourself. Studies show that most teens need about nine hours of sleep each night. The average high school students, though, get only six or seven hours.(如果你有太多的事情要做，减少你的学习负担。一定要给自己留一些安静的时间。研究表明，大多数青少年每晚需要大约9个小时的睡眠。而高中生的平均睡眠时间只有六到七个小时。)”可知，本段主要讲要在学习和休息之间找到平衡。B项“Strike a balance between study and rest (在学习和休息之间取得平衡)”是本段主题的概括。故选B项。
20．根据下文“you may have a bigger problem than the winter blues.(你可能遇到了比冬季抑郁更严重的问题。)”可知，上文描述了一种可能比冬季抑郁更严重的情况，F项“If your winter blues start affecting all aspects of your life(如果你的冬季忧郁开始影响你生活的方方面面)”假设了这种情况，同时句中“from work to relationships”对这种情况进行了更具体地举例说明。上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
21．F 22．C 23．A 24．E 25．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了埃及年轻人婚姻方面的一些细节以及传统的婚姻习俗正受到的挑战。
21．根据前文“Among the middle and upper classes, the man and woman know each other from schools or universities, where young people gather in groups like in the West.(在中产阶级和上层阶级中，男女是在学校或大学里认识的，年轻人聚集在那里，就像在西方一样)”可知，在中产阶级和上层阶级中，男女是在学校或大学里认识的。F项“In the lower classes, the chance for socializing with the opposite sex is rarer.(在下层社会，与异性交往的机会很少)”强调的是下层社会的情况，此处与前文的上层社会形成对比。故选F。
22．根据后文“The discussion usually covers such topics as the dowry(嫁妆) and wedding expense, etc.(讨论的话题通常包括嫁妆和婚礼费用等)”指出，此处主要探讨的内容是嫁妆和婚礼费用等。C项“The two families need to discuss the terms of the marriage.(两家需要讨论一下婚姻的条款)”中的discuss与后文的discussion的内容构成呼应，指出两家需要探讨一些关于结婚的事项。故选C。
23．根据前文“The two families then arrange a meeting between the potential bride and groom.(然后，两个家庭会安排准新娘和准新郎见面)”可知，两个家庭安排准新娘、新郎见面。A项“Either one can say no to the marriage.(任何一方都有可能拒绝这桩婚姻)”指出见面后的准新娘和新郎可以对自己的婚姻做出决定。故选A。
24．此处是段首主题句，根据后文“According to Egyptian law, both men and women have the right to ask for a divorce.(根据埃及法律，男女双方都有权要求离婚)”可知，后文主要讲述了离婚的话题。E项“Divorce is not very common in Egypt, although it does still happen.(离婚在埃及并不常见，尽管有时会发生)”符合语境。故选E。
25．根据前文“At one time, Egypt gave women the right to ask for a divorce only in certain circumstances, such as her husband’s being mentally ill.(有一段时间，埃及规定妇女只有在某些情况下才有权要求离婚，比如丈夫患有精神疾病)”以及后文“Now in Egypt and other countries, traditional interpretations are being challenged.(现在在埃及和其他国家，传统的解释正受到挑战)”可知，此处是强调有一段时间，埃及规定妇女只有在某些情况下才有权要求离婚，同时埃及的传统正逐渐被改变。G项“A woman’s right to ask for a divorce in any case was put into law in Egypt in 1999.(女性在任何条件下都有权利提出离婚在1999年被写入法律)”承接前文，指出当前女性在任何条件下都可以提出离婚，同时引起下文即埃及的传统正逐渐被改变，符合语境。故选G。
26．B 27．C 28．D 29．A 30．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了支付宝和微信的主要支付功能。
26．根据上文“When you make an order on Taobao, you know the money you pay doesn’t go directly to the seller. Instead, it goes through Alipay (支付宝), which keeps your money for a while. Then Alipay gives the money to the seller.(当你在淘宝上下单时，你知道你支付的钱不会直接到卖家那里。取而代之的是通过支付宝，它会把你的钱保存一段时间。然后支付宝把钱给卖家)”可知，B. This is called “third party online payment”(这叫做“第三方网上支付”)是对这种交易的概括，符合语境。故选B。
27．根据上文“These transfer stations are usually set up by payment service companies such as Alipay, Tenpay (财付通) and Yeepay (易宝).(这些中转站通常由支付宝、财付通和易宝等支付服务公司设立)”可知，此处介绍了三大主要支付服务公司。由此可知，C. Among them, Alipay is the biggest in China(其中，支付宝在中国是最大的)能够衔接上文，符合语境。故选C。
28．根据上文“Most online sellers and shoppers like the third party online payment, but banks are not happy.(大多数网上卖家和购物者喜欢第三方在线支付，但银行不高兴)”可知，D. The reason is that these companies fight over money with them(原因是这些公司与他们争夺资金)是银行不高兴的原因，符合语境。故选D。
29．根据上文“Users can benefit from financial products through Alipay and make money. So lots of people choose to put money in Alipay rather than in banks.(用户可以通过支付宝从金融产品中获益，赚钱。所以很多人选择把钱存在支付宝而不是银行)”及下文“WeChat doesn’t have its own account.(微信没有自己的账号)”可知，支付宝有自己的账户，而微信没有。由此可知，A. But WeChat payment is not the same(但微信支付不一样)是对两者的比较，能够承上启下，符合语境。故选A。
30．根据上文“Whether Alipay or WeChat payment, they are both trying to attract more users and make online shopping easier. Both payments have made the best of QR code (二维码) technology.(无论是支付宝还是微信支付，它们都在努力吸引更多用户，让网上购物变得更容易。这两种支付方式都充分利用了二维码技术)”及下文“Maybe in the future, your face is the key to everything.(也许在未来，你的脸是一切的关键)”可知，本段介绍支付宝和微信的共同点。由此可知，F. Also, they promote sales through face recognition payment(此外，他们还通过人脸识别付款来促进销售)能够承上启下，符合语境。其中face是关键词。故选F。
31．D 32．G 33．B 34．F 35．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如果养成健康生活习惯给出建议。
31．段首小标题“Compulsory (强制的) breakfast.(强制早餐。)”提出必须吃早餐，D项“The first is to eat our breakfast every morning.(首先是每天早上吃早餐。)”承接上文，阐述“Compulsory breakfast”的内容，引出下文的原因，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。
32．上文“Good sleep not only means sleeping for a long time but also sleeping with a peaceful mind.(良好的睡眠不仅意味着睡得长，而且意味着睡得安稳。)”提出良好的睡眠也指“sleeping with a peaceful mind”，G项“A sound peaceful sleep is important for a good healthy life.(安稳的睡眠对健康的生活很重要。)”承接上文，说明“睡得安稳”的作用，句中“A sound peaceful sleep”和上文“sleeping with a peaceful mind”相照应。故选G项。
33．设空处是段首小标题。根据下文“Water is the best medicine for most diseases. We need to drink a lot of water every day, almost 8 glasses per day. Water helps us keep our body clean and fit.(水是治疗大多数疾病的良药。我们每天需要喝大量的水，大约每天8杯水。水帮助我们保持身体清洁和健康。)”可知，本段主要讲要养成喝水的习惯，B项“Drinking lots of water.(多喝水。)”是本段内容的概括。故选B项。
34．段首小标题“Relationships.(人际关系。)”提出建立人际关系，F项“Always keep healthy relations with other people.(与他人保持健康的关系。)”承接上文，具体阐述本段主题，句中“keep healthy relations with other people.”与标题相照应。故选F项。
35．设空处是段首小标题。根据下文“Take a good walk every day, which is a very good habit regardless of the age group and gender. Walking helps you keep your mind at peace and helps in keeping a healthy body.(每天好好散步，这是一个非常好的习惯，无论年龄和性别。散步可以帮助你保持头脑平静，有助于保持健康的身体。)”可知，本段主要讲要养成散步的习惯，A项“Walking.(散步。)”是本段内容的概括。故选A项。
36．E 37．A 38．G 39．D 40．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是良好的团队合作精神是一项基本技能，本文主要介绍的是如何提高这一基本技能。
36．根据本段的主题句“Share credit with your teammates. (与你的队友分享荣誉。)”可知，本段讲述的的是要学会与队友分享荣誉，分析语篇可知，此空处是对本段主题的进一步解释，根据空后的“For instance, you might give your teammate credit for having a great idea that helped your team finish your project in half the time. (例如，你可能会表扬你的队友，因为他有一个好主意，帮助你的团队用一半的时间完成了项目。)”可知，要对队友做出的贡献给以肯定，感谢他的好想法帮助团队用一半的时间完成任务，由此可知，此空处应为如何对待个人对团队的贡献，E选项“Plus, acknowledge the individual contributions made by your teammate. (另外，感谢你的队友所做的个人贡献。)”中的plus承接了上文，进一步解释本段主题，且讲述的内容与举例讲述的内容吻合。故选E项。
37．分析语篇可知，此处应为本段的主题句，与其它段落的主题一样，应为祈使句，根据空后的“This Shows leadership skills, while also making you a valuable part of the team. Sharing your thoughts shows that you have more to offer and are thinking outside the box. (这既展示了你的领导能力，也让你成为团队中有价值的一员。分享你的想法表明你有更多的东西可以提供，并且正在跳出思维定式。)”可知，该段讲述的内容与分享自己的想法相关，A选项“Speak up when you have ides about a topic. (当你对一个话题有想法时就大声说出来。)”为祈使句，且讲述的内容与空后的内容一致，尤其是ides about a topic与Sharing your thoughts内容一致。故选A项。
38．根据本段的主题句“Pick team members who have skills that complement (补充) yours, if you can. (如果可以的话，选择那些与你技能互补的团队成员。)”可知，此处讲述的是团队成员之间的互补作用，G选项“It’s better to have diverse ideas and skills on your team, as you’ll be able to be more creative. (你的团队最好有不同的想法和技能，这样你就能更有创造力。)”中讲述的是团队中有多样的想法和技能，就可以更有创造性，与本段的主题吻合，且其中的diverse与空前“If you have a choice on who you’ll work with, look for people who are different from you. (如果你可以选择和谁一起工作，那就找和你不同的人。)”中的different意义相关。故选G项。
39．根据本段主题句“Include input from all team members so everyone is heard. (把所有团队成员的意见列入其中，这样都能听到每个人的想法。)”可知，本段讲述的是听取所有成员的意见，根据空前的“If team members start to feel as though their ideas don’t matter, they’ll stop being an active part of the team. (如果团队成员开始觉得他们的想法不重要，他们将不再是团队中积极的一部分。)”可知，如果成员觉得自己的想法不重要。可能就不再是团队中的组成部分，D选项“This will hurt your overall output as you’ re losing valuable ideas and expertise. (这将损害你的整体输出，因为你失去了有价值的想法和专业知识。)”讲述的是空前的行为带来的后果，其中的this为解题关键，指代的是空前的“they’ll stop being an active part of the team”，且其中的output与主题句中的input相对应。故选D项。
40．根据本段的主题句“Participate in brainstorming sessions to encourage collaboration. (参加头脑风暴会议以鼓励合作。)”可知，本段讲述的是参加头脑风暴，让团队成员发表自己的看法，鼓励合作，根据空前的“When you can, meet in person so you can have a free exchange of ideas. (如果可以的话，面对面交流，这样你们就可以自由地交换想法。)”可知，亲自见面可以自由的交流思想，F选项“If this isn’t possible, schedule a digital conference through service providers like Skype.(如果这是不可能的，通过Skype等服务提供商安排一个数字会议。)”中的this指代空前的内容，与空前内容相对，如果不能亲自见面交流也要通过数字会议交流思想，与本段的主题内容吻合。故选F项。
41．B 42．D 43．G 44．F 45．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个可以激发孩子尊重野生动物的简单方法。
41．根据上文“Children who respect wildlife as something worthy of care and protection usually grow up kinder and more considerate and often generate the same positive feelings in those around them.(那些把野生动物视为值得关爱和保护的东西的孩子长大后通常会更善良、更体贴，并经常在他们周围的人身上产生同样的积极感受)”并结合下文提到的几个方法可知，可以用一些简单的方法来激发孩子对野生动物的善良。B项“Let’s bring out kindness in your kids with these simple and positive ideas(让我们用这些简单而积极的想法来激发孩子的善良)”符合题意，开启下文。故选B。
42．根据下文“And this isn’t always the best thing for the animals — or kids as well.(这对动物和孩子们来说并不总是最好的事情)”推知，空处提到了一种不恰当的行为，这种行为对动物和孩子来说都不好。D项“Children tend to project human qualities on animals(孩子们倾向于把人的品质投射到动物身上)”符合题意，下文this指代选项内容。故选D。
43．根据上文“It’s easy for kids to respect those cute and adorable mammals.(孩子们很容易尊重那些可爱的哺乳动物)”可知，孩子们大都喜欢可爱的哺乳动物。由此推知，空处提问那些不那么可爱甚至“吓人”的动物该怎么办，G项“But what about all those “scary-looking” ones, such as bees, worms and snakes?(但是那些“看起来很可怕”的动物，比如蜜蜂、蠕虫和蛇呢？)”符合语境，scary-looking呼应上文cute and adorable。故选G。
44．空处为本段小标题。根据下文“Out of curiosity, young kids want to chase after a squirrel, or pet a wild rabbit. But human interactions with wildlife can negatively affect animals by changing their natural behavior. Teach children to leave animals alone and observe them from a distance.(出于好奇，小孩子们想要追逐松鼠或抚摸野兔。但人类与野生动物的互动会改变动物的自然行为，从而对它们产生负面影响。教孩子远离动物，保持一定距离观察它们)”可知，本段的主题是与野生动物保持一定距离。F项“Respect their privacy(尊重它们的隐私)”可以作为本段主旨句。故选F。
45．根据下文“That trash includes our leftover food, which can be harmful to some animals.(这些垃圾包括我们剩下的食物，它们可能对一些动物有害)”中的that trash推知，空处内容应与trash有关。A项“Throw trash away, since animals can mistake it for food(把垃圾扔掉，因为动物会误以为是食物)”符合题意。故选A。
46．E 47．A 48．G 49．D 50．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们在忙碌的日子里会承受巨大的压力，而压力对人们的身心都没有好处，因此文章介绍了五种方法能够帮助人们在忙碌的日子里轻松些。
46．根据上文“During the busiest days, people often withstand great stress. Stress is no good for your mind or your body. Studies have found that your chance of a heart attack increases 9.5 times after an intense event. Anxious feelings can also lead to sore skin.(在最忙的日子里，人们常常承受巨大的压力。压力对你的身心都没有好处。研究发现，剧烈运动后心脏病发作的几率会增加9.5倍。焦虑的感觉也会导致皮肤酸痛)”可知，上文主要讲述的是人们在忙碌的日子里会承受巨大的压力，而压力对人们的身心都没有好处。而下文则介绍了五种方法帮助人们轻松些。由此可知，选项E“The following five steps can make the busiest days easy and fun.(以下五个方法可以让最忙的日子变得轻松有趣)”承前启后，符合上下文内容。故选E。
47．空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文“Essential oils smell amazing, and they’ve also been associated with reduced stress levels and may even be able to kill the flu virus. Whether you prefer peppermint or lavender, fifteen minutes is a great way to keep your mood on the up and up.(精油闻起来很香，它们也与减轻压力水平有关，甚至可以杀死流感病毒。无论你喜欢薄荷还是薰衣草，15分钟都是保持情绪高涨的好方法)”可知，本段主要讲述的是使用精油可以帮助人们减轻压力，甚至可以杀死流感病毒。由此可知，选项A“Smell the Difference.(闻些不同的)”符合下文内容，指的是闻闻精油的味道。故选A。
48．根据小标题“listen to music(听音乐)”可知，本句主要建议人们多听音乐。根据下文“What’s even more interesting, though, is that the type of music may matter less than the act of listening. From classical to heavy metal, music of all sorts can help ease tension. Pick a song, kick back, and tune out.(然而，更有趣的是，音乐的类型可能不比听音乐的行为更重要。从古典音乐到重金属音乐，各种各样的音乐都能帮助缓解紧张。选首歌，放松一下，不去管它)”可知，下文讲述的是音乐的类型不重要，只要听音乐就好。由此可知，选项G“Multiple studies have shown that enjoying a little music can reduce stress.(多项研究表明，听点音乐可以减轻压力)”和小标题内容一致，同时与下文保持一致。故选G。
49．根据上文内容“Plenty of research has shown how bad sitting all day can be for your productivity and your overall health, but it also turns out a lunchtime stroll may be even more beneficial than it’s thought previously.(大量研究表明，整天坐着对你的工作效率和整体健康有多糟糕，但事实也证明，午餐时间的散步可能比人们之前认为的更有益)”可知，上文主要讲述的是散步的好处有很多。选项D“One study found that a short walk can boost creative thinking.(一项研究发现，短时间的散步可以促进创造性思维)”则具体阐述了散步对思维的好处，与上文内容保持一致。故选D。
50．根据小标题“take vitamins(服用维生素)”可知，本段主要建议人们要服用维生素。根据上文内容“When we are under great pressure, we tend to desire sugary and fatty foods. Stocking up on better­for­you snacks is one way to avoid diet problems.(当我们在巨大的压力下，我们倾向于渴望含糖和高脂肪的食物。储备对你有益的零食是避免饮食问题的一种方法)”可知，当我们压力大的时候，会渴望吃一些含糖和高脂肪的食物。由此可知，选项C“Making sure you remember to take your vitamins is another.(确保你记得服用维生素是另一回事)”既与上文有压力时想吃东西保持一致，同时与本段小标题一致，指的是当我们压力大，想吃食物时，我们应该选择维生素。故选C。
51．F 52．G 53．A 54．D 55．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了足球俱乐部最初的成立以及历史发展。
51．根据上文“Early clubs were formed by former school students.(早期的俱乐部是由以前的学生组成的)”可知，此处在讲述早期的俱乐部组成。由此可知，F. And the first of this kind was formed in Sheffield in 1855.(1855年，第一个这样的组织在谢菲尔德成立)能够承接上文，符合语境。故选F。
52．根据上文“Another change took place when some clubs became willing to pay the best players to join their team.(另一个变化发生了，一些俱乐部开始愿意支付最好的球员加入他们的球队)”可知，此处会介绍这样做的原因。由此可知，G. The motivation behind this was not only to win more matches.(这背后的动机不仅仅是为了赢得更多的比赛)能够承接上文，符合语境。故选G。
53．根据上文“And finally, in 1885 professional football was legalized. Three years later, the Football League was established.(最后，1885年职业足球合法化。三年后，足球联盟成立)”可知，职业足球被合法化并且建立了足联，这是两个大的里程碑。根据下文“Football Association Challenge Cup (FA Cup) became the first important competition in 1871. The following year a match between England and Scotland was played for the first time. That was followed by 4,000 people at Hamilton Crescent.(1871年，足球协会挑战杯（足总杯）成为第一个重要的比赛。第二年，英格兰队和苏格兰队首次举行了比赛。随后，在汉密尔顿新月体育场有4000人参加的比赛)”可知，本段主要介绍了足球史上的两个里程碑类的重要比赛。由此可知，A. Other milestones were now to follow.(接下来还有其他里程碑)承接上文并概括本段中心，符合语境。故选A。
54．根据上文“Football was for a long time a British phenomenon.(在很长一段时间里，足球是英国的一种现象)”及下文“The first game outside Europe occurred in Argentina in 1867. But it was foreign British workers who were involved and not its domestic citizens.(欧洲以外的第一场比赛于1867年在阿根廷举行)”可知，足球传到了其他欧洲国家。由此可知，D. But it gradually spread to other European countries.(但它逐渐传播到其他欧洲国家)能够呈上启下，符合语境。故选D。
55．根据上文“England and the other British countries did not join FIFA from the start. They had invented the game and saw no reason to obey an association.(英格兰和其他英国国家一开始就没有加入国际足联。他们发明了这个运动，认为没有理由服从一个协会)”可知，最初英国没有加入国际足联。由此可知，B. Still, they joined in the following year.(尽管如此，第二年他们还是加入了)能够衔接上文，符合语境。故选B。
56．A 57．B 58．C 59．F 60．E

【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者认为寄手写信件是一件非常有力量的事情。
56．由该空格处位于该段句尾可知，为总结该段内容或与上文内容相关。该段上文“Sending handwritten letters may have fallen out of fashion, but I’m a great believer in the power of letters.  There’s something unique and special about handwritten things. You write a letter not because there’s something you need to know, but there’s something you want to say.”（寄手写信件可能已经过时了，但我非常相信信件的力量。手写的东西有一些独特和特别的地方。你写信不是因为你想知道什么，而是你有话想说。）可知，讲的是寄手写信件独特和特别的地方。结合选项A项That is the point of the letter.（这就是这种信的重点。）为总结该段内容，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
57．上文“When my granny died and I cleared her house, I found hundreds of letters she had kept.”（当我奶奶去世时，我打扫了她的房子，发现了她保存的数百封信。）提到发现了奶奶保存的数百封信。下文“There were letters from her mother, who died long before: I was born, but sitting reading them one rainy afternoon, her words stretched out across time and I felt I knew her.”（她的母亲早在很久以前就去世了。我出生在一个下雨的下午，坐在那里读着她的信，她的话穿越了时间，我觉得我认识她。）可知为信的内容。结合选项B项They told the story of her relationships.（他们讲述了她的人际关系。）起到上下文的承上启下主要，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
58．根据下文“It can enrich a relationship and allow it to grow.”（它可以丰富一段关系，让它成长。）结合选项C项Receiving a letter is such a lovely surprise.（收到一封信真是一个可爱的惊喜。）可知，下文中的it指的就是空格处的内容，下文是对空格处的语意递进，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
59．上文“He’d love to hear about what subjects at school I enjoyed.”（他很想知道我在学校喜欢什么科目。）提出问题。下文“I have grown close to him since then.”（从那以后，我和他越来越亲近了。）说明关系越来越近。结合选项F项Then we started a communication that went on for years.（然后我们开始了长达数年的交流。）起到上下文的承上启下作用，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
60．上文“It encouraged me to write to lots of other people in fact.”（事实上，它鼓励我给很多其他人写信。）说明鼓励我做的行为。下文“So, I’d encourage you to put pen to paper and see where it leads.”（因此，我鼓励你把笔放在纸上，看看它会通向哪里。）结合选项E项And it’s something I keep up with to this day.（我一直坚持到今天。）可知鼓励我的行为一致持续到今天，对上文内容的语意递进，同时引起下文。故选E项。
61．F 62．C 63．E 64．B 65．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍人生中可能会遇到的一些问题：爱、幸福与悲伤、成功与失敗、希望与绝望。
61．由上文中的“Life is a learning process.(生活是一个学习的过程)”可知，本句应当承接上文说明生活教会了我们什么。故F项“人生经历教给我们新的经验并让我们成为更好的人”符合语境。故选F。
62．根据上文“Love plays a key role in our life. Love makes you feel needed. Without love a person could die and also become cruel and angry. In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who shower us with unconditional love and care, and they teach us about what is right and wrong, good and bad.(爱在我们的生活中扮演着关键的角色。爱让你感到被需要。没有爱，一个人可能会死去，也会变得残忍和愤怒。在我们最初的人生道路上，我们的父母给予了我们无条件的关爱，他们教会我们判断正确与错误、好与坏)”本段主要谈论爱这个话题，空前讲到了父母给我们无条件的爱，他们教我们懂得什么是是非和善恶，C项“但是我们总是认为这是理所当然的”承接上文。故选C。
63．由下文中的“No mind is happy without peace.(没有平静的心灵是快乐的)”可知，此处论述了幸福与心理平静的关系。故E项“心灵的平静是通向幸福的主要途径”符合语境。故选E。
64．根据本段内容“Hope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds in patience. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour, because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same. We have only one choice — keep moving on in life and be hopeful.(希望是生活的动力。父母总是希望他们的孩子做得好。希望使我们有梦想。希望使人有耐心。人生教会我们即使在最困难的时候也不要绝望，因为黑暗之后终将是黎明。没有什么是一成不变的。我们只有一个选择——继续生活，充满希望)”可知，本段的话题是希望和绝望。故B选项“希望和绝望”符合语境，故选B。
65．根据上文“Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it has passed and is beyond our control. Tomorrow is unknown, for it could either be bright or dull.(人生教会我们不要对过去的事感到后悔，因为过去的已经过去了，我们无法控制。明天是未知的，因为它可能是光明的，也可能是暗淡的)”可知，上文提到了不要对昨天感到遗憾，因为昨天已逝，而明天是未知的，说明要认真对待当下。故选G项“所以，唯一的选择就是在今天努力工作，这样我们才能去享受更美好的明天”，承接上文。故选G。
66．G 67．A 68．F 69．C 70．D

【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了减少食物浪费的几种方法。
66．根据上文“When people think about ways to help the environment, encourage biodiversity and decrease greenhouse gases, they don’t usually think about the impact of food waste. (当人们考虑如何帮助环境、鼓励生物多样性和减少温室气体时，他们通常不会考虑食物浪费的影响。)”可知，上文告诉我们人们通常不会考虑食物浪费对环境的影响，G项意为“然而，食物浪费造成了高达10%的全球温室气体排放。”，选项与上文为转折关系，人们通常不会考虑食物浪费对环境的影响，但事实上，食物浪费造成了高达10%的全球温室气体排放。故选G。
67．根据下文“This can help increase the shelf life of many of the most commonly wasted foods, including fruit, vegetables and dairy products. (这有助于延长许多最常见的浪费食品的保质期，包括水果、蔬菜和乳制品。)”可知，上文告诉我们的应该是一种延长食品保质期的方法，A项意为“将你的冰箱温度设定在5摄氏度以下。”，选项能够引起下文，将你的冰箱温度设定在5摄氏度以下，这有助于延长包括水果、蔬菜和乳制品等食品的保质期。故选A。
68．根据上文“Many of us are seeking to decrease the amount of single-use plastics in our lives, and in our shopping baskets. This is good but often these plastics and packaging keep food fresh for longer. (我们中的许多人都在寻求减少生活中和购物篮中一次性塑料的数量。这很好，但这些塑料和包装通常能让食物保鲜更长时间。)”可知，上文告诉我们塑料包装虽然对环境不好，但通常能让食物保鲜更长时间，F项意为“幸运的是，后塑料领域有了重大发展。”，选项能够承接上文，塑料包装通常能让食物保鲜更长时间，幸运的是，为了减少一次性塑料的使用，后塑料世界有了重大发展，且能引起下文，科学家们正在开发处理和储存食品的方法，以延长其保质期。故选F。
69．根据上文“Fortunately there are many ways to manage our fridge contents effectively and decrease food waste. (幸运的是，有很多方法可以有效地管理冰箱里的东西，减少食物浪费。)”可知，上文告诉我们有很多方法可以有效地管理冰箱里的东西，减少食物浪费，C项意为“这些方法包括从应用程序到普通的便利贴或钢笔。”，选项能够承接上文，介绍了具体的有效管理冰箱里的东西的方法。故选C。
70．根据上文“In contrast, buying directly from local suppliers results in less waste. (相比之下，直接从当地供应商那里购买会减少浪费。)”可知，上文内容告诉我们直接从当地供应商那里购买食品会减少浪费，D项意为“支持当地企业，吃优质食品，减少浪费。”，选项能够承接上文，进一步呼吁从当地供应商那里购买食品。故选D。
71．D 72．A 73．F 74．G 75．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何去面试给出了四条建议，并解释了为什么这样做。
71．空格前的句子“Stress consumes much energy.（压力消耗很多能量）”是说压力会消耗你的能量，所以空格处的句子肯定是建议你不要带着压力去面试，所以D项“The last thing you need is to panic and rush around.（你最不需要的就是恐慌和慌张）”填入空格处和上一句是顺接关系，怎样才能避免恐慌和慌张呢？空格后的句子“Make sure that you allow plenty of time to get yourself ready, and travel to the place where your interview is being held.（确保你有足够的时间准备，并前往面试地点）”又接着给出了建议。所以D项填入空格处，符合题意。故选D项。
72．该部分的主题句“Keep things as normal and calm as possible.（尽量保持正常和平静）”和空格后的句子“Shower, dress and have breakfast in the normal way.（按正常的方式洗澡、穿衣、吃早餐）”是建议面试前按正常的方式和节奏做事；空格处的句子也应该和此内容有关，所以A项“Start your day as you usually do.（像往常一样开始新的一天）”填入空格处和下文是顺接关系。故选A项。
73．空格前的句子“If you want to have a brief look at your application, that’s OK. But keep it within ten minutes.（如果您想简单地看一下您的申请，这是可以的。但是要控制在十分钟之内）”告诉你如果想看申请的话，要控制在十分钟以内，为什么呢？空格处的句子应该给以解释，而F项“Spending too much time on it will cause you stress and waste your energy.（花太多时间在上面会给你带来压力，浪费你的精力）”正是对这个的解释。故选F项。
74．空格前的句子“If it’s a long drive, the driving will tire you out.（如果要开很长时间的车，开车会让你筋疲力尽）”是说自己开车去面试的弊端，那么空格处的句子应该接着说让人开车送你去的好处，所以，G项“Moreover, having someone to talk to on the way will take your mind off the interview.（此外，在路上找个人聊聊天会让你不去想面试的事）”填入空格处和上文是顺接关系；同时和下一句“However, don’t get the person to ask you pretended interview questions, which will stress you out and use up your valuable energy.（然而，不要让他假装问你面试问题，这会让你感到压力，耗尽你宝贵的精力）”形成转折关系。故选G项。
75．空格处是该部分的主题句，下文的句子“Take a snack and eat it 10 - 15 minutes before your interview. If your stomach is empty, you’ll be disturbed and won’t have the energy to concentrate on the whole interview.（在面试前10-15分钟吃点零食。如果你的胃是空的，你会感到不安，没有精力集中在整个面试中）”建议在面试前吃点东西补充能量，并解释为什么这么做。所以空格处的句子肯定与增加和保持能量有关。所以C项“Add and preserve your energy in the interview spot.（在面试现场增加并保持你的能量）”填入空格处，符合题意。故选C项。
76．B 77．A 78．D 79．E 80．G

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一座遵循特鲁威建筑原则的图书馆。
76．根据上文“What makes a work of architecture great? Most people would argue that aesthetics are the most important.(是什么成就了伟大的建筑作品？大多数人会认为美学是最重要的)”以及后文“However, Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio believed that we should also consider durability and function when assessing a structure. The Rostonville Library in my city is a great example of Vitruvius’s principles.(然而，罗马建筑师Marcus Vitruvius Pollio认为，在评估一个结构时，我们也应该考虑耐久性和功能。我所在城市的罗斯顿维尔图书馆是维特鲁威原则的一个很好的例子)”可知，本句肯定上文“大多数人会认为美学是最重要的”的观点，与后文构成转折，故B选项“的确，美很重要”符合语境，故选B。
77．根据后文“It uses solar energy for heating and a rooftop garden for cooling.(它利用太阳能供暖，屋顶花园降温)”可知，图书馆使用的是太阳能供暖，说明很环保可持续。故A选项“这座图书馆也是可持续的”符合语境，故选A。
78．根据后文“Providing free access to print and digital information, it conveys a feeling of openness and accessibility. Furthermore, the entire library is on one level, and it has an open design — there are no inner walls or dividers. In addition, large windows let in plenty of natural light, so it’s easy to see and get to each department within the library.(它提供免费的印刷和数字信息，传达了一种开放和无障碍的感觉。此外，整个图书馆在一层，它有一个开放的设计——没有内墙或分隔。此外，大窗户让大量的自然光进入，所以很容易看到和到达图书馆内的每个部门)”可知，本段主要介绍了图书馆一些具有功能性的设计。故D选项“图书馆的设计考虑到了功能性”符合语境，故选D。
79．根据上文“Finally, the library is beautiful, with aesthetically pleasing details both inside and out. The large windows are copper-framed (铜框的). The copper color provides an interesting contrast against the color of the granite structure and it will remain as the copper ages. Growth from the rooftop garden, which reaches down the sides of the building, adds to the aesthetics of the building.(最后，图书馆很漂亮，内外细节都很有美感。大窗户是铜。铜的颜色与花岗岩结构的颜色形成了有趣的对比，它将随着铜的年代而保持下去。从屋顶花园延伸到建筑的两侧，增加了建筑的美学)”可知，上文提到“从屋顶花园延伸到建筑的两侧，增加了建筑的美学”，本句为本段最后一句，故承接上文说明这一做法的作用：它软化了结构的线条，帮助它融入自然环境。故E选项“它软化了结构的线条，帮助它融入自然环境”符合语境，故选E。
80．根据上文“Durability, functionality and beauty make the Rostonville Library a great structure. Architects who follow Vitruvius’s principles help to make the city more pleasant to live in.(耐用、功能和美观使罗斯顿维尔图书馆成为一个伟大的建筑。遵循维特鲁威原则的建筑师有助于使城市更宜居)”可知，上文提到了“遵循维特鲁威原则的建筑师有助于使城市更宜居”，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明遵循这些标准的建筑带来的影响：为用户提供了心灵的平静和美丽。故G选项“满足这些标准的建筑为用户提供了心灵的平静和美丽”符合语境，故选G。
81．E 82．G 83．C 84．B 85．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了如何有一个成功的青少年生活。
81．根据上文“Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn’t that hard(即使在十几岁的时候，你也可以在生活中取得成功；真的没那么难)”以及下文“Do well in school(在学校表现出色)”可知，上文说的是在生活中取得成功并不难，下文直接给出了具体的建议，因此空白处应为过渡句，起承上启下的作用，引出下面的建议，与E项“Here are some important points that you may find helpful.(以下是一些你可能会觉得有帮助的要点)”表达的含义一致，故选E项。
82．根据上文“No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for excellence in school;listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades.(无论现在多么无聊，教育都会帮助你成为社会中有生产力的一员。尽你最大的努力在学校取得优异成绩；听老师的话，做作业，学习，取得好成绩)”可知，上文说的是具体的做法，下文应对为什么这样做进行解释，与G项“Doing so will help you get into a better university and have a bright future.(这样做将帮助你进入一所更好的大学，并有一个光明的未来)”表达的含义一致，故选G项。
83．根据上文“Volunteering can not only improve your community’s status, it could make you happier.(志愿服务不仅能提高你所在社区的地位，还能让你更快乐)”可知此处上下文说的是要参与志愿者服务工作，与C项“Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you.(找机会做你感兴趣的志愿者工作)”表达的含义一致，故选C项。
84．根据下文“Remember, they’ re there to help you be the best that you can be. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes.(记住，他们是来帮助你做到最好的。尊重他们，重视他们的意见，即使他们有时会惹恼你)”可知，此处上下文说的是要对空白处提到的人好一点，与B项“Be nice to your parents and teachers(对你的父母和老师好一点)”表达的含义一致，故选B项。
85．根据上文“Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes(尊重他们，重视他们的意见，即使他们有时会惹恼你)”可知，下文应该对上文做法进行解释，与F项“Keep in mind that they do the things they do because they care about you.(记住，他们做事是因为他们关心你)”表达的含义一致，故选F项。
86．D 87．E 88．C 89．F 90．G

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者登上五台山山顶的旅程。
86．空后说“It sometimes appeared in white mist, and sometimes was completely covered by clouds.(它有时出现在白雾中，有时完全被云覆盖。)”，这描述的是远处的一个东西，不太看得清楚，D选项“In the distance stood the peak, unclear.(远处耸立着山峰，模糊不清。)”说明了山峰看不清楚，和后文的“有时出现在白雾中，有时完全被云覆盖”相一致，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选D。
87．空前说“On the mountainside, our clothing grew wet.(在山坡上，我们的衣服都湿了。)”说明可能下雨了，路上会滑，空后说“It slowed the horses down to a heavy pace.(它使马放慢了脚步。)”，说明了路上湿滑，E选项“The road was slippery and difficult to walk.(路很滑，很难走。)”说明了路滑，因此承上启下，符合语境，后文“The road was more slippery than the day before(路比前一天更滑)”也是提示，故选E。
88．空前说“On the way, we were told the unusual phenomenon wouldn’t be observed in the rain. We sighed with disappointment.(在路上，我们被告知在雨中不会观察到这种不寻常的现象。我们失望地叹了口气。)”，空后说“And the sun set in the west, the clouds disappeared and the mist faded.(太阳从西边落下，云不见了，雾也散了。)”，这说明天放晴了，C选项“Unexpectedly, the sky began to clear.(没想到，天空开始放晴了。)”说明了天空放晴了，和后文“太阳从西边落下，云不见了，雾也散了”一致，符合语境，故选C。
89．空前说“We moved quickly, threw on a few pieces of clothing and ran out. It was cold, making our bodies shake from head to foot.(我们迅速行动，匆匆穿上几件衣服就跑了出去。天气很冷，我们的身体从头到脚都在发抖。)”说明天冷，空后说“Just before our eyes, the mysterious phenomenon appeared.(就在我们眼前，神秘的现象出现了。)”，说明这种神秘的现象会让作者兴奋，F选项“However, our hearts were filled with excitement.(然而，我们的心中充满了兴奋。)”说明了作者他们看到这种神秘现象的激动心情，其中的However表转折，对比前面的冷和后面的兴奋，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
90．空前说“Thousands of ball-shaped objects floated slowly in the distance, shining golden beams of light, as though the whole sky were filled with countless glowing lanterns. The balls moved across the sky at the same speed.(成千上万的球状物体在远处慢慢漂浮，闪烁着金色的光束，仿佛整个天空都布满了无数发光的灯笼。这些球状物体以同样的速度划过天空。)”，空后说“They were light and delicate.(它们又轻又精致。)”，这两句都是在描写这些球状物体，空格处也应该描写它们，G选项“They were like goldfish swimming calmly in water.(它们就像金鱼在水里平静地游着。)”也是对这些球状物体的描述，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选G。
91．C 92．D 93．B 94．F 95．E

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个让美国人把刚到美国的人的名字念正确的建议。
91．根据上文“If you are a new-comer to the USA, you may find that your name is hard for the local people to pronounce. It often brings inconvenience and even causes some troubles. (如果你刚来美国，你可能会发现你的名字对当地人来说很难发音。它经常带来不便，甚至引起一些麻烦)”和下文“Here are some practical suggestions for you.(这里有一些实用的建议给你)”可知，我们的名字有时对美国人来说很难发音，这常常带来不便甚至引起麻烦，但这是有方法可以解决的。由此推知，空处陈述人们想知道解决这些问题的方法。C项“You may wonder how to handle such problems(你可能想知道如何处理这样的问题)”符合题意，选项中的problems指代上文“inconvenience and even causes some troubles.”。故选C。
92．空处位于段末应承接上文。根据上文“When they see “Ilincha [ee-lean-ka]”, they can follow the guidance correctly. (当他们看到“Ilincha[ee lean ka]”时，他们可以正确地念出名字)”可知，在名字旁标注了语音拼音后，人们就能按照语音拼音的指导念，这样人们就能把名字读正确了。D项“As a result, they can pronounce my name easily(因此，他们可以很容易地念出我的名字)”符合题意，与上文形成因果关系。故选D。
93．根据上文“If your name is being mispronounced, never remain quiet or question why they can’t pronounce it correctly. (如果你的名字被读错了，永远不要保持沉默或质疑他们为什么不能正确地发音)”可知，当名字被读错时，不要沉默或质疑他人。下文“Instead, you can behave politely by offering the right pronunciation to your friends.(相反，你可以礼貌地告诉你的朋友正确的发音)”指出我们应该礼貌行事。由此推知，空处承接上文，继续列举错误的行为。B项“And don’t blame them for the mistake, either(也不要因为这样的错误而责备他们)”符合题意。故选B。
94．根据下文“Remember, you shouldn’t change your name to fit in. Take me as an example. People often ask me if I have a nickname, or if they could just change my name into something easier. But I hold to my ground. I would be true to myself and say, “No, I would prefer to be called [ee-lean-ka] as this carries great meaning for me.”(记住，你不应该为了迎合别人而改名字。以我为例。人们经常问我是否有昵称，或者他们是否可以把我的名字改成更简单的名字。但我坚持自己的立场。我会诚实地对自己说:“不，我更喜欢被称为[ee-lean-ka]，因为这对我来说意义重大。”)”可知，本段的建议是坚持自己的立场，不要为了迎合他人轻易改变自己的名字。F项“Remember, you shouldn’t change your name to fit in(记住，你不应该为了适应而改变你的名字)”符合题意，呼应下文的“be true to myself”。故选F。
95．空处位于末段，为总结性句子，应具有高度概括性，结合选项可知，E项“Hopefully, the tips above will bring you confidence(希望上面的建议能给你带来信心)”符合题意，选项中的the tips above指上文提到的三条建议。故选E。
96．G 97．B 98．E 99．A 100．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。我们生活在一个没有耐心的时代，即时的满足感正在扼杀我们等待的能力。本文介绍了几种重新找回等待能力的方法。
96．根据上文“This instant satisfaction, undoubtedly, is killing our ability to wait.(这种即时的满足感正在扼杀我们等待的能力)”可知，即时的满足感正在扼杀我们等待的能力，导致我们等待能力的丧失不可避免，与G项“Thus, the loss of this mixed quality of tolerance and calmness is unavoidable(因此，这种宽容和冷静的复杂的品质的丧失是不可避免的)”表达的含义一致，故选G项。
97．根据下文“For example, you could say, ‘it’s not bad to enjoy this magazine while waiting’.(例如，你可以说，‘在等待的时候欣赏这本杂志还不错’)”可推理出上文讲的是要说一些积极的话语，与B项“Add some positive words if possible(如果可能的话，添加一些积极的词语)”表达的含义一致，故选B项。
98．根据上文“Racing around is not necessarily the only way to get what you want.(四处奔波不一定是得到你想要的东西的唯一途径)”可知，上文提到了四处奔波的模式，因此E项“We get so caught up in hurrying that we get stuck in that mode(我们太匆忙了，以至于陷入了那种模式)”符合题意，选项中的that mode指代上文提到的“四处奔波”。故选E项。
99．根据下文“Take a break and do something that could free your brain from the work that takes tons of energy. (休息一下，做一些可以让你的大脑从消耗大量能量的工作中解放出来的事情)”可知本段建议的方法是要学会分散注意力，与A项“Learn to distract yourself(学会分散自己的注意力)”表达的含义一致，故选A项。
100．根据上文“The ability to let your mind wander, whether daydreaming or actively applying your imagination, is a skill that improves patience.(无论是做白日梦还是积极发挥想象力，这些让你的思维开小差的能力都是一种提高耐心的技能)”可知，此处上下文说的是要学会让大脑适时放松，以利于提高自己的耐心，分析待选项，D项“You don’t have to get the whole paper clone in one go(你不必一次搞定整个论文)”符合语境，一次性搞定整个论文不利于提高自己的耐心，所以D项是上文的支持性信息。故选D项。
101．B 102．F 103．A 104．E 105．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何培养自律。
101．根据上文“It’s easy for us to make excuses for ourselves or show ourselves in a better way than our actual situation.(我们很容易为自己找借口，或者以一种比实际情况更好的方式表现自己)”及下文“we have to accept the truth.(我们必须接受事实)”可知，如果我们想改变现状，就必须要接受现实。由此可知，B. But if we want to change(但是如果我们想改变)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选B。
102．根据本段标题“Set clear goals(设定明确的目标)”可知，本段讲述的是目标要明确。由此可知，F. Several years ago, I wanted to lose 20 pounds(几年前，我想减掉20磅)是具体、明确的目标，符合本段主旨。故选F。
103．根据下文“However, when I’m in the habit of getting up early, I am much more disciplined and productive. Getting up early doesn’t give us the ability to create miracles, but it does help us start our day’s work in a focused way.(然而，当我养成早起的习惯时，我就会更自律、更有效率。早起并不能给我们创造奇迹的能力，但它确实能帮助我们以一种专注的方式开始一天的工作)”可知，本段讲述的是要养成早起的习惯。由此可知，A. Get up early(早起)适合作本段标题。故选A。
104．根据下文“It doesn’t happen that way. Self-discipline starts by performing small and ordinary activities consistently. Every small act of faithfulness makes your self-discipline stronger.(事情不是那样的。自律始于持之以恒地做一些小而普通的事情。每一个忠诚的小举动都会让你的自律更强)”可知，事情不会迅速发生大的变化，需要从小事情做起。由此可知，E. We all want big changes to happen quickly(我们都希望迅速发生重大变化)能够衔接下文，符合语境。故选E。
105．根据本段标题“Keep track of your progress(记录你的进步)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要记录你的进步。由此可知，G. Keeping track helps you stay in the right direction(记录可以帮助你保持正确的方向)符合本段主旨，其中keep track是关键词组。故选G。
106．D 107．F 108．A 109．G 110．E

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了通过志愿活动可以获得的四个健康益处。
106．根据前文“Another reason that you should volunteer is that it has a lot of health benefits, which people don’t seem to really know about.(你应该做志愿者的另一个原因是，它对健康有很多好处，这一点人们似乎并不真正了解。)”和小标题“Reduce depression(减轻抑郁)”以及下文的几个小标题可知，此处是讲以下是通过做志愿者可以得到的对健康的好处，所以选项D“以下是你可以通过志愿活动获得的四个健康益处”切合文意。故选D。
107．根据前文“Volunteering is a great way to decrease depression, especially if you are someone who doesn’t have a great support system at home.(志愿服务是减少抑郁的好方法，尤其是如果你在家里没有很好的支持系统。)”和后文“When you are volunteering, you are around other people often talking and laughing, which helps reduce depression.(当你在做志愿者的时候，你经常和其他人谈笑风生，这有助于减少抑郁。)”可知，此处是指许多人会因为没有朋友或家人而抑郁，所以选项F“很多人变得抑郁是因为他们没有朋友或家人”切合文意。故选F。
108．根据后文“A lot of volunteering involves packing boxes or moving things, and that is very good for your heart. You can actually walk the dogs and clean cages at a local animal shelter, which are all ways to stay active.(很多志愿工作都包括打包箱子或搬东西，这对你的心脏很有好处。你可以在当地的动物收容所遛狗、清理笼子，这些都是保持活力的方法。)”可知，此处是指做志愿者可以帮助你保持活力，所以选项A“帮助你保持活力”切合文意。故选A。
109．根据前文“When you feel this satisfaction, your mental and physical health improves, and you just feel better overall (全面的). (当你感到这种满足时，你的心理和身体健康都会改善，你会感觉更好。)”可知，此处是指要保持身心平衡，所以选项G“为了保持健康，你必须保持身心平衡”切合文意。故选G。
110．根据后文“When you start volunteering, you find new ways to communicate with other people.(当你开始做志愿者时，你会找到与他人交流的新方法。)”可知，此处是指做志愿者可以改善社交焦虑，所以选项E“如果你在新的社交场合总是感到尴尬，那就做志愿者吧”切合文意。故选E。
111．G 112．F 113．D 114．A 115．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章提出了家长如何帮助孩子们理解有关金钱的问题。并从三方面提供了解决问题的方法：解释钱的基本功能、教会孩子理性花钱和做出明智的选择。
111．根据下文“So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example. (因此，当你的孩子对买东西、糖果或玩具表现出兴趣时，你可能会开始谈论金钱)”可知，空格处和下文应该是因果关系，且下文的“when your child shows an interest in buying things”是对此处信息的复现。G项“The best time to teach a child something about money is when he shows an interest. (教孩子一些关于金钱的知识的最佳时机是当他表现出兴趣的时候)”符合语境。故选G项。
112．空格处内容应该与上一句“If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier(收银员). (如果他想要玩具，就把钱给他，让他把钱交给收银员)”有关，都是关于买玩具的事情。F项“Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store. (谈谈你离开玩具店后，钱是怎么买的)”与本段小标题“The basic function of money (货币的基本功能)”是非常吻合的。故选F项。
113．根据后文的两个假设，即两个if引导的从句来看，此处应是对后文意义的概括，即告诉孩子为什么能或者不能买某些东西。D项“Tell your child why he can—or cannot—have certain things. (告诉你的孩子为什么他可以或不能拥有某些东西)”符合语境。故选D项。
114．此处是小标题。根据下文“Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands of a product—a kind of name-brand butter and a generic (无商标消费品),for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money.( 从杂货店开始。挑选两种类似品牌的产品，例如一种名牌黄油和一种仿制品。你可以向孩子展示如何在不同品牌的产品之间做出选择，这样你就可以省钱)”可知，这一段主要讲的是家长在商店如何帮助孩子做出明智的选择。根据各选项的句式不难看出答案应该在A、B两项中选择，再根据两项中的关键词decisions和value可知，A项“Wise decisions (明智的决定)”最能概括本段主旨。故选A项。
115．根据下文“If he chooses the cheaper brand(如果他选择了更便宜的品牌)”可知，此处应说明允许孩子在不同的品牌之间做出选择。C项“Permit the child to choose between them. (允许孩子在两者之间做出选择)”符合语境。故选C项。
116．D 117．G 118．C 119．B 120．E

【导语】这是一篇议论文。本文介绍了笑能帮助我们缓解压力，生活中要笑对困境，看向事物积极的一面。
116．前文提到“We all know that laughter is the best medicine.”（我们都知道笑容是最好的良药），后文提到“People who can laugh at their own misfortunes bounce back faster and stronger.”（能对自己的不幸一笑置之的人能更快更坚强地振作起来。）由此判断，笑容还能让人更快地恢复过来。D项“But laughter does more than cheer you up.”（但是笑不仅仅是让你开心。）旨在说明笑不只是让人心情好起来，它还有后文提到的“Here is what a comedian says about coping with stress.”（以下是一位喜剧演员对应对压力的看法。）减少压力的作用。D项符合文意，故选D。
117．第二段第一句提到“You can try to find a different perspective. ”（你可以尝试换个角度）。下文作者讲了朋友的一个故事，旨在证明只要找到了好笑的点，就可以把一件尴尬的事情变成一件好笑的事情。而读者可以从这个故事里获得灵感，受到鼓舞。从上下文可以得知，这个角度实际上指的是看到事情的有趣的地方，找到好笑的点。G项“If you have trouble seeing the funny side, you may find the following inspiring.”（如果你很难看到有趣的一面，你可能会发现下面的故事很鼓舞人心。）该项与后文的故事为解释例证关系。G项符合文意，故选G。
118．空处位于段首，由此判断该句应为该段的主题句，后文提到“You might not have felt like laughing at the time But now, looking back, you could consider all of the strange aspects of the experience and all of the things you did to keep active or simply stay sane (神志正常的) .”（当时你可能不想笑，但现在，回头看，你可以考虑所有奇怪的方面的经验和所有的事情，你做了保持活跃或只是保持理智。）每个人都会经历压力并受到影响，当时也许笑不出来，但是回头看看，想起做过的奇怪的事情，也许就会笑了。C项“You can also look again and laugh.”（你可以回过头看看，然后大笑一场） 该项符合文意，故选C。
119．前文提到“When you share stories with your friends, you can choose to share stories of trauma (创伤) and pain, or you can choose to lift their spirits with stories of hope and growth.”（当你和朋友分享故事时，你可以选择分享创伤和痛苦的故事，也可以选择用希望和成长的故事来鼓舞他们的精神。）后文提到“Take the exact same story and change the focus from “feel sorry for me” to “laugh with me”. ”（以同样的故事为例，把重点从“为我感到难过”转变为“和我一起笑”。）由此判断，该段说明可以把难过的事情转换成另外一个方面去吸收。结合文章标题“What a comedian can teach you about managing stress”（喜剧演员可以教你如何管理压力）可知，喜剧演员会让观众一起笑起来。B项“Why not do what comedians do?”（为什么不学学喜剧演员呢?）B项符合文意，故选B。
120．前文提到“Keep in mind that we’re all in this together, that we all share the same ridiculous experiences, and that we can laugh together at whatever life throws at us. ”（请记住，我们都在一起，我们都有同样荒谬的经历，我们可以一起嘲笑生活给我们的任何东西。），此空前面建议人们要认识到每个人都会经历不好的事情，无论经历什么，我们都可以发笑。所以此空应该是这么做的好处。E项“Then you are able to make a simple choice.”（然后你就可以做一个简单的选择。）E项符合文意，故选E。
121．C 122．D 123．F 124．B 125．E

【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了旅行日记的写作技巧。
121．上文“Also, it helps you reflect on what you have learned. (同时，它还能帮助你反思你所了解到的东西。)”说明旅行日记能帮助进行反思，选项C“这样的反思以后可以应用到你生活的其他部分。”承接上文，说明反思的益处。选项中refection和上文中reflect语义相关，故选C项。
122．上文“Maybe you expected the local food to be bad but it turned out to be delicious. (也许你以为当地的食物很难吃，但结果却非常美味。)”用具体事例说明了想象和实际的不同，选项D“也许你想象中的小镇比实际的要小。”承接上文，继续具体说明想象和实际的不同。选项和上文都用Maybe you开头，是同类句型，故选D项。
123．下文“Therefore, try and write as much as you can while traveling. (因此，在旅行时尽量多写。)”建议在旅行时多写，选项F“当事物还在你大脑中新鲜的时候，总是更容易记住。”和下文存在因果关系，因为刚发生的事情容易记住，所以旅行时尽量多写。故选F项。
124．下文“Even though your journal is meant for writing, pictures are still worth a thousand words. (即使你的日记是用来写作的，但图片仍然胜过千言万语。)”说明本段强调图片的重要性，选项B“在日记中添加图片。”符合本段主题。故选B项。
125．上文“It is necessary to write about your trip before you arrive. (在你到达之前有必要把你的旅行写下来。)”说明在到达之前就有必要写，选项E“同样重要的是，你离开后也应该把它写下来。”承接上文，说明离开后也有必要写下来。语义一致，故选E项。
126．B 127．G 128．D 129．E 130．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了影响艺术价值的三个因素。
126．上文“One thing to remember is that value isn’t only linked to its artist quality.”（需要记住的一点是，价值不仅与艺术家的素质有关。）提到了艺术价值不仅与艺术家的素质有关，空格处的句子应该是一个承上启下的句子，根据下面介绍的影响艺术价值的三个因素可知，空格处的句子的内容应该提到影响艺术价值的因素。而B项“It’s interesting to explore what makes art valuable.（探索是什么让艺术有价值是很有趣的）”填入空格处，可以引起下文，符合题意。故选B项。
127．根据空格后的句子“The masterpiece went from a value of less than $10,000 when David Rockefeller first owned it, to upwards of $72 million when it was later sold by Sotheby’s.（大卫·洛克菲勒最初拥有它时，这幅杰作的价值不到1万美元，后来在苏富比售出时，价格已超过7200万美元）”和句中的the masterpiece可知，空格处的句子应该提到某一杰作。所以G项“For example, Mark Rothko’s White Center was owned by the Rockefeller family, one of America’s most powerful dynasties.（例如，马克·罗斯科的《白色中心》属于洛克菲勒家族——美国最强大的王朝之一）”填入空格处，和下文是顺接关系，符合题意。故选G项。
128．根据该部分的主题“The Thrill of Auction（拍卖的刺激）”可知，该部分是说拍卖对艺术品价值的影响，所以空格处的句子也应该和拍卖有关；再由空格后的句子“They know when to bump up a lot and when to slightly tip the scales.（他们知道什么时候该大刀阔斧，什么时候该略微倾斜）”可知，句中的“他们”对艺术品价值有影响，句中的they指的是谁，空格处的句子应该提到。D项“Auctioneers are skilled salesmen who help raise those prices up and up and up.（拍卖师是熟练的推销员，他们帮助提高价格）”提到了拍卖的事，且下一句中的they就是指的D项中的Auctioneers。故选D项。
129．根据空格后的句子“After all, art is often a reflection of the culture of its time and as it became a product, art was affected by political and historical changes.（毕竟，艺术往往是其时代文化的反映，当它成为一种产品时，艺术受到政治和历史变化的影响）”和句中的after all可知，空格后的句子是对空格处的句子进行解释——当它成为一种产品时，艺术受到政治和历史变化的影响。所以空格处的句子肯定应该提到政治和历史变化对艺术的影响。所以E项“It’s obvious that changes in polities have a historical effect on the value of art to different people.（很明显，政治变局对艺术于不同人群的价值产生了历史影响）”填入空格处，符合题意。故选E项。
130．在最后一段，空格处的句子应该是一个总结性的句子。C项“It seems as though all of these factors combine to determine the value of art.（似乎所有这些因素共同决定了艺术的价值）”说是上面提到的这些因素共同决定了艺术的价值，总结了全文，符合题意。故选C项。
131．E 132．D 133．B 134．A 135．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。当前社会有很多人深受恐惧症的困扰，影响正常生活。本文详细介绍了集中恐惧症的治疗方法——认知行为疗法，暴露疗法和虚拟现实疗法。
131．根据前文“In everyday life, some phobia triggers(诱因)are much easier to avoid than others. For instance, people who suffer from a fear of bats are highly unlikely to be troubled by these creatures every day. ”（在日常生活中，有些恐惧症的诱因比其他的更容易避免。例如，那些害怕蝙蝠的人不太可能每天都受到这些生物的困扰。）可知，有些恐惧症的引发的因素是不常见，可以避免的，不会影响正常的生活。下文“The good news is that there are a variety of different methods used to treat phobias. ”（好消息是治疗恐惧症的方法有很多种。）可知，有很多治疗恐惧症的方法，既然是“好消息”，说明有很多人的日常生活是受到恐惧症的影响的。选项E.“然而，患有社交恐惧症的人将很难过上正常的生活。”，引出下文对各种疗法的描述，符合题意，故选E。
132．根据下文“It is thought that unreasonable anxiety is caused by a patient’s negative interpretation of events, rather than the events themselves. CBT is a talking therapy that helps patients assess their reactions to situations, replacing the worry cycle with more useful or realistic thoughts.”（人们认为，不合理的焦虑是由病人对事件的负面解释引起的，而不是事件本身引起的。认知行为疗法是一种谈话疗法，帮助患者评估他们对情况的反应，用更有用或更现实的想法取代焦虑周期。）这里主要介绍了认知行为疗法的治疗理念。因而空处应该讲述认知行为疗法。选项D.“认知行为疗法的目的是改变我们对某些情况的看法。” 符合题意，故选D。
133．根据下文“A person who fears spiders might place thinking about a spider at the bottom of the list, and having a spider move along his arm at the top. With the help of a psychologist, the patient systematically works their way through the list, using relaxation techniques until they are comfortable with each stage.”（一个害怕蜘蛛的人可能会把思考蜘蛛放在列表的底部，让蜘蛛沿着他的手臂移动放在列表的顶部。在心理学家的帮助下，患者系统地完成列表内容，使用放松技巧，直到他们对每个阶段都感到舒服。）可知，暴露疗法是帮助患者按照患者内心的恐惧等级，逐步克服恐惧的办法。所以空处应描述暴露疗法的会让患者做什么。选项B.“病人把情况从最不可怕到最可怕进行排序。” 符合题意，故选B。
134．根据前文“Exposure therapy isn’t a usable option for all phobias.”（暴露疗法不是所有恐惧症的有效选择。）可知，暴露疗法不适合所有恐惧症患者，存在弊端。下文“Advancements in virtual reality systems mean that patients can now face their fears through a headset rather than in the real world.”（虚拟现实系统的进步意味着，患者现在可以通过耳机而不是在现实世界中面对他们的恐惧。）可知，虚拟疗法可以通过科学技术，弥补暴露疗法的不足。因而空处应提出有其他的治疗方法。选项A.“幸运的是，现代科技提供了另一种选择。” 符合题意，故选A。
135．根据前文“Advancements in virtual reality systems mean that patients can now face their fears through a headset rather than in the real world.”（虚拟现实系统的进步意味着，患者现在可以通过耳机而不是在现实世界中面对他们的恐惧。）可知，虚拟现实疗法是通过科学技术，让患者不在现实中体验恐惧。因而，空处应承接前文，讲述这样做的意义。选项F.“这使患者能够面对他们的恐惧症，同时知道他们没有身体上的危险。”符合题意，故选F。
136．C 137．B 138．D 139．G 140．F

【导语】本是一篇说明文。说明了方向感是可以培养的，并且介绍了几种培养方向感的方法。
136．下文“I can find my way there easily enough because there are signs pointing me in the right direction. But getting back to my dining table is another story (我可以很容易地找到去那里的路，因为那里有指示牌指向我正确的方向。但回到我的餐桌是另一回事)” 可知此处讲述作者在以自己出门在餐厅找洗手间为例，要找到洗手间很容易，但要回到自己的餐桌位置却并不容易说明，因此C项“以去餐馆上厕所为例”符合语境，故选C。
137．上文“those who are puzzled with directions (那些对方向感到困惑的人)” 以及“They just need to work at it (他们只需要努力)”可知主语与上下文相同，都应由“they” 指代“those who”,注意文中的指代关系，因此B项“是的，它们可以提高方向感”符合语境，故选B。
138．上文“In a University of Nottingham study, drivers who’d followed step-by-step GPS instructions found it harder to work out where they’d been. (在诺丁汉大学的一项研究中，遵循GPS逐步指示的司机发现很难确定自己去过哪里。)”可知有些司机仅仅靠GPS，很难找到方向，空格处进一步说明方向感差带来的后果，因此D项“他们甚至没有注意到自己经过了同一个地方”符合语境，故选D。
139．下文“Looking at online maps on a big screen-or even studying a paper map-also allows you to get a sense of that all-important bigger picture and how everywhere fits together. (在大屏幕上查看在线地图，甚至研究纸质地图，也可以让你了解至关重要的大局，以及各地是如何融合在一起的。)”可知设空处提出的培养方向感的方法，不仅更能让人印象深刻，而且在看在线地图或纸质地图时，可以让人更好地找到目的地，与空格处是本段主旨，因此G项“研究一张更大的地图并提前记住路线可能会有所帮助”能够概括段意，故选G。
140．上文“Finally, try to relax when you’re on unfamiliar ground (最后，当你在陌生的地方时，试着放松)”说明的是从思想上保持冷静放松，设空处随即解释保持放松的原因，以及下文“But this sudden burst of anxiety will only increase your pressure and prevent you from calmly working out which way to go. (但这种突然爆发的焦虑只会增加你的压力，使你无法平静地决定该走哪条路。)”是空格处导致的结果，因此F项“人们很容易因为有迷路的嫌疑而惊慌失措”符合语境，故选F。
141．C 142．E 143．A 144．B 145．G

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了做饭并非是理想化的事情，需要解决和避免诸多的麻烦。由此作者得知预定食材时则以此来解决做饭过程中所遇到的问题。但经过多次预定后，作者发现虽然预定食材带来了便利，但是失去了人与食物之间的关系，导致失去了做饭的快乐。
141．根据前文“We often idealize the act of cooking. In my mind’s eye, I can see myself swanning through the kitchen with smooth hair as I stir a pot of spaghetti in slow motion. (我们常常把烹饪的行为理想化。在我的脑海里，我可以看到自己梳着光滑的头发在厨房里游弋，用慢镜头搅拌一锅意大利面。)”可知，此处强调的是每个人都经常把做饭理想化，即自己梳着光滑的头发在厨房里游弋，用慢镜头搅拌一锅意大利面。后文应该强调事实并非如此。C选项“In practice, there is rarely anything ideal about cooking.(实际上，关于烹饪，很少有什么是理想的。)”承接前文。故选C。
142．根据后文“Each meal’s ingredients came wrapped up in a separate paper bag, each labelled with a recipe card.(每顿饭的食材都包装在一个单独的纸袋里，每一种都贴上了食谱卡。)”可知，此处强调的是送餐服务提供的包装食材给作者带来的便利，设空处应该描述送餐服务送出的食材盒。E选项“Soon came our box of ingredients that made everything easier.(很快，我们的食材盒来了，一切都变得简单了。)”引起下文，与后文呼应。故选E。
143．根据前文“Think about the hunt for recipes, the cuts and bums, and the spilled bottle of olive oil. (实际的烹饪也更容易。我喜欢预先加工的蔬菜和适当分配的调味汁。想想寻找食谱的过程，伤口和烫伤，还有打翻的一瓶橄榄油。)”可知，此处强调的是在送餐服务提供包装食材之前，作者做饭的各种艰难情况。后文应该强调在拥有送餐服务提供包装食材之后，之前的种种困难将完全消失。A选项“These were all things of the past.(这些都是过去的事了。)”符合语境。故选A。
144．根据前文“A few weeks into our subscription, however, I realised that gone with the frustration of cooking was its joy. (然而，订阅了几周后，我意识到烹饪的乐趣伴随着沮丧而去。)”可知，此处强调订阅食材虽然给作者带来了方便，但是让作者失去了做饭的乐趣。后文应该强调揭示失去乐趣的原因。B选项“In fact, cooking can connect you with your food.(事实上，烹饪可以把你和你的食物联系起来。)”承接前文。故选B。
145．根据后文的“For busy families who couldn’t afford the connection with food, these boxes offer fresh, healthy, waste-free meals that require minimal effort and time. (对于那些负担不起与食物联系的忙碌家庭来说，这些盒子提供新鲜、健康、无浪费的食物，只需要最少的努力和时间。)”可知，此处强调的是定制食材的好处。G选项“Of course, I do realise the practical advantages of meal subscription boxes.(当然，我确实意识到订餐盒的实际优势。)”引起下文，指出定制食材的优势。故选G。
146．E 147．C 148．D 149．F 150．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是如何更好地表达感激之情。
146．空前说“Expressing gratitude in your daily life sometimes is challenging and annoying.(在日常生活中表达感激有时很有挑战性，也很烦人。)”，空后说“Christina Costa, a psychologist who has studied the positive effects of gratitude on the brain, tells us how to be better at showing gratitude.(心理学家Christina Costa研究了感恩对大脑的积极影响，她告诉我们如何更好地表达感激之情。)”，空格处承上启下，说明表达感激还是有办法的，E选项“But experts say it doesn’t have to be that complicated.(但专家表示，事情没必要那么复杂。)”说明了专家可以教我们表达感激的办法，因此E选项符合语境，故选E。
147．空前说“You can also do it on your phone or by hand.(你也可以在手机上或手写。)”，空格处应该说任选一种方法，C选项“Whichever way you choose, make it as easy as possible.(无论你选择哪种方式，都要让它尽可能简单。)”说明了任选一种，要么在手机上，要么手写，无论选哪种都让它尽可能简单，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选C。
148．空前说“Think of someone in your life who you have not had the chance to thank. Why are you grateful to those persons?(想想你生命中还没机会感谢的人。你为什么要感激那些人？)”，空后说“Then send them a letter, an email, or even better, deliver the letter in person and read it to them.(然后给他们寄一封信，一封电子邮件，或者更好的是，亲自把信交给他们并读给他们听。)”，按照正常的逻辑，先想想要感谢的人，然后应该想想这个人给你帮了什么忙，然后再表示感谢，D选项“Think of a specific moment when they helped you.(想一个他们帮助你的特定时刻。)”说明了要想想他们具体帮的是什么忙，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
149．空前说“Think of the bus driver picking you up.(想想接你的巴士司机。)”，空格处应该说明这个司机具体如何帮你的，F选项“Maybe he’s really nice or waits for a minute for you.(也许他真的很好，或者等了你一分钟。)”讲了司机具体所帮的忙，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
150．空格处是本段主题句，由空后的“Look around you, and take notice of everything that makes up your environment: the sky, the cool breeze.(看看你的周围，注意构成你周围环境的一切:天空，凉爽的微风。)”可知，本段主要讲的是要注意周围的世界，B选项“Notice the world around you.(注意你周围的世界。)”概括了本段内容，可作为主题句，故选B。