专题08 阅读理解七选五-2021年高考真题和模拟题英语分项汇编（原卷版）

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2021年高考真题和模拟题英语分项汇编
专题08 阅读理解七选五
1. 【2021·全国甲卷】
Swap, Don’t shop!
You keep hearing about recycling, right? But it doesn't end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources（资源）to make, and buying loads of new clothing（or throwing out old clothing）is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with all those perfectly-good-but-you're-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor? ____16____. It's the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time.
A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. It's really easy to do! Here are a few pointers.
●Invite 5—10 people so you have a nice selection. ____17____ , and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable.
●____18____. They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their "new" clothes home.
●Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room.____19____. Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take them—things always look different when you put them on.
●Set a starting time. Maybe you say “go,” or turn on a certain song, or whatever. ____20____. And don't forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it's a party!
A. Less people than that
B. Hold a clothing swap
C. If two people are competing
D. Just keep music playing throughout
E. Donate whatever clothes are left over
F Have everyone put their clothes in the right spots
G. Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition
2. 【2021·全国乙卷】
According to Jessica Hagy, author of How to Be Interesting, it’s not difficult to make yourself interesting at a dinner party.
___36___, if you’re out of your comfort zone or if you’re wandering into somebody’s house for the first time. So the main thing is just to show up and be adventurous, trying different foods and talking to strangers.
People love to talk about themselves. If you can start the conversation with a question other than “What do you do for a living?”, you’ll be able to get a lot more interesting conversation out of whomever it is you’re talking to. ___37___, it can bring in “I have this old, broken-down vehicle” or “I rode the bus with these crazy people who were laughing at silly jokes in the back.” It just opens up conversation.
___38___? If you can’t take their wine away, you should certainly try to take away their soapbox （讲台）. If you’re the host, you can ask them to help you in the kitchen with something and just remove them from the situation.___39___.
And what about that other dinner-party killer: awkward silence? If you’re faced with an awkward silence at a dinner party, the only thing that always gets everyone talking again is to give the host a compliment（赞扬）. ___40___. Just quickly turn around and say, “This cake is extremely delicious and you have to tell me all about it.”
So being interesting at a dinner party isn’t that hard.
A. How do you know the host
B. The first step is to go exploring
C. If you ask the question “How did you get here?”
D. Be prepared to have awkward conversations with strangers
E. Or turn the conversation into a topic where they have little to say
F. What about that person who had too much to drink or won’t stop talking
G. He or she is the person who is feeling the weight of that awkwardness the most
3. 【2021·新高考 I 卷】
My husband and I just spent a week in Paris.____36____So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard. It was so tiny that we had to leave our suitcases in the hallway.
The place wasn’t entirely authentic, though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing ( 水 管 ) worked. ____37____Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that said, “Ouverture des portes,” in perfect French. That is the only French phrase I mastered, and it’s a shame I don’t have much use for it.
Parisians are different from you and me. They never look lazy or untidy. As someone noted in this paper a couple of weeks ago, they eat great food and never gain weight. ____38____ French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.
____39____ On our first morning in Paris, I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries. I bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon. My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $18!
In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency.
You can tell this by cafés life. French cafés are always crowded.____40____When do these people work? The French take their 35-hour workweek seriously — so seriously that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors can be on call.
A. Not all the customers are tourists.
B. The quality of life in France is equally excellent.
C. There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed.
D. The amazing food is mainly consumed by local farmers.
E. That’s not the only reason the French eat less than we do.
F. Our aim was to see if we could live, in some way, like real Parisians.
G. The food is so delicious that you don’t need much of it to make you happy.
4. 【2021·浙江卷】
You've got mail…and it's a postcard
Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Rome's Colosseum. Or Africa's Victoria Falls. Or China's Great Wall. ___11___
"I often send postcards to family and friends." he says to China Daily, "but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it ___12___ ” Seeking other like-minded souls, however, Paulo started looking in a somewhat unlikely place: online. Many would say the Internet is a place for people who have given up on the traditional postal service, but Paulo's hunch（直觉）paid off.
Today his hobby has developed into the website postcrossing.com, a social network that has grown to 575,217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he started it 10 years ago. ___13___ Running the website has almost turned into a full-time job.
Language is certainly a harrier for many people. For postcrossing to work worldwide, a common communication language is needed so that everyone can understand each other. As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn't work if one doesn't understand it. ___14___ So a common language is required and in postcrossing that's English since it's widely spoken.
"Many people in China have limited exposure to English. ___15___ That said, we know of many postcrossing members, including Chinese, who have actually improved their English skills through their use of postcrossing," Paulo says.
A. And that's totally fine
B. That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it
C. He likes to think of sending postcards as a family-friendly hobby
D. Many love to make a connection with someone from across the world.
E. On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.
F. Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card in Swedish takes part of the fun away.
G. In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a hand-written note from someone far away.
5. 【2021·浙江卷（1月）】
You run into the grocery store to pick up one bottle of water. You get what you need, head to the front, and choose the line that looks fastest.
You chose wrong. People who you swear got in other lines long after you are already checked out and off to the parking lot. 11．
It turns out, it's just math working against you; chances are, the other line really is faster.
Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout to get all their customers through with minimum delay. 12．Any small interruption - a price check, a chatty customer-can have downstream effects, holding up an entire line.
If there are three lines in the store, delays will happen randomly at different registers. Think about the probability:13．So it's not just in your mind: Another line probably is moving faster.
Researchers have a good way to deal with this problem. Make all customers stand in one long, snaking line- called a serpentine line - and serve each person at the front with the next available register. 14．This is what they do at most banks and fast-food restaurants. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register won't unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow down everyone a little bit but speed up checkout overall.
15．It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly, and some stores can't afford the space or manpower. So wherever your next wait may be: Good luck.
A．Why does this always seem to happen to you?
B．So why don't most places encourage serpentine lines?
C．Some of the may have stood in a queue for almost an hour.
D．The chances of your line being the fastest are only one in three.
E. How high is the probability that you are in the fastest waiting line?
F. With three registers, this method is much faster than the traditional approach.
G. But sometimes, as on a Sunday afternoon, the system gets particularly busy.
二、2021届模拟题
一、（辽宁省“决胜新高考�名校交流“2021届高三3月联考）
Personal development doesn't just happen. 16． Self-development requires hard work, devotion and an ever-growing skill. So，what new skills do you need to power forward?
On your journey toward your best self, you need to set goals. The key is balance : If your goals are too high, you'll get discouraged when you fall short. 17． The better approach is to think in milestones. If you want to be a novelist, don't set a goal to finish a book in a week. Focus on getting a couple of pages done each day, or on writing a chapter each week. This measurable progress is more sustainable and fulfilling.
18． To keep going when times are tough, you have to learn how to manage your stress levels. If light walks help you keep your head on straight, schedule one for your lunch period every day. If you need to take Sundays off to recharge for the next week, it's more than acceptable to do so.
Organization is a skill that comes more naturally to some people than others. If you're a naturally messy person, start small. Otherwise, you'll be at a loss. 19． Clean up your bedroom or your car. If physical cleaning is stressful, start by cutting out files from your computer. Believe it or not, one clean space can set the tone for the rest of your life.
On the road of personal development, you'll run into some barriers. Nobody but you can remove these from your path. 20． Perhaps anxiety is keeping you from doing your best work. Instead of struggling through it, quietly take a mental health day.
A．Personal growth needs stress management.
B．Focus on the places where you spend the most time.
C．You can't expect to wake up the next day with new skills.
D．Don't let personal challenges stand in the way of your growth.
E.That's why problem solving is a vital skill for self-development.
F.You absolutely don't need to disclose why you're taking a sick day.
G.Start too small, and you'll become satisfied with your progress too early.
二、（江西省宜春市2021届高三4月模拟考试）
Self-confidence is connected with almost every aspect of a happy and fulfilling life. 16．
If you have been lacking in confidence, you’re probably familiar with over thinking 17． But by being confident, you will be able to break the cycle of over-thinking,
18． If you have ever learned a language, mastered a skill, reached a fitness goal, or otherwise overcome setbacks to get to where you wanted to be, you’re well on your way.
You might be thinking, “Well, sure, I was proud of my ‘A’ in Calculus back in high school, but what does that have to do with anything now?” Looking back on your life, you’ll possibly find that every accomplishment takes efforts. 19．
As your confidence grows, you’ll find yourself more driven to improve your abilities. 20． But with self-assurance, those thoughts will no longer be paralyzing (令人麻痹的). Instead, you’ll be able to smile and act anyway, feeling energized by your progress in achieving goals which mean something to you.
A．“What-if” thoughts will still arise: “What if I fail?”
B．The more confident you are, the more faith you will have in yourself.
C．It is related to anxiety and worry, which can make us cut off from the world.
D．Building self-confidence requires you to keep a positive attitude towards your life.
E. Building confidence means taking small steps that leave a lasting sense of accomplishment.
F. A person with self-confidence generally likes themselves and thinks positively about the future.
G.. If you could overcome difficulties then, you can do it in other areas of your life where you feel self- doubt.
三、（山东省枣庄市2021届高三模拟考试4月）
Every time you're online. you are bombarded by pictures, articles, links and videos trying to tell their stories.16．Sometimes they want you to click on another story or advertisement at their own site, other times they want to upset people for political reasons. Experts in media studies and online psychology have been examining the fake news phenomenon. Read these tips, and don't get fooled!
Check the source. 17．Fake news websites often use addresses that sound like real newspapers, but don't have many real newspapers, but don't have many real stories about other topics. If you aren't sure, click on the “About” page and look for a clear description of the organization.
18．Look to see if the story you are reading is on other news sites that you know and trust. If you do find it on many other sites, then it probably isn't fake, as many big news organizations try to check their sources before they publish a story.
There are other techniques that fake news uses. These include using ALL CAPS and lots of ads that pop up when you click on a link. 19．If the news story makes you angry, it's probably designed to make you angry.
If you know these things about online news, and can apply them in your everyday life, then you have the control over what to read, what to believe and most importantly what to share. If you find a news story that you know is fake, the most important advice is: 20．
A．Don't share it.
B．Read about it in print media.
C．Check the story in other places.
D．Unfortunately, not all of these stories are true.
E. Also, think about how the story makes you feel.
F. Look at the website where the story comes from.
G. However, the rash of fake news is a relatively new problem.
四、（河北省保定市2021届高三下学期第一次模拟考试）
You probably think of aggression in its most violent form i.e. shouting matches and fights. Actually, there are varying levels of aggression. There are times when you start to display aggression, but you are not aware of it yourself.16．
●They believe their opinion is fact
For effective communication to take place it is important to be able to distinguish between opinion and fact.17．But aggressive people take it one step further. They act as if their opinion is fact, which is telling others that their opinions are irrelevant(不相关的).
●It's all about how it affects them
When something goes wrong, or when considering potential consequences, aggressive people only consider how it influences them. The impact on others is irrelevant to them. 18．I once knew a girl who, every time she had a quarrel with her boyfriend, used to wake her entire family up so she could tell them how she had been unjustly treated.
●Rapid speech
19．They are determined to get their point across and have no desire to let the other person offer their input. They want total control of the conversation and are determined that the other person will hear what they have to say.
●Aggressive talking; defensive listening
This refers to the body language that they adopt when they are being aggressive.20．They may point, spread feet apart with hands on the waist, etc. However, when the other person is speaking they will adopt a more defensive gesture e.g. crossing their arms.
Being familiar with these signs will help you to recognize the aggression quickly, and you will then be able to manage the situation more appropriately.
A．When talking they will likely lean forward.
B．The following are some common signs of aggression.
C．Aggressive people speak fast with little or no pauses.
D．These people are not giving you the opportunity to decline.
E. Offering a suggestion or thoughts on something that has happened is fine.
F. Aggressive people rarely attempt to find workable solutions to problems in life.
G. If something has negative consequences for them, everybody else is expected to suffer the consequences too.
五、（2021·内蒙古包头市·高三二模）
As is known to all, sleep is very important to humans. But it’s important to animals, too. At night you hardly hear a bird.16．Have you ever wondered how birds sleep?
17．Birds often sleep with one eye open. Only half their brain rests at once and the other half of the brain is able to sense danger if needed. While the exact way birds control their sleep patterns has not been well studied, it has been shown that the more protected a bird feels when sleeping, the more likely it is to sleep deeper.
Sleeping together in large numbers is another way many birds use. By sleeping together, there are more birds to notice predators(捕食者).18．In winter, many birds roost together in limited spaces to share body heat and survive lower night-time temperatures.
When birds sleep, they protect vulnerable(易受伤害的) body parts by burying themselves in their feathers.19．By tucking(收拢) feet or the bill into the feathers, less body heat is lost. When a bird’s bill is buried deeply in its feathers, it is also able to breathe air warmed by its own body heat.
There is little data available about how long birds sleep once. 20．Some birds are not able to involve in other activities without enough light, and sleeping is the next natural item on their to-do lists.
A．A bird’s feathers help it keep warm.
B．Birds are rarely seen sleeping.
C．That’s because they’re sleeping at night, too.
D．It gives each bird a greater chance of survival.
E. A bird may be sleepy in the daytime for lack of sleep.
F. So the length of birds sleep per night is still unknown.
G. Unlike humans, birds can more carefully control their sleep.
六、（2021·江西萍乡市·高三二模）
How To Recover From Overeating
Near everyone has over indulged（放纵）in good food at least once and has experienced the resulting abdominal discomfort. 16． They can impair your ability to focus on your work and other everyday tasks. Unfortunately putting life on hold because you're paying the price for your indulgences isn't an option. There are several ways you can relieve the symptoms and recover from overeating.
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While you might want to save yourself for your big lunch , it's wiser to have a light healthy breakfast so you're not tempted to eat more than you should when the big meal arrives.
Start with water
Instead of tucking into a heavy starter, down a tall glass of water. 18．
Listen to your stomach
Frequently asking yourself “Am I full?” can sometimes immediately put thing into perspective. Often times，we mindlessly eat without paying attention to what our bods is trying to tell us. 19． But they ignore the messages their bodies are sending.
Slow down
20． Slowing down and taking time to focus on the food itself however. （how it tastes, temperature, etc）can sometimes help calm the desire to overeat. This type of mindful eating has become a well-known technique for easing overconsumption, suggested by phystcians. celebrities and chefs alike.
So next time you find yourself feeling a little overstuffed, keep these points in mind so that it doesn't become a bigger problem.
A．Don't starve yourself.
B．Pig out your breakfast.
C．Overeating involves consuming food very quickly.
D．This will help you feel full and stop you overeating.
E. It will cause pain, gas, indigestion and other symptoms.
F. Lay off the food for a while, but go ahead and drink water.
G. Overeaters typically keep consuming long after their stomachs are full.
七、（2021·吉林松原市实验高级中学高三一模）
Natural therapy (疗法)
The great outdoors: it's the place to head for when you're in need of peace and quiet, open spaces, beautiful scenery and exercise. Whether a huge mountain range or a local country park, these natural areas are perfect places to refresh us when we live a stressful life. 16．
As an example, in the foothills of the Snowdonia National Park in the UK, specialist therapy sessions are held to help people who suffer from depression, anxiety and stress. 17．However, it's believed that the setting alone can improve their mood. Art psychotherapist Pamela Stanley who led the sessions told reporters that there was a "growing body of evidence" to support eco-therapy.
It is true that for most of us, connecting with the natural world definitely lifts our spirits. But the mental health charity Mind says eco-therapy has been recognized as a formal type of treatment that can sometimes be recommended to someone by a doctor. It doesn't involve medicine. 18． This natural treatment can take on many forms, including doing yoga in a forest, gardening or even hugging a tree.
There is evidence that there are many benefits with this "green" therapy. 19． It's what Dr Rachel Bragg from the University of Essex calls "psychological restoration". She told the All in the Mind programme that nature-based therapies should be part of care for patients.
20．However, it is an option for therapists to use. And as we become more aware of the causes and effects of mental health, it's good to know that help might lie outside our towns and cities, and that nature can give us a helping hand.
A．Of course, eco-therapy won't cure everything.
B．Outdoor art-related activities are held for the participants.
C．Instead, it just develops a person's relationship with nature.
D．Here you can learn from other patients how to deal with stress.
E. These include improving social contact, social and work skills.
F. In nature you can do many things, including reading papers and watching TV.
G. Their calming and relieving power is being used more and more to treat mental health problems.
八、（2021·四川达州市·高三二模）
Parties to celebrate special events, achievements, and holidays are the perfect time for hosts to exercise their roles. 16． But for some people, invitations to events that center around food lead to fear and anxiety.
17． And many sweet treats and salty snacks attract us because of the chemical additives and mixtures that perfect the material and taste of foods. Still, most party foods include large amounts of unhealthy fats. Fat itself should be part of a healthy diet. But the highly processed types of them can break down our health.
By now, you are probably wondering what healthy food choices should be offered at our get-togethers. 18． Vegetable salads can also be a relief to those seeking healthier choices, but it is best to leave off the dressing and provide a variety of dressing choices, including plain olive oil and Italy vinegar.
The nature of the party can often determine the cuisine, but nearly any common party dish can be recreated with healthier ingredients (食材). It's best to use whole grains when possible. 19．
And finally, be sure to let your health-conscious guests know that there are some food choices by reminding them on the invitation. 20． If you make a homemade treat or dish, supplying a note card with the ingredients is appreciated by those attempting to avoid specific ingredients.
At your next party, try this recipe for healthier, black bean brownies. Not only are these allergy-friendly, but they offer a lot of health benefits for everyone.
A．All children like cookies, cakes and ice cream.
B．Generally, food and fellowship is a perfect marriage.
C．Most traditional party foods contain large amounts of sugar.
D．This may make the difference between an acceptance or a refusal.
E. Rather than party candy, offer small bowls of dry-roasted or raw nuts.
F. Use coconut oil in place of butter, or honey instead of sugar to sweeten treats.
G. Usually fresh vegetables and fruit can ensure everyone to participate comfortably.
九、（2021·西宁市教育科学研究院高三一模）
Do you have pressure? Exam pressure, deadlines, job interviews and presentations can all make you feel nervous. Well, neuroscience（神经系统科学）can give you some help. 16．
First, a breathing exercise.
Take a deep belly-breath through your nose for five seconds, hold it for a second, and then push all the air out through your nose, slowly, counting to five. Repeat a few times and you'll feel calmer. Under stress we tend to breathe very quickly as our body prepares for danger, which is useful if you need to run away, but not if you're about to speak in public. Breathe deeply and slowly.17． So the next time you feel panic rising, use deep breathing through your nose to force your body into a state of calm.
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A single note, your favourite tune, literally anything will do. Why? Studies have shown that humming（哼唱）can stimulate one of the most important parts of the body — the vagus nerve（迷走神经）. So the next time you feel your heart racing, sing a song or just hum a note and let your own vagus nerve restore calm.
The final tip is to focus.
When you're busy, it’s highly attractive to multi-tasks. But if you want to stay calm and actually get stuff done, don't have a try. 19． When you do two things at once, it has to switch between them very rapidly and gets overstimulated, and floods your body with stress hormones. 20．
So next time you feel panic rising, stop and remember to breathe, hum and focus.
A．Then get ready for humming.
B．Now listen to your favorite songs.
C．Scans show your brain can only do one thing at a time.
D．Here are three easy and reliable techniques you can use.
E.Remind yourself that there's no "right” answer to these questions.
F.By doing one thing at a time, you can quickly go from feeling stressed to clam.
G.You can change the message your brain's receiving from “danger" to "all is well".
十、（2021·江西南昌市·高三二模）
The recent pandemic（疫情）has affected all aspects of life, including the way we live. Our homes are no longer single-purpose spaces. 16． No wonder many architects have predicted how apartment design may advance in the years ahead.
•17． Entrance isn't necessarily a separate room. In smaller units, it might be created by a single wall that blocks views through the unit and creates a sense of enclosure （封闭）.But it needs to be accompanied by a front-hall closet.
• More Flexible Spaces will become a trend. When thoughtfully designed, the dining rooms can quickly change from dining mode to working mode. 18． For example, a windowless alcove （壁凹） can be closed off with sliding glass doors. It can be a space where you can set up a home office, a library, or a learning space for children.
• Access to the outdoors will be welcome. After spending so much time indoors, having access to fresh air and nature at home is likely to become essential. One way to provide a closer connection to nature may be with larger courtyard gardens. Or it could be accomplished with more balconies. 19．
• Advanced technology will be adopted. A growing awareness of how people pick up viruses from the surfaces they touch will lead to more widespread adoption of smart-home technology. " Maybe it's going to become a new standard. 20． Or your door will unlock itself when you come home," an engineer said.
A．Public Spaces are needed.
B．A better entrance will catch on.
C．Homes could easily be like that.
D．You'll be able to talk to the elevator.
E.After all, fresh air is important for wellness.
F.Moreover, room sizes could also change to create more flexibility.
G.Instead they now serve as offices, gyms, workshops, classrooms, etc.
十一、（2021·黑龙江哈尔滨市·哈尔滨三中高三三模）
Why do we build patience abilities? In brief, happiness. Better relationships, more success. But indeed it takes efforts to build them successfully. 16． Thus, when the big ones come, we will have developed the patience we need for hard times.
Understand the addictive nature of anger and impatience.
We, human beings, are still constructed with our old reptilian （爬行动物的）brain that protects our physical and emotional survival. On the emotional survival side, we want our way to get ahead, to achieve, to "look good." Let's just face it. 17． So the first step in growing patience is to get in touch with the addictive quality of the opposite of patience ——anger, impatience, blaming and shaming. We all have them. And we can grow beyond them.
Upgrade our attitude towards discomfort and pain.
Pain has its purposes and pushes us to find solutions — we try to change the other person, situation or thing that we think is causing our discomfort. But the problem is that it is not the outside thing that's the source of our pain, but how our mind is set. 18．
Pay attention when the impatience or pain starts.
Most of us don't usually realize it when we are feeling even the smallest — but very present -painful feelings. 19． But to really care for ourselves, get curious about what's actually happening in the moment inside you. Focusing on what's actually happening, you can notice the worry of not wanting what's happening, the resistance.
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When you find yourself impatient, or angry with yourself, you can remind yourself that you are growing, and that, "Sure, this is understandable; that is what happens to me when I'm bothered." You can say to yourself, "It's true. I don't like this; this is uncomfortable, but I can tolerate it.”
A．Practice positive self-talk.
B．So the solution to pain is an inside job.
C．Patience abilities benefit you in many ways.
D．Learn to enjoy yourself at an easy time.
E. We ignore the fact that we're in pain and focus completely on fixing the problem.
F. The urge to protect ourselves and what we consider valuable is absolutely addictive.
G. Effective ways are recommended to train ourselves to work with little pains and annoyances.
十二、（2021·四川泸州市·高三三模）
The Cassini-Huygens space probe, which reached Saturn last week has sent back amazing photographs of the planet's famous rings viewed in ultraviolet light. 16． The different colors show exactly what the rings are. The red means the ring contains tiny pieces of rock and the blue and green is likely to be a mixture of water and frozen gases. 17． That's why it is so light and it could float on water—if a big enough ocean could be found!
18． It aims to explore the planet and its rings and moons. It was launched in 1997 and its mission was to explore the “gas giant” planet, which is the furthest planet to be seen from the Earth without a telescope.
Scientists say the spacecrafts four-year tour of Saturn may tell them how the rings are formed. 19．
The probe has sent back pictures of some of Saturn's moons, including Phoebe and Titan. Phoebe has a strange shape. 20． Saturn's biggest moon, Titan, is believed to be the only body in the solar system other than the Earth with liquid on the surface. The images of Phoebe and Titan look strangely like photos of the Earth and our own moon, taken decades ago by the earliest space missions.
A．Saturn itself is made of gases.
B．The pictures are hard to take in space.
C．The probe is an international space project.
D．They will discover more secrets about the spacecraft.
E.The pictures show them in shades of blue, green and red.
F.It will also study the planet's atmosphere and magnetic field.
G.Unlike other planets and their moons, it is not perfectly round.
十三、（2021·黑龙江哈尔滨市·哈尔滨三中高三一模）
If you're looking for natural, chemical-free ways to clean your home, look no further than the fruit bowl on your kitchen counter. 16． Here are ways a lemon can help you to clean your entire house.
A common use of lemon is cleaning your cutting boards. Because it's the place where you prepare your family’s dinner, you probably don't want to wash a cutting board with anything other than the most natural materials. 17． To remove stains from wood or plastic cutting boards cut a lemon in half and squeeze the juice onto the board. Rub the juice in with the lemon half, and then let sit for 20 minutes. 18．
Lemon can also help clean stained food containers. If you have a cupboard full of discolored plastic containers, let a lemon work its stain-fighting magic. Squeeze lemon juice onto the stained plastic and rub with the cut side of the lemon. 19． Stubborn sauce stains will disappear.
Lemon can be used as a degreaser（除油器）on almost any hard surface besides wood. Combine the mixture of fresh lemon juice and baking soda in a spray bottle and shake well. The lemon fights stain, and destroys bacteria, while the soda acts as a gently rubbing agent.
20． Add stained clothing to a pot of water with a few lemon slices, and then boil for a few minutes. In this way you can freshen up the appearance of white clothes and towels.
A．You may just add a little more lemon juice.
B．Lemons have a surprising amount of cleaning power.
C．Another use of lemon is getting white clothes brighter.
D．Then, let the containers dry in the sun and wash normally.
E.Seize a lemon and then reach for the chemical-filled cleaning sprays.
F.Luckily, that lemon you use in the recipe can double as a board cleaner.
G.The lemon acid will work on the stains, exposing a fresh, clean cutting board.
十四、（2021·河南新乡市·高三二模）
There was a time when I was very concerned about what other people thought of me, especially when I was misunderstood and labeled incorrectly.16． Of course, you need to do something to let go of that mental suffering if you are stuck in such a similar situation.
●Identify and understand why you care. What makes what other people think of you so important? If other people's opinions cause you to worry, chances are that you have a tendency to be pleased. Being favored might be a winning formula for you in the past. 17． But if it doesn't come as expected, just be yourself.
●Understand you can't control others. The reality is that you cannot control what another person thinks of you. What most people don't understand is that we often form opinions of others based on associations we had in the past. And the bottom line is that it's none of your business what another person thinks of you. 18．
●Practice daily self-love and acceptance. Your situation may come from a concept that we are not as worthy as another person and our needs are not as important as theirs. Recognize you are equal to every other person. 19． We all have different roles but that does not make anyone more valuable as a human being.
●Live a life that pleases you. Constant worry about what others think of you must create considerable stress and will impact your relationships, your health, and your peace of mind.
●20． You will not need to be concerned with the few people who just don't seem to understand you. You can live your fulfilling life and they can live theirs.
A．That's his or her private views.
B．Don't take your role to your heart.
C．Everyone deserves respect and admiration.
D．Stay true to your values and do your own thing.
E.That's to say, there is no one above or below you.
F.Certainly, there are advantages to having someone's high regard.
G.Caring too much about their views was energy-consuming and unnecessary.
十五、（2020·江苏扬州市·仪征市第二中学高三月考）
Forgiveness
To forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research.
16． Try the following steps：
Calm yourself. 17． You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.
Don’t wait for an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way. 18． Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.
Take the control away from your offender (冒犯者). Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you.
19． If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender’s point of view.
Don’t forget to forgive yourself. 20． But it can rob you of your self­confidence if you don’t do it.
A．Why should you forgive?
B．How should you start to forgive?
C．Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.
D．Try to see things from your offender’s angle.
E.For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.
F.To make your anger die away, try a simple stress­management technique.
G.If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.
十六、（2021·陕西西安市·西安中学高三二模）
Every day, we are faced with challenges and uncertainties. While these are things that are out of our control, we can most certainly control how we react and feel in such situations.16．Optimism is a simple yet powerful mindset that can affect us in many ways.
An optimist will be more committed towards his goals. When some people set a goal they don’t account for the problems they run into. They view them as barriers that can’t he removed. This is why the minute something doesn’t go as planned they start to shrink and give up.17．In fact, an optimistic person will merely look at the problems as new experiences and new possibilities. He understands that failure is just part of the process and welcomes it with open arms.
18．A survey conducted by Gallup found that only 35 percent of US managers are occupied in their jobs. This lack of devotion and its influence on employees costs the US approximately $77 billion to $96 billion each year. Optimistic leaders can help motivate their employees. 19．
Above all, optimism offers a healthier and longer life. A study from the University of Pittsburgh concluded that those who have an optimistic viewpoint have a 30 percent lower risk of heart disease. 20． Additionally, research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that optimists are less likely to experience disabilities as they get older and end up living longer.
In life, movement and growth is important and necessary, which optimism helps us achieve.
A．They see failure as a new start.
B．We can learn to keep optimistic.
C．Optimists also spread a good atmosphere.
D．They think about possible positive outcomes.
E.That’s because they are generally happier and less stressed.
F.On the other hand, an optimistic person is more open to problems.
G.Similarly, having a positive attitude can inspire everyone around us.