【备战2024年高考】英语 （全国通用版）2021-2023年全国甲卷七选五（真题透析+变式训练）试卷

这是一份【备战2024年高考】英语 （全国通用版）2021-2023年全国甲卷七选五（真题透析+变式训练）试卷，共22页。
2021-2023年全国甲卷七选五 真题透析+变式训练
第一部分
命题分析+秒选技能
第二部分
三年真题评析(真题呈现+全解全析+阅读高频词+长难句回顾)
第三部分
真题变式练
命题分析
阅读七选五题型要求考生从整体上把握文章的逻辑结构和内容上的联系，理解句子之间，段落之间的关系，对连贯性，一致性等语段特征有较强大的意识和熟练的把握，并具备运用语法知识分析理解长难句的能力。可以说，七选五题型是对语言能力和阅读理解能力的综合测试。
近三年课标卷七选五多选用说明文体,主题语境涵盖人与自我、人与社会、人与自然;设题位置以段中为主,兼顾段首和段末,重点考查细节句,其次为过渡句和主题句。
秒选技能
（1）从意思上判断
在做题时最重要的是要读懂空白前后的句子，正确理解了这些句子后，根据意思的连贯性、逻辑性或者线索词从选项中选取正确答案。在读懂意思的基础上，再利用线索特征词等进一步确认答案。
（2）从词汇上锁定线索
做保持对一些线索词的敏感是非常重要的，要好好关注空白前后的名词和动词，然后在选项中查找它们的近义词、反义词、同义词、同类词等。其次是一些专有名词，比如说数词、代词、时间、年代、地点/名称等。尤其是在读不懂句子的情况下，利用这样的线索词寻找答案是很有效的方法。
（3）从关联词作为切入点
通常，英语的句段之间经常会运用关联词表示过渡和衔接，让文章的思路与更清楚、逻辑更连贯，因此文章中和选项中表示各种逻辑关系的路标性信号词在选择答案时都是很重要的线索。在做题时可将这三个层面的线索很好地结合起来。例如，在看到表示并列或递进关系的关联词时，一般表示前后句子的名词或句意具有同指性;而表示转折让步关系的词则往往表示前后句子的名词同指，但句意对立，或褒贬对立或肯否对立;而表示例证关系的词则意味着在举例之前或之后有表述概念或某一观点的句子，往往会有复数名词出现。以下四类为常用的关联词，请大家一定要背熟：
①并列与递进：and, or, also，neither… nor…, either…or…,likewise, similarly, equally, in the same way, that is to say ,as well as, the same „as, besides, additionally, furthermore, moreover, in addition to ,what is more
②因果：because, for, since, as, thus, hence, therefore, so, so…that, consequently, accordingly, due to, thanks to, as a result, because of, in that, for this reason, of course
③转折让步：but, however, yet, on the contrary, by contrast, on the other hand, unfortunately, while, whereas, unlike, rather than, instead of, it is true that, of course, although, though, even though, even if, nevertheless, despite, in spite of
④时间顺序：afterwards, at first, at last, finally, first, firstly, in the first place, to start with，in the meantime, last, later, next, second, secondly, then, third, thirdly, to begin with以及一些具体的时间。
三年真题评析
真题呈现
（2023年全国甲卷）
Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common? There’s one answer. 36 .
In the Digital Age, we’re used to having what we need immediately and right ai our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, we’d be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.
●Practice gratitude (感激)
Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic. 37 . “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California.
● Make yourself wait
Instant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. 38 . Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
● 39 .
So many of us have the belief that being comfortabel is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “ 40 .” You’ll then gradually become more patient.
A．Find your causes
B．Start with small tasks
C．Accept the uncomfortable
D．All this adds up to a state of hurry
E．It can also help us practice more patience
F．This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable
G．They’re all situations where we could use a little extra patience
全解全析
【篇章导读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了变得耐心的一些方法。
36．【答案】G
【解析】根据上文“Here’s a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common? There’s one answer. (这里有一个谜语：交通堵塞、排长队和等待假期开始有什么共同之处？答案只有一个)”可知，本句说明上文谜语的答案，结合“交通堵塞、排长队和等待假期”这些情况可知都需要耐心。故G选项“在这些情况下，我们都需要一点额外的耐心”符合语境，故选G。
37．【答案】E
【解析】根据上文“Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic.(感恩有很多好处：研究表明，感恩让我们更快乐，压力更小，甚至更乐观)”以及后文““Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California. (加州大学的研究员叶丽说：“表达感激可以培养自我控制能力。”)”可知，上文提到了感恩的诸多好处，可知本句继续说明感恩的好处：它还可以帮助我们练习更多的耐心。E选项中It指代上文Thankfulness。故E选项“它还可以帮助我们练习更多的耐心”符合语境，故选E。
38．【答案】B
【解析】根据上文“And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. (我们养成等待习惯的唯一方法就是练习)”以及后文“Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. (把你最喜欢的节目推迟到周末再看，或者多等10分钟再去吃蛋糕)”可知，后文列举的事情都是日常的小事，说明要从小事开始练习等待，故B选项“从小任务开始”符合语境，故选B。
39．【答案】C
【解析】根据本段内容“So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. (我们中的许多人都认为舒适是我们唯一能容忍的状态，当我们经历舒适区之外的事情时，我们会对环境失去耐心)”可知，本段提到了舒适是我们唯一能容忍的状态，结合前文的小标题都是祈使句可知，本段的主旨与接受不舒适相关，C选项中uncomfortable对应后文comfortable。故C选项“接受不舒服”符合语境，故选C。
40．【答案】F
【解析】根据上文“You should learn to say to yourself (你应该学会对自己说……)”以及后文“You’ll then gradually become more patient. (然后你会逐渐变得更有耐心)”结合本段主要说明的是不舒服的状态，可知，本句为对自己所说的话与接受不舒服相关，故F选项“这仅仅是不舒服，而不是无法忍受”符合语境，故选F。
阅读高频词
1. trick n. 花招，诡计，骗局；窍门，技巧；戏法，把戏；恶作剧，戏弄；
2. patient adj. 耐心的 n. 病人
3. have sth. in common 与……有相似之处
4. Thankfulness n. 感激
5. stressed adj. 焦虑的，紧张的；（物体）受重压的，受应力的；有重音的，重读的
6. optimistic adj. 乐观的
7. foster v. 促进，培养；领养，收养
8.option n. 选择
9.annoy v. 使恼怒，使烦恼；打扰，骚扰；侵扰
10. gradually adv. 逐渐地
长难句回顾
1.You’ll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.
【句意】你很快就会发现，你练习的耐心越多，你就越能把它应用到其他更恼人的情况中
【解析】本句是主从复合句。 That…引导的从句是find的宾语从句。宾语从句是the more…, the more… 的句型。
2.So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances.
【句意】我们中的许多人都认为舒适是我们唯一能容忍的状态，当我们经历舒适区之外的事情时，我们会对环境失去耐心。
【解析】本句是and 引导的并列句，第一个并列句是主从复合句。that being comfortable…是the belief的同位语从句。第二个并列句是when 引导的时间状语从句。
（2022年全国甲卷）
真题呈现
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Important Things to Know When Dining Out
Cultural dining etiquette (礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules. ___36___. Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the world.
Chopstick Rules
The way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. ___37___.
Hands or Utensils (餐具)
In India and the Middle East, it’s considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. ___38___, instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.
Making Requests
___39___. In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don’t like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.
Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. ___40___, the more comfortable you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.
A. The more friends you make in your lifetime
B. The more time you spend in any given country
C. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils
D. Don’t get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant
E. It’s a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate
F. Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them
G. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal
全解全析
【篇章解读】本文介绍了不同国家的餐桌礼仪。
36.【答案】D
【解析】根据文章标题“Important Things to Know When Dining Out (外出就餐时要知道的重要事情)”可知，本文主要介绍的是外出就餐时应该知道的重要事情。由此可知，D项“Don’t get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant (不要在餐馆犯尴尬的错误)”符合语境，其中“at a restaurant”对应标题中的“When Dining Out”，同时引起下文“Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the world. (知道一些技巧将有助于确保你和朋友或家人一起享受一顿愉快的晚餐——无论你在世界的哪个地方)”。故选D。
37.【答案】F
【解析】根据本段小标题“Chopstick Rules”可知，本段主要讲述的是使用筷子的规则。根据上文“When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. (当你在吃的间隙把它们放下来的时候，一定要把它们放在一起，这样它们就和你面前的桌子边缘平行了)”可知，此处讲述了正确使用筷子的方式。由此可知，F项“Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them (不要把它们笔直地插在你的食物中，也不要在使用它们时交叉放置)”讲述的也是使用筷子时的注意事项，符合此处语境，其中“them”指的是上文的“chopsticks”。故选F。
38.【答案】C
【解析】根据本段小标题“Hands or Utensils (餐具)”可知，本段主要讲述的是手和餐具的问题。根据上文“In India and the Middle East, it’s considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. (在印度和中东，用左手吃饭被认为是非常不礼貌的。法国人希望你每只手拿一个餐具吃饭)”及下文“instead preferring to use their hands (相反更愿意使用他们的双手)”可知，此处在讲述不同国家就餐时习惯使用哪只手的问题。由此可知，C项“Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils (墨西哥人认为用餐具吃饭是不合适的)”符合语境，与下文形成转折关系。故选C。
39.【答案】G
【解析】根据本段小标题“Making Requests”可知，本段主要讲述的是用餐时提请求的问题。根据下文“In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don’t like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food. (在葡萄牙，这将是一个严重的错误，因为这向厨师表明你不喜欢他们的调味技巧。同样，在意大利，永远不要要求在食物中添加额外的奶酪)”可推知，在一些国家，用餐时提出要求是很无礼的。由此可知，G项“It may seem like simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal (吃饭时要盐和胡椒看似很简单)”符合此处语境，其中“request”是关键词，说明，在用餐时提出一些我们看来很平常的要求在某些国家是无礼的。故选G。
40.【答案】B
【解析】根据下文“the more comfortable you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices. (你就会对它的外国文化习俗感到越舒服)”可推知，此处指在一个国家待得越久，就会越习惯当地习俗，且此处是“the+比较级，the+比较级”结构，B项“The more time you spend in any given country (你在某个国家待的时间越长)”符合文意，引出下文。故选B。
阅读高频词
1. ensure v.确保
2. enjoyable adj.令人愉快的，有乐趣的
高考链接 （2021年北京卷 阅读理解）Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people.
【译文】长期以来，音乐一直被许多人认为是一种令人愉快的娱乐。
3. push v.推，按
4. inappropriate adj.不适当的；不相称的
高考链接 （2021 浙江卷 听力）Eating in public is inappropriate and could lead to littering.
【译文】在公共场所吃东西是不合适的，还可能会导致乱丢垃圾的问题。
5. stick v.刺；戳；坚持； n.棍；条状物；
长难句回顾
1.When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you.
【句意】当你吃东西的间隙放下食物时，一定要把它们放在一起，这样它们就能与你前面的桌子边缘平行。
【解析】 when引导时间状语从句，主句为祈使句。连词so引导结果状语从句。
（2021年全国甲卷）
真题呈现
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
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
全解全析
【篇章解读】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了通过衣物交换来处理旧衣服的方法——衣物交换派对，以及一些具体的流程。
16.【答案】 B
【解析】根据上文“So what to do with all those perfectly- good-but-you 're- maybe-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor?（那么，该如何处理那些堆在卧室地板上的（看起来）完好但你可能有点厌倦的衣服呢？）”提出关于如何解决旧衣物的问题。下文“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.（这是扔掉旧衣服、从朋友那里买衣服、同时开派对的最好方法。）”提到了具体处理旧衣物的方法。所以空白处应起承上启下的作用，承接上文讲到的问题，启下提出的方法。因而空白处是提出了一种处理旧衣物的好方法。B项“Hold a clothing swap.（进行衣物交换。）”给出了一种处理旧衣物的方法，承上启下，符合语境。故选B项。
17.【答案】A
【解析】根据上文“Invite 5-10 people so you have a nice selection.”（邀请5到10个人，这样你就有一个很好的选择。）说明了应该邀请的人数。下文“and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable.”（可能没有足够的东西可供选择；多于这个数量，它就变得无法控制。）说明多于或少于一定数量的人数将会导致一些麻烦。所以空白处应是针对下文中的“more than that”提出的相反的假设，即少于一定数量的人。A项“Less people than that”（少于这些人）提出一种假设，和下文中“more than that”相对，说明人数不宜太多，也不能太少，符合语境。故选A项。
18.【答案】G
【解析】根据下文“They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their “new” clothes home.”（他们还应该准备大量的可重复使用的袋子，把他们的“新”衣服带回家。）说明去的时候应该为交换所得的“新衣服”准备袋子。G项“Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition.”（告诉每个人带来品相完好的衣服。）说明去参加衣物交换的时候应该带完好的衣服，其中的bring和下文中carry相对，都是为交换衣物所做的准备。下文中的also也是提示词，并且其中They指代G项的everyone。所以G项符合语境。故选G项。
19.【答案】F
【解析】根据上文“Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room.”（把不同类型的衣服放在房间的不同地方。）指出衣服应该归类放置。下文“Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on.”（在房间周围放几面镜子，这样人们试穿时就能看到衣服的样子。）提到了放置镜子的意义。由此可见，本段讲述的是房间里的一些具体的做法，所以空白处一样要提出人们在房间里要做什么。F项“Have everyone put their clothes in the right spots.（让每个人的衣服都放在相应的位置上。）”说明每个人应该按照不同类型把衣服摆放在相应的位置，符合语境。故选F项。
20.【答案】D
【解析】上文“Set a starting time. Maybe you say “go,” or turn on a certain song, or whatever.”（设置开始时间。也许你说“开始”，或者打开一首歌，或者无论什么。）打开音乐或者无论什么，意味聚会开始。下文“And don't forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it's a party!”（别忘了拿出一些饼干和水果。记住，这是个派对！）讲到了聚会上应该提供一些派对该有的服务。因而，空白处应是承接上文，讲述聚会期间要保持应有的内容。D项“Just keep music playing throughout.”（要始终播放音乐。）承上启下，说明在派对上要有音乐，与前文形成意义上的一致，符合题意，故选D项。
阅读高频词
1.end with 以…结束
2.a huge amount of 大量的
3.do with 应对，处理
4.get rid of去除，除掉
5.score v. 购买；得分；赢得 n.得分，评分
高考链接 （2021 新高考I卷阅读理解）His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn’t have to break the flow of sound by doing it themselves.
【译文】他的工作是坐在钢琴家旁边为乐谱翻页，这样音乐家就不必自己动手翻页而打乱演奏。
6. place v.放置；n.地方；空间
7. swap v. 交换，交易； n.交换，交易物
8. ground rules 基本法则
9. try on 试穿
10. in their right spots 在适当的位置
长难句回顾
1. 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.
【解析】句首it为形式主语，get rid of本意“摆脱”，引申“扔掉”。score熟词新义“购买”。and为并列连词，句意“这是扔掉旧衣服、从朋友那里买衣服、同时开派对的最好方法。”
2. 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.
【解析】that引导表语从句，在从句中并不充当句子成分。before为连词，引导时间状语从句， before they take them表示“在他们将衣服拿回家之前”。句意“交换的基本法则是每个人在把衣服带回家之前必须要试穿一下—当衣服真正穿上时总是和看起来是不一样的”。
真题变式练
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Passage 1
（2023·湖南长沙·雅礼中学校考二模）
Experience-Based Education
Everyone is familiar with traditional education. You sit in a class and a teacher teaches. This is an important part of development. But at some point, every individual has to take charge of their own education. To do this, one must look at the root of learning. 1
Basically, unfamiliar experiences usually add more value than experiences that are familiar. 2 .And you are in a better state to learn something new. Honestly, someone who never experiences the same thing twice will never have a chance to benefit from anything learned. However, new experiences are generally what make people interested and push them to grow.
High school is a new experience. College is a new experience. 3 It is not that you won’t learn anything else, but that the environment is so familiar. As a result, you can easily become less aware of your experience and not learn as much.
To solve this, an individual needs to introduce new experiences into their life. You may spend a summer in a different part of the country or learn a new language through trial and error. You can also go to a drive-in movie (or some other entertainment events that are new to you). 4
These types of experiences often result in very little “book knowledge”. Instead, they will often provide you with a better understanding of yourself as you experience your reaction to different situations. They will also provide you with a better understanding of others. 5
Becoming a well-rounded human isn’t something that happens by accident. You can spend your entire lifetime developing your potential.
A．Has education changed so much in the last decade?
B．However, at some point traditional education becomes repetitive.
C．Those new experiences may not lead to great personal development.
D．It can be valuable for you to work effectively with different people.
E．These are all things that can stretch and expand your experiences in life.
F．This is because unfamiliar experiences require much more of our attention.
G．What makes some experiences add great value to our lives while other experiences do not?
【篇章解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍的是每个人都熟悉传统教育，但是追寻学习的根源，经验教育在发展过程中也起着至关重要的作用。
1．【答案】 G
【解析】根据下文“Basically, unfamiliar experiences usually add more value than experiences that are familiar. (通常来说，全新的经历会比熟悉的经历具有更多的价值)”可知，此处强调全新的经历对教育更具有意义。G选项“What makes some experiences add great value to our lives while other experiences do not?(什么使某些经历为我们的生活增添了巨大价值，而其他经历却没有？)”引起下文，下文对该问题进行回答即全新的经历为我们的生活增添了巨大价值。故选G。
2．【答案】 F
【解析】句意:因为不熟悉的经历需要我们更多的关注。根据下文“And you are in a better state to learn something new. Honestly, someone who never experiences the same thing twice will never have a chance to benefit from anything learned. (你就会处于更好的状态来学习新知识。老实说，一个从来没有经历过两次同样事情的人永远不会有机会从学到的东西中受益)”可知，此处强调熟悉经历的重要性，因此后文应该指出，我们应该更多的注意不熟悉的经历，只有将不熟悉的经历变成熟悉的经历才能让我们从中受益。F选项“This is because unfamiliar experiences require much more of our attention.(这是因为不熟悉的经历需要我们更多的注意力)”符合语境。故选F。
3．【答案】 B
【解析】根据上文“High school is a new experience. College is a new experience.(上中学和上大学都是一种新的体验)”及下文“It is not that you won’t learn anything else, but that the environment is so familiar. As a result, you can easily become less aware of your experience and not learn as much.(不是你学不到别的东西，而是环境太熟悉了。因此，你很容易对自己的经历降低感知，也学不到很多东西)”可知，空格句需要一个和上句构成转折，和下文构成因果关系的句子。B选项“However, at some point traditional education becomes repetitive.(然而，在某些时候，传统教育变得重复)”指出虽然上中学和上大学都是新的体验，可是传统教育在某些时候对我们来说太熟悉了，由此导致对自己的经历降低感知，也学不到很多东西。故选B。
4．【答案】 E
【解析】句意:这些都是可以延伸和扩展您的生活经历的事物。根据上文“You may spend a summer in a different part of the country or learn a new language through trial and error. You can also go to a drive-in movie (or some other entertainment events that are new to you). (你可能会在该国的其他地区度过一个夏天，或者通过反复试验来学习一种新的语言。你也可以去看电影(或不熟悉的其他娱乐活动))”可知，此处指出延伸和扩展生活经验的几种方式。E选项“These are all things that can stretch and expand your experiences in life.(这些都是可以延伸和扩展你生活经验的事情)”符合语境，与前文呼应。故选E。
5．【答案】 D
【解析】根据上文“Instead, they will often provide you with a better understanding of yourself as you experience your reaction to different situations. They will also provide you with a better understanding of others. (相反，当你体验对不同情况的反应时，它们通常会使你对自己有更好的了解，也会让你更好地了解别人)”可知，与周围环境的互动，对其他人的了解和有效合作很重要。D选项“It can be valuable for you to work effectively with different people. (与不同的人有效地工作对你来说是很有价值的)”与前文呼应，指出当体验对不同情况的反应时即体验与不同的人有效的工作时，对自己是非常有价值的。故选D。
Passage 2
（2023·河北衡水·河北衡水中学校考模拟预测）
How to Avoid Distractions While Studying
You know you really want to do well in your study. Your parents have put the pressure on, or you promised yourself you would do better. But you keep getting distracted (分心)! How can you solve the problem? 6
Find a place that makes you want to study. If the books and seriousness of the library put you in the mood for focusing on study, go for it. If the comfortable chairs and coffee at your local café are what you need to get through your reading for English, go there. 7
Set a study schedule. When you have many subjects to study for, it can seem hard to get through everything. Give yourself a schedule where you set specific times to study particular subjects. 8 Besides, change subjects every two hours.A little variety keeps you refreshed and focused.
9 If you find yourself distracted from studying by thoughts about everything else, spend 5 minutes thinking about them, but then tell yourself studying is your main task now. If you are tired of study, step away. A short break helps refresh you so that you can stay focused when you come back to studying.
Go off the electronic devices. Texting, social media, calls and other distractions that come from our electronic devices are some of the biggest barriers to staying focused when studying. 10 Turn off the distracting electronic devices!
A．Give yourself a brief study break.
B．Go out for a picnic to refresh yourself.
C．The following tips may give you a hand.
D．Luckily, the fix is easy and totally within your control.
E．It’s no doubt that a library is the best place for studying well.
F．This makes studying seem less difficult, helping you stay on task.
G．The most important thing is that the location motivates you to study.
【篇章解读】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要接受了学习时如何避免分心。
6．【答案】 C
【解析】根据空前“How can you solve the problem?(你应该怎样来解决这个问题呢？)”可知，空前提出问题，空后分别给出了几条建议，故此处C项“以下的建议能帮助你。”符合，在此处承上启下，故选C项。
7．【答案】 G
【解析】根据本段首句“Find a place that makes you want to study.(找一个能让你想要学习的地方。)”可知，本段主要讲述了找一个让自己想要学习的地方来防止分心，故G项“最重要的事情就是，地理位置能激励你学习。”符合本段末，总结本段内容，故选G项。
8．【答案】 F
【解析】根据空前“Give yourself a schedule where you set specific times to study particular subjects.(给自己一个时间表，让你设定学习科目的具体时间。)”可知，F项“这让学习看起来不那么难，能帮助你专注学习。”是前文的顺义承接，F项中的“This”指前文的“Give yourself a schedule”这件事，给自己设置学习时刻表，这能让你的学习看起来不那么难，还能帮助你专注学习，故选F项。
9．【答案】 A
【解析】根据本段末句“A short break helps refresh you so that you can stay focused when you come back to studying.(短暂的休息能帮助你提神，这样的话，当你再次回到学习时，你就能保持专注。)”可知，本段主要讲短暂的休息能帮助你专注学习，故A项“给自己一个短暂的学习休息时间”符合本段首句，作为本段的主旨大意句，故选A项。
10．【答案】 D
【解析】根据空前“Texting, social media, calls and other distractions that come from our electronic devices are some of the biggest barriers to staying focused when studying.(来自电子设备的短信，社交媒体、电话和其他干扰是学习时保持专注的最大障碍。)”以及空后“Turn off the distracting electronic devices!(关掉打扰人的电子设备。)”可知，空前提到电子设备会打扰专注学习，空后提出了解决方法就是关掉电子设备，故D项“幸运地是，解决方法很简单，而且完全在你的控制范围内。”符合，故选D项。
Passage 3
（2023·河北衡水·河北衡水中学校考模拟预测）
How to Write a Good Ending to a Story
Stories present an event or series of events and have a beginning, middle, and end. 11 To write a good ending for your story, there are at least four methods to show the reader why your story is important.
Deciding the End
12 The middle will include rising tension and your characters’ reactions to the conflict. Most story conflicts will either be person vs. nature, person vs. society, or person vs. themselves. Your final scene should resolve this conflict, whether your characters get what they want or not.
Explaining the Journey
Reflect on the significance of all the events. What themes, ideas, or arguments are you trying to portray through them? You don’t want to tell your reader directly, but you need to show them. 13 —where the reader follows the events flowing in turn—will help you create an ending that makes sense based on what has happened earlier.
Using Action and Images
Use action to show (not tell) what is important. We know that stories full of action, whether written or visual, appeal to all ages. Build your ending with description and sensory images, for sensory details connect us emotionally to the story. Highlight a theme. 14
Following Logic
Sometimes when we get too excited (or too frustrated) about a story we’re writing, we can forget that events and behaviors tend to follow logic. 15 Most topics—if pursued through logic—will invite your readers into deeper thinking.
A．First, identify the parts of your story.
B．Taking a journey to seek inspirations
C．Thinking about your story as a journey
D．Your story will have a beginning to introduce characters and setting.
E．A good story ending often creates a significant impact on the reader.
F．Actually, a good ending just records what would logically happen in a situation.
G．Focusing on a specific subject through images and actions can help you create a structure unique to your story.
【篇章解读】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了如何为一个故事写一个好的结局的四个策略。
11．【答案】 E
【解析】根据前文“Stories present an event or series of events and have a beginning, middle, and end. ”（故事呈现一个事件或一系列事件，有开头、中间和结尾。）下文“To write a good ending for your story, there are at least four methods to show the reader why your story is important.”（为了给你的故事写一个好的结局，至少有四种方法可以向读者展示你的故事为什么重要。）提到了写一个好的故事结局的四个策略。可推知，空处应该讲述好的故事结局的重要性。选项E.“一个好的故事结局往往会对读者产生重大影响。”符合题意，故选E。
12．【答案】 D
【解析】根据下文“The middle will include rising tension and your characters’ reactions to the conflict. ”（中间部分包括不断上升的紧张气氛和你的角色对冲突的反应。）及“Your final scene should resolve this conflict, whether your characters get what they want or not.”（你的最后一幕应该解决这个冲突，无论你的角色得到他们想要的或不。）提到了故事的正文和结局，因此空处应该讲述故事的开头要用什么内容。选项D.“你的故事将有一个开始，介绍人物和设置。”符合题意，故选D。
13．【答案】 C
【解析】根据段落标题句“Explaining the Journey”（解释这个旅程）及下文“where the reader follows the events flowing in turn—will help you create an ending that makes sense based on what has happened earlier.”（读者则会跟踪事件的发展——这将有助于你根据之前发生的事情创造一个有意义的结局。）可知，空处应该提及要把故事发展看做是一个旅程。选项C.“把你的故事当成一次旅行”符合题意，故选C。
14．【答案】 G
【解析】根据段落标题“Using Action and Images”（使用动作和图像）可知，本段介绍使用动作和图像的策略。因此作为段落的总结，应该再次重申段落标题。选项G.“通过图像和动作关注一个特定的主题可以帮助你创建一个独一无二的故事结构。”选项中“images and actions”和标题句相呼应，符合题意，故选G。
15．【答案】 F
【解析】根据段落标题“Following Logic”（遵循逻辑）说明故事发展要有逻辑。结合前文“Sometimes when we get too excited (or too frustrated) about a story we’re writing, we can forget that events and behaviors tend to follow logic. ”（有时，当我们对正在写的故事感到太兴奋(或太沮丧)时，我们会忘记事件和行为往往遵循逻辑。）所以空处应承接前文，讲述好的故事的结局往往重在逻辑感。选项F.“事实上，一个好的结局只是记录了在某种情况下逻辑上会发生的事情。”符合题意，故选F。
Passage 4
（2023·江苏南京·金陵中学校考模拟预测）
Do Weighted Blankets Work?
Sleep is supposed to be a natural thing, but if you wrestle with insomnia (失眠症), you may be tempted to try pieces of equipment that promise better sleep. 16
“They’ve become the sleep tool to have,” says Alanna McGinn, founder and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site. “I’m a huge supporter of them because they can work so well.”
About 32 percent of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 17 Insomnia impacts as many as 35 percent of adults from time to time, while 10 percent have chronic trouble falling and staying asleep.
Choose one that’s around 10 percent of your body weight. 18 Inside is a layer of plastic, glass or metal balls surrounded by filling. McGinn says the blanket’s heaviness acts as a touch therapy called deep pressure stimulation. Just as wrapping babies tightly can send them to sleep, these blankets help your heart and breathing rates slow and your body release feel-good hormones, including serotonin (血清素).
Are they effective? A 2020 review study in the U.S. looked at eight previous studies and concluded that weighted blankets helped reduce anxiety — but not necessarily insomnia. 19 A randomized controlled study in Sweden looked at 120 people with insomnia and also depression or anxiety. 20 People with conditions such as diabetes or breathing issues, however, should check with their doctor before using one. “And if you’re someone who is a little afraid of an enclosed space, it’s probably not the best thing for you,” adds McGinn.
A．It recommends at least seven hours a night for adults.
B．Those who used a weighted blanket slept better and were less tired or anxious.
C．The study found a significant rise in the related symptoms.
D．But other 2020 research tells a slightly different story.
E．One that might sound a little weird but that has been known to work is a weighted blanket.
F．Dealing with such problems can be more or less tricky.
G．Weighted blankets range between two and 14 kilograms.
【篇章解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了可以帮助人们解决睡眠问题的重力毯。
16．【答案】 E
【解析】前文“Sleep is supposed to be a natural thing, but if you wrestle with insomnia (失眠症), you may be tempted to try pieces of equipment that promise better sleep.(睡眠应该是一件很自然的事情，但如果你正在与失眠作斗争，你可能会想尝试一些能让你睡得更好的用具)”引入失眠的话题，提到解决失眠的用具，E项“One that might sound a little weird but that has been known to work is a weighted blanket.(一个听起来可能有点奇怪，但已知有效的方法是重力毯)”承接前文，点明文章标题中的重力毯（Weighted Blankets），符合语境。故选E。
17．【答案】 A
【解析】前文“About 32 percent of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.(根据美国疾病控制与预防中心的数据，大约32%的美国人睡眠不足)”提到美国人面临的睡眠问题，A项“It recommends at least seven hours a night for adults.(它建议成年人每晚至少睡7个小时)”承接前文，说明睡眠充足的标准，其中的“It”指代前文的“the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”，符合语境。故选A。
18．【答案】 G
【解析】前文“Choose one that’s around 10 percent of your body weight.(选择一个体重占你体重10%左右的)”引入重力毯重量的选择，G项“Weighted blankets range between two and 14 kilograms.(重力毯的重量在2到14公斤之间)”承接前文，介绍具体的重量范围，符合语境。故选G。
19．【答案】 D
【解析】前文“Are they effective? A 2020 review study in the U.S. looked at eight previous studies and concluded that weighted blankets helped reduce anxiety — but not necessarily insomnia.(它们有效吗？2020年美国的一项综述研究回顾了之前的八项研究，得出结论认为重力毯有助于减轻焦虑，但不一定能减轻失眠)”讨论重力毯是否有效，用相关研究结果作说明，D项“But other 2020 research tells a slightly different story.(但2020年的其他研究讲述了一个略有不同的故事)”承接前文，也在讨论相关研究结果，和前文的语义有转折，符合语境。故选D。
20．【答案】 B
【解析】后文“People with conditions such as diabetes or breathing issues, however, should check with their doctor before using one.(然而，患有糖尿病或呼吸问题的人在使用之前应该咨询医生)”提到重力毯可能不适用的人群，和前文语义有转折，B项“Those who used a weighted blanket slept better and were less tired or anxious.(那些使用重力毯的人睡得更好，更少疲劳和焦虑)”说明重力毯的作用，可以和后文形成转折，符合语境。故选B。
Passage 5
（2023·江苏镇江·统考模拟预测）Users should reduce their screen time
According to the researchers from National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), long and consistent use of social media can lead to depression, stress, and anxiety among users of all ages. 21 This effect is driven by a constant urge to check and interact with the content on these platforms.
However, if you reduce the time you spend on your phone every day, you can spare a few more hours for outdoor activity. 22 Reducing your screen time also allows you to develop better in-person relationships. Positive social interactions release mood-boosting neurochemicals that promote overall happiness.
Here are a few tips to reduce your screen time:
Set limits. Many mobile devices and apps can record the amount of time you spend on your device. You might decide you only want to spend three hours online each day. From there, you can track your time to ensure you don’t go beyond the limit.
Remove distractions (使人分心的事物). Whenever you’re working on something else, try placing your phone in another room or closing your laptop. 23 You might also be less likely to conduct an Internet search that turns into an extended browsing (浏览) session.
24 Accessing the Internet takes seconds, which can easily become a convenient habit. However, making specific plans to see friends or go outside can help you deliberately break away from the screen.
Create a habit. 25 For example, instead of grabbing your phone first thing in the morning, leave a pen and paper beside your bed and spend a few minutes journaling when you wake up. This way, you can train your brain to enjoy alternative forms of happiness and lessen the urge to log on to social media immediately.
A．Plan activities.
B．Develop friendships.
C．The process takes continuous effort.
D．Many users even experience social media addiction.
E．It means reminding yourself of other sources of entertainment.
F．Research shows many positive effects, such as lower blood pressure and stress.
G．This way, you will have less desire to pick up your phone each time the screen lights up.
【篇章解读】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些减少看屏幕时间的一些建议。
21．【答案】 D
【解析】上文“According to the researchers from National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), long and consistent use of social media can lead to depression, stress, and anxiety among users of all ages. (据美国国家生物技术信息中心（NCBI）的研究人员称，长期持续使用社交媒体会导致所有年龄段用户的抑郁、压力和焦虑。)” 说明长期持续使用社交媒体对身体不利，选项D“许多用户甚至对社交媒体上瘾。”承接上文，继续说明社交媒体的不利因素。故选D项。
22．【答案】 F
【解析】上文“However, if you reduce the time you spend on your phone every day, you can spare a few more hours for outdoor activity. (然而，如果你每天减少花在手机上的时间，你就可以多抽出几个小时进行户外活动。)”说明如果少看手机，就可以多进行户外活动，选项F“研究显示了许多积极的影响，比如降低血压和压力。”承接上文，和上文存在因果关系，是户外活动的结果。故选F项。
23．【答案】 G
【解析】上文“Remove distractions (使人分心的事物). Whenever you’re working on something else, try placing your phone in another room or closing your laptop. (当你在做其他事情的时候，试着把你的手机放在另一个房间或者关上你的笔记本电脑。)”建议把手机或电脑放在另一个房间，选项G“这样，每次屏幕亮起的时候，你就不会那么想拿起手机了。”承接上文，和上文存在因果关系，是手机电脑不在身边的结果。故选G项。
24．【答案】 A
【解析】下文“However, making specific plans to see friends or go outside can help you deliberately break away from the screen. (然而，制定具体的计划去见朋友或外出可以帮助你有意识地摆脱屏幕。)”说明计划活动有帮助，选项A“计划活动。”概括本段主题，给出计划活动的建议。故选A项。
25．【答案】 E
【解析】上文“Create a habit. (养成习惯。)”和下文“For example, instead of grabbing your phone first thing in the morning, leave a pen and paper beside your bed and spend a few minutes journaling when you wake up. (例如，早上起床第一件事不是拿起手机，而是在床边放一支笔和一张纸，醒来后花几分钟写日记。)”建议使用其他的娱乐形式代替手机，并养成习惯，选项E“这意味着提醒自己其他的娱乐来源。”承上启下，建议使用其他娱乐来源。故选E项。
Passage 6
（2023·江苏南通·统考模拟预测）
We are in a rare moment when we can rebuild our social networks better than we were before the pandemic. Many of us have reflected over the past three years on the things that are truly important and make us happiest at work and at home. 26 Weigh who matters, what’s missing and how to build our A-team. Here is some advice for rounding out your circle of friends.
27 It may include family, home, work, hobbies and interests, and emotional life. Think carhether you have friends who can provide it. And if there are friendships that do not fulfill (满足) you anymore, just let them go.
Start with those you miss most. Rekindling (重新唤起) a relationship is easier than starting one. If it’s someone you deeply care about and really miss, they are going to be thrilled to hear from you. 28 Sometimes the best way to maintain a friendship is to show up when you are needed. And it can feel good to help someone else rather than always focus on your own issues.
Once you have identified the types of friends you need, take action to find them. Start with the area of your life that feels loneliest. For me, after two years of not seeing colleagues in person, I realized I need more work friends. The rekindling-versus-starting-anew advice holds here, too. Have you recently moved? Maybe there is someone from your past who lives nearby. Join a group of people who share your interests — or your current struggle — and show up regularly. 29
Don’t limit yourself by age, race, gender or anything else. Often, the people who expand our world to the greatest extent are those who are different from us. 30 It is great to have friends close by, but that is not always possible. With the Internet, you can make a meaningful connection anywhere. Remember that family and even pets can be friends, too. If you can keep your definition of friendship broad, you are going to have the strongest team.
A．You need people who understand you.
B．Don’t let geography hold you back, either.
C．Make a list of the different areas in your life.
D．Now it is time to do this with our friendships.
E．It is important to have friends in the same life stage as you.
F．Research shows friendship happens with repeated interaction.
G．Prioritize friends who’re experiencing a tough time and need support.
【篇章解读】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何在疫情后重建社交网络，并给出一些完善朋友圈的建议。
26．【答案】 D
【解析】上文“Many of us have reflected over the past three years on the things that are truly important and make us happiest at work and at home. (在过去的三年里，我们中的许多人都反思了那些在工作和家庭中真正重要的、让我们最快乐的事情。)”说明要反思那些真正重要的、让我们最快乐的事情，选项D“现在是时候用这种方式处理我们的友谊了。”承接上文，说明友谊就是重要且快乐的事情，引出下文“Weigh who matters, what’s missing and how to build our A-team. Here is some advice for rounding out your circle of friends. (衡量谁重要，缺少什么，以及如何建立我们的一流团队。这里有一些完善你的朋友圈的建议。)”提出完善朋友圈的话题。故选D项。
27．【答案】 C
【解析】下文“It may include family, home, work, hobbies and interests, and emotional life. (可能包括家庭、工作、兴趣爱好、情感生活等。)”罗列了生活中的各个领域，选项C“列出你生活中不同的领域。”引领下文，建议列出生活中的不同领域。故选C项。
28．【答案】 G
【解析】上文“Start with those you miss most. Rekindling (重新唤起) a relationship is easier than starting one. If it’s someone you deeply care about and really miss, they are going to be thrilled to hear from you. (从你最想念的人开始。重新建立一段关系比开始一段关系容易。如果是你非常关心和想念的人，他们会很高兴收到你的来信。)”建议从最想念、非常关心的人开始，选项G“优先考虑那些正在经历艰难时刻、需要支持的朋友。”承接上文，强调优先考虑最需要支持的朋友。故选G项。
29．【答案】 F
【解析】上文“Join a group of people who share your interests — or your current struggle — and show up regularly. (加入一群和你有共同兴趣的人——或者和你有共同的奋斗目标的人——并定期出现。)”建议加入有共同兴趣或奋斗目标的人群，选项F“研究表明，友谊是在不断的互动中形成的。”承接上文，说明上述建议的结果，在互动中形成友谊。故选F项。
30．【答案】 B
【解析】上文“Don’t limit yourself by age, race, gender or anything else. Often, the people who expand our world to the greatest extent are those who are different from us. (不要用年龄、种族、性别或其他任何东西来限制自己。通常，最大程度地扩展我们的世界的人是那些与我们不同的人。)”建议广交朋友，不受年龄等的限制，选项B“也不要让地理阻碍你。”承接上文，说明也不要受地理的限制。故选B项。
Passage 7
（2023·福建莆田·统考模拟预测）Virtually, there is nothing that man cannot do. Only what he has to do is keep doing and doing without being discouraged. Success will come someday or other, though it may apparently be the conception about something that it cannot be done. 31 But the reality is that man’s success depends on whether he can do the toughest tasks successfully. It is because our life is complicated and tough. And to succeed in this tough battle, perseverance and hard work are a must 32 . We can prove this fact when we look at the reality of life and the history of man’s success. Perseverance helps us do what we otherwise would consider impossible to do.
What the world-famous scientist Sir Isaac Newton had done by twelve years’ constant hard work was burnt out by his pet dog. But that could not discourage him a little. 33 It is only for his undefeated perseverance that’ we have been able to have many inventions and discoveries.
34 He went through thick and thin to reach his destination after months of the strenuous voyage on the sea. He discovered the way from Spain to America and offered the world a new route of communication with America. This outcome of his perseverance will be generated by the world forever.
All the great men in history have written their names in golden letters by means of perseverance. 35 If we all are perseverant in whatever we do, we are sure to stand out as a successful nation in the near future.
A．Every action has its reaction.
B．It is a unique precondition to success in life.
C．In human life, perseverance plays a very important role.
D．Their success will always remain as perfect examples to us.
E．Columbus has left us an adventurous story of perseverance.
F．The task that is easily done at the first attempt is undoubtedly very easy.
G．He was able to do it again through years of hard work and perseverance.
【篇章解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章通过列举牛顿、哥伦布的经历，论述了在通向成功的路上坚持不懈的重要性。
31．【答案】 F
【解析】根据下文“But the reality is that man’s success depends on whether he can do the toughest tasks successfully. (但现实是，人的成功取决于他是否能成功地完成最艰巨的任务)”可知，此处说明人的成功在于完成最难的任务，F项“The task that is easily done at the first attempt is undoubtedly very easy. (第一次尝试容易完成的任务无疑是非常容易的)”与下文为转折关系，话题与tasks的难易有关，故选F项。
32．【答案】 B
【解析】根据上文“And to succeed in this tough battle, perseverance and hard work are a must. (要在这场艰苦的战斗中取得胜利，毅力和努力是必须的)”可知，此处说明了毅力和努力是人生成功的必要条件，B项“It is a unique precondition to success in life. (这是人生成功的唯一先决条件)”能够衔接上文，B项中的it指代上文中“毅力和努力”这一必要条件，上下文衔接连贯，故选B项。
33．【答案】 G
【解析】根据上文“What the world-famous scientist Sir Isaac Newton had done by twelve years’ constant hard work was burnt out by his pet dog. But that could not discourage him a little. (世界著名的科学家艾萨克·牛顿爵士经过12年的不懈努力所取得的成果被他的爱犬给毁了。但这丝毫不能使他气馁)”可知，尽管牛顿的12年努力的成果被他的爱犬给毁了，G项“He was able to do it again through years of hard work and perseverance.(通过多年的努力和坚持不懈，他能够再次做到这一点)”能够衔接上文，G项中的He指代上文的the world-famous scientist Sir Isaac Newton，do it again与前文呼应，在又一次的多年努力和坚持下，他取得了成果，上下文衔接连贯顺畅，故选G项。
34．【答案】 E
【解析】根据下文“He went through thick and thin to reach his destination after months of the strenuous voyage on the sea. He discovered the way from Spain to America and offered the world a new route of communication with America. This outcome of his perseverance will be generated by the world forever. (经过几个月艰苦的海上航行，他千辛万苦才到达目的地。他发现了从西班牙到美洲的道路，为世界提供了一条与美洲交流的新路线。他坚持不懈的这一成果将永远被世人所铭记)”可知，此处提到的人物是个航海家，E项“Columbus has left us an adventurous story of perseverance. (哥伦布给我们留下了一个坚持不懈的冒险故事)”符合本段语境，下文中的He指代F项中的Columbus，下文阐述了哥伦布的冒险经历以及意义，上下文连贯顺畅，故选E项。
35．【答案】 D
【解析】根据上文“All the great men in history have written their names in golden letters by means of perseverance. (历史上所有伟人的名字都是用坚韧不拔的毅力写成金字的)”可知，此处说明成就大事业的伟人都具备坚韧不拔的毅力，D项“Their success will always remain as perfect examples to us. (他们的成功将永远是我们的完美榜样)”能够衔接上文，D项中的Their指代上文中的All the great men，上下文衔接连贯，故选D项。
Passage 8
（2023·河北·校联考模拟预测）I was a radio presenter for many years, including hosting a music show. I soon noticed that almost everyone chose music from the same period: when they were in their teens or early twenties. 36
Firstly, we tend to have a different good memory between the ages of about ten and thirty. 37 The second reason is that music is a powerful trigger for our emotions, which in turn spark our memories. The music in our teen years is likely to have lots of emotions to understand, so even a very small part of a particular song can bring powerful feelings and memories flooding back.
38 It can have a calming effect, putting you in a relaxed mood, ready, to remember. Rhythms and rhymes are great memory aids. And when we love a song, we tend to repeat it over and over, again. Singing or playing something can even activate “muscle memory”, and there are many cases of people with severe memory loss still being able to perform music they learned decades ago.
So the next time you hear a familiar song, put it to good use, to explore and exercise your memory. Think about the places and people it reminds you of and the emotions it brings. 39 Remember a particular time in your life, think about the music you listened to then and let it take you back, following the connections as you piece together the past.
You can also use music when you’ re learning. 40 If you’re dealing with several topics, play different styles of music while learning different things.
Experiment to see what works for you, Songs can have a powerful impact on memory, and that should be music to everyone’s ears!
A．There are two very good reasons for that.
B．The following practical suggestions are just for you.
C．There are further ways in which music boosts recall.
D．Find recordings that energize your thinking in your study.
E．Some people use music to make themselves fall asleep faster.
F．You may feel as if you rediscover the richest details of your past.
G．Most of us have more novel and exciting memorable experiences then.
【篇章解读】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述音乐对记忆力的促进作用。
36．【答案】 A
【解析】上文“I soon noticed that almost everyone chose music from the same period: when they were in their teens or early twenties.(我很快注意到，几乎每个人都选择了同一时期的音乐：在他们十几岁或二十出头的时候)”提到人们都会选择十几岁或者二十出头时期的音乐，下一段解释了两个原因，故A项“有两个很好的理由”承上启下，故选A。
37．【答案】 G
【解析】根据上文“Firstly, we tend to have a different good memory between the ages of about ten and thirty.(首先，在10岁到30岁之间，我们的记忆力很好且有所不同)”可知，在10岁到30岁之间，我们的记忆力很好且有所不同，G项“我们大多数人都有更新奇、更令人兴奋、更难忘的经历”进一步描述10到30岁这段时期的特点，符合语境，故选G。
38．【答案】 C
【解析】根据下文“It can have a calming effect, putting you in a relaxed mood, ready, to remember. Rhythms and rhymes are great memory aids. And when we love a song, we tend to repeat it over and over, again.(它可以有一种镇静的效果，让你心情放松，准备好记住。节奏和押韵是很好的记忆工具。当我们喜欢一首歌时，我们倾向于一遍又一遍地重复它)”可知，本段是描述音乐对记忆力有好处，C项“音乐还可以通过其他方式提高记忆力”符合语境，下文中的“It”指代C项中的“music”，故选C。
39．【答案】 F
【解析】上文“Think about the places and people it reminds you of and the emotions it brings.(想想它让你想起的地方和人，以及它带给你的情感)”提到想想歌曲让你想起的地方和人，以及它带给你的情感，空处应是描述结果，想起了什么，F项“你可能会觉得你重新发现了你过去最丰富的细节”符合语境，故选F。
40．【答案】 D
【解析】根据上文“You can also use music when you’ re learning.(你也可以在学习的时候使用音乐)”及下文“If you’re dealing with several topics, play different styles of music while learning different things.(如果你要处理几个主题，在学习不同的东西的同时演奏不同风格的音乐)”可知，本段是有关音乐和学习，可以在学习时播放一些有益的音乐，D项“找一些能激发你学习思维的录音”符合语境，故选D。