江苏高考英语七选五专项训练

这是一份江苏高考英语七选五专项训练，共62页。
七选五
If you haven’t started live stream (网络直播) commerce on social media, maybe you should. ____1____It is growing in popularity, accounting for $200 billion in sales in China and $11 billion in the United States in 2020. Those numbers are only expected to climb.
“Livestream commerce is fast becoming a medium of choice,” said Thomas S. Robertson, a marketing professor. In an article he wrote for Harvard Business Review, he examines the rise of livestream commerce and offers guidance for companies that want to jump on the trend.
____2____We have to look at the evolution of online. It started with text, and over time that became rather boring. Text then became accompanied by imagery, and that was a step forward in building audience engagement. The next step was video, which turns out to be more powerful than imagery in building engagement. After that came livestream. ____3____That’s where we’ve arrived in terms of the evolution of online. It’s become an important means of going to market and selling with certain audiences and under certain conditions.
What should brands be thinking about as they jump into livestream commerce? ____4____For example, brands have to choose the right plat form and influence. Is it someone with followings, or a more specialized influence who knows more about a specific category, such as cosmetics or a technology product? Brands have to measure success against goals. ____5____It’s not just about making immediate sales. Their objective is to reach new markets, introduce new products，or create a buzz (轰动效应) for the brand. Given their expectations, they are going to track sales outcomes, social media mentions, likes and dislikes.
A．Why is livestream commerce becoming so popular?
B．Livestream commerce is the hottest trend in the online business.
C．They must test whether they are able to achieve those goals.
D．The option to buy from the live stream was added shortly afterwards.
E．What is the role of the social media influencer in livestream sales?
F．They have to integrate livestream commerce with other marketing strategies.
G．It’s definitely a challenge, even for companies that were built for digital shopping.

We love to mimic the routines of the rich and famous, but they may be no more insightful than random behaviors. Beethoven, for example, counted exactly 60 coffee beans for each cup, which he used to power his composing.
Why do successful people follow unusually specific habits? And why are we so keen to read about them and mimic them in our own lives?
The answer lies in a powerful psychological process called “superstitious learning”. _____6_____While it is mostly correct, it sometimes mistakes coincidence for causality (因果关系) ― leading us to attribute success to something arbitrary (主观的) as the color of our notebook, rather than our own talent or hard work.
That is not to say the resulting habits are completely lacking in benefits. _____7_____
If superstitious behaviors arise as a by-product of our ability to form associations, then you would expect more superstitious people to perform better on implicit learning ― the brain’s ability to non-consciously pick up patterns ― and this was exactly what Elena Daprati, a neuroscientist at the University of Rome Tor Vergata found. “Superstitious individuals generally pick up on the cue and use it,” she says.
______8______Creative tasks are especially common with uncertainty ― which may explain why thinkers like Beethoven adopted specific behaviors to get their thoughts flowing.
Often, the rituals that we acquire take very little effort. ______9______Although the initial association with success may have been illusory (幻想的) the positive mindset that it produces really does improve our performance the next time so we do it again and again.
______10______ If the action costs nothing and helps you to feel a bit more in control of your day, it’s perfectly rational to continue.
A．The brain is constantly looking for associations between two events.
B．Daprati suggests this may even be the reason that we persist in these behaviors.
C．Given these findings, we need not be embarrassed by the little rituals that pepper our days.
D．In some cases, when the association influences high-level decision-making, superstitious learning may be costly.
E．The scientific study of superstitious learning began in the late 1940s, with an influential paper by an American psychologist.
F．In everyday life, this associative learning might lead us to settle on a “lucky” pen that seems to deliver particularly good grades in exams.
G．By giving us a sense of self-determination, the adoption of rituals can help us to overcome anxiety, and may even bring about a noticeable boost in performance.

How Important Is Alone Time for Mental Health?
People tend to be social creatures, and research has shown that social connections are vital for both emotional and physical well-being. _____11_____ The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated both the challenges of loneliness and a lack of alone time. Having time for yourself gives you the chance to break free from social pressures and tap into your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Why is it important to be alone?
Creativity
_____12_____ Research actually suggests that being alone can lead to changes in the brain that help fuel the creative process.
In a 2020 study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers found that perceived social isolation (loneliness) led to increased activity in the neural circuits related to imagination. When left with a lack of social stimulation, the brain increases its creative networks to help fill the blank.
Social Energy
_____13_____ However, researchers have found that people who live alone may actually have richer social lives and more social energy than people who don’t.
Sociologist Eric Klineberg notes that one in seven U.S. adults lives alone. Klineberg found that not only were these adults not lonely, many actually had richer social lives.
How to spend time alone?
Pick a time: Figure out when you’d like to spend some time alone. Plan that time into your schedule and make sure that other people know that they shouldn’t interrupt you during that time.
_____14_____ : Work on removing distractions, particularly ones that invite social comparisons. Your focus should be on your own thoughts and interests and not on what other people are doing.
Plan something: Not everyone is comfortable spending time alone, so you might find it helpful to plan out what you want to do. ______15______
There’s no correct amount of solo time that works for everyone. Think about things that you might like to do by yourself, then start practicing doing them alone.
A．Turn off social media.
B．Focus on others’ behavior.
C．Living alone tends to be seen in a negative light.
D．Solo time is an opportunity to strengthen your creativity.
E．However, alone time also plays a crucial role in mental health.
F．Therefore, there are things you can do to boost social connections.
G．This might involve relaxation time, exploring favorite hobbies,or reading books.

Self-confidence refers to your belief in your skills, qualities, and ability to succeed. Having confidence in yourself is not only important to your health and well-being, it can also affect how you are perceived by others. However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities.____16____
Focus on Your Strengths
When you are in a situation where you want to appear confident, it can be helpful to focus on the skills and abilities you feel most confident about.____17____Then focus on highlighting or projecting that quality.
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Positive self-talk, on the other hand, has been shown to be strongly associated with success. If you tend to engage in negative self-talk, start working on re-framing your thoughts to be more positive and optimistic. For example, you might work on reminding yourself that there are positive sides to every situation. Talking to yourself positively is a great way to boost your sense of self-efficacy so that you feel better able to succeed and deal with whatever you are facing.
Look for Inspiration
Looking to confident people you admire reading inspirational statements or repeating a motivating mantra can also be a way to boost your confidence when you need it. The key is to choose realistic role models or statements that reflect achievable goals.
Avoid Making Comparisons
While finding sources of positive inspiration can help you show confidence, it is important to avoid comparing yourself to other people unfavorably. You may make such comparisons whether you are looking at their performance, appearance or other qualities.____19____
Take on New Challenges
____20____Doing so, however, can actually increase your anxiety and lessen your faith in your abilities. Research has found that practicing the things you fear can help reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence.
A．Talk Yourself Up
B．Keep Yourself Relaxed
C．Choose something you know you are good at.
D．You can avoid being confident from time to time.
E．If so, it can possibly make you feel worse about yourself.
F．You might be happy to avoid the situations that leave you feeling less confident.
G．Fortunately, there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.

Kids are begging parents for cell phones at younger and younger ages, leaving families with tough choices to make. It might take some time to teach kids how to use phones as tools, not toys. Here are a few ways to get the message across.
Tell them not to use phones at school. Phones can be a distraction (干扰) from learning when used in the classroom. ____21____In fact, 43% of teens admit that they often or sometimes use their phones as a way to avoid face-to-face communication with others.
Encourage them to contact long-distance relatives. ____22____ They’re also for keeping in touch with people who you may not get to talk to as often. If you have families who live in another city or state, ask your kids to strike up a conversation.
Lead by example. Setting an example is not only about how you use your phone, but also about how much you use it. When you feel bored and expect to glance over social media, fight it by taking a short walk. ____23____
Advise them not to use phones at the dinner table. For many families, the only time they truly get together is breaking bread at tbe end of a long day. ____24____ Asking your children to leave their phones far from the dinner table is a great way to solve the problem.
____25____ Sometimes, kids need a little push in order to make better choices about their phones. If they’re struggling with healthy habits, put some real-world events on the calendar. Good options include going to an amusement park, working together on a craft project or signing your kids up for sports.
A．Plan other forms of entertainment.
B．Prepare a dinner together with your children.
C．Screen time before bed reduces sleep quality.
D．They can also prevent students from connecting with one another.
E．So it is wise of parents to stress the importance of parent child time.
F．Also, instead of reading a headline, why not pull out a book to read?
G．Phones aren’t just for texting the best friend who lives two blocks away.

The Problem with Online Returns
Online shopping is booming: In 2020, Americans spent $ 813 billion online, a 42% increase over 2019. This year, experts expect that figure to top $ 1 trillion for the first time. But millions of those purchases will eventually get sent back. ___26___ Here’s what you need to know.
When shoppers can’t physically examine products before purchase, they’re more likely to buy clothes that don’t fit or items that don’t suit their needs. People return on average about 25% of what they buy online, compared with 8% of what they buy in stores. However, many items that get returned never go back on sale. ___27___ About 5 billion pounds of returned goods went to landfills each year, according to logistics(物流)company Optoro.
___28___ When you send a product back, companies already owe you a refund, and it would cost them even more to ship it to a sorting facility and have someone evaluate whether it can be sold again. At this stage, every person that touches that item is adding cost, but the company doesn’t earn any value.
Although it’s unlikely that returned items will be sold as new, some items get sent to discount stores. ___29___ Other unwanted items might be sent overseas-although many could still go to the garbage eventually.
In some cases, giant companies like Amazon and Target have begun telling customers to just keep their unwanted items rather than send them back. Third-party logistics businesses have also popped up to help clean up the return process. But that’s not enough on its own. ___30___ If we continue to shop without thinking about the environmental impacts of our decisions, we’ll ultimately have very unsustainable supply chains.
A．It sounds shocking, but it all boils down to cost.
B．The responsibility falls on us consumers as well.
C．Those returns can have a big environmental impact.
D．Things like electronics could get separated into parts.
E．That increase has accelerated rapidly during the pandemic.
F．Instead, they’re often thrown out, even if they’re still brand-new.
G．In response, France forbade the destruction of unsold consumer goods.

Searching for a new cat to add to your family? If your home already has a cat, you may wonder how your cat will welcome a new partner. ____31____Continue reading for tips on how to do that.
Your existing cat’s needs come first. ____32____Does your cat prefer female cats over male cats? If he/ she enjoys the company of female cats, adopting a female cat can help. If you adopt a young kitten as a companion for your older cat, it can work well as kittens get along with a cat of any age.
Shower your existing cat with extra attention. Cats can be territorial when it comes to their space; the same can be true for their owners as well. ____33____Giving your cat more hugs and care during the introduction of a new cat can help ease his/ her bad feeling. This also helps your cat accept and trust the new one more quickly.
____34____ When you bring your new cat home, it’s best to keep the cats in different rooms. This way they won’t try to defend their territory. Each should have their own space with bowls and cat furniture so he/ she don’t feel the need to compete. And do spend time with the new cat as he/ she can also be stressed in a new environment.
Introduce the new cat slowly. Your cats will have the chance to get used to each other’s smell through the door. When they seem interested in meeting, you can bring one into the other’s territory._______35_______If you notice either of the cats getting uncomfortable, separate them.
A．Separate the cats initially.
B．Make sure your cat feels at home.
C．Do this at least a few days after the new cat arrives.
D．Think about your existing cat’s personality and habits.
E．Your cat can get envious of a newcomer easily if feeling ignored.
F．Give both cats a special treat when they first meet to encourage peace.
G．There is a process to make the change less stressful for both you and the cats.

Accompanying and supporting a friend, especially when they are in trouble, can be the difference between them moving through a difficult challenge or sinking into a state of hopelessness, social withdrawal and depression.___36___Here are some practical and genuinely helpful things you can do to support a friend through the hard times.
Reach out.
___37___If you’ve noticed your friend has become withdrawn and stopped contacting you or cancelled planned activities, it’s crucial to let them know they’re not alone. Pick up the phone, send them a message on social media, or come to their place and let them know you’re available to chat and you’re concerned about them.___38___Even if it takes a few attempts, most people appreciate knowing that a friend cares about them enough to reach out.
Find a good time to talk.
Choose a time when you’re both feeling reasonably relaxed and don’t have to rush off to other commitments.___39___Avoid trying to talk to them about your concerns during an argument or if they appear upset. It’s important to allow time to bring up your concerns, and leave enough time to discuss anything important that comes up in conversation.
Be a good listener.
It might be tempting (诱人的) to offer your friend advice about how to deal with what they’re experiencing, but the most helpful thing you can do if they choose to open up to you is simply listen.___40___You can ask questions to get a better sense of what they’re feeling, but advice and well-meaning observations are often received as judgement or criticism. Focus on their strengths and coping abilities, and let them know you’re available whenever they need you.
A．Encourage your friend to seek help.
B．Let your friend guide the conversation.
C．You can clear your schedule if necessary.
D．However, it’s tough to know what to do at times.
E．Sometimes a friend in trouble may isolate themselves.
F．They may not respond at first, so it’s important to keep trying.
G．It’s important to give them some time to think about everything.

Advantages of Solar Power
As the name suggests, solar power makes the most of the sunlight and is put to good use for its users. Despite some disadvantages, the advantages of it are so great that they cannot be ignored. In short, solar electricity system is an excellent addition to other conventional sources of energy. ____41____
A solar panel system, when coupled to your electric function, can sufficiently reduce or even cancel your electric bill, yet providing you with the option of using traditional power whenever needed. ____42____ It’s simple to operate as well and this is another advantage. Just ensure that you have the right technology in terms of space use and performance.
But perhaps the most widely well-known advantage of solar power is that this is green energy. ____43____ This is a great advantage in today’s world where we need to be concerned about the high levels of pollution and global warning. Let us all take some responsibility and do something that can clean up our atmosphere to some extent at least. So while on the one hand solar power is clean, on the other hand, it can also greatly reduce the electricity bill of the users.
____44____ So if you are thinking in terms of installing a solar electric system in your home or commercial property, you should go ahead and do it by all means.
And the best news is that the solar power system can be built in your house itself. ____45____ That is why you need a brochure that can tell you all about these issues.
A．So it is time to take action.
B．You can not ignore the advantages mentioned above.
C．When referred to, solar energy is perhaps the best power in the world.
D．Also, the flexible system allows you to use it on a wide range of applications.
E．But you need to know how and where to make it, where to get the parts affordably etc.
F．This power does not cause any pollution, which is why it is such an attraction to many.
G．Here are some of the advantages of equipping a solar power system in your home or office.

With all the talk about smart technology and connected homes, you may be wondering why you should take notice. ____46____ According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), smart technology is not just about convenience. It is not even just about lighting. It is also about efficiency and safety.
Efficiency
Smart technology allows you to connect your home’s electronic devices (设备) to one device, such as a phone, tablet or computer. Having a connected home means you have the ability to adjust your thermostat (恒温器), open and close window shades and make your security system start working from a distance. ____47____
Convenience
____48____ For example, for a movie night, a system like Lutron’s Caseta Wireless can be preprogrammed to adjust all the lights in your family room to set the scene for a great movie-watching experience.
If fixing and operating smart technology equipment sounds difficult and expensive, it’s not. According to the ALA, there are simple and surprisingly inexpensive choices available on today’s market.
Retrofitting (改造)
Erik Anderson is the national sales manager for Lutron Electronics. ____49____
“All you have to do is take your existing dimmer (调光器) out of the wall and replace it with a Caseta dimmer, add a smart bridge, and you have the ability to control it from an app or from voice control with Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri,” says Anderson.
For added ease, Lutron’s Caseta Wireless system can combine with Apple, Amazon or Google platforms for use inside your home. And when you are outside, an app or geofencing (虚拟地理围栏) allows you to adjust your inside and/or outside lights, even before you arrive home. ____50____
A．Many people want to have a smarter home like this.
B．That will make your home welcoming to you and your guests.
C．Your security system starts working before you arrive home after dark.
D．You can also program those devices to operate when you are not there.
E．After all, it is not that difficult or inconvenient to turn your lights on and off.
F．He explains that the Caseta Wireless system is very retrofittable into existing homes.
G．Home apps can easily change your room into the perfect setting for different activities.

Camping is a great way to enjoy nature. You can breathe fresh air, cook over a campfire and sleep under the stars. However, camping also means dealing with bugs, bad weather and few, if any, toilets. ____51____ But there is a way to enjoy the natural world without giving up the comforts at home. It’s called glamping, and interest in it has been growing since 2007!
Glamping, a combination of the words glamorous (有魅力的) and camping, is a fairly new word. ____52____ Since around 600 B．C． Nomadic Mongolians have enjoyed the benefits of glamping. Their tents were so comfortable that they inspired the design of modern glamping tents!
There are many reasons why you should consider glamping for your next vacation. One of them is that glamping gives you access to some wonderful places. ____53____ Nowadays, glamping can be less expensive than staying in a hotel. But you can still enjoy the modern comforts of a hotel!
____54____ Glampsites often make generous use of eco-friendly materials and avoid using much plastic. So, there is less waste, and the area stays beautiful.
No matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, a glampsite exists for you. From Three Camel Lodge in Mongolia to Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Canada, adventure is waiting for you. Sites can include a spa, a swimming pool and dinner under the stars. Activities can include exploring on horseback or camel and sightings of elephants, mountain sheep or tigers.
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A．You don’t have to give up beauty for comfort!
B．These are all the benefits and problems camping can bring.
C．These troubles can discourage people from ever trying camping.
D．But it describes an activity that people have been doing for ages.
E．Another reason to go glamping is that it’s good for the environment.
F．A wide variety of glamping experiences are available all over the world.
G．You can also lend a hand with protecting the environments of these places.

Expect guests over and don’t have a lot of time to cook up a feast? ____56____ Throw in some fried chicken and you would soon have your guests eating out of your hands.
Fried rice is the simplest dish in the world to prepare. Even a twelve-year-old can do it! ____57____ You would need some garlic, vegetables, prawns and a few cups of cooked rice plus some seasoning.
Start by peeling the garlic. To do this real quickly, use the blade of the chopper and give the garlic a good smack. You will find the skin peeling right off. Then, chop the garlic finely. Alternatively, you could use a blender. ____58____ You wouldn’t want to be eating pesticides and dirt, would you? Cut the vegetables and prawns into small pieces.
Then, put the pan over the fire and pour in some oil. Once it is hot, put in the garlic and fry till you get a heavenly garlicky smell. ____59____ Quickly add in the prawns, followed by the vegetables and rice. Stir well. And in some seasoning. And, to make things easier, buy one of those prepacked seasoning from the supermarket. They not only taste good, they are cheap and convenient too. Stir well to ensure your rice is well coated with the seasoning. Garnish with some cut chillies and serve hot. Your guests will love you for this. ____60____
A．It beats calling for pizza again!
B．A simple dish of fried rice will do.
C．Make sure they do not burn though.
D．For the vegetables, wash them properly first.
E．To begin, you have to prepare all the ingredients.
F．Traditionally, we wouldn’t put many expensive ingredients.
G．To make fried rice is a good way to clear all the leftovers in fridge.

Benefits of sport
Whether you simply go for a long walk in the park, ride your bicycle through the countryside or go to the gym, getting your body moving will not only make you feel more energetic, but will also improve your health.
Involving yourself in an activity that makes you breathe a little more heavily will improve the development of your heart and lungs and help them work more effectively and efficiently. Additionally, regular exercise will tone your body by contributing to the development of your muscles, bones and joints and will also help you maintain a healthy body weight. ____61____, making you better prepared to fight off infection.
____62____. Swimming, for example, is an excellent physical activity as nearly all muscles are used when you swim. As a result, it provides a good full—body workout, improving coordination (协调), balance and muscle strength. Of course, swimming is also a great way to cool down on a hot day.
Sport, as well as being a physical activity, has a mental aspect too. ____63____. Sport builds character and develops a number of qualities that are essential for a successful life. Included are three qualities worthy of special consideration.
First and foremost, sport requires self—discipline, without which it will be difficult for you to keep exercising. In order to do better than others in sport, you will have to set goals, make plans and stick to thoughts and actions, even without immediate rewards. ____64____. Everyone has their ups and downs, and therefore, a big part of life means having to deal with success and failure. Engaging in competitive sport will help you understand that the most important thing is not to win, but to learn and improve yourself. Finally, sport will help you understand how important teamwork is. It will show you that you often need to depend on others for your success and, similarly, that you can also make a contribution to the success of others.
The world of sport is a fairground of exciting chances where you can discover who you really are. ____65____！
A．Every sport has its own specific health benefits
B．Doing exercise, your heart and lungs must work harder
C．It can help define who you are and who you can become
D．It’s time, I think, to put on your sports shoes and go play
E．Secondly, sport will encourage you to keep a positive attitude
F．Another advantage of exercise is that it will improve your body’s immune system
G．Although my schedule is very tight, I will take exercise as a part of my daily routine

If you are of the “no regrets” school of life, you might think that all this regret is a reason for unhappiness. But that isn’t the case. ___66___ Here are three steps you can take the next time you find yourself thinking about your past mistakes.
Kill the ghost.
People often say their regrets “haunt” them. This suggests that regret is like a ghost: not entirely clear but always awful. Bring your ghost out of the shadows by making a list of your regrets. ___67___ Be honest without catastrophizing(小题大做). You will find that a list is a lot less frightening than a ghost.
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After you make a mistake, life moves on. But sometimes you just can’t stop kicking yourself. Perhaps you dropped out of school decades ago and are constantly calculating today how much money you would be making had you made it to graduation. ___69___ So, make up your mind to exchange your emotional sentence with a simple oral declaration: “I will not waste another minute of my life reliving a decision that cannot be changed.”
Collect your diploma(文凭).
___70___ If you never experienced regret, you would keep repeating the same behaviors that led you to miss opportunities in the past. Your regret can teach you to become smarter and more successful. So in your list of regrets, note how you want to change your behavior, and outline your determination going forward right now—and get started!
A．Forgive yourself.
B．Stop wasting time.
C．Going to the other extreme may be worse.
D．Regret is like a school run by human nature.
E．Write down why each one still bothers you and its bad effects.
F．Well analyzed and managed, regrets can be beneficial to your well-being.
G．In other words, you have voluntarily chosen a life sentence for a poor decision made previously.

Get into a group bigger than two and you get butterflies in your stomach. Staff meetings at work are difficult. And parties are the worst.
You’re not alone. Social anxiety affects an estimated 15 million Americans. Here are some tips to help you better navigate the social world:
For formal situations: Plan and prepare what you want to say
Know you want to get your point heard at that big meeting? Plan and prepare. While the gold standard seems to be able to react quickly, it’s fine to know what you want to say in advance. ____71____. Have notes in front of you in case you are nervous.
For casual situations: Prepare
Party coming up? Like the staff meeting, be prepared. ____72____. Even if you worry that your story may seem out of place, try to make it fit: If you don’t know what to say on a particular topic, spin it back to what you do know. For example, your question about the economy brings me back to climate change; what you said reminds me of the time I ...
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The problem with listening to what your anxious mind is telling you is that it works: If you skip the staff meeting or the party, you will feel less anxious, but this is only feeding the dragon and will make those anxious circuits in your brain stronger. ____74____. Over time, this will expand your comfort zone.
Take baby steps
Decide to go to the party and tell yourself you will stay for a half-hour and then see how you feel. Think of this less as some command performance and more as an experiment in expanding your social world. Baby steps like these are fine — it’s about learning to fight your emotions by moving forward. ____75____.
A．Don’t listen to your anxiety
B．With practice, it will become easier
C．Step forward and speak up in spite of it
D．However, this is not the best way to socialize
E．Map out a couple of stories that you feel comfortable sharing
F．The solution to any anxiety is to run toward it, not away from it
G．Write out your speech, however long or short, and practice ahead of time

In the hallways between classes, on the playground, or on the school bus, bullying (欺凌) can happen anywhere. ____76____. If you are being bullied, here are some tips to help you defend yourself.
Make a parent aware of the situation. Your parents can often speak out for you to the teachers and school leaders, and they may be able to have a talk with the parents of the aggressor (好斗者), ____77____. Many kids, especially those who are not very popular, may have a few teachers they really like. If you have someone like this at the school, talk to this person about the bullying incidents.
Stop being a victim (受害者). You don’t have to act like a victim just because you have been the victim of bullying. This gives the aggressor more power over you and the situation. Walk with your head held high, your chin up and your back straight. ____78____; this makes it harder for someone to think of you as weak.
____79____. Be aware of your surroundings (周围环境) and the people around you. Stay away from students who seem to be trouble-makers. When a bully goes near to you, it’s a good idea to stand near a teacher or any adult to prevent them from laughing at or making fun of you.
Learn to protect yourself. ____80____. These types of skill-based training courses not only help you defend yourself physically against aggressors, but they also teach you to avoid harmful environments, how to read unsafe people and how to prevent a fight before it starts.
A．Avoid the bully whenever possible
B．or you can turn to a teacher that you trust
C．Take a general self-defence class or martial arts
D．Consider that some bullies are also bully-victims
E．Show self-confidence rather than a lack of confidence
F．Get with a friend who can serve as a source of strength
G．Bullying can be a terrible, life-changing experience for children

Insects have an important role as part of the living planet, and they make up four-fifths of all animal species. But what difference do they make to our lives?
Insects as a problem
____81____We plant crops which some insect species love, and they thrive on them. That’s when we start to call them pests.
Humans have caused some insect species to be moved from one part of the world to another—deliberately or by accident. If the introduced insect species has no natural enemies in their new home, they can become a real problem. A recent UK example is the Harlequin ladybird, which has found its way to Britain and eats other ladybirds.
Some insects can sting, bite, or transmit disease to humans.____82____Mosquitoes, for example, gain nourishment by sucking blood, and in the process they can transmit diseases, such as malaria.
So, when it comes to insects, its important to understand the consequences of human actions.
Insects as an opportunity
Insects are very important as pollinators(传粉者). Bees are perhaps the best example of this. ____83____Pollination is needed before many crops and fruits that we eat can be formed.
Insects are also useful as models in scientific research. The Fruit Fly is a good example. It breeds rapidly, and can produce very many generations per year in the laboratory, so it is ideal for the study of evolution.____84____
Insects can be useful to the gardener too—ladybirds, for example, are the gardeners’ friend because they eat aphids. Hoverflies and wasps also hunt and kill other insects for food in the garden. These species are called predators(捕食者).
____85____
A．Without them, many crops would fail.
B．Many insect species compete with us for food.
C．And don’t forget insects can also be eaten by man!
D．Many of these have been caused by human activities.
E．Sometimes it is joked that this is because they find us tasty.
F．Many pests can be controlled by spraying with chemical pesticides.
G．In fact, many genetic discoveries couldn’t have been made without it.

Variety makes things fresh and interesting; it keeps your brain sharp and your body alive-part of the reason why we feel refreshed after a holiday is the break from routine. ___86___ So doing things differently might take a bit of effort at first, but you'll soon feel the benefits. Whether it's learning a skill, or visiting somewhere new, these all require different ways of thinking.
“Lifelong learning requires us to have a growth mind set, to up size our knowledge of the world,” says health coach Susan sanders. “ ___87___ It's the learning that makes the difference, firing up our curiosity and engaging our minds.”
Many people decide that the best way to keep their minds feeling younger is to really change up their life and train for a new job. “As humans, we are meant to grow, stretch, and expand,” says Francesca Kastelanides, director and founder of Beam Academy. “ ___88___ Although it will most likely be challenging at times, if your reason why is strong enough, you will always gain the benefits.”
___89___ “When starting a new journey, ask yourself what you hope to gain, why you want to make this move, and what you expect to get out of it at the end.”
Learning something new will not only improve your skill set but it will boost your wellbeing. From a physical point of view, when you exercise your brain, the mind reshapes itself, because the physical brain can grow and change. But, mentally, a new skill also provides you with motivation and increase your confidence. ___90___ And, of course, learning will open new opportunities in life that will boost your happiness. And who doesn't want to be happier?
A．We’re naturally creatures of habit.
B．But learning to grow is no easy task.
C．And it doesn't matter what we learn.
D．Thus you can overcome any fears and anxieties you have.
E．Learning a new skill or re training for a different career can only be positive.
F．To have the desired result, you should make some preparations in the first place.
G．She explains that the most important thing is to make use of your central motivation.

Walking in the city is very different from walking in the park. A small psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load. ____91____
It can ease your mind and quicken your pace. The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive (认知的) tiredness and improve reaction time straight away. ____92____
The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load. During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a l5-metre room at their natural speed. The wall opposite them showed an image of either a nature scene or a city scene. ____93____ On the whole, when walking in city settings, people reported that they felt more uncomfortable and they walked at a slower pace, indicating a higher cognitive load.
____94____ In the trial, participants were asked to distinguish (区分) between basic visual shapes on the computer while also in the presence of a natural or urban image (the same ones from the first experiment).
Measuring reaction time in both natural and urban settings, the team found results to support their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing between simple shapes.
____95____ Our brains take longer to process. However, more research is needed to prove that idea.
A．Nature influences us in many ways.
B．A walk through nature does the opposite, though.
C．They said they couldn’t concentrate properly after walking.
D．After each, participants were asked to rate their discomfort.
E．The study includes two experiments with two different ways.
F．The second experiment dug into some higher-level cognitive processes.
G．The reason is that urban environments are more likely to take our attention away.

Studying in America presents you with unique opportunities to get involved in a community that pushes you to succeed. ____96____ These tips will help you make the most of the four years.
Participation in university programs helps you make new friends and establish a connection with your school. At the beginning of the school year, most universities will host an organization fair where every club on campus will be recruiting (招募) new members. ____97____ By chatting with old club members, you can decide where you’ll fit best.
To best prepare for your future, growing your professional network is essential. Joining professional student organizations that correspond with your professional interests is a great place to start. For example, professional societies often hold conferences and send out newsletters about industry happenings. Remember to be active and interested in your college years. ____98____
Taking part in voluntary work is a practical way to make a difference in the local community where your university is located. Some organizations like Habitat for Humanity have opportunities throughout the country. Neighborhoods surrounding your university will also have individual needs and service opportunities that will benefit from your help. ____99____ It shows a new side of the place you’ll call home for the next several years.
____100____ But getting around America on breaks can be a great opportunity to see more of it. If you have time, consider taking different trips, in which you can explore different cultures and meet new friends. Gradually, you’ll find your vision broadened and life enriched.
A．Being a volunteer can advance your career.
B．College is the perfect time to learn and grow.
C．Living off campus is a great way to save money.
D．The event gives you an idea of each organization.
E．It also allows you to get an ideal job after graduation.
F．Traveling overseas can be difficult during the school year.
G．Volunteering helps you feel connected to the community you live in.

Goals give our lives meaning and help us become better versions of ourselves. ____101____ Have you started working towards your goal but over time felt that it’s just too high a mountain to climb?
As humans, we are built to naturally see the problems and easily punish ourselves for bad behavior. Our mindset can bring us down when we feel we’ve failed. ____102____
So what is the secret to achieving big goals? Many people may put the success of others down to luck or a natural talent. ____103____ Most of the time it is down to a particular mindset and the way of looking at their goals as a whole.
____104____ It took Edison almost 10,000 attempts to create a light bulb — that’s a huge number of “failures”. But in response to his repeated failures, he said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work”. It’s quite clear that he had a mindset and a positive perspective that allowed him to celebrate those small steps and see them as achievements.
The key to success is realizing that our big goals aren’t going to happen overnight. ____105____ It is the combination of those small things over time that leads to the achievement of the big goals.
A．Yes, this can be the case, but not always.
B．We all want to be successful in our goals.
C．Take Thomas Edison, who invented the light bulb for example.
D．This usually results in giving up on dreams and goals.
E．We tend to focus on the end goals rather than the small steps.
F．We must invest in the small things over a long period of time.
G．But have you ever tried to reach a big goal only to eventually give up?

As much as 80 percent of premature heart disease is preventable by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known. ___106___“A small change in your everyday routine can potentially have a big impact in the 1ong run,” says preventive cardiologist (心脏病学家) Dr. Beth Abramson, a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Get eight hours of sleep. “When you’re not rested, everything that happens in your life is a lot more stressful,” says Dr.Arya Sharma, founder of the Canadian Obesity Network. If we’re short of sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure, inflammation (炎症) and blood sugar levels.___107___
Engage in volunteer work.___108___ Research published in Psychosomatic Medicine in 2016 showed that a feeling of purpose in 1ife is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack and stroke. “We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health,” adds Sharma.  “Volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social network.”
___109___ A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that healthy people who skipped breakfast were almost three times more likely to have heart disease six years later than those who had a substantial morning meal. One possible reason: “If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices,” says Abramson. “We need to eat a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle.”___110___
A．Eat breakfast.
B．But others may not have crossed your mind.
C．Volunteering might even increase your physical activity.
D．These factors can all have an impact on heart and blood health.
E．Choose whole-grain, low-fat breakfast foods and include fruit.
F．Eat healthy food rich in protein and fiber but low in fat and sugar
G．Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress.

____111____ It is the skin of the Earth. It supports all forms of our life. Nearly all our food comes from the soil. Some of us eat meat, some eat vegetables, but most animals live on plants. ____112____
Plants grow in soil with a dark color. The dark soil is humus(腐殖土壤). Dead leaves, dead plants and animals’ waste make it, but it takes a long time. ____113____
All soil needs food. Animals’ waste is the best food for the soil, but chemical fertilizers(化肥) are also very useful. The same crop should not be grown in the same place every year. ____114____
When the soil is dry, the wind blows it away. Sometimes heavy rain carries the humus down to a river. ____115____ It takes hundreds of years to make humus, so we must save every bit of it. Without soil, how can we live?
A．When the humus has been made, plants can grow well in it.
B．People should grow more trees and grass to stop wind from carrying the humus away.
C．A change of crop and the use of a good fertilizer will keep the land in good condition.
D．What is soil?
E．Sometimes it will take a long time to make humus.
F．If there are no plants, we will have no vegetables, no animals and no meat.
G．How can we live without soil?

Weeds, the fast-growing plants that cannot be eaten and do not bring flowers, are a common problem for gardeners. Some use chemicals to kill weeds. Others pull them up by hand or with heavy machinery. Luckily, there are other ways to limit their growth.
For starters, there are mulches which can bury weeds. Mulches are made from organic material, such as leaves, grass cuttings, and small pieces of wood. They are spread over the ground in a garden to control weeds. Organic mulches break down over time. ____116____ That is not a bad thing, because their decomposition creates nutrients for plants and humus to keep soils wet and full of fresh air.
Plastic mulch is another way to stop weeds. Common black plastic is easy to lay down. It also effectively blocks weeds and helps soil warm faster in the spring. ____117____ A reflective plastic mulch, for example, keeps some plant-eating insects away. A major problem with plastic is that it breaks apart over time, so eventually it needs to be thrown away. It also adds nothing to the soil as far as nutrients or humus. ____118____
Finally, in addition to direct attacks on weeds, how you plant your garden can indirectly influence weed growth. For example, close spacing of plants in the garden blocks sunlight from reaching the ground and can limit weed growth. And using a watering method known as drip irrigation will direct small amounts of water to the roots of your plants instead of the weeds. ____119____ Lying in soil are millions of weed seeds just waiting to be awakened by light and air.
Using any or all of these methods will not permanently stop weed growth. ____120____
A．So you must add more to your garden often.
B．And plastic also can block air from reaching the soil.
C．However, we could finally make it through our efforts.
D．So it adds little to the soil in terms of humus or nutrients.
E．Instead, your goal is simply to limit their growth in the garden.
F．Whether or not you dig up your soil also influences weed growth.
G．Recent experiments with other colored plastic have shown effects on both bugs and plant growth.

A week ago, one of my roommates brought in a very large suitcase and placed it under her bed, but days later, she found something wrong with her suitcase. ____121____, her case soon got wet. She took it out and after drying it up, she just put it on her desk because she had no other choices. I happened to be opposite her desk and her suitcase was so large that it not only occupied the whole of her desk but half of mine as well. ____122____. So I angrily pushed it forward without first talking to her about it. I pushed a bit too hard and the case fell off her desk, messing up everything it contained. On seeing this, she flew into a temper and angrily shouted at me. ____123____.
When I calmed down days later, I thought over the quarrel and began to see something. I should have talked to her about it first and then worked with her to find a solution to the problem. ____124____, we should learn to get on well with one another.
As we know, different kids have different characters and different living habits. ____125____. Conflicts (冲突) occur when they do not agree on whether or not loud music is okay or when each roommate is expected to go to sleep and get up and so on.
Harmonious dormitory environment and friendly roommate relationship depend on our mutual tolerance, mutual understanding and frank communication. So, let’s try our best to achieve them.
A．The quarrel (争吵) started and lasted about two hours
B．As we have been roommates for a year
C．So conflicts under the same roof are inevitable
D．As we live on the ground floor
E．As a result, we avoid further conflicts
F．I was rather angry
G．Living in a room with limited space.

The things that you do, words that you say, and feelings that you express, contribute to your child’s level of confidence. ____126____ , then read on.
Love and acceptance
We know that you love your child. But does she know that you love her, accept her just as she is, and respect her. Give your child plenty of love even if you are not able to do it all the time. ____127____. Unconditional love will help her grow into a confident human being.
____128____
Nobody is perfect. But to raise a confident child, you should not stress too much on the shortcomings. Positive parenting focuses on developing what is good in the child, and making children feel empowered. If your child feels defeated by disappointments in life, help her look at the bright side by talking about her success.
Let them make decisions
____129____. Decision making also empowers children as it gives them the ability to choose something. But children don’t have the ability of an adult and may not know how to reach a decision all by themselves.
Praise when they deserve it
It is easy to blame a child when he or she does something wrong. And, we never forget to do that. But when the child does something right, we don’t always praise him or her. We are not talking about praising the child for every little thing he or she does well. ____130____.
A．Make full use of the advantage
B．Focus on strengths, deal with weaknesses
C．Your child needs to know that she is loved and accepted.
D．When you are not aware of the importance of making yourself confident
E．But if the child has put in the effort and achieved something, appreciate it
F．If you want to do and say the right things to help build confidence in your child
G．Decision making is an important life skill that the child needs to learn to be confident.

Planning a family trip? Let the professionals handle it.
In the ever-evolving world of travel, using a travel professional to decode your family vacation options can really pay off. Here are several things to bear in mind:
Is it travel time?
Before the pandemic, planning a vacation took time, knowledge, patience and perseverance. While the pace of change has slowed, keeping track of the global landscape can still be incredible. ____131____ He or she uses his or her experience and skills to make even the most complicated travel schedule a reality.
Know how it works.
____132____ Some get paid by travel suppliers such as a hotel or restaurant. Others charge consulting fees sometimes determined by the number of people traveling and the complexity of the trip. Still, others rely on a combination of both. Families also benefit from top agents’ access to upgrades and value-added options. Should your trip take an unwelcome turn, a good agent will have your back to help with canceled flights, health challenges or the need for a last-minute shift in the travel schedule.
____133____
If you are eager to visit a Disney resort; understand the evolving nature of the cruise world; visit a ski resort or explore a specific city, region or country, using an agent with that specialty can give you a bonus. ____134____ They’ll know how to book the best cabins, sort through meal and activity options and provide insight into how each member of the family might make the most of the sailing.
Spend your time well.
Whether you’re traveling with the kids or with the extended family for a milestone birthday or anniversary celebration, you no doubt hope to return with treasured memories rather than tales of a trip gone wrong. ____135____
With more families learning and working from home, a good agent can help zero in on destinations and lodging options that can maximize your current lifestyle.
A．Choose a specialist.
B．Choose a destination.
C．This is where a travel agent can come into play.
D．Travel agents can provide you with a rewarding holiday.
E．Travel agents earn money by offering their service in various ways.
F．Travel agents benefit a lot from their planning the travel route for you.
G．Those professionals can select the brand that best matches your travel expectations.

Being a teenager can be tough. “Troubled” and “rebellious (叛逆的)” are often labels that people give kids in their teens. There are even scientific theories explaining that the likelihood of teenagers taking risks is due to the fact that their brains aren’t fully developed yet.____136____
But a new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University may have finally cleared up this misunderstanding.____137____They simply are easily attracted by new things and are eager to explore the world.
The adolescents lack experience.____138____This personality trait (特征) is called “sensation seeking”, which is shared by a lot of people and usually peaks during adolescence.
Instead of being something to worry about sensation seeking is actually necessary, since the process of learning usually goes hand in hand with taking risks. “Teenagers need to build experience so that they can do a better job in making the difficult and risky decisions in later life. ‘Should I take this job?’ or ‘____139____’” said Valerie Reyna, co-author of the study.
“____140____If they don’t make a mistake in their teenage years, they will have no life experience when they turn 18 and step out of their parents’ protection and into a world that’s unknown to them. Kids need the freedom to test out boundaries while still in a safe environment,” wrote Ann Robinson, editor of The Guardian.
A．What can parents do to help the kids?
B．There’s something more frightening than taking a risk.
C．In other words, they just can’t help it.
D．Should I marry this person?
E．It turns out that teenagers are fine.
F．Adolescents should do as follows.
G．Therefore, they keep trying things out for the first time in their life.

Stress can significantly affect your ability to keep a healthy weight. ___141___. Whether it’s the result of high levels of the stress hormone cortisol (荷尔蒙皮质醇), or unhealthy behavior related to stress, the link between stress and weight gain is obvious. But don’t worry. Here are a few skills to help you.
Make exercise priority (优先)
Exercising is a vital part of stress reduction and weight management. It can help you handle both issues at the same time. ___142___. Whether you go for a walk during your lunch break or hit the gym after work, include regular exercise into your routine.
Keep a food diary
___143___. A review of studies that examined the link between self-monitoring and weight loss found that those who kept a food diary were more likely to manage weight than those who didn’t. So whether you use an App to track your food intake or you write everything in a food diary, being more mindful of what you put in your mouth could improve your eating habits.
___144___
Whether you enjoy yoga or you find comfort in reading a good book, try adding simple stress relievers like taking a deep breath, listening to music, or going on a walk into your daily routine. Doing so can reduce your cortisol levels, helping you manage your weight.
Stick with the skills for a while. By doing so, it helps make these healthy behavior a habit and battle stress-related weight changes. ___145___.
A．It can also prevent you from losing weight
B．Decrease hormone cortisol in a right level
C．Apply stress-relief skills to your daily life
D．Remember: The early bird catches the worm
E．Paying attention to your eating habits can help you control your food consumption
F．So it’s necessary to work out to prevent stress-related weight gain
G．Persistence can make stress and weight fall by the wayside

Which is more effective, group studying or studying alone?
We’ve all experienced getting together with classmates to study for an upcoming exam and spending the entire time talking or joking around. You leave the group without accomplishing anything to get you ready for your exam.____146____. The following are some benefits of studying alone.
____147____
When you lock yourself away in your room, there tend to be less distractions than when you are studying in a group. Nobody is moving around or talking near you. There are literally no distractions, unless you’re the one who feels the need to clean everything when you study.
Personal study environment
Everyone is different, which means everyone learns differently. You may require classical music, a comfortable room, and a cup of tea while you study. Someone else may require complete silence, and no snacks at all.____148____ Studying alone also allows you to use the study strategies that are the most effective for your learning style. Some students learn best with flashcards, while others learn best when they reread chapters. ____149____
Personalize learning content
There may be some topics in class that you really need to work on. ____150____. Besides, you can tailor learning methods by studying alone while group studying can’t. More crucially, you can consolidate the topics that are difficult to you over and over.
A．You can learn whatever you like.
B．Minimum distractions.
C．That is what you can’t achieve in group studying.
D．Find your learning style, and you can get better results.
E．Only when you study alone, you’ re able to focus on exactly those topics.
F．So if you are the one who can be so distracted, it’s strongly recommended that you should study alone.
G．Studying alone allows you to set the perfect study environment so you get the most out of studying.
















参考答案：
1．B 2．A 3．D 4．F 5．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了直播带货兴起的原因并提供了进入该行业的一些建议。
1．由上文“If you haven’t started live stream commerce on social media, maybe you should.(如果你还没有在社交媒体上开始直播带货，也许你应该这样做。)”和下文“It is growing in popularity, accounting for $200 billion in sales in China and $11 billion in the United States in 2020.(它越来越受欢迎，2020年在中国的销售额为2000亿美元，在美国的销售额为110亿美元。)”可知，此空起到承上启下的作用，上一句引出直播带货这个话题，后一句介绍了这一模式的销售额，说明直播带货这一模式很火爆。B选项“Livestream commerce is the hottest trend in the online business.(直播带货是在线商业中最热门的趋势。)”符合语境。故选B。
2．由后文“We have to look at the evolution of online.(我们必须看看在线模式的演变。)”和后文的内容可知，这一段主要在讲述了直播带货这一模式是如何兴起并变得流行的。A选项“Why is livestream commerce becoming so popular?(为什么直播商业变得如此流行？)”符合语境，可以引出下文。故选A。
3．由上文“After that came livestream.(之后是直播。)”和后文“That’s where we’ve arrived in terms of the evolution of online.(这就是我们在网络发展方面所取得的成就。)”可知，上文提到在线模式发展到了直播，后文提到这就是目前我们所取得的成就，因此空格处应该是有了直播之后的发展，也就是文中提到的直播带货。D选项“The option to buy from the live stream was added shortly afterwards.(不久之后，就添加了从直播中购买的选项。)”符合语境，起到了承上启下的作用。故选D。
4．由上文“What should brands be thinking about as they jump into livestream commerce?(当品牌进入直播带货时，他们应该考虑什么？)”和后文“For example, brands have to choose the right plat form and influence.(例如，品牌必须选择正确的平台和影响力。)”可知，首句提出品牌在进入直播带货这一行业之前需要考虑哪些问题，后文提出了相应的建议，所以空格处应该是作者认为这些品牌该如何做。F选项“They have to integrate livestream commerce with other marketing strategies.(他们必须将直播商业与其他营销策略相结合。)”中的They指的就是上文提到的brands，此选项符合语境。故选F。
5．由上文“Brands have to measure success against goals.(品牌必须用目标来衡量成功。)”和后文“It’s not just about making immediate sales. Their objective is to reach new markets, introduce new products，or create a buzz for the brand.(这不仅仅是即时销售。他们的目标是开拓新市场，推出新产品，或为品牌制造轰动。)”可知，上文提到了用goals来衡量成功，也就是是否实现了目标。C选项“They must test whether they are able to achieve those goals.(他们必须测试自己是否能够实现这些目标。)”中的goals与上文相对应，符合语境。故选C。
6．E 7．G 8．F 9．B 10．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要阐述了人们之所以喜欢模仿富人和名人的日常行为，是因为有一种叫做“迷信学习”的强大心理过程。如果由此产生的习惯对个人有一定的好处，那就可以继续使用。
6．根据上文“The answer lies in a powerful psychological process called “superstitious learning”.(答案在于一种叫做“迷信学习”的强大心理过程)”可知，E. The scientific study of superstitious learning began in the late 1940s, with an influential paper by an American psychologist.(对迷信学习的科学研究始于20世纪40年代末，当时一位美国心理学家发表了一篇颇具影响力的论文)能够承接上文，符合题意。上文提出概念，接着解释了对这一概念的研究。故选E项。
7．根据上文“That is not to say the resulting habits are completely lacking in benefits.(这并不是说由此产生的习惯完全没有好处)”可知，空格处应陈述其产生的好的结果。由此可知，G. By giving us a sense of self-determination, the adoption of rituals can help us to overcome anxiety, and may even bring about a noticeable boost in performance.(通过给我们一种自我决定的感觉，采用这些习惯可以帮助我们克服焦虑，甚至在表现上有明显提高)能够承接上文，符合题意。故选G项。
8．根据下文“Creative tasks are especially common with uncertainty ― which may explain why thinkers like Beethoven adopted specific behaviors to get their thoughts flowing.(创造性任务尤其常见于不确定性——也许可以解释为什么像贝多芬这样的思想家会采取特定的行为来让他们的思想保持活跃)”可知，思想家们为了保持大脑具有更好的创造性，在生活中可能会有一些特定的行为，因此空格处举例说明生活中联想学习法可能让我们形成的习惯。由此可知，F. In everyday life, this associative learning might lead us to settle on a “lucky” pen that seems to deliver particularly good grades in exams.(在日常生活中，这种联想学习可能会让我们选择一支“幸运”笔，这支笔似乎能在考试中取得特别好的成绩)符合题意。故选F项。
9．根据上文“Often, the rituals that we acquire take very little effort.(通常情况下，我们不费吹灰之力就能养成这些习惯)”可知，B. Daprati suggests this may even be the reason that we persist in these behaviors.(Daprati认为这甚至可能是我们坚持这些行为的原因)能够承接上文，符合题意。因为形成这些习惯不需要付出太多努力，所以Daprati认为这就是人们能坚持这些行为的原因。故选B项。
10．根据下文“If the action costs nothing and helps you to feel a bit more in control of your day, it’s perfectly rational to continue.(如果这样做不需要任何代价，还能让你感觉自己能更好地掌控这一天，那么继续下去是完全合理的)”可知，C. Given these findings, we need not be embarrassed by the little rituals that pepper our days.(鉴于有了这些发现，我们不必为日常生活中充斥的小习惯而感到尴尬)能够开启下文，总结全文，符合题意。选项中的these findings指代前文中对“迷信学习”的研究发现。故选C项。
11．E 12．D 13．C 14．A 15．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了独处时间对心理健康的重要性。
11．根据上句“People tend to be social creatures, and research has shown that social connections are vital for both emotional and physical well-being. (人们往往是社会生物，研究表明，社会联系对情感和身体健康都至关重要)”以及后句“The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated both the challenges of loneliness and a lack of alone time. Having time for yourself gives you the chance to break free from social pressures and tap into your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. (COVID-19大流行既显示了孤独的挑战，也显示了独处时间的缺乏。拥有属于自己的时间能让你有机会摆脱社会压力，深入自己的想法、感受和经历)”可知，设空处应讲解独处时间对心理健康的重要作用。E选项：However, alone time also plays a crucial role in mental health(然而，独处时间对心理健康也起着至关重要的作用)承上启下，并和下文的独处时间对心理健康的重要作用相呼应。合乎题意。故选E。
12．根据后句“Research actually suggests that being alone can lead to changes in the brain that help fuel the creative process. (事实上，研究表明，独处会导致大脑发生变化，有助于激发创造力)”可知，设空处应讲解独处时间对于加强创造力的作用。D项：Solo time is an opportunity to strengthen your creativity(独处时间是增强创造力的机会)合乎题意。故选D。
13．根据后句“However, researchers have found that people who live alone may actually have richer social lives and more social energy than people who don’t (然而，研究人员发现，独居的人实际上比非独居的人拥有更丰富的社交生活和更多的社交能量)”however表示转折，可知，设空处应讲解独处不好的方面。 C项：Living alone tends to be seen in a negative light(独处往往给人一种消极的印象)合乎题意。故选C。
14．设空处概括本段内容，为本段小标题， 设空处与上下段的首句句式保持一致，即应是祈使句。根据后句“Work on removing distractions, particularly ones that invite social comparisons. (努力消除干扰，尤其是那些会引起社会比较的干扰)”可知，设空处应为消除干扰。A项：Turn off social media(关闭社交媒体)概括本段内容，合乎题意。故选A。
15．根据上句“Not everyone is comfortable spending time alone, so you might find it helpful to plan out what you want to do. (不是每个人都喜欢独处，所以你可能会发现计划好自己想做什么很有帮助)”可知，设空处应为具体讲解独处时所做的事情。G项：This might involve relaxation time, exploring favorite hobbies, or reading books(这可能包括放松时间，探索最喜欢的爱好，或阅读书籍)合乎题意。故选G。
16．G 17．C 18．A 19．E 20．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种方法可以让你变得更加自信。
16．根据前文“However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities.(然而，并不是每个人都对自己的能力充满信心。)”以及下文的内容可知，针对不自信的问题，空处引出下文内容，提出几点提升信心的建议，故选项G“Fortunately, there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.(幸运的是，在任何情况下，你都可以做一些事情来显示你的自信。)” 承上启下，符合语意。故选G项。
17．根据小标题“Focus on Your Strength(专注你的优势)”以及后文“Then focus on highlighting or projecting that quality.(然后着重强调或突出这种品质。)”可知，后文是对空处的进一步说明，故选项C“Choose something you know you are good at.(选择一些你知道你擅长的东西)” 既是对小标题的体现，也衔接下文内容，符合语意。故选C项。
18．根据下文“Positive self-talk, on the other hand, has been shown to be strongly associated with success.(另一方面，积极的自我对话已经被证明与成功有着密切的联系。)”可知，此段落讲述的是积极的自我对话能够提升你的自信心，也能够让你走向成功。故A项“Talk Yourself Up(鼓励自己)”总结下文内容，符合语意。故选A项。
19．根据前文“You may make such comparisons whether you are looking at their performance, appearance or other qualities.(你可能会做这样的比较，无论你是看他们的表现，外表还是其他品质。)”可知，将自己与他人作比较其实会影响你的自信心的，选项E中“so”指的是前文内容，故选项E“If so, it can possibly make you feel worse about yourself.(如果是这样，这可能会让你对自己感觉更糟。)”是对前文内容的进一步延伸，道出与他人作比较的不好影响。故选E项。
20．根据下文“Doing so, however, can actually increase your anxiety and lessen your faith in your abilities. Research has found that practicing the things you fear can help reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence.(然而，这样做实际上会增加你的焦虑，减少你对自己能力的信心。研究发现，练习你害怕的事情有助于减少焦虑，提高自信。)”可知，一个人如果处处避免那些他害怕的、不自信的事，他反而会更加焦虑，而练习去面对他害怕的事反而能提升他的信心，故选项F“You might be happy to avoid the situations that leave you feeling less confident.(你可能很乐意避免让你感到不自信的情况。)”引出下文内容，符合语意。故选F项。
21．D 22．G 23．F 24．B 25．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了现在的孩子向父母要手机的年纪越来越小，这给家庭造成了不小的困扰，所以本文介绍了几种将手机当成工具而不是玩具的方法。
21．根据空处上句“Phones can be a distraction(干扰) from learning when used in the classroom.(在教室里使用手机会分散学生的学习注意力)”可知，此处是在介绍手机对于学生的不良影响，D选项“They can also prevent students from connecting with one another.(它们还可以阻止学生之间的联系)”与上文话题一致，且选项的they指代的就是上句的Phones。故选D项。
22．根据空处下句“They’re also for keeping in touch with people who you may not get to talk to as often.(它们也可以用来和那些你可能不经常联系的人保持联系)”可知，此处是在讲手机可以用来联系别人，G选项“Phones aren’t just for texting the best friend who lives two blocks away.(手机不仅仅是用来给住在两个街区之外的最好的朋友发短信的)”与上文话题一致，且是递进关系，下句中的they指代的是G选项的Phones。故选G项。
23．根据空处上句“When you feel bored and expect to glance over social media, fight it by taking a short walk.(当你感到无聊，想要浏览社交媒体时，去散散步吧)”可知，此处是在介绍我们要少玩手机，多做别的事情来充实生活。F选项“Also, instead of reading a headline, why not pull out a book to read?(此外，与其读手机里的头条新闻，为什么不拿出一本书来读呢？)”符合语境。故选F项。
24．根据空处上句“For many families, the only time they truly get together is breaking bread at tbe end of a long day. (对于许多家庭来说，他们唯一真正团聚的时间是在漫长的一天结束后一起吃饭)”可知，此处是在讲和家人共进晚餐，B选项“Prepare a dinner together with your children.(和你的孩子一起准备一顿晚餐)”符合语境，选项中的dinner呼应上文breaking bread。故选B项。
25．根据文章最后一句“Good options include going to an amusement park, working together on a craft project or signing your kids up for sports.(不错的选择就包括去游乐园，一起做手工项目或让孩子参加运动)”并结合本段内容可知，本段主要是在讲督促孩子多去做些别的项目和活动，代替玩手机。A选项“Plan other forms of entertainment.(计划其他形式的娱乐)”作为本段小标题最合适。故选A项。
26．C 27．F 28．A 29．D 30．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。随着网购的繁荣，美国销售额突破万亿，但是其中数百万的购买最终都会被退货。文章主要讲述网购退货产生的重大问题及作为消费者该如何去做。
26．根据上文“But millions of those purchases will eventually get sent back.”（但数百万美元的购买最终将被退回）及下文“Here’s what you need to know.”（这里你需要了解以下几点。）可知文章后面阐述退货存在的问题。因而空处为承上启下的作用，讲述退货产生的问题或影响。选项C.“这些退货可能会对环境产生重大影响。”，切题，故选C。
27．根据上文“However, many items that get returned never go back on sale.”(然而，许多被退回的物品永远不会重新销售)和下文“About 5 billion pounds of returned goods went to landfills each year, according to logistics(物流)company Optoro”（根据物流公司Optoro的数据，每年约有50亿英镑的退货进入垃圾填埋场），我可知设空部分应该讲的是这些退回物品会如何处理。选项F.“相反，他们经常被扔掉，即使他们仍然是全新的。”，符合题意，故选F。
28．根据下文“When you send a product back, companies already owe you a refund, and it would cost them even more to ship it to a sorting facility and have someone evaluate whether it can be sold again.”（当你退回一件产品时，公司已经欠你一笔退款，如果他们把产品运到分拣设施并让人评估是否可以再次销售，成本会更高。）可知，作为本段的主题句，设空部分应该讲述退货对商家所产生的成本问题。选项A.“这听起来令人震惊，但归根结底是成本问题。”切题，故选A。
29．根据下文“Other unwanted items might be sent overseas-although many could still go to the garbage eventually.”（其他不需要的物品可能会被送到海外——尽管许多物品最终仍然会被扔进垃圾桶。）提到了其它的返回的物品的可能的处理方式，可推知设空部分应该讲的是一些商品应该是如何处理的，D项.“Things like electronics could get separated into parts.”（像电子产品的这类东西可能会被拆分成零件），举例说明电子类产品的处理方式，符合题意，故选D。
30．根据上文“Third-party logistics businesses have also popped up to help clean up the return process. But that’s not enough on its own.”（第三方物流企业也纷纷出现，以帮助清理退货流程。但这本身还不够。）以及下文“If we continue to shop without thinking about the environmental impacts of our decisions, we’ll ultimately have very unsustainable supply chains.”（如果我们继续购物，而不考虑我们的决定对环境的影响，我们最终将拥有不可持续发展的供应链。）提到了作为消费者，应该注意自己的消费对环境的影响以及要满足可持续发展，因而设空部分承接前文，应该讲述消费者要承担起这个责任。选项B.“责任也落在了我们消费者身上。”切题，故选B。
31．G 32．D 33．E 34．A 35．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了在有猫咪的家庭引进新的“家庭成员”时需要思考的内容和措施。
31．根据下文“Continue reading for tips on how to do that.(继续阅读有关如何做到这一点的建议)”推知，空处在介绍建议。G项“有一个过程可以让你和猫都减少压力”引出下文，符合题意。故选G。
32．上文“Your existing cat’s needs come first.(你现有的猫的需求是第一位的)”以及下文“Does your cat prefer female cats over male cats? If he/ she enjoys the company of female cats, adopting a female cat can help.(你的猫更喜欢母猫而不是公猫吗？如果他/她喜欢母猫的陪伴，收养一只母猫会有帮助)”说明要将你现有的猫的需求放在第一位，考虑现有的猫的喜好，D项“想想你现有的猫的性格和习惯”承上启下，符合题意。故选D。
33．上文“Cats can be territorial when it comes to their space; the same can be true for their owners as well.(猫在空间上可能是有领土的；对它们的主人来说也是如此)”说明猫有领土意识，并且对主人有占有意识，以及下文“Giving your cat more hugs and care during the introduction of a new cat can help ease his/ her bad feeling.(在引进新猫的过程中，给你的猫更多的拥抱和照顾可以帮助缓解他/她的不良情绪)”说明猫会对新来的猫产生不良情绪，E项中envious是关键词，E项“如果你的猫觉得自己被忽视了，它很容易嫉妒新来的猫”说明猫对新来的猫会感到嫉妒，需要主人更多的拥抱和照顾，承上启下，符合题意。故选E。
34．下文“When you bring your new cat home, it’s best to keep the cats in different rooms.(当你把你的新猫带回家时，最好把猫放在不同的房间里)”说明新的猫到家后，最好要将其与原来的猫分开在不同房间，A项“起初要将猫分开”引出下文，符合题意。故选A。
35．上文“Introduce the new cat slowly. Your cats will have the chance to get used to each other’s smell through the door. When they seem interested in meeting, you can bring one into the other’s territory.(慢慢地介绍这只新猫。你的猫将有机会习惯彼此通过门发出的气味。当他们似乎有兴趣见面时，你可以把一个带到另一个的领地)”说明要慢慢地把新来的猫介绍给家里原有的猫，C项“在新猫到来后至少几天内这样做”说明要慢慢介绍猫给彼此，符合题意。故选C。
36．D 37．E 38．F 39．C 40．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个帮助处于困境的朋友的沟通技巧。
36．上文“Accompanying and supporting a friend, especially when they are in trouble, can be the difference between them moving through a difficult challenge or sinking into a state of hopelessness, social withdrawal and depression.(陪伴和支持朋友，尤其是当他们遇到麻烦的时候，可能是他们克服困难的挑战，还是陷入绝望、社交退缩和抑郁的状态的区别)”说明给予处于低落情绪中的朋友陪伴和支持是很重要的。下文“Here are some practical and genuinely helpful things you can do to support a friend through the hard times.(这里有一些实际的和真正有帮助的事情，你可以做，以支持朋友度过困难时期)”提出一些实际的和真正有帮助的事情。由此可知，设空处应该是说我们不知道怎么去支持朋友，所以文章才给出了一些建议。D. However, it’s tough to know what to do at times.(然而，有时很难知道该做什么)能够承上启下，符合题意。故选D。
37．根据小段标题“Reach out.(伸出援手)”及下文“If you’ve noticed your friend has become withdrawn and stopped contacting you or cancelled planned activities, it’s crucial to let them know they’re not alone. (如果你注意到你的朋友变得孤僻，不再联系你或取消了计划中的活动，让他们知道他们并不孤单是至关重要的)”及生活常识可知，E. Sometimes a friend in trouble may isolate themselves.(有时朋友在困境中会孤立自己)能够呼应标题、衔接下文，构成因果关系，情绪低落的人，容易让自己处于独处的状态，所以跟朋友联络，让他们知道他们并不孤单是非常重要的。故选E。
38．根据上文“Pick up the phone, send them a message on social media, or come to their place and let them know you’re available to chat and you’ re concerned about them.(拿起电话，在社交媒体上给他们发个信息，或者去他们的住处，让他们知道你可以和他们聊天，你很关心他们)”及下文“Even if it takes a few attempts, most people appreciate knowing that a friend cares about them enough to reach out.(即使需要做几次尝试，大多数人都喜欢知道朋友足够关心他们，主动联系他们)”可知，我们应该主动联系情绪低落的朋友，有时候他们可能不会第一时间回应，所以需要多做几次尝试。由此可知，F. They may not respond at first, so it’s important to keep trying.(他们可能一开始没有回应，所以继续尝试是很重要的)能够承上启下，符合题意。故选F。
39．根据小段标题“Find a good time to talk. (找一个合适的时间交谈)”及上文“Choose a time when you’re both feeling reasonably relaxed and don’t have to rush off to other commitments. (选择一个你们都感觉很放松的时间，不用急着去做其他事情)”可知，本段主要讲述交谈时间的选择。由此可知，C. You can clear your schedule if necessary.(如果有必要，你可以清空你的日程安排)能够承接上文，这样你就不用急着去做其他事情了。故选C。
40．根据小段标题“Be a good listener. (做一个好的倾听者)”及上文“It might be tempting (诱人的) to offer your friend advice about how to deal with what they’re experiencing, but the most helpful thing you can do if they choose to open up to you is simply listen.(给你的朋友提供如何处理他们所经历的事情的建议可能很诱人，但如果他们选择向你敞开心扉，你能做的最有帮助的事就是倾听)”可知，本段主要讲述我们要做一个好的倾听者，让朋友来主导对话。由此可知，B. Let your friend guide the conversation.(让你的朋友主导谈话)能够承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
41．G 42．D 43．F 44．B 45．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是太阳能的优点。
41．根据第二段的“A solar panel system, when coupled to your electric function, can sufficiently reduce or even cancel your electric bill(太阳能电池板系统，当与您的电力功能相结合时，可以充分减少甚至取消您的电费账单)”可知，第一空后是要介绍太阳能的优点，G选项“Here are some of the advantages of equipping a solar power system in your home or office.(以下是在你的家里或办公室配备太阳能系统的一些优点。)”引出了下文对太阳能的优点的介绍，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选G。
42．根据空前的“A solar panel system, when coupled to your electric function, can sufficiently reduce or even cancel your electric bill, yet providing you with the option of using traditional power whenever needed.(太阳能电池板系统，当与您的电力功能相结合时，可以充分减少甚至取消您的电费账单，同时为您提供在任何需要时使用传统电力的选择。)”可知，这种太阳能电池板系统是很灵活的，D选项“Also, the flexible system allows you to use it on a wide range of applications.(此外，灵活的系统允许您在广泛的应用中使用它。)”说明了这种系统的另外一个优点，且“flexible”和空前说既能减少电的使用，在需要时也可以用传统电力的这种灵活性相互呼应，因此D选项承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
43．空前“But perhaps the most widely well-known advantage of solar power is that this is green energy.(但也许太阳能最广为人知的优点是它是一种绿色能源。)”指出太阳能是一种绿色能源，F选项“This power does not cause any pollution, which is why it is such an attraction to many.(这种能源不会造成任何污染，这就是为什么它如此吸引许多人的原因。)”说明了太阳能环保这一个优点，和空前说它是绿色能源相呼应，因此F选项承接上文，符合语境，故选F。
44．空后“So if you are thinking in terms of installing a solar electric system in your home or commercial property, you should go ahead and do it by all means.( 因此，如果你正在考虑在你的家庭或商业物业安装太阳能电力系统，你应该去做，无论如何都要这么做。)”给读者提出了安装太阳能电力系统的建议，因此空格处应该说明要安装这种太阳能电力系统的原因，结合前面讲的太阳能电力系统的好处优点可知，B选项“You can not ignore the advantages mentioned above.( 你不能忽视上面提到的优点。)”很好地解释了为什么一定无论如何要安装这种系统，因此B选项引起下文，符合语境，故选B。
45．空后说“That is why you need a brochure that can tell you all about these issues.(这就是为什么你需要一本能告诉你所有这些问题的小册子。)”，所以空格处应提到某些问题，E选项“But you need to know how and where to make it, where to get the parts affordably etc.(但你需要知道如何以及在哪里制造，哪里才能买到便宜的零件等等。)”中提到了一些问题，和后文需要一个能告诉这些问题的答案的小册子相呼应，因此E选项承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
46．E 47．D 48．G 49．F 50．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是智能技术和互联家庭给家居生活带来的好处。
46．上文说“With all the talk about smart technology and connected homes, you may be wondering why you should take notice.(听了这么多关于智能技术和联网家庭的讨论，你可能在想为什么要注意到这一点。)”，空后说“According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), smart technology is not just about convenience.(根据美国照明协会(ALA)的说法，智能技术不仅仅是为了方便。)”，空格从应说生活中有的事情并不是那么不方便，E选项“After all, it is not that difficult or inconvenient to turn your lights on and off.(毕竟，打开和关闭你的灯并不是那么困难或不方便。)”中的“inconvenient”和空后的“convenience”相互呼应，说明了打开和关闭你的灯并不是那么困难或不方便，和后文“智能技术不仅仅是为了方便”相呼应，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
47．空前说“Having a connected home means you have the ability to adjust your thermostat (恒温器), open and close window shades and make your security system start working from a distance.(拥有一个联网的家庭意味着你有能力调节恒温器，打开和关闭窗帘，让你的安全系统在远处开始工作。)”，空格处应紧接着上文继续介绍联网的家庭还有什么好处，D选项“You can also program those devices to operate when you are not there.(你也可以在你不在场的时候对这些设备进行操作。)”和前文构成递进关系，进一步说明了拥有一个联网的家庭的好处，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
48．空后说“For example, for a movie night, a system like Lutron’s Caseta Wireless can be preprogrammed to adjust all the lights in your family room to set the scene for a great movie-watching experience.(例如，在电影之夜，Lutron的Caseta Wireless这样的系统可以预先编程，以调整家庭娱乐室的所有灯光，为观看电影的绝佳体验设置场景。)”，空格处应说到和改善家里环境的相关程序，空后是举的例子，G选项“Home apps can easily change your room into the perfect setting for different activities.(家庭应用程序可以轻松地将你的房间变成适合不同活动的完美环境。)”说明了家庭应用程序可以改善环境，和后文“调整家庭娱乐室的所有灯光，为观看电影的绝佳体验设置场景”相呼应，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选G。
49．空前说“Erik Anderson is the national sales manager for Lutron Electronics.(Erik Anderson是Lutron电子公司的全国销售经理。)”，通过空后的引号可知，前文提到的这个人说了一些话，空格处应该是Erik Anderson说了什么或解释了什么，F选项“He explains that the Caseta Wireless system is very retrofittable into existing homes.(他解释说，Caseta无线系统非常适用于现有的家庭。)”中的He指代的是空前的Erik Anderson，利用这个指代承接了上文，说明了Erik Anderson对Caseta的评论，因此符合语境，故选F。
50．空前说“And when you are outside, an app or geofencing (虚拟地理围栏) allows you to adjust your inside and/or outside lights, even before you arrive home.(当你在室外时，一个应用程序或地理围栏可以让你调整室内和/或室外的灯光，甚至在你到家之前。)”，空格处应该会说这样会给你带来什么好处，B选项“That will make your home welcoming to you and your guests.(这将使你的家变得对你和你的客人来说很舒适。)”说明了一个应用程序或地理围栏让你调整室内和/或室外的灯光所引起的好的结果，就是让加变得舒适，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选B。
51．C 52．D 53．A 54．E 55．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了豪华野营的由来，以及选择参加豪华野营的原因。
51．根据前句“However, camping also means dealing with bugs, bad weather and few, if any, toilets.(然而，露营也意味着要应对虫子、恶劣的天气和很少的厕所（如果有的话）。)”可知，这些麻烦会使人们打消尝试野营的念头，C选项“These troubles can discourage people from ever trying camping.(这些麻烦会使人们对野营望而却步。)”中的These troubles指代前句中野营中的各种各样的麻烦，说明了这些麻烦会使人打消野营的念头，因此C选项承接上文，符合语境，故选C。
52．根据前句“Glamping, a combination of the words glamorous (有魅力的) and camping, is a fairly new word.(Glamping是Glamping和camping两个词的合成词，是一个相当新的词汇。)”和后句“Since around 600 B.C. Nomadic Mongolians have enjoyed the benefits of glamping.(大约从公元前600年起，游牧的蒙古人就开始享受豪华野营的好处。)”可知，豪华野营描述的是一项人们已经做了很长时间的活动，D选项“But it describes an activity that people have been doing for ages.(但它描述的是一种人们多年来一直在做的活动。)”中的it指代前句中的glamping，说明了野营是人们已经做了很多年的活动，因此D选项承上启下，符合语境。故选D。
53．根据前句“One of them is that glamping gives you access to some wonderful places.(其中之一就是豪华野营可以让你进入一些很棒的地方。)”和后句“Nowadays, glamping can be less expensive than staying in a hotel. But you can still enjoy the modern comforts of a hotel!(如今，豪华野营可能比住酒店更便宜。但你仍然可以享受现代酒店的舒适！)”可知，豪华野营既可以欣赏美丽的地方，又可以住舒适的酒店，A选项“You don’t have to give up beauty for comfort!(你不必为了舒适而放弃美丽！)”说明了舒适和美丽是可以兼得的，因此A选项承上启下，符合语境，故选A。
54．根据上一段“One of them is that glamping gives you access to some wonderful places.(其中之一就是豪华野营可以让你进入一些很棒的地方。)”介绍豪华野营的其中的一个原因可知，这里介绍豪华野营的另一个原因。根据后句“Glampsites often make generous use of eco-friendly materials and avoid using much plastic.(豪华旅游胜地通常会大量使用环保材料，避免使用大量塑料。)”可知，去豪华野营的另一个原因是它对环境有好处，E选项“Another reason to go glamping is that it’s good for the environment.(豪华野营的另一个原因是它对环境有好处。)”说明了去豪华野营的另一个原因是对环境有好处，因此E选项引起下文，符合语境。故选E。
55．根据本段的中心句“No matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, a glampsite exists for you.(无论你在寻找什么样的体验，glampsite都为你而存在。)”以及后面的所举豪华野营的地点和活动例子可知，世界各地都有各式各样的豪华野营可以体验，F选项“A wide variety of glamping experiences are available all over the world.(世界各地都有各种各样的豪华野营体验。)”说明了世界各地都有豪华野营可以体验，因此F选项承接上文，符合语境。故选F。
56．B 57．E 58．D 59．C 60．A

【导语】本文为一篇说明文。讲述了如何制作炒饭。
56．根据空前“Expect guests over and don't have a lot of time to cook up a feast?(期待客人的到来，但是有没有太多的时间做大餐，是吧？)”可知，空前提到没有时间做大餐来招待客人，故B项“一碗简单的蛋炒饭就可以解决”符合题意，没有时间做大餐，那么就做一碗蛋炒饭来招待他们，故选B项。
57．根据空后“You would need some garlic, vegetables, prawns and a few cups of cooked rice plus some seasoning.(你可能需要大蒜，蔬菜，虾和几碗熟米饭，外加一些调料)”可知，空后提出了做炒饭需要的一些食材，故E项“开始，你需要准备好所有的食材”符合题意。故选E项。
58．根据空后“You wouldn’t want to be eating pesticides and dirt, would you?(你应该不会想要吃到杀虫剂和泥土吧？)”可知，空后提出不想要吃到杀虫剂和泥土。由此可知，我们需要把菜清洗干净。故D项“对于蔬菜，首先你需要清洗它们”符合题意，你需要清洗蔬菜，因为不想要吃到蔬菜上的杀虫剂和泥土，故选D项。
59．根据空前“Once it is hot, put in the garlic and fry till you get a heavenly garlicky smell.(锅热了，就将大蒜放进去翻炒，直到你闻到一股扑鼻的蒜香味)”和空后“Quickly add in the prawns, followed by the vegetables and rice.(然后迅速放入虾仁，接着放入蔬菜和米饭)”可知，空前提到将大蒜放入锅里炒香，空后提到迅速放入虾仁。由此推知，空处陈述炒大蒜的注意事项。故C项“但是不要炒胡了”符合题意，与空前构成转折关系，故选C项。
60．根据空前“Your guests will love you for this.(你的客人会喜欢你做的蛋炒饭的)”可知，此空位于全文末尾，前文讲述了做蛋炒饭的过程，空前总结你的客人会喜欢你做的蛋炒饭，故A项“它总比叫外卖披萨强”符合，你的客人会喜欢你做的蛋炒饭，因为它比叫外卖强，故选A项。
61．F 62．A 63．C 64．E 65．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了体育运动对身心健康的益处，号召大家积极参与。
61．上文“Additionally, regular exercise will tone your body by contributing to the development of your muscles, bones and joints and will also help you maintain a healthy body weight. (此外，有规律的锻炼有助于肌肉、骨骼和关节的发育，有助于保持健康的体重)”介绍了体育锻炼的一项好处，选项F“锻炼的另一个好处是它会提高你身体的免疫系统”承接上文，介绍锻炼的另一个好处，引起下文“making you better prepared to fight off infection (让你更好地准备抗击传染病)”，是选项F的自然结果。故选F项。
62．下文“Swimming, for example, is an excellent physical activity as nearly all muscles are used when you swim. As a result, it provides a good full—body workout, improving coordination (协调), balance and muscle strength. (例如，游泳是一项极好的体育活动，因为当你游泳时，几乎所有的肌肉都用上了。因此，它提供了一个很好的全身锻炼，改善协调，平衡和肌肉力量)”举例说明某一项锻炼对身体有某种特定的益处。由此可知，每种运动都有特定的健康益处。选项A“每种运动都有其特定的健康益处”位于段首，概括说明每种运动都有其特定的益处。故选A项。
63．上文“Sport, as well as being a physical activity, has a mental aspect too. (运动不仅是一种身体活动，也有心理方面的影响)”说明锻炼也有益心理健康，选项C“它可以帮助你定义你是什么性格的人，你可以成为什么性格的人”承接上文，强调锻炼对心理品格方面的益处，引出下文“Sport builds character and develops a number of qualities that are essential for a successful life. (体育可以塑造性格，培养成功生活所必需的许多品质)”继续介绍锻炼对于性格品质方面的益处。故选C项。
64．上文“First and foremost, sport requires self—discipline, without which it will be difficult for you to keep exercising. In order to do better than others in sport, you will have to set goals, make plans and stick to thoughts and actions, even without immediate rewards. (首先，运动需要自律，没有自律，你就很难坚持锻炼。为了在运动中比别人做得更好，你必须设定目标，制定计划，坚持自己的想法和行动，即使没有即时的奖励)”介绍了锻炼对心理品格方面的第一点益处，选项E“其次，运动会鼓励你保持积极的态度”承接上文，介绍锻炼对品格方面的第二点益处。与上文First and foremost以及下文Finally构成并列结构。故选E项。
65．上文“The world of sport is a fairground of exciting chances where you can discover who you really are. (体育世界是一个充满激动人心的机会的游乐场，在那里你可以发现真正的自己)”总结体育锻炼对身心健康的益处，选项D“我想，是时候穿上你的运动鞋去玩了”承接上文，位于文章结尾，和上文存在因果关系，既然体育锻炼那么好，所以号召大家立马参加体育锻炼。故选D项。
66．F 67．E 68．A 69．G 70．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要教读者一些方法来正确面对遗憾。
66．由前文“If you are of the“no regrets” school of life, you might think that all this regret is a reason for unhappiness. But that isn’t the case. (如果你属于“无怨无悔”的生活流派，你可能会认为所有这些遗憾都是不快乐的原因，但事实并非如此。 )”可知，这里主要讲遗憾可能会导致不快乐，而But在这里表示转折，所以F项Well analyzed and managed, regrets can be beneficial to your well-being.(好好分析和管理，后悔会对你的健康有益。)，符合语境，其中 regrets can be beneficial 与上文this regret is a reason for unhappiness形成转折。故选F项。
67．由前文“People often say their regrets “haunt” them. This suggests that regret is like a ghost: not entirely clear but always awful. Bring your ghost out of the shadows by making a list of your regrets. (人们常说他们的遗憾“萦绕”着他们。这表明后悔就像幽灵：不完全清楚，但总是可怕的。列出你的遗憾，让你的鬼魂走出阴影。)”可知，作者建议列出遗憾事情的清单，而E项Write down why each one still bothers you and its bad effects.(写下每一个问题仍然困扰你的原因及其负面影响。)符合语境，其中Write down与上文making a list对应。故选E项。
68．由后文“After you make a mistake, life moves on. But sometimes you just can’t stop kicking yourself. (在你犯了错误之后，生活会继续。但有时你就是无法停止对自己的鞭策。)”以及后文可知，本段主要讲我们有时一直纠结于过去错误不放，但正确的做法是我们应该学会原谅自己，所以A项Forgive yourself.(原谅你自己。)符合文符合语境，对本段有总括作用。故选A项。
69．由前文“ Perhaps you dropped out of school decades ago and are constantly calculating today how much money you would be making had you made it to graduation. (也许你几十年前就辍学了，现在你一直在计算，如果你能毕业，你能挣多少钱。)”可知，这里主要讲我们有时纠结于不能改变的过去而遗憾，而G项In other words, you have voluntarily chosen a life sentence for a poor decision made previously.(换言之，你自愿为之前做出的一个糟糕决定选择终身监禁。)符合语境，其中 made previously和前文 you dropped out of school decades ago 对应。故选G项。
70．由后文“If you never experienced regret, you would keep repeating the same behaviors that led you to miss opportunities in the past. Your regret can teach you to become smarter and more successful. (如果你从未经历过后悔，你会不断重复过去导致你错过机会的行为。你的遗憾可以教会你变得更聪明、更成功。)”可知，遗憾可以教我们而让我们变得更加聪明和成功。而D项Regret is like a school run by human nature.(遗憾就像是一所由人类天性经营的学校。)符合语境，其中a school和后文 teach you相对应。故选D项。
71．G 72．E 73．A 74．F 75．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些给社交焦虑者的一些建议，从而更好地驾驭社交世界。
71．根据前句“While the gold standard seems to be able to react quickly, it’s fine to know what you want to say in advance.(虽然黄金准则似乎能够迅速做出反应，但提前知道自己想说什么是很好的。)”和后句“Have notes in front of you in case you are nervous.(在你面前准备好笔记，以防你紧张。)”可知，避免紧张，提前准备演讲稿并加以练习。选项G“Write out your speech, however long or short, and practice ahead of time(把你的演讲稿写下来，不管长或短，并提前练习)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
72．根据前文“Party coming up? Like the staff meeting, be prepared.(派对要来了？和员工会议一样，要做好准备。)”和后句“Even if you worry that your story may seem out of place, try to make it fit: If you don’t know what to say on a particular topic, spin it back to what you do know. (即使你担心你的故事看起来不合适，也要试着让它合适：如果你不知道在一个特定的话题上说什么，就把它转回到你知道的话题上。)”可知，建议准备可以在派对上可以分享的故事。选项E“Map out a couple of stories that you feel comfortable sharing (列出几个你觉得可以分享的故事)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
73．这里为本段小标题。根据下文“The problem with listening to what your anxious mind is telling you is that it works: If you skip the staff meeting or the party, you will feel less anxious, but this is only feeding the dragon and will make those anxious circuits in your brain stronger.(倾听焦虑的大脑告诉你的事情的问题在于它是有效的：如果你不参加员工会议或聚会，你会感到不那么焦虑，但这只是在喂龙，会让你大脑中的焦虑回路更强。)”及本段内容可知，本段主要介绍不要倾听大脑的焦虑，任何焦虑都有解决方法。选项A“Don’t listen to your anxiety (不要听信你的焦虑)”符合本段小标题。故选A。
74．根据前句“The problem with listening to what your anxious mind is telling you is that it works: If you skip the staff meeting or the party, you will feel less anxious, but this is only feeding the dragon and will make those anxious circuits in your brain stronger. (倾听焦虑的大脑告诉你的事情的问题在于它是有效的：如果你不参加员工会议或聚会，你会感到不那么焦虑，但这只是在喂龙，会让你大脑中的焦虑回路更强。)”和后句“Over time, this will expand your comfort zone. (随着时间的推移，这会扩大你的舒适区。)”可知，作者建议不要逃避焦虑，全力以赴就会适应。选项F“The solution to any anxiety is to run toward it, not away from it (任何焦虑的解决方法都是奔向它，而不是逃避它)”符合上下文语境。故选F。
75．根据前文“Decide to go to the party and tell yourself you will stay for a half-hour and then see how you feel. Think of this less as some command performance and more as an experiment in expanding your social world. Baby steps like these are fine – it’s about learning to fight your emotions by moving forward. (决定去参加聚会，告诉自己你会呆半个小时，然后看看你感觉如何。与其说这是一种命令性的表现，不如说这是一种扩展你的社交世界的实验。像这样一小步一小步是可以的——这是关于学习通过前进来对抗你的情绪。)”可知，作者建议通过循序渐进地多加练习，克服焦虑就会越来越容易。选项B“With practice, it will become easier (通过练习，它会变得更容易)”符合上下文语境。故选B。
76．G 77．B 78．E 79．A 80．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章针对欺凌现象提出了一些可以帮助保护你自己的建议。
76．根据下文“If you are being bullied, here are some tips to help you defend yourself.(如果你被欺凌了，这里有一些建议可以帮助你保护自己)”可知，此处内容介绍了欺凌对孩子的不良影响。由此可知，G. Bullying can be a terrible, life-changing experience for children (欺凌对孩子来说是一种可怕的、改变人生的经历)符合题意。故选G项。
77．根据下文“Many kids, especially those who are not very popular, may have a few teachers they really like.(许多孩子，尤其是那些不太受欢迎的孩子，可能有几个他们真正喜欢的老师)”可知，此处说明孩子们的求助对象是他们喜欢的老师。由此可知，B. or you can turn to a teacher that you trust (或者你可以找一个你信任的老师)符合题意。故选B项。
78．根据上文 “Walk with your head held high, your chin up and your back straight. (走路时昂首挺胸，抬起下巴，挺直腰板)”及下文“this makes it harder for someone to think of you as weak.(这使得一个人更难认为你软弱)”可知，此处说明展示自信是处理被欺凌的好方法。由此可知，E. Show self-confidence rather than a lack of confidence(展示自信而不是缺乏信心)”符合题意。故选E项。
79．此处是本段的小标题，根据下文“Stay away from students who seem to be trouble-makers. When a bully goes near to you, it’s a good idea to stand near a teacher or any adult to prevent them from laughing at or making fun of you.(远离那些捣乱的学生。当欺负你的人靠近你时，站在老师或任何成年人附近是一个好主意，以防止他们嘲笑或取笑你)”可知，本段主要讲述的是远离欺凌的人。由此可知，A. Avoid the bully whenever possible(尽可能地避开欺凌的人)符合题意。故选A项。
80．根据下文“These types of skill-based training courses not only help you defend yourself physically against aggressors, but they also teach you to avoid harmful environments, how to read unsafe people and how to prevent a fight before it starts.( 这类基于技能的训练课程不仅能帮助你在身体上保护自己免受攻击，还能教会你如何避开有害的环境，如何解读不安全的人，以及如何在战斗开始前阻止它)”可知，此处介绍的是参加某种课程。由此可知，C. Take a general self-defence class or martial arts (参加一个普通的自我防御课程或武术)符合题意。故选C项。
81．B 82．E 83．A 84．G 85．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了昆虫是地球生命的重要组成部分，它们占所有动物物种的五分之四，以及它们对我们人类的生活带来的影响。
81．根据下文“We plant crops which some insect species love, and they thrive on them. That’s when we start to call them pests.”（我们种植一些昆虫喜欢的作物，它们在这些作物上茁壮成长。这时我们才开始叫它们害虫。）提出为什么昆虫作为一种害虫。结合选项B项Many insect species compete with us for food.（许多昆虫种类与我们争夺食物。）引起下文的话题，因为昆虫与我们争夺食物，所以我们才开始叫它们害虫。上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
82．上文“Some insects can sting, bite, or transmit disease to humans.”（有些昆虫会叮人、咬人或将疾病传播给人类。）提到昆虫会叮人、咬人。下文“Mosquitoes, for example, gain nourishment by sucking blood, and in the process they can transmit diseases, such as malaria.”（例如，蚊子通过吸血获得营养，在这个过程中它们会传播疾病，如疟疾。）为具体举出例子说明昆虫叮咬的原因。结合选项E项Sometimes it is joked that this is because they find us tasty.（有时有人开玩笑说，这是因为他们觉得我们好吃。）为上下文的承上启下，起到上下文语意衔接作用。故选E项。
83．上文“Insects are very important as pollinators. Bees are perhaps the best example of this.”（昆虫是非常重要的传粉者。蜜蜂可能是最好的例子。）说明昆虫的作用。下文“Pollination is needed before many crops and fruits that we eat can be formed.”（我们吃的许多作物和水果在形成之前都需要授粉。）为具体作用发挥到人类生活中。故可推断空格处内容为说明这些昆虫的重要性。结合选项A项Without them, many crops would fail.（没有它们，许多作物就会歉收。）符合此推断内容，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
84．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“Insects are also useful as models in scientific research. The Fruit Fly is a good example. It breeds rapidly, and can produce very many generations per year in the laboratory, so it is ideal for the study of evolution.”（昆虫在科学研究中也是有用的模型。果蝇就是一个很好的例子。它繁殖迅速，在实验室里每年可以繁殖很多代，因此是研究进化的理想选择。）主要讲的是昆虫是研究进化的理想选择。结合选项G项In fact, many genetic discoveries couldn’t have been made without it.（事实上，如果没有它，许多基因发现就无法实现。）与上文所说内容一致，为总结该段内容。故选G项。
85．根据上文“Insects can be useful to the gardener too—ladybirds, for example, are the gardeners’ friend because they eat aphids. Hoverflies and wasps also hunt and kill other insects for food in the garden. These species are called predators.”（昆虫对园丁也很有用，比如瓢虫，它们是园丁的朋友，因为它们吃蚜虫。食蚜蝇和黄蜂也在花园里猎杀其他昆虫作为食物。这些物种被称为掠食者。）可知，主要讲的是昆虫也会吃掉其它的昆虫，说明捕食关系。结合选项C项And don’t forget insects can also be eaten by man!（别忘了昆虫也可以被人类吃掉！）说明人类也会吃掉昆虫，也是说明一种物种之间的捕食关系。上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
86．A 87．C 88．E 89．G 90．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了学习的意义，不光能改变思维方式，使我们受益，还可以提升幸福感。
86．上文“we feel refreshed after a holiday is the break from routine.(我们在假期后感到神清气爽的部分原因是可以从日常生活中解脱出来。)”提到routine，即我们日常例行公事一般的生活；下文“So doing things differently might take a bit of effort at first, but you'll soon feel the benefits. Whether it's learning a skill, or visiting somewhere new, these all require different ways of thinking.(所以，一开始用不同的方式做事可能需要一点努力，但你很快就会感受到好处。无论是学习一项技能，还是参观一个新的地方，这些都需要不同的思维方式。)”提出用不同的方式做事情可能需要一些努力，这里“不同的方式”指的是与上文的routine不同的方式，所以空处应该选择带有routine“常规”、“例行程序”近义或同义的选项。A项“我们天生是有习惯的生物。”符合文意，“习惯”和“常规”为近义词。故选A项。
87．上文“Lifelong learning requires us to have a growth mind set, to up size our knowledge of the world.(终身学习需要我们有一种成长的心态，要增加我们对世界的了解。)”提出要终生学习，下文“It’s the learning that makes the difference, firing up our curiosity and engaging our minds.(真正起作用的是学习本身，它激发了我们的好奇心，激发了我们的思维。)”强调了学习本身的重要性。C项“我们学什么并不重要。”承上启下，既谈到了学习，又对后文“学习本身起作用”进行了强调。故选C项。
88．上文“Many people decide that the best way to keep their minds feeling younger is to really change up their life and train for a new job.(许多人认为，保持头脑年轻的最好方法是真正改变生活，为一份新工作进行训练。)”引出关键词“learning(学习)”、“train(训练)”、“job(工作)”等，后文“Although it will most likely be challenging at times,(虽然有时很可能会很有挑战性，)”提到这种改变可能会比较难，故空处需要承上启下，就需要提到“工作”、“培训”以及工作培训带来的情感价值。E项“学习一项新技能或为不同的职业重新培训只有积极的好处。”符合文意。故选E项。
89．空处为本段主旨句。后文“When starting a new journey, ask yourself what you hope to gain, why you want to make this move, and what you expect to get out of it at the end.(当开始一段新的旅程时，问问自己，你希望得到什么，为什么要做出这一举动，最后你希望从中得到什么。)”的连续发问都是大家在做每件事情之前需要问自己的问题；而上文“Although it will most likely be challenging at times, if your reason why is strong enough, you will always gain the benefits.(虽然有时很可能会很有挑战性，但如果你的理由足够充分，你总会从中受益。)”强调，做事情之前一定要有足够充分的动机和理由。所以空处需要谈到做事的动机。G项“她解释说，最重要的是利用你的中心动机。”符合文意。故选G项。
90．上文“But, mentally, a new skill also provide you with motivation and increase your confidence.(但是，在心理上，一项新技能也能给你动力，增加你的信心。)”和下文“And, of course, learning will open new opportunities in life that will boost your happiness.(当然，学习也会给你带来新的生活机会，让你更快乐。谁不想变得更快乐呢？)”都提到了学习新技能对情绪的改善，提高自信和幸福感，所以空处也需要填写相应选项，表达学习能如何对情绪做到改善。D项“因此你可以克服任何恐惧和焦虑。”符合文意。故选D项。
91．B 92．E 93．D 94．F 95．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了在城市里散步和在公园里散步不一样并通过研究讲述其原因。
91．根据文中第一句“Walking in the city is very different from walking in the park.(在城市里散步和在公园里散步很不一样)”提到城里散步不同于公园散步；紧接着阐明城里散步的研究结果“A small psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load.(一项小型心理学研究表明，城市环境会放慢你的脚步，并可能增加你的精神负荷)”那么接下来应是对在“自然中散步”的情况进行对比。因此B项“而在大自然中散步则恰恰相反”符合题意。故选B。
92．根据第三段第一句“The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load.(这项新研究的两个实验中的第一个集中在人们的走路方式和认知负荷上)”可知设空处需要一个概括这个实验的句子，因此E项“该研究包括两个实验，采用两种不同的方法”符合上下文语境，承接上文“ The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive (认知的) tiredness and improve reaction time straight away.(调查发现表明，自然环境可能会减少认知疲劳，并直接提高反应时间)”，the study呼应上文的the findings。故选E。
93．根据此段对第一个实验的描述，特别是“During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a l5-metre room at their natural speed.(在这次试验中，参与者被安装了传感器和十几个运动控制摄像头，观察他们以自然速度重复走下一个15米高的房间)”，以及空后句中的“people reported that they felt more uncomfortable(人们报告说他们感觉更不舒服)”可知，参与者被要求报告他们在两种环境下不舒适度的感受，因此D “在每个实验后参与者被要求评估他们的不舒适）”符合上下文语境，故选D。
94．根据第三段段首“The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people's way of walking and cognitive load.(这项新研究的两个实验中的第一个集中在人们的走路方式和认知负荷上)”对两个实验的提及，可以推断出这里讲的是第二个实验。由此可知F项“第二种实验是深入研究一些更高层次的认知过程”符合题意，“higher-level cognitive”是解题的关键字眼，和第一个实验形成递进关系，故选F。
95．上文“the team found results to support their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing between simple shapes. (研究小组发现了支持他们观点的结果。在城市环境中，参与者辨别简单形状的速度较慢。)”是对参与者在两种环境下散步产生差异性的分析，由此推知，空处可能陈述原因。因此G项“原因是城市环境更容易让人分心。”分析了原因，符合上下文语境，下文“Our brains take longer to process. (我们的大脑需要更长的时间来处理。)”进一步阐述原因。故选G。
96．B 97．D 98．E 99．G 100．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了在美国大学学习的过程中，可以参与社区志愿活动去提升自己，并且对于以后的工作也有帮助。
96．根据后文“make the most of the four years(充分利用这四年)”推知，空处内容是有关于大学的生活，B项College is the perfect time to learn and grow.(大学是学习和成长的最佳时机)符合题意，与下文衔接自然。故选B项。
97．根据上文“At the beginning of the school year, most universities will host an organization fair where every club on campus will be recruiting (招募) new members. (在学年开始时，大多数大学都会举办一个组织展览会，在那里校园里的每个俱乐部都会招募新成员)”和后文“By chatting with old club members, you can decide where you’ll fit best.(通过和俱乐部的老会员聊天，你可以决定你最适合哪里)”可知，这些活动提供了与老会员交流的机会，以便了解适合自己的俱乐部。D项The event gives you an idea of each organization.(该活动让您了解每个组织)符合题意，选项中的The event指代上文的an organization fair。故选D项。
98．根据前文“For example, professional societies often hold conferences and send out newsletters about industry happenings.(例如，专业协会经常举行会议，并发出有关行业动态的通讯)”可知，这里是指就业方面的问题，E项It also allows you to get an ideal job after graduation.(它还可以让你在毕业后找到一份理想的工作)相呼应符合题意，It指代上文的提到的那件事。故选E项。
99．根据上文“Taking part in voluntary work is a practical way to make a difference in the local community where your university is located.(参加志愿工作是一种切实可行的方式，可以让你所在大学所在的当地社区有所作为)”和后文“It shows a new side of the place you’ll call home for the next several years.(它展示了这个你未来几年称之为家的地方的另一面)”可知，这里说的是志愿者服务和社区之间相辅相成的关系。G项Volunteering helps you feel connected to the community you live in.(志愿服务有助于你感受到与你生活的社区的联系)符合语境，下文的It指代选项中的Volunteering。故选G项。
100．根据后文“But getting around America on breaks can be a great opportunity to see more of it.(但是，在休息的时候到美国转转是一个很好的机会，可以看到更多的美国)”中的but可知，空处与此处为转折关系，指出学习时旅行不是那么容易的。F项Traveling overseas can be difficult during the school year.(念书时出国旅行可能很困难)符合语境。故选F项。
101．B 102．D 103．A 104．C 105．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是实现目标的秘诀。
101．空前说“Goals give our lives meaning and help us become better versions of ourselves.(目标让我们的生活有意义，帮助我们成为更好的自己)”，空格处应说“所以我们才会希望实现目标”，B选项“We all want to be successful in our goals.(我们都希望实现自己的目标)”承接上文内容，说明了我们希望实现目标，因此B选项承接上文，符合语境，故选B。
102．空前说“As humans, we are built to naturally see the problems and easily punish ourselves for bad behavior. Our mindset can bring us down when we feel we’ve failed.(作为人类，我们天生就能看到问题，很容易就会因为不良行为而惩罚自己。当我们感到失败时，我们的心态会让我们沮丧)”，D选项“This usually results in giving up on dreams and goals.(这通常会导致放弃梦想和目标)”说明了我们不好的心态所导致的结果，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
103．空前说“Many people may put the success of others down to luck or a natural talent.(许多人可能把别人的成功归结为运气或天赋)”，空后说“Most of the time it is down to a particular mindset and the way of looking at their goals as a whole.(大多数情况下，这取决于一种特定的心态和看待他们整体目标的方式)”，说明成功并不总是因为运气或天赋，A选项“Yes, this can be the case, but not always.(是的，情况可能是这样，但并不总是这样)”说明了有时成功是因为运气或天赋，但并不总是这样的，因此A选项承上启下，符合语境，故选A。
104．空后说“It took Edison almost 10,000 attempts to create a light bulb — that’s a huge number of “failures”.(爱迪生尝试了近1万次才创造出一个灯泡——这是非常多的“失败”)”，因此本段是举了爱迪生这个例子，C选项“Take Thomas Edison, who invented the light bulb for example.(以发明灯泡的托马斯·爱迪生为例)”引出了爱迪生这个例子，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选C。
105．空后说“It is the combination of those small things over time that leads to the achievement of the big goals.(长期以来这些小事情的结合导致了大目标的实现)”，F选项“We must invest in the small things over a long period of time.(我们必须在小事情上长期投资)”中的“small things”和后面的“those small things”是短语复现，其中的“over a long period of time”和前面的“aren’t going to happen overnight”相呼应，说明了我们要从小事做起，坚持下去，就能实现目标，因此F选项承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
106．B 107．D 108．G 109．A 110．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍三种人们意想不到的促进心脏健康的方法。
106．根据前文“As much as 80 percent of premature heart disease is preventable by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known.(多达80%的过早的心脏病是可以通过选择特定的生活方式来预防的。有些策略，如锻炼和控制体重，是众所周知的。)”和后文““A small change in your everyday routine can potentially have a big impact in the 1ong run,” says preventive cardiologist (心脏病学家) Dr. Beth Abramson, a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.(加拿大心脏和中风基金会发言人、预防心脏病专家贝丝·艾布拉姆森博士说：“从长远来看，日常生活中的一个小改变可能会产生巨大的影响。”)”可知，一些健康的生活方式是众所周知的，但其它的或许你不会想到，前后句之间为转折关系。所以选择项B“But others may not have crossed your mind.(但你可能没想过其它的。)”符合上下文语境。故选B。
107．根据前文“If we’re short of sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure, inflammation (炎症) and blood sugar levels. (如果我们睡眠不足，我们的身体也更难控制血压、炎症和血糖水平。)”可知，没有充足的睡眠会导致身体健康问题，当然也会对心脏健康产生影响。所以选择项D“These factors can all have an impact on heart and blood health. (这些因素都会对心脏和血液健康产生影响。)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
108．根据本段中心句“Engage in volunteer work.(参加志愿者工作。)”和后文“Research published in Psychosomatic Medicine in 2016 showed that a feeling of purpose in 1ife is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack and stroke. 'We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health,' adds Sharma.  'Volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social network.'(2016年发表在《心身医学》上的一项研究表明，生活的目标感与心脏病和中风的较低可能性有关。“我们知道孤独是心脏健康的一个风险因素，”沙玛补充说。“志愿活动让你走出家门，建立社交网络。”)”可知，参加志愿者活动，可以减少孤独感，缓解压力，从而预防心脏病的发生。所以选择项G“Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress. (为他人做好事可以帮助你提升自尊，缓解压力。)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
109．这里是本段的小标题。根据后文“A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that healthy people who skipped breakfast were almost three times more likely to have heart disease six years later than those who had a substantial morning meal. One possible reason: 'If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices,' says Abramson. (《美国心脏病学会杂志》最近的一项研究发现，不吃早餐的健康人6年后患心脏病的可能性几乎是那些吃丰盛早餐的人的三倍。一个可能的原因是：“如果你吃了一顿合适的早餐，你稍后就不太可能感到饥饿，也不太可能做出糟糕的食物选择，”艾布拉姆松说。)”可知，本段主要介绍吃早餐对心脏的好处。所以选择项A“Eat breakfast. (吃早餐。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
110．根据前文“We need to eat a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle. (作为健康生活方式的一部分，我们需要均衡饮食。)”可知，这里对均衡饮食作了具体的说明。所以选择项E“Choose whole-grain, low-fat breakfast foods and include fruit. (选择全麦，低脂的早餐，包括水果。)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
111．D 112．F 113．A 114．C 115．B

【导语】本文是说明文。讲述了什么是土壤，详细介绍了土壤的重要性和如何保护土壤流失。
111．根据下文“It is the skin of the Earth. It supports all forms of our life. Nearly all our food comes from the soil(它是地球的皮肤。它养活着所有的生命形式。我们几乎所有的食物都来自土壤)”可知此处介绍什么是土壤，选项D“土壤是什么？”符合语境，故选D。
112．根据上文“Nearly all our food comes from the soil. Some of us eat meat, some eat vegetables, but most animals live on plants.(我们几乎所有的食物都来自土壤。我们中的一些人吃肉，一些人吃蔬菜，但大多数动物以植物为生。)”可知此处说的是植物很重要，承接上文选项F“如果没有植物，我们就没有蔬菜，没有动物，没有肉。”符合语境，故选F。
113．根据上文“Plants grow in soil with a dark color. The dark soil is humus(腐殖土壤).Dead leaves, dead plants and animals’ waste make it, but it takes a long time.(植物生长在深色的土壤中。深色的土壤是腐殖质。枯叶，枯死的植物和动物的粪便组成它，但这需要很长时间，)”可知此处说的是腐殖土壤与植物生长的关系，因此选项A“腐殖质形成后，植物就能在里面长得很好。”符合语境，故选A。
114．根据上文“All soil needs food. Animals’ waste is the best food for the soil, but chemical fertilizers(化肥) are also very useful. The same crop should not be grown in the same place every year.(所有的土壤都需要食物。动物的粪便是土壤的最佳食物，但化肥也非常有用。同样的作物不应该每年在同一地方种植。) ”可知此处说的是土壤也需要食物，同一作物不应每年在同一地点种植。因此选项C“更换作物和使用好肥料将使土地保持良好的状态。”符合语境，故选C。
115．根据下文“It takes hundreds of years to make humus, so we must save every bit of it.(制作腐殖质需要几百年的时间，所以我们必须保存它的每一点)”可知此处是关于防止腐殖土壤流失，因此选项B“人们应该种植更多的树和草，以防止风带走腐殖质。”符合语境，故选B。
116．A 117．G 118．B 119．F 120．E

【导语】本篇是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种可以限制花园中杂草生长的方法。
116．根据前句“Organic mulches break down over time.(有机地膜随着时间的推移会分解。)”和后句“That is not a bad thing, because their decomposition creates nutrients for plants and humus to keep soils wet and full of fresh air.(这并不是一件坏事，因为它们的分解为植物和腐殖质创造了养分，以保持土壤湿润和充满新鲜空气。)”可知，设空处前句说有机盖料会慢慢分解，所以可以推测需要经常人工添加它；也可以承接后句，虽然需要经常认为添加，但并不是坏事，因为分解产生的营养物会带来好处。所以选择项A“So you must add more to your garden often.(所以你必须经常给你的花园添加更多的植物。)”符合上下文语境。故选A。
117．根据前两句“Common black plastic is easy to lay down. It also effectively blocks weeds and helps soil warm faster in the spring.(普通的黑色塑料很容易铺设。 它还能有效地阻止杂草，帮助土壤在春天更快地变暖。)”和后句“A reflective plastic mulch, for example, keeps some plant-eating insects away.(例如，一种反射性的塑料覆盖物可以防止一些以植物为食的昆虫。)”可知，设空处前两句说了黑色塑料的优点，而后一句在举例说反光的塑料可以赶走会吃植物的虫子，因此这里指出其他颜色的塑料也会有相应的优点。所以选择项G“Recent experiments with other colored plastic have shown effects on both bugs and plant growth. (最近用其他颜色的塑料做的实验显示，它们对昆虫和植物生长都有影响。)”符合上下文语境。故选G。
118．根据前两句“A major problem with plastic is that it breaks apart over time, so eventually it needs to be thrown away. It also adds nothing to the soil as far as nutrients or humus. (塑料的一个主要问题是，随着时间的推移，它会分解，所以最终需要扔掉。它也不会增加土壤的养分或腐殖质。)”可知，这里开始讲塑料带来的问题。所以选择项B“And plastic also can block air from reaching the soil. (塑料还可以阻止空气到达土壤。)”符合上下文语境。故选B。
119．根据本段首句“Finally, in addition to direct attacks on weeds, how you plant your garden can indirectly influence weed growth.(最后，除了直接处理杂草，你种植花园的方式也会间接影响杂草的生长。)”和后句“Lying in soil are millions of weed seeds just waiting to be awakened by light and air.(土壤中埋藏着数百万颗杂草种子，等待着被阳光和空气唤醒。)”及本段内容可知，本段介绍的是如何种植你的花园也会影响杂草的生长，F项是否挖土符合本段的要求，并且后句说土壤深处的种子接触到阳光和空气就会开始生长，也符合前句的语境，所以选择项F“Whether or not you dig up your soil also influences weed growth. (你是否挖你的土壤也会影响杂草的生长。)”符合上下文语境。故选F。
120．根据前句“Using any or all of these methods will not permanently stop weed growth.(使用任何一种或所有这些方法都不会永久阻止杂草的生长。)”可知，使用以上任意一个方法都不能永远杜绝杂草的生长，E项说我们的目标只是想限制它们的发展，顺承了上句的语义，也呼应了首段最后一句。所以选择项E“Instead, your goal is simply to limit their growth in the garden. (相反，你的目标只是限制它们在花园里的生长。)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
121．D 122．F 123．A 124．G 125．C

【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过自己的生活经历告诉读者和谐的宿舍环境和友好的室友关系取决于人与人之间的相互宽容、相互理解和坦诚沟通。
121．根据下文“her case soon got wet.(她的箱子很快就湿了)”可知，此处说明箱子湿了的原因。由此可知，D项“As we live on the ground floor(因为我们住在一楼)”符合语境。故选D。
122．根据上文“I happened to be opposite her desk and her suitcase was so large that it not only occupied the whole of her desk but half of mine as well.(我碰巧在她的桌子对面，她的手提箱太大了，不仅占据了她的整个桌子，还占据了我的一半)”可知，这件事导致的结果就是：“我”很生气。由此可知，F项“I was rather angry(我很生气)”符合语境。故选F。
123．根据上文“So I angrily pushed it forward without first talking to her about it. I pushed a bit too hard and the case fell off her desk, messing up everything it contained. On seeing this, she flew into a temper and angrily shouted at me.(所以我没跟她说就生气地把箱子往前推。我推得太猛了，箱子从她的桌子上掉了下来，把里面的东西都弄乱了。看到这一幕，她勃然大怒，愤怒地向我喊叫)”可知，此处说明“我们”在吵架。由此可知，A项“The quarrel (争吵) started and lasted about two hours.(争吵开始并持续了大约两个小时)”符合语境。故选A。
124．根据上文“I should have talked to her about it first and then worked with her to find a solution to the problem.(我本应该先和她谈谈这件事，然后和她一起找出解决问题的办法)”可知，作者在反思自己，下文“we should learn to get on well with one another.(我们应该学会彼此和睦相处)”说明在寻找原因，解决问题。由此可知，G项“Living in a room with limited space(住在空间有限的房间里)”能够承上启下，符合语境。故选G。
125．根据上文“As we know, different kids have different characters and different living habits. (众所周知，不同的孩子有不同的性格和生活习惯)”可知，此处说明存在矛盾是必然的。由此可知，C项“So conflicts under the same roof are inevitable.(因此，在同一屋檐下的冲突是不可避免的)”与上文一致，符合语境。故选C。
126．F 127．C 128．B 129．G 130．E

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些帮助孩子建立自信的方法。
126．上文“The things that you do, words that you say, and feelings that you express, contribute to your child’s level of confidence.(你做的事情，你说的话，你表达的感受，都有助于你的孩子的自信水平。)”提到了你做的事情、说的话、表达的感受等都有助于孩子的自信水平，直接提出了论点——提高孩子的自信；下文“then read on.(继续读下去。)”让读者继续读下去。由此可推知，中间需要填一个能承接上文观点的句子。F项“If you want to do and say the right things to help build confidence in your child(如果你想做和说正确的事情来帮助你的孩子建立信心)”中的to do and say right thing以及build confidence都与上文对应，也恰好能与下文then read on构成一个完整句子。故选F项。
127．小标题Love and acceptance提到了爱与接受；上文“Give your child plenty of love even if you are not able to do it all the time.(给你的孩子足够的爱，即使你不能一直这么做。)”提到了要给孩子足够的爱；下文“Unconditional love will help her grow into a confident human being.(无条件的爱会帮助她成长为一个自信的人。)”提到了无条件的爱会帮助孩子成为一个自信的人。由此可推知，设空处的句子与本段主题love and acceptance息息相关。C项“Your child needs to know that she is loved and accepted.(你的孩子需要知道她是被爱和被接受的。)”中的loved and accepted恰好与本段主要内容对应。故选C项。
128．设空处为本段小标题，具有简明扼要的特点并能概括本段主要内容。本段“Nobody is perfect. But to raise a confident child, you should not stress too much on the shortcomings. Positive parenting focuses on developing what is good in the child, and making children feel empowered. If your child feels defeated by disappointments in life, help her look at the bright side by talking about her success.(没有人是完美的。但是要培养一个自信的孩子，你不应该过分强调缺点。积极的育儿方式注重培养孩子的优点，让孩子感到有力量。如果你的孩子在生活中被失望打败了，通过谈论她的成功来帮助她看到光明的一面。)”提到了不要过分强调缺点，要注重培养孩子的优点。B项“Focus on strengths, deal with weaknesses(关注优点，解决缺点)”恰好总结了本段主要内容。故选B项。
129．小标题Let them make decisions提到了让孩子们做决定；下文“Decision making also empowers children as it gives them the ability to choose something.(决策也赋予了孩子选择事物的能力。)”提到了让孩子们做决定给孩子们赋予了选择事物的能力。由此可推知，本段主要与decision making相关。G项“Decision making is an important life skill that the child needs to learn to be confident.(做决定是一项重要的生活技能，孩子需要学会自信。)”中的decision making与本段内容和主题相符。故选G项。
130．小标题Praise when they deserve it提到了当孩子们值得的时候表扬他们；上文“We are not talking about praising the child for every little thing he or she does well.(我们说的不是表扬孩子每一件做得好的小事。)”提到了并非每一件小事都表扬。由此可推知，此处指当孩子们做出值得表扬的事时，要适当进行表扬。E项“But if the child has put in the effort and achieved something, appreciate it(但如果孩子付出了努力并取得了一些成就，你应该表扬他)”一方面与本段主题“表扬”息息相关，另一方面恰好与上一句话构成转折关系。故选E项。
131．C 132．E 133．A 134．G 135．D

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在不断变化的世界中，为了让你的家庭度假更舒适、更美好，可以请旅游专业人士为你设计家庭旅游计划。
131．根据空前内容“Before the pandemic, planning a vacation took time, knowledge, patience and perseverance. While the pace of change has slowed, keeping track of the global landscape can still be incredible.(疫情前，计划度假需要时间、知识、耐心和毅力。虽然变化的步伐已经放缓，但紧跟全球局势仍然是不可思议的)”可知，目前计划度假是有难度的。而空后“He or she uses his or her experience and skills to make even the most complicated travel schedule a reality.(他或她用他或她的经验和技能使即使是最复杂的旅行计划成为现实)”中提到了“he or she”，因此空处应提到旅行专业人士。选项C“This is where a travel agent can come into play.(这就是旅行代理人可以发挥作用的地方)”符合上下文段意。故选C。
132．根据下文内容“Some get paid by travel suppliers such as a hotel or restaurant. Others charge consulting fees sometimes determined by the number of people traveling and the complexity of the trip. Still, others rely on a combination of both.(有些人是由酒店或餐厅等旅游供应商支付的。其他公司则收取咨询费，有时根据旅行人数和旅行的复杂程度而定。不过，还有一些人依赖于两者的结合)”可知，本段主要介绍了旅行代理人是如何赚钱的。选项E“Travel agents earn money by offering their service in various ways.(旅行代理人通过提供各种各样的服务来赚钱)”引出下文，符合上下文内容。故选E。
133．空处为小标题，为本段主要内容。根据下文“If you are eager to visit a Disney resort; understand the evolving nature of the cruise world; visit a ski resort or explore a specific city, region or country, using an agent with that specialty can give you a bonus.(如果你渴望参观迪士尼度假区；了解邮轮行业不断发展的本质；去一个滑雪胜地或探索一个特定的城市、地区或国家，请有这方面专长的代理人会给你带来额外的好处)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要挑选专业的旅行代理人。故选A。
134．根据上文“If you are eager to visit a Disney resort; understand the evolving nature of the cruise world; visit a ski resort or explore a specific city, region or country, using an agent with that specialty can give you a bonus.(如果你渴望参观迪士尼度假区；了解邮轮行业不断发展的本质；去一个滑雪胜地或探索一个特定的城市、地区或国家，请有这方面专长的代理人会给你带来额外的好处)”可知，本段主要讲述的是要根据自己想去的地方选择相关方面的专家，而下文“They’ll know how to book the best cabins, sort through meal and activity options and provide insight into how each member of the family might make the most of the sailing.(他们会知道如何预订最好的客舱，整理膳食和活动选择，并为每个家庭成员如何充分利用这次航行提供见解)”则告诉我们这些专家擅长的事情。选项G“Those professionals can select the brand that best matches your travel expectations.(这些专业人士可以选择最符合你旅行期望的品牌)”符合上下文内容，引出下文。故选G。
135．根据上文“Whether you’re traveling with the kids or with the extended family for a milestone birthday or anniversary celebration, you no doubt hope to return with treasured memories rather than tales of a trip gone wrong.(无论你是和孩子们一起旅行，还是和大家庭一起庆祝一个重要的生日或周年纪念，毫无疑问，你都希望带着珍贵的回忆回来，而不是旅行中出错的故事)”可知，有了这些旅行代理人的帮助，你会拥有更好的假期。选项D“Travel agents can provide you with a rewarding holiday.(旅行代理人可以为你提供一个值得的假期)”与上文内容一致。故选D。
136．C 137．E 138．G 139．D 140．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章指出“麻烦”和“叛逆”通常是人们给青少年孩子的标签，但新的研究表明这是正常现象，青少年时期犯的错误对他们的成长有益。
136．空处位于段末，应承接上文。上文“There are even scientific theories explaining that the likelihood of teenagers taking risks is due to the fact that their brains aren’t fully developed yet.(甚至有科学理论解释说，青少年外表叛逆内心却极不自信是由于他们的大脑还没有发育完全)”提出青少年的叛逆和不自信是大脑发育滞后的表现，C项“In other words, they just can’t help it.(换句话说，对此他们也无能无力)”承接上文，说明这不他们能控制的，句中“it”指代上文中“their brains aren’t fully developed yet”，上下文语意连贯。故选C。
137．根据上文“But a new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University may have finally cleared up this misunderstanding.(但宾夕法尼亚大学和康奈尔大学的研究人员的一项新研究可能最终澄清了这个误解)”中“cleared up this misunderstanding”可知，新的研究证明前文所说“‘麻烦’和‘叛逆’十几岁的孩子的标签”是一种误解，E项“It turns out that teenagers are fine.(事实证明，青少年很好)”给出新的观点：青少年很好，没问题。故选E。
138．根据上文“The adolescents lack experience.(青少年缺乏经验)”和下文“This personality trait (特征) is called “sensation seeking”, which is shared by a lot of people and usually peaks during adolescence.(这种性格特征被称为“感觉寻求”，这是许多人的共同点，通常在青春期达到顶峰)”可知，G项“Therefore, they keep trying things out for the first time in their life.(因此，他们在生活中第一次不断尝试)”切题。该项中的“keep trying things out”与上文中的“lack experience”相吻合，下文的“This personality trait”指的就是“青少年在生活中不断尝试”的性格特点。故选G。
139．根据上文“Should I take this job? (我应该选择这份工作吗？)”和“Or”可知，空处也应该是一个疑问句，句式和上文保持一致，D项“Should I marry this person?(我应该嫁（娶）这个人吗？)”切题。故选D。
140．根据下文“If they don’t make a mistake in their teenage years, they will have no life experience when they turn 18 and step out of their parents’ protection and into a world that’s unknown to them.(如果他们在青少年时期没有犯错误，他们在18岁，走出父母的保护，进入一个他们不知道的世界的时候就没有生活经验)”和上一段提到的各种冒险可知，空处指出还有比冒险更可怕的事情。B项“There’s something more frightening than taking a risk.(有比冒险更可怕的事情)”切题。该项中的“something more frightening”指的就是下文内容。故选B。
141．A 142．F 143．E 144．C 145．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何控制因压力导致的不健康的体重。
141．空前讲“Stress can significantly affect your ability to keep a healthy weight. (压力会显著影响你保持健康体重的能力。)” 可知此处说的是压力的不利影响。A项“它还会阻碍你减肥”承接上文，符合语境。故选A。
142．空前讲“Exercising is a vital part of stress reduction and weight management. It can help you handle both issues at the same time. (锻炼对减轻压力和控制体重发挥着重要作用。它可以帮助你同时处理这两个问题)”以及空后讲“Whether you go for a walk during your lunch break or hit the gym after work, include regular exercise into your routine. (无论你在午休时散步，还是在下班后去健身房锻炼，把经常锻炼纳入你的日常生活。)”可知此处讲的是锻炼的必要性。 F项“所以，(通过)锻炼来阻止与压力相关的体重增加是有必要的”承上启下，符合语境。故选F。
143．空后讲“A review of studies that examined the link between self-monitoring and weight loss found that those who kept a food diary were more likely to manage weight than those who didn’t.  (回顾自我监测和减肥之间联系的研究发现，那些记饮食日记的人比那些不记饮食日记的人更有可能控制体重。)”可知，要密切注意自己的饮食习惯和食物摄入量，E项“注意你的饮食习惯可以帮助你控制自己的食物消耗量”与下文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选E。
144．空处是本段小标题，“Doing so can reduce your cortisol levels, helping you manage your weight. (这样做可以降低你的皮质醇水平，帮助你控制体重。)”可知本段介绍了一些简单的压力缓解方法。C项“在你的日常生活中运用减压技巧”统领本段，符合段落大意。故选C。
145．空前讲“Stick with the skills for a while. By doing so, it helps make these healthy behavior a habit and battle stress-related weight changes. (坚持这些技能一段时间。这样做可以帮助(你)将这些健康的行为形成习惯，并减少压力带来的体重变化。)” 此处强调了坚持的重要性。G项“坚持可以让压力和体重大幅下降”承接上文，符合语境。故选G。
146．F 147．B 148．G 149．D 150．E

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了独自学习的好处。
146．根据上文“We’ve all experienced getting together with classmates to study for an upcoming exam and spending the entire time talking or joking around. You leave the group without accomplishing anything to get you ready for your exam. (我们都有过这样的经历:和同学一起为即将到来的考试学习，整个时间都在聊天或开玩笑。你没有完成任何准备考试的事情就离开了小组。)”和下文“The following are some benefits of studying alone.(以下是一些独自学习的好处。)”可知，上文提到小组学习效率低，下文建议独自学习，空处与上文形成因果关系，并引起下文。F项：So if you are the one who can be so distracted, it’s strongly recommended that you should study alone.(所以，如果你是一个容易分心的人，强烈建议你应该独自学习。)符合语境。故选F。
147．空处为段落小标题。根据下文“When you lock yourself away in your room, there tend to be less distractions than when you are studying in a group. Nobody is moving around or talking near you. (当你把自己锁在房间里的时候，往往会比你在一个小组里学习的时候更少分心。没有人在你附近走动或说话。)”可知，本段主要说明把干扰因素降到最低，“less distractions”与B项对应。B项：Minimum distractions.(最低干扰。)符合语境。故选B。
148．根据下文“Studying alone also allows you to use the study strategies that are the most effective for your learning style. (独自学习还可以让你使用最有效的学习方式的学习策略。)”中的“also”可知，空处讲的是独自学习的好处。G项：Studying alone allows you to set the perfect study environment so you get the most out of studying.(独自学习可以给你一个完美的学习环境，这样你就能从学习中得到最大的收获。)符合语境。故选G。
149．根据上文“Some students learn best with flashcards, while others learn best when they reread chapters.(一些学生用抽认卡学习效果最好，而另一些学生通过重读章节学习效果最好。)”可知，空处总结说明要找到适合自己的学习风格。D项：Find your learning style, and you can get better results.(找到自己的学习风格，你就能取得更好的成绩。)故选D。
150．根据上文“There may be some topics in class that you really need to work on.( 课堂上可能会有一些主题是你真正需要钻研的。)”可知，空处承接上文，说明独自学习时才能专注于那些主题，E项中“those topics”和上文中“some topics”对应。E项：Only when you study alone, you’ re able to focus on exactly those topics.(只有当你独自学习时，你才能够专注于那些主题。)符合语境。故选E。