Unit 1 单元话题七选五专项练习-2022-2023学年必修第一册单元重难点易错题精练（外研版2019）.docx

1、Unit 1单元话题七选五专项练习(名校最新真题)（2022海南嘉积中学高一学业考试）Julie:Hi,Adam!Are you going to join a club?Adam: Hi,Julie!Id like to, but Im not sure which one.Julie:_1_Its always been my dream to be a dancer, and ballet has such beautiful movements.Adam: Oh, wow, dancings not for meIve got two left feet!_2_They watch b

2、iology lectures and grow plants in a greenhouse.I like animals,but Im not so interested in plants.Julie: Did you hear about the Cartoon club?Adam: Yes, I love cartoons! _3_ Watch cartoons?Julie: No,they write stories and draw cartoons.Adam: Oh,no.Im not good at drawing. _4_Julie: Max is in the Volun

3、teer Club. He says that they mostly help clean up parks and give directions to visitors. _5_ABut what do they do in the club?BBesides, Id like to do something outdoors.CI think I will join the Ballet Club.DWhy not talk to him?EMr Brown told me about the Nature Club.FVisitors like the clean parks.GBu

4、t how much do they love cartoons?（2021广东佛山一中高一期中）Whether youre a freshman or a senior, developing the following important skills will help you achieve success in school and in life. _6_ There are just 24 hours in each day. _7_ While high-school students average 35 hours per week of class time, colle

5、ge students have an average of 15 to 18 hours per week. Deal with your time wisely and youll make full use of each day. Good study habits. If youve got them, great. _8_ Good study habits include the following: Always be prepared for classes and attentive in classes. _9_ Go over your notes daily rath

6、er than study for tests the night before. Set aside quiet time each day for study even if you dont have homework or a test the next day! Good note-taking. You cant possibly write down everything the teacher says since we talk at a rate of about 225 words per minute. But you do need to write down the

7、 important material. _10_ Try writing notes on different colored cards. If you really have a problem with note-taking, you might ask your teacher if you can record daily lessons.ATime management.BOrganizational skills.CFinish assignments in time.DIf not, theres time to develop them.EWhat you do with

8、 them makes all the difference.FAlso it should be in a form thats most helpful to you.GReview your notes each day to improve your learning.（2022全国高一课时练习）Exam AnxietyHas this ever happened to you? Youve been studying hard for your midterm, but when you walk into your exam, your mind goes blank, your

9、heart races fast, you get sweaty palms and find it hard to breathe. _11_ Everyone feels anxious during exams. Usually, it results from a fear of failure, lack of adequate preparation time and bad experiences taking tests in the past. This is normal and often helps you work harder, think faster and g

10、enerally improve your performance. _12_ You may also feel that other people are managing the exam better than you. This can cause you to feel that your mind has “gone blank” on information you know you have revised._13_ Some choose to ignore the problem, while others dont review because they think t

11、hey will do badly anyway and even miss exams due to the anxiety. It can also be really easy to think that if you dont try and then you fail, you wont feel as bad as if you fail after trying really hard.So what can you do to fight against the negative mindset and stay calm before and during your test

12、? _14_ Yes, this seems obvious, but its worth repeating. If you feel confident that youve prepared thoroughly, youll feel more confident walking into the test. The second tip is simple: just start. The blank page can maximize your anxiety. _15_ You can always go back and change things later if neede

13、d, but a few quick answers can get the ball rolling. Besides, allocating (分配) your time is equally important. Look through the whole test before getting started. Mentally allocate how much time youll spend on each section. If theres time to recheck, even better.AAfter you get the paper, dive right i

14、n by getting some questions done to build up your confidence.BHowever, if you are overly anxious about the result, you may be unable to focus on your work.CRealizing time is almost up and that theres still a lot of blank space will make you desperate.DTherefore, people need an appropriate amount of

15、pressure to help deal with exams.EIf these classic signs of exam anxiety sound familiar, youre not alone!FPeople often deal with exam stress in many unhelpful ways.GThe first thing you should do is to be prepared.（2022青海西宁市教育科学研究院高一期末）How to deal with your homeworkWrite it down. _16_ Make a note on

16、your notebook. Always be sure to write down any homework for school so you wont forget anything.Create a homework station. Find somewhere comfortable and quiet to work. _17_ It will take twice as long to get the homework done. Shut off your cell phone, log off your computer (unless you will need it

17、for your homework) and close the door.Do homework as early as possible. Dont leave homework to die last minute. _18_ The earlier you start your homework, the sooner you will finish! Do all your homework as early as you can, so you dont have a pile of (一堆) homework the next day._19_ Think about how l

18、ong it will take you to complete each homework subject. For example: English-ten minutes, science-ten minutes, math-forty minutes, history-twenty minutes.Treat yourself. You can easily get tired by sitting through an hour or two of homework without stopping. Once you finish homework for a subject, t

19、ake a small break. Just make sure its quick (no more than 15 minutes). Do not turn on the TV, or youll never go back and finish your homework. _20_AUse your time wisely.BStart as soon as you get home.CBegin with your hardest homework.DYou can take a walk or find something to eat.ENever do your homew

20、ork in front of the TV.FAfter short breaks, return to finish up the last of your work.GKeep a homework notebook where you record all your homework.（2020湖南隆回县教育科学研究室高一期末）After entering high school, you must wonder how to study well. Here are some good skills for you, which will be helpful to you.Go t

21、o class.If you want to do well at school, going to class is the first step in studying well. If you miss (错过) classes, you will miss what the teacher thinks is important; as a result, youll miss what is the most likely to end up on the test. _21_Take good notes.Try not to write down everything. _22_

22、Write down unfamiliar terms. After class, review (复习) your notes as soon as possible. You can fill in details that you missed and review the material while it is still fresh on your mind. _23_If you are struggling in class, talk to your teacher. He or she may be able to give you more help or tutor (

23、指导) you before or after class. Most teachers have little sympathy (同情) for students who just become worried about failing during the last few weeks of the grading period.Take part in class discussions.In order to learn more in class, it is helpful to take part in class discussions. Asking questions

24、and having eye contact (交流) with your teachers and classmates can increase your participation (参与) and your focus during the class discussion._24_This helps you make your point clear in class.Form study groups._25_Make sure that everyone is familiar with the material because you do not want to spend

25、 time re-teaching material to people who do not understand it. Be careful! Sometimes group sessions can become chatting sessions.ATalk to your teacher if you need help.BDont be late for your class.CSo if you want to study well, go to every class.DYou should write down all the new terms.EAll you need

26、 is to put the main points in your own words.FGet students together who want to do well in class.GIf the material is difficult, youd better read it before class.（2021北京市顺义区第一中学高一期中）What to expect at high schoolAre you super worried about what to expect at high school? Well, guess what? Everyone is!

27、The following tips will help guide you safely through your first day! Understand that youll be moving a lot.Depending on the school youre at, there could be more subjects and youll have more classrooms! _26_Be ready to move around and remember what classrooms they are in. Understand the newness of h

28、igh school.There are usually more strict teachers and more classrooms! Dont worry. _27_More friends and more freedom (hopefully)! There will be a lot of differences, so go along with it and dont feel nervous about the change. _28_Stay away from students who have higher grades than you! Theyre older

29、and you will be an easy target (目标), so watch your back! If they do try to threaten (恐吓) you or anything, tell your parents or teachers to help you with it. Be prepared for the dining room.Make sure you have friends to sit with, or youll look lonely and feel lonely. Make some new friends to sit with

30、. _29_ Remember to stay good in school._30_You dont need an “A” for everything, but an “F” on everything is not good! Spend enough time on study and take notes during class.AOne for every subject.BPut your books in order.CKnow who to watch out for.DThere are some advantages!ETry to eat healthily on

31、your first day.FTry to make a good impression on the teachers.GDo your homework and make sure you study hard!（2022江苏淮阴中学高一阶段练习）Many students have trouble staying focused in class. Some of them easily become absent-minded or fall asleep. As a result, they turn to study drugs in order to stay focused

32、in school. _31_Get some sleep._32_ And it is important to stick with it. Having irregular sleep cycles can really affect concentration and physical well-being. Try to go to sleep at the same time every night and get eight to nine hours of sleep. Your body will thank you in the morning._33_Eating fir

33、st thing in the morning provides fresh energy throughout the day, and it doesnt even have to be a big meal. Something as small as a bowl of oatmeal can make students more energetic and efficient for the rest of the day. And foods like peanut butter, berries, and whole grains have even shown to impro

34、ve memory.Turn off your phone.An obvious way to maintain concentration is to avoid distractions that take your attention away._34_ When students need to channel their energy into studies, turning off the phone or even putting it on airplane mode is a good way to centralize their drive and keep distr

35、actions at bay.Break a sweat.Trying to concentrate in class will feel as challenging as a marathon if youre not in good physical health. On the other hand, actually running a marathon may help boost your ability to concentrate, as exercise is shown to have many benefits for the brain. While you dont

36、 necessarily have to run 26 miles before class or work, doing exercise in the morning can get your blood flowing towards your brain. _35_ADo not skip breakfast.BSit in the front if you sleep in class.CThat helps in strengthening the mind.DProbably the biggest one is the smart phone.EStudents should

37、have a regular bedtime routine.FBut many study drugs have proven harmful to human health.GHowever, there are other all-natural ways to help with concentration in class.（2022吉林长春外国语学校高一期末）How to Create Your Own Family TraditionsSometimes we follow certain family traditions because we simply have noth

38、ing else to put in its place. However, when there are changes in the family, it forces us to examine our old traditions. So how do you find new traditions to introduce？_36_ Theres no point throwing the baby out with the bath water, so think of any traditions from your past that you do want to carry

39、on. You can pick out the best and leave those you are not so fond of behind.Tailor (制定) around your familys likes and interests. It is a sure-fire way to ensure everyone is going to enjoy themselves and maybe even continue the tradition. Whatever your family enjoy, you can personalize your tradition

40、 to involve the elements that the whole family enjoy. _37_Search the world for ideas. _38_ It doesnt mean you cant adopt a foreign idea just because it isnt your culture. No matter what the foreign traditions are, theres no reason why you cant make them yours also.Do what your friends do. One way to

41、 find ideas is to ask friends what they do. _39_ And the conversation with them could even bring an invitation to join them in their traditions._40_ Finding the right traditions that work for your family can take some time to figure out. For it to become a tradition, it needs to be continued year af

42、ter year. So, before you make the final decision, try it out for fit for a few years and think about how it will work in the future.AKeep it achievable for the long term.BTake the best of the old, and leave the rest.CTake inspiration from your family members.DThere are different cultures and traditi

43、ons around the world.ESo it doesnt matter if it looks different to other families.FHowever, family traditions mean something special to your family.GGenerally, they could help come up with local activities and suggestions.参考答案：1C2E3A4B5D【导语】本文是一段对话。Adam与Julie 在讨论参加什么俱乐部。1根据下文“Its always been my drea

44、m to be a dancer, and ballet has such beautiful movements.（成为一名舞蹈家一直是我的梦想，芭蕾舞有如此美丽的动作。）”可知，Julie 喜欢芭蕾舞，所以打算加入芭蕾舞俱乐部。选项C符合文意，故选C。2根据下文“They watch biology lectures and grow plants in a greenhouse.（他们观看生物学讲座，在温室里种植植物）”可知，“biology”和“grow plants”都和“大自然”有关，与E选项中的“the Nature Club”相匹配，故选E项。3根据下文“No, they wr

45、ite stories and draw cartoons.（不，他们写故事和画漫画。）”可知，这一空在讨论卡通俱乐部里面的活动内容。A选项“他们在俱乐部里面做什么呢？”符合文意，故选A项。4根据下文“Max is in the Volunteer Club. He says that they mostly help clean up parks and give directions to visitors.（马克斯在志愿者俱乐部。他说他们主要帮助清理公园和给游客指路。）”可知，志愿者俱乐部的活动地点是在户外，如公园等地方。推断出Adam 想要做一些户外的事情，选项B符合文意，故选B项。5

46、根据上文“Besides, Id like to do something outdoors.”Adam 想要做一些户外的事情，于是Julie 便介绍了Max参加的志愿者俱乐部，并建议Adam 和Max聊一聊，了解一下志愿者俱乐部。选项D符合文意，故选D项。6A7E8D9C10F【分析】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了几种帮助大学生在学校和生活中取得成功的几种技能。6根据“There are just 24 hours in each day.（每天只有24小时）”及下文内容可知，本段描述时间管理的重要性；A选项“Time management.（时间管理）”为主题句，符合语境。故选A项。7本段描述合

47、理规划时间重要性。空后“While high-school students average 35 hours per week of class time, college students have an average of 15 to 18 hours per week. Deal with your time wisely and youll make full use of each day.（高中生平均每周有35个小时的上课时间，而大学生平均每周有15到18个小时。明智地处理你的时间，你会充分利用每一天。）”拿高中生和大学生学习时间举例，然后表示应合理应用时间。E选项“What

48、you do with them makes all the difference.（你用它们做什么会有很大的不同）”符合此处语境，其中them指代前一句中的 24 hours，且与本段最后一句意思呼应。故选E项。8根据“Good study habits（好的学习习惯）”可知，本段描述好习惯的重要性。D选项“If not, theres time to develop them.（如果没有，你还有时间去开发它们）”与上一句“If youve got them, great.（如果你有的话，很好）”句型一致，且两句进行对比，符合本段主题和语境。故选D项。9根据上文“Good study hab

49、its include the following:（好的学习习惯包括以下几点：）”可知，空处与前一句及后文均为好习惯的具体表现；C选项“Finish assignments in time.（按时完成任务）”为好习惯之一，符合语境。故选C项。10本段描述记笔记的重要性。根据空前一句“But you do need to write down the important material. （但是你需要把重要的材料写下来）”告知如何记笔记；F选项“Also it should be in a form thats most helpful to you.（同时，它应该是一种对你最有帮助的形式）

50、”为有效方式的补充，说明写下材料的益处，与下文“Try writing notes on different colored cards.（试着在不同颜色的卡片上写笔记）”语境相符。故选F项。11E12B13F14G15A【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些正确应对考试焦虑的方法。11由上文“Youve been studying hard for your midterm, but when you walk into your exam, your mind goes blank, your heart races fast, you get sweaty palms and fin

51、d it hard to breathe (你一直在努力准备期中考试，但当你走进考场时，你的大脑一片空白，心跳加速，手掌出汗，呼吸困难)”可知，上文讲到一些典型的考试焦虑症状；由下文“Everyone feels anxious during exam (考试时每个人都感到焦虑)”可知，下文讲到考试焦虑人人都有，可得出每个人都会经历考试焦虑症状，承接上下文，E选项“如果这些典型的考试焦虑症状听起来很熟悉，那么你并不孤单！”切题。故选E项。12由上文“This is normal and often helps you work harder, think faster and generall

52、y improve your performance. (这是正常的，通常有助于你更努力地工作，更快地思考，总体上提高你的表现)”可知，上文讲到考试焦虑对人的好处；由下文“You may also feel that other people are managing the exam better than you. This can cause you to feel that your mind has “gone blank” on information you know you have revised. (你也可能觉得其他人比你更好地掌控考试。这会让你觉得你的大脑对你知道你已经修

53、改过的信息已经“一片空白”)”可知，下文讲到考试焦虑对人的坏处，上下文是明显的转折关系，该空应与上文形成转折关系，讲过于对考试焦虑会造成的后果，承接上下文，B选项“然而，如果你对结果过于焦虑，你可能无法专注于工作。”切题。故选B项。13由下文“Some choose to ignore the problem, while others dont review because they think they will do badly anyway and even miss exams due to the anxiety. (有些人选择忽略考试焦虑问题，而另一些人不复习，因为他们认为自己无

54、论如何都会考不好，甚至会因为焦虑而错过考试)”可知，下文讲到了人们处理考试焦虑的具体错误方式，该空应该承接下文总体概述处理考试焦虑的错误方式，F选项“人们经常以许多无益的方式处理考试压力。”切题。故选F项。14由上文“So what can you do to fight against the negative mindset and stay calm before and during your test? (那么，在考试之前和考试期间，你能做些什么来克服消极心态并保持冷静呢)”和下文“Yes, this seems obvious, but its worth repeating. I

55、f you feel confident that youve prepared thoroughly, youll feel more confident walking into the test. The second tip is simple: just start. (是的，这似乎很明显，但值得重复。如果你确信自己已经做好了充分的准备，那么在参加考试时你会更加自信。第二个技巧很简单：只要开始。)”可知，本段在讲处理考试焦虑的方法，该空指的是第一个方法：为考试做准备，承接上下文，G选项“你应该做的第一件事就是做好准备。”切题。故选G项。15由上文“The second tip is

56、simple: just start. The blank page can maximize your anxiety. (第二个技巧很简单：只要开始。空白页面可以使你的焦虑最大化)”可知，处理考试焦虑的第二个方法是拿到试卷后立即开始（避免空白卷面使你更焦虑），即开始做题，承接上文，A选项“拿到试卷后，立即开始做一些问题，以建立自信。”切题。故选A项。16G17E18B19A20F【分析】这是一篇说明文。针对如何更好地完成家庭作业这一问题给出了一些建议。16根据后文“Make a note on your notebook. Always be sure to write down any

57、homework for school so you wont forget anything.(在你的笔记本上做个记录。一定要把学校的家庭作业写下来，这样你就不会忘记任何东西)”可知，本段的建议是记下所有家庭作业，以免忘记。故G选项“准备一个家庭作业笔记本，记下所有的家庭作业”符合语境，故选G。17根据上文“Create a homework station. Find somewhere comfortable and quiet to work.(创建一个家庭作业站。 找一个舒适安静的地方工作)”以及后文“It will take twice as long to get the hom

58、ework done.(完成家庭作业要花两倍的时间)”可知，后文提到某事会让完成家庭作业的时间翻倍，故E选项“永远不要坐在电视机前做作业”符合语境，故选E。18根据上文“Do homework as early as possible. Dont leave homework to die last minute.(尽早做作业。不要把家庭作业留到最后一刻)”以及后文“The earlier you start your homework, the sooner you will finish!( 你越早开始做作业，就会越早完成！)”可知，本段的建议是尽早开始完成家庭作业，B选项“你一到家就开始

59、”符合语境，故选B。19根据后文“Think about how long it will take you to complete each homework subject. For example: English-ten minutes, science-ten minutes, math-forty minutes, history-twenty minutes.(想想你完成每一门功课要花多长时间。 例如：英语十分钟，科学十分钟，数学四十分钟，历史二十分钟)”可知，本段的建议是针对家庭作业的时间规划问题，A选项“明智地利用你的时间”符合语境，故选A。20根据上文“Once you f

60、inish homework for a subject, take a small break. Just make sure its quick (no more than 15 minutes). Do not turn on the TV, or youll never go back and finish your homework.(一旦你完成某一科目的作业，休息一下。一定要快（不要超过15分钟）。不要打开电视，否则你就永远回不去完成作业了)”可知，上文提到完成作业后可以休息，但是时间不要太久，因为要返回来完成后面的作业。F选项“短暂休息后，返回来完成最后的工作”符合语境，故选F。

61、21C22E23A24G25F【分析】本文是说明文。针对进入高中后如何好好学习，文中介绍了几种方法。21本段是围绕Go to class主题来介绍的，用了一系列的If句，因此，答案锁定C和G，C选项“如果你想学习好,去上每一节课”，G“如果学习材料很难的，你最好在上课前预习它”，很明显C选项符合本段内容，故选C项。22本段标题是Take good notes，紧接着讲Try not to write down everything“不需要写下一切”，那么E选项All you need is to put the main points in your own words“你只需要用自己的话记下

62、要点就可以了。”与上句连接，是做笔记需要注意的问题，故选E项。23根据前面一句You can fill in details that you missed and review the material while it is still fresh on your mind.“你可以补上你错过的细节，在你还记得的时候复习一下。”可知A选项Talk to your teacher if you need help“有必要时向老师求助”与上句连接，故选A项。24本段主要介绍参与课堂讨论。G选项：如果材料很难，你最好在上课前读一下，与下句This helps you make your poin

63、t clear in class.“这有助于你在课堂上清楚地表达自己的观点。”连接，说明了课前准备的好处，符合本段语境，故选G项。25下句Make sure that everyone is familiar with the material because you do not want to spend time re-teaching material to people who do not understand it.“确保每个学生都熟悉材料，因为你不想花时间给不懂的人重新教授这些材料。”F选项Get students together who want to do well in

64、 class“把想在课堂上做好的学生聚集在一起”是具体做法，下句是这样做的原因，故选F项。26A27D28C29E30G【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章作者对于高中生如何安全地度过自己在学校的第一天这个问题，提出了自己的一些可行的建议。26上文Depending on the school youre at, there could be more subjects and youll have more classrooms!说将会有更多的科目和教室；下文Be ready to move around and remember what classrooms they are in.准备走一走，

65、记得它们在哪个教室里，该空承上启下，A选项“每个科目一个教室”切题，故选A。27上文Dont worry.说不要担心；下文More friends and more freedom (hopefully)!会有更多的好朋友和更多的自由，该空承上启下，D选项“有一些优点”切题，故选D。28该空需要填这一段落的标题，这一段主要讲了在学校里，需要小心提防的一些人，故C选项“知道要小心谁”切题。故选C。29这一段的标题Be prepared for the dining room.（为餐厅吃饭做好准备），结合上文Make some new friends to sit with.（和一些新的朋友坐在一

66、起），E选项“尽力在第一天吃得健康”是对本段的总结。故选E。30这一段的标题Remember to stay good in school.（记得在学校表现好），结合下文You dont need an “A” for everything, but an “F” on everything is not good!（你没有必要每科都得“A”，但是每科都得“F”是不好的），该空承接下文和主题话题一致，G选项“做你的家庭作业，确保努力学习”切题，故选G。【点睛】关于小标题的选择七选五题型空格的设计主要分布在句首、句中、句尾，另一种就是小标题的空格设计。凡是作为标题的句子，一定要短小精悍，概括性强

67、，多数用祈使句。本文第3空要求概括该段落的小标题。Stay away from students who have higher grades than you!为本段主题句，结合整个段落内容，可知C项合适。31G32E33A34D35C【分析】这是一篇说明文。许多学生在课堂上总是注意力不集中或者睡觉。本文介绍了一些避免上课走神或睡觉的技巧。31上一句提到“有些学生上课走神或睡觉，因此，他们转向服用学习类药品为了在课上注意力集中。”，承接上文，G选项“然而，还有一些天然的方法来帮助大家课上注意力集中。”切题。该选项中的all-natural对应上文中的study drugs。故选G。32该段标

68、题建议我们要睡觉，和这个主题呼应，E选项“学生们应该有固定的睡觉时间。”符合本段内容。故选E。33由下文中的“Eating first thing in the morning provides fresh energy throughout the day”可推知，本段标题是建议大家不要错过早餐，故选A。34该段标题建议大家要关掉手机，和这个主题呼应，上一句提到“很显然的解决上课走神的方法是拿走让大家分心的东西。”承接上文，D选项“也许最让大家分心的是智能手机。”是对上文的进一步说明举例。故选D。35上一句提到“早上做锻炼可以让血液不断流向大脑。”承接上文，C选项“这样有助于加强大家的大脑。

69、”是对上一句的进一步说明。该选项中的strengthen对应上文中的flow。故选C。【点睛】七选五题型要求考生从整体上把握文章的逻辑结构和内容上的联系，理解句子之间、段落之间的关系，对诸如连贯性、一致性等语段特征有较强的意识和熟练的把握。所以懂得整篇文章的基本结构或段落的语篇结构对解题很有用。分析本文的语篇结构，可以知道第一段是文章的主题句，然后接下来各段的语篇结构都是主题句（总）+支撑句（分）（分述主题的具体内容/说明原因/举例证明等）。所以第5小题本段的主题句是Break a sweat，而空格前文doing exercise in the morning can get your bl

70、ood flowing toward your brain.都是讲有关锻炼对注意力集中的好处，只有C项有关锻炼对大脑的好处，故选G。36B37E38D39G40A【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何创建自己的家庭传统提出了建议。36根据后文“You can pick out the best and leave those you are not so fond of behind.(你可以挑出最好的，把那些你不喜欢的丢掉。)”和“Theres no point throwing the baby out with the bath water, so think of any traditio

71、ns from your past that you do want to carry on.(把孩子和洗澡水一起倒掉是没有意义的，所以想想你过去的任何你想要继承的传统 )”可知，此处是讲从传统中挑出好的继承，丢掉不好的，所以选项B“取其精华，留下不要的。”切合文意。故选B。37根据前文“Whatever your family enjoy, you can personalize your tradition to involve the elements that the whole family enjoy.(无论你的家人喜欢什么，你都可以个性化你的传统来包含全家人都喜欢的元素。)”可知

72、，此处是讲自己的家庭传统可以与众不同，所以选项E“所以看起来和其他家庭是否不同并不重要。”切合文意。故选E。38根据前文“Search the world for ideas.(在世界各地寻找灵感)”和后文“No matter what the foreign traditions are, theres no reason why you cant make them yours also.(不管外国传统是什么，没有理由不把它们也变成你的。)”可知，此处是讲可以吸收全世界不同的文化和传统，所以选项D“世界各地有不同的文化和传统。”切合文意。故选D。39根据前文“One way to find

73、 ideas is to ask friends what they do.(寻找灵感的一种方法是询问朋友他们做什么 )”可知，此处是讲向朋友寻求建议，所以选项G“一般来说，他们可以帮助想出当地的活动和建议。”切合文意。故选G。40根据后文“For it to become a tradition, it needs to be continued year after year. So, before you make the final decision, try it out for fit for a few years and think about how it will work in the future.(要使它成为一种传统，就需要年复一年地延续下去。所以，在你做出最终决定之前，先试用几年，考虑一下它在未来会如何工作。)”可知，此处是讲让家庭传统长期可行。 所以选项A“让它长期可行。”切合文意。故选A。