专题03 七选五10篇(第二期)-备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(江苏专用).docx

1、备战2024年高考英语名校模拟真题速递(江苏专用)第二期专题03 七选五10篇（2023秋江苏盐城高三江苏省东台中学校考阶段练习）Conscious (有意识的) living is not just a trend. 1 It is about being intentional with everything you doyour words, actions, beliefs, habits, and choices. Accepting conscious living takes some effort, but it is worthwhile. Here are some way

2、s you can achieve this goal. Be conscious about your time.Time is the most precious thing because there is no way to live a moment again. The way you spend your time determines the course of your life. If you waste your precious hours doing negative things, you will regret it later. The first step f

3、or living consciously is to be wise about your time. 2 Know yourself better. You cannot achieve them unless you understand your needs and intentions. 3 Spend time thinking over and knowing your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know yourself better, you can create a plan to work towards becoming mo

4、re patient, honest, and forgiving. Learn to be grateful.Gratitude takes you a long way towards conscious living. It opens you up to a happier and a fulfilled mindset. Most people are unhappy because they see only the negatives in life. However, everyone has something to be grateful for. Writing a gr

5、atitude journal is a good start for counting your blessings. 4 Believe in yourself.It is the key to making the right choices, yet not regretting the wrong ones. The best way to build self-belief is by reflecting on your own thoughts. 5 Care for it and follow it to make it stronger down the line.Cons

6、cious living is a skill you need to learn as you go, so be willing to make the effort and master it. You will absorb it soon and be a happier person in the long run.AAccept the person you are.BLife can be a lot better with the right decisions.CIt is a healthy choice that enables you to be happy.DPic

7、k it as a daily habit, and you will notice the difference.EBe selective about things you spend it on, and allocate it for positive activities.FIt is easier said than done because most people fail to make an effort to know themselves.GSpending time alone and thinking deeply are effective measures tha

8、t enable you to identify the inner voice.（2023秋江苏常州高三校联考阶段练习）Disposing of unwanted items in our lives often means simply throwing them into the garbage or recycling binor, if theyre still useful, giving them away. Its different with old credit cards, which should be destroyed so nobody can use them

9、fraudulently. 6 Heres how to get rid of an old card.First, contact the issuer. If closing the account is your goal, youll have to call the number on the back of your card and ask to do so. If your card is a rewards card, remember to first redeem points or cash back. Change any automatic payments to

10、a different card, and be sure to pay the final card bill.Cut up plastic cards. Sharp scissors and smart trimming will do the job here. “We recommend that consumers cut through the EMV chip, then further cut the card a few times along the short side, and dispose of the sections in more than one trash

11、 bag,” says Sarah Grano, a spokeswoman for the American Bankers Association. 7 Send back metal cards. 8 Contact your issuer. Typically, you can mail it back for disposal. For example, when American Express sends a replacement card, it also sends an addressed return envelope to mail back an old metal

12、 card for destruction, says Heather Norton, spokeswoman for American Express. Check back on your account. Dont obsess about identity theft of an old credit card. You generally wont be responsible for fraudulent charges anyway. 9 Its a good idea to check your account statement to make sure theres bee

13、n no fraud.Closing an account can hurt you. Closing a credit card account can lower your credit rating. Thats because credit scores consider your “credit utilization ratio,” or how much of your available credit youre using. And when you close an account, you have less available credit. 10 Closing an

14、 old card decreases the average age of your accounts.ANevertheless, it might be worthwhile to close the account anyway.BAlternatively, you can feed cards into a specialized machine.CCredit scores also factor in the length of time youve had the card open.DDisposing of a metal card on your own is more

15、 challenging and potentially unsafe.EYou can skip this step if youre just replacing an expired or compromised card.FBe cautious with debit cards and other plastic forms where fraud could result in financial losses.GHowever, correctly disposing of a payment card can be confusing, especially with newe

16、r metal credit cards.（2023秋江苏南通高三统考阶段练习）Recently I read an article “We All Need Self-Reflection” and it made me think that I need to self-reflect more and take a break from life. 11 . For example, after I graduated from college, I took some time to self-reflect on the past four years of my college c

17、areer. Drinking my favorite coffee, I looked back at each moment and thought about how I felt during those years. I had a mixture of emotions. Sometimes, I wish I did more in terms of extracurriculars (课外活动) or internships (实习期) or I wish I socialized and partied more. 12 . But I cant change the pas

18、t. Self-reflecting on the past is a lesson for me to better prepare for the future.Even though it can help me better prepare for the future, self-reflecting itself can be both good and bad for me. 13 . When I reflect on things that havent been proud of from the past, I think about them a lot. Howeve

19、r, as I mentioned above, I cant change the past. 14 , like getting my first internship or choreographing (编舞) my first dance by myself. I figure that I need to do that more.Everyone needs to get away from the current reality for a bit, relax and self-reflect. 15 . Self-reflecting can bring peace of

20、mind and make us proud. It did for me.ALife is too short and time passes quicklyBI know I havent done enough self-reflectionCSo I persuade myself to reflect on the good things in lifeDI reflect on what could have been if I made different decisionsEI tend to overthink a lot, which is a habit Im still

21、 trying to breakFWe all need to take some time to self-reflect on the good of our experiencesGThe only times that I self-reflect in my life are when big life events happen to me（2023秋江苏南通高三统考开学考试）With a tough economy, its difficult to meet our employees expectation of salary increases. 16 Well, here

22、 are some important factors that help employees improve their work efficiency, in addition to money.Recognizing a persons strong contribution is important, which can take many forms. Examples include taking someone to lunch and letting them know how much you value their performance. You publicly rec

23、ognize someones performance with details of what they did. 17 These should be done at annual events in the presence of their peers.Another one is motivational climate. Take a look around at the work environment and do whatever you can to make it a more pleasant place. There are many ways to upgrade

24、a working environment, which will be appreciated by employees working there long hours a day. 18 Make it clear that youre doing this “in recognition of your strong contributions” until the business improves.You can invite them to a party to simply celebrate their good work. Do some team-building exe

25、rcises that are fun and motivating. Bounce some ideas off them of how to achieve your business goals. 19 20 To achieve this, keep your door open. Show your care about them. Take an interest in their families, their hobbies, and their development. Open up to them and listen more. Of course it takes t

26、ime and effort to build good relationships with people. But its worth the investment.ACertificates of honor can even be presented.BHow can we motivate them to keep dynamic?CWhat can we do to have them stay on the job?DTrustworthy people are far more likely to cooperate.EWhat can also inspire employe

27、es is trust and understanding.FConduct group brainstorms about ways to increase sales figures.GIf you arent sure what to do, ask your employees what theyd like.（2023秋江苏高三校联考阶段练习）To fully appreciate Australian cuisine, you have to consider the unique nature of its wildlife and geography. For one thin

28、g, there are the wide plains in the interior of the country, which are home to millions of grazing animals. For another, there is Australias long coastline, which is next to all the riches of the sea. 21 One of the most popular red meats in Australia is also unique to the continent: kangaroo. This m

29、ay seem strange as the kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia. However, in recent years, kangaroos have increased in number to around 45 million. These kangaroos wander onto the roads and into cities, making trouble. 22 As a consequence, the government is encouraging people to use these animals

30、as food, and kangaroo has become one of the most popular items on the Australian dinner table. As for seafood, many of the first Europeans who came to Australia loved the sea. 23 Since the coastline is so long, each region has its own dishes that are related to the seafood found in its waters.But th

31、en, how is all this food cooked? Perhaps the favourite way of cooking food in Australia is the barbecue. 24 It is a time for friends and relatives to get together and have fun. Even strangers passing through will be offered a seat, a cold drink, and something off the grill. 25 As Australia is a dive

32、rse country with people from many nations, Australian cooking now has flavours and cuisines from around the globe. No matter who you are and no matter what cuisine interests you, you are always sure to find a warm welcome and a full plate waiting for you in Australia.AAustralia is made up of many re

33、gions.BBeyond this, what is Australian cooking?CCasual friendliness is the key to such meals.DPeople need to pay attention to the protection of kangaroos.ETheir increased numbers have also harmed plants and other wildlife.FPerhaps this is one reason why so many Australians live near the coast.GIt is

34、 no wonder that much of Australian cuisine centres around red meat and seafood.（2023秋江苏镇江高三统考开学考试）Being highly critical or talking down to yourself are examples of self-criticism that highlight your own weaknesses. You may feel you dont meet your own personal standards or expectations. Fortunately,

35、you can improve this pattern of self-criticism by changing your thought patterns and practicing positive affirmations (情感上的支持或鼓励).What is self-criticism?Self-criticism is the act of thinking negatively about yourself. Individuals with self-critical tendencies face self-created problems due to their

36、tough standards and internalized social values for self-evaluation. 26 For some individuals, self-criticism can have a negative effect on day-to-day mood and may be a factor for depression and other forms of mental illness. Can self-criticism be good? 27 If people use personal criticism in a way tha

37、ts useful to complete tasks and achieve goals, it can be beneficial. They can use it as a way to examine their decisions and behaviors and evaluate whether they need to make any changes. 28 People with avoidant (回避反应的) attachment styles avoid closeness. This may prevent them from developing relation

38、ships for how to show compassion (同情) for themselves and others. Self-criticism is also likely to arise from shame, insecure attachments, and having low self-esteem. Examples of self-CriticismWhen individuals engage in negative self-assessment, they create an inner dialogue that uses demeaning (贬低的)

39、 and demotivating language. 29 They may say, “I am easily disappointed with myself.” “I cant accept failures and setbacks without feeling inadequate,” and “I stop caring about myself.” How can self-criticism be overcome?To overcome self-criticism, its helpful to be honest with yourself about the rol

40、e you play. You can start to identify how your self-criticism impacts your mood and daily routine. 30 ASelf-criticism isnt always bad.BWhere does self-criticism come from?CIf so, please step outside your comfort zone.DSelf-criticism is associated with little progress.EIts also important to seek prof

41、essional help as needed.FExamples of self-criticism include phrases and negative self-talk.GAs a result, theyre unsure of their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.（2023秋江苏连云港高三连云港高中校考阶段练习）“Beauty is only skin deep” it is said. This means that a persons appearance is not as important as their character

42、. Yet it is strange why people and especially women are willing to spend a fortune on making themselves more attractive physically. 31 The reason can only be one, and it is that beauty has its advantages.Attractive people are more popular generally. Beauty draws a positive response from the people a

43、round. This is obvious with children. For example, based on observation, there is a tendency for adults to treat good-looking children better. This favorable treatment continues into adulthood, as attractive people are more likely to be chosen for leadership positions and given more opportunities. 3

44、2 Another important benefit that good-looking people enjoy is that they find a husband or wife more easily. 33 This initial attraction may then develop into romantic feelings and a serious relationship if the couple find that they are compatible (和睦相处的) with each other.On the other hand, beauty has

45、a number of disadvantages as well. Firstly, a good-looking person tends to attract unwanted attention from all kinds of people. The admirer may have bad intentions and cause problems for the target. 34 It is thought that beauty and brains do not go together. Thus, attractive people may not gain resp

46、ect even when they deserve it because of this prejudice against them.While every individual should take care of their outward appearance and look their best, they should not neglect (忽视) their inner beauty or character. 35 Also, they should not forget physical beauty is indeed, only skin deep and wi

47、ll not last.ALife is not always easy for beautiful people.BThe skincare industry is a multi-billion dollar business.CIt turns out being conventionally beautiful has its benefits.DIt is a fact that people are first attracted to outward appearance.EThey should not place such importance on beauty that

48、they become proud.FBeing well-treated gives attractive people more confidence and they perform better.GAnother problem faced by good-looking people is that they may not be taken seriously.（2023秋江苏南通高三统考开学考试）The World Book Day, also called World Book and Copyright Day, falls on April 23rd. 36 Reading

49、 extensively exposes you to new ideas and knowledge, improves your concentration and memory, and enhances your creativity and critical thinking skills.Despite the importance of reading, many students today dont have a good habit of reading. There are a few reasons for this: lack of time and motivati

50、on, abundance of digital distractions and failure to stick to reading. However, these challenges can be overcome with your conscious efforts.First, you need to make time for reading by limiting time spent on social media or other leisure activities. Start with just 1530 minutes a day of reading and

51、you can work your way up to longer sessions. 37 Many libraries also have digital book options if you prefer e-readers or audiobooks.Second, build the habit by scheduling reading time each day and sticking to it. 38 Even just having a regular routine on certain days of the week, such as reading Monda

52、y to Friday after dinner for example, can help you cement(巩固，加强) it as a habit.Finally, track your progress to stay on track. Set monthly reading goals to achieve and record the books you read, how long the sessions were and any key insights gained. It is a traditional way to write on a notebook. 39

53、 .By making reading a priority, limiting distractions, setting a regular schedule, and tracking your progress, you can successfully develop the habit of reading. 40 So take the first step to cultivate this important habit today. Your future self will surely thank you for it.AToday using an app may m

54、ake it easier to achieve.BThe goal of the day is to engage people in reading.CHabits are formed through consistency and repetition.DDeveloping a habit of reading is particularly unnecessary.EProtecting the copyright is likely to be the focus of the day.FA lifelong love of reading will enrich your li

55、fe in so many ways.GFind books you are genuinely interested in to help build motivation.（2023秋江苏高三校联考开学考试）Before you go on your next two-wheeled adventure, make sure youre familiar with the ins and outs of bicycle safety. This holds true whether youre riding a traditional bike or an e-bike one power

56、ed by an electric motor in addition to your pedaling.Many of the safety recommendations are the same for both types of bikes. Wear a helmet. 41 Make sure youre visible to motorists (some e-bikes now come with lights). Know how to use your arm to signal turns (left: extend your left arm out to the si

57、de; right: extend your right arm or bend your left arm up at a right angle). Dont talk on the phone, text, or listen to music. 42 Be sure your e-bike is ready to ride. That starts with checking that the tires are inflated and the brakes are working properly. If the bicycle hasnt been used for a whil

58、e, take it for a tune-up before you take it for a ride. 43 And before and after every ride, inspect your bicycle for damage. 44 This is also important for e-bike riders. “With the ability to go faster comes the responsibility to know when you should slow down,” says Ash Lovell, electric bicycle poli

59、cy director at People for Bikes, a cyclist advocacy organization. Know the rules of the road. “When youre riding in the street, even in a protected bike lane, read the signals, pay attention to the lane markings, and check the signage to see where e-bikes are allowed,” Lovell says. 45 Signs in those

60、 states may specify which types of bikes are allowed on which roads and paths. Check the People for Bikes website (peopleforbikes.org) for more information.ADo not ride on the left.BBe aware of your speed.CAnd if youre an e-bike rider, take notice of the following tips.DRemember to replace batteries

61、 on a regular basis.ERide with the flow of traffic rather than against it.FFor an e-bike, also make sure your battery is charged.GThirty-six states have adopted a classification system for e-bikes.（2023秋江苏镇江高三统考开学考试）It is well-known that food which is full of fat isnt good for your heart. 46 Austral

62、ian researchers tested people with asthma(哮喘)before and after a high-fat meal or a low-fat meal. Then they found that the high-fat meal increased inflammation(炎症)and reduced the lung functions.30 non-obese people with asthma took part in the study, as well as 16 obese adults. The non-obese volunteer

63、s received either a high-fat or low-fat meal, while the obese ones were all given a high-fat meal 47 The low-fat meal was 13 percent fat.Four hours after the meal, the researchers found that the airway inflammation increased a lot and lung function was affected in those who had the high-fat meal. An

64、d these people saw just a 1 percent improvement in their lung function when they used their inhalers(吸入器)to treat asthma. 48 “If these results can be tested again by further research, this suggests that reducing the amount of fatty food one eats may be useful for managing asthma,” said the studys le

65、ad author, Lisa Wood, at the Hunter Medical Research Institute in New Lambton. “The number of people in the world with asthma has increased greatly over the past few decades. 49 ”Dr Thomas Leath, director at Scott & White Healthcare in Texas, said, “Eating fatty food can lead to obesity, and fat

66、 can certainly cause a small amount of inflammation. 50 ”He doubted whether the effect on lung function was great enough for people to notice, but said the study provided one more reason why people shouldnt have high-fat diets.AAnd one reason is the high-fat Western diet.BInflammation can be either

67、short-lived or long-lasting.CBut now a new study suggests that fatty meals may affect the lung function too.DBut Im surprised that one meal could do this.EThe high-fat meal was 50 percent fat.FPeople are generally considered obese when their body mass index is over 30 kg/.GThose who ate the low-fat

68、meal saw a 4.5 percent improvement.参考答案：1C 2E 3F 4D 5G【导语】本文是一篇说明文。清醒的生活不仅仅是一种趋势，它是一个健康的选择，能让你快乐。本文对如何进入清醒的生活状态给了几个建议。1根据上文“Conscious (有意识的) living is not just a trend.(清醒的生活不仅仅是一种趋势。)”可知上文提出了“Conscious (有意识的) living(清醒的生活)”这一概念，可推理出下文对这一概念进行解释，与C项“It is a healthy choice that enables you to be happy

69、.(这是一个健康的选择，能让你快乐。)”表达的含义一致，故选C项。2根据上文“The first step for living consciously is to be wise about your time.(有意识地生活的第一步是明智地把握时间。)”可推理出下文讲的是如何明智地把握时间，与E项“Be selective about things you spend it on, and allocate it for positive activities.(对你花在上面的东西要有选择性，并把它分配给积极的活动。)”表达的含义一致，故选E项。3根据下文“Spend time think

70、ing over and knowing your strengths and weaknesses.(花时间思考并了解自己的长处和短处。)”可知此处建议人们花时间思考并了解自己的长处和短处，可推理出上文说的是为什么给这个建议的原因，与F项“It is easier said than done because most people fail to make an effort to know themselves.(说起来容易做起来难，因为大多数人都没有努力了解自己。)”表达的含义一致，故选F项。4根据上文“Gratitude takes you a long way towards co

71、nscious living. It opens you up to a happier and a fulfilled mindset.(感恩会让你朝向清醒的生活走很长的路。它会让你拥有更快乐、更充实的心态。)”以及“Writing a gratitude journal is a good start for counting your blessings.(写一本感恩日记是计算你的祝福的一个好的开始。)”可知，此处上下文说的是从写感恩日记开始，让你拥有更快乐、更充实的心态，可推理出下文说的是要坚持写感恩日记，与D项“Pick it as a daily habit, and you wi

72、ll notice the difference.(把它作为一种日常习惯，你会注意到它的不同。)”表达的含义一致，故选D项。5根据上文“The best way to build self-belief is by reflecting on your own thoughts.(建立自信的最好方法是反思自己的想法。)”可知上文说的是要反思自己的想法，可推理出下文说的是反思自己的想法的具体措施，与G项“Spending time alone and thinking deeply are effective measures that enable you to identify the in

73、ner voice.(花时间独处和深入思考是使你能够识别内心声音的有效措施。)”表达的含义一致，故选G项。6G 7B 8D 9F 10C【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些方法帮助我们安全地处理旧的信用卡。6根据空前“Its different with old credit cards, which should be destroyed so nobody can use them fraudulently.(这与旧信用卡不同，旧信用卡应该被销毁，这样就没有人可以欺诈性地使用它们。)”可知，处理旧的信用卡和处理其他生活中不需要的东西不同。选项G“However, correctly

74、 disposing of a payment card can be confusing, especially with newer metal credit cards.(然而，正确处理支付卡可能会令人困惑，尤其是使用较新的金属信用卡。)”是上文内容的自然延续，同时引出下文“Heres how to get rid of an old card.(以下是如何处理旧卡的方法。)”。故选G。7根据上文“Sharp scissors and smart trimming will do the job here. “We recommend that consumers cut through

75、 the EMV chip, then further cut the card a few times along the short side, and dispose of the sections in more than one trash bag,” says Sarah Grano, a spokeswoman for the American Bankers Association.(锋利的剪刀和灵巧的修剪就可以了。美国银行家协会发言人Sarah Grano说：“我们建议消费者先切开EMV芯片，然后沿着短的一面再切几次，把这些部分扔进不止一个垃圾袋里。”)”可知，本段主要介绍了

76、如何处理旧卡，可用剪刀将其剪开就可以。选项B“Alternatively, you can feed cards into a specialized machine.(或者，你可以把卡片送入专门的机器。)”讲述的仍然是如何处理旧卡，延续上文内容，除了用剪刀将旧卡剪开之外，还可以将卡片送入专门的机器处理。故选B。8根据小标题“Send back metal cards(寄回金属卡片)”可知，本段主要讲述的是如何处理金属卡片。再根据空后内容“Contact your issuer. Typically, you can mail it back for disposal.(联系发行机构。一般来说

77、，你可以把它寄回去处理。)”可知，处理金属卡片可以通过寄回的方式解决。选项D“Disposing of a metal card on your own is more challenging and potentially unsafe.(自己处理金属卡更具挑战性，而且可能不安全。)”引出下文内容，说明处理金属卡更加不易，可直接寄回。故选D。9根据空前内容“Check back on your account. Dont obsess about identity theft of an old credit card. You generally wont be responsible f

78、or fraudulent charges anyway.(回头看看你的账户。不要纠结于旧信用卡的身份被盗。无论如何，你通常不愿对欺诈性收费负责。)”可知，要小心欺诈收费。选项F“Be cautious with debit cards and other plastic forms where fraud could result in financial losses.(使用借记卡和其他信用卡要小心，因为欺诈可能会导致经济损失。)”是上文的自然延续，指的是要谨防欺诈带来的经济损失。同时引出下文“Its a good idea to check your account statement

79、to make sure theres been no fraud.(检查你的账户对账单以确保没有欺诈行为是个好主意。)”。故选F。10根据上文内容“Closing a credit card account can lower your credit rating. Thats because credit scores consider your “credit utilization ratio,” or how much of your available credit youre using. And when you close an account, you have less

80、available credit.(关闭信用卡账户会降低你的信用评级。这是因为信用评分考虑的是你的“信用利用率”，也就是你使用了多少可用信用。当你关闭账户时，你可用的信贷就会减少。)”可知，上文讲述的是关闭信用卡账户会影响你的信用评级。选项C“Credit scores also factor in the length of time youve had the card open.(信用评分也会影响信用卡的使用时间长短。)”与上文内容一致，同时与下文“Closing an old card decreases the average age of your accounts.(关闭一张旧卡

81、会减少你账户的平均年龄。)”一致。故选C。11G 12D 13E 14C 15F【导语】本文是一篇说明文。最近作者读了一篇文章我们都需要自我反省，它让作者觉得自己需要更多地自我反省，从生活中休息一下。11根据下文“For example, after I graduated from college, I took some time to self-reflect on the past four years of my college career.(例如，在我大学毕业后，我花了一些时间来反思我过去四年的大学生涯)”及常识可知，大学毕业属于人生中的一件大事件。由此可知，G. The onl

82、y times that I self-reflect in my life are when big life events happen to me(在我的生活中，只有在发生重大事件的时候，我才会自我反省)能够衔接下文，符合语境。故选G。12根据上文“Sometimes, I wish I did more in terms of extracurriculars (课外活动) or internships (实习期) or I wish I socialized and partied more.(有时，我希望我在课外活动或实习方面做得更多，或者我希望我参加更多的社交活动和聚会)”可知，

83、此处在思考如果在过去做出了不同的选择和决定，会怎么样。由此可知，D. I reflect on what could have been if I made different decisions(我思考如果我做出不同的决定会是什么样子)能够承接上文，同时与下文“But I cant change the past.(但我无法改变过去)”形成转折关系，符合语境。故选D。13根据下文“When I reflect on things that havent been proud of from the past, I think about them a lot.(当我回想起过去那些不值得骄傲的

84、事情时，我会想很多)”可知，有时候，作者会过度反省。由此可知，E. I tend to overthink a lot, which is a habit Im still trying to break(我倾向于过度思考，这是一个我仍在努力打破的习惯)能够衔接下文，符合语境。故选E。14根据下文“like getting my first internship or choreographing (编舞) my first dance by myself.(比如我的第一次实习，或者自己编第一支舞)”可知，此处在列举生活中美好的事情。由此可知，C. So I persuade myself t

85、o reflect on the good things in life(所以我说服自己去反思生活中的美好事物)能够衔接下文，符合语境。故选C。15根据上文“Everyone needs to get away from the current reality for a bit, relax and self-reflect.(每个人都需要暂时离开当前的现实，放松和自我反省)”及下文“Self-reflecting can bring peace of mind and make us proud.(自我反省可以带来内心的平静，让我们感到自豪)”可知，每个人都需要放松和自我反省，而且自我反省

86、能够带给我们很多好处。由此可知，F. We all need to take some time to self-reflect on the good of our experiences(我们都需要花一些时间来反思我们经历的好处)能够承上启下，符合语境。故选F。16B 17A 18G 19F 20E【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是激励员工，帮助员工提高工作效率的方法和策略。16根据空后的“Well, here are some important factors that help employees improve their work efficiency, in additio

87、n to money.(除了钱，这里有一些重要的因素可以帮助员工提高工作效率。)”可知，此处是对空处内容做出的回答，所以，此空应为提出问题，B选项“How can we motivate them to keep dynamic?(我们怎样才能激励他们保持活力呢？)”与空后的内容衔接，且为疑问句。故选B项。17根据本段的主题句“Recognizing a persons strong contribution is important, which can take many forms.(承认一个人的巨大贡献是很重要的，这可以有很多形式。)”可知，本段讲述的是承认一个人巨大贡献的形式，A选项

88、“Certificates of honor can even be presented.(甚至还可以颁发荣誉证书。)”讲述的是颁发荣誉证书，这是认可员工所做贡献的一种形式，与本段的主题一致，且与空前的“You publicly recognize someones performance with details of what they did.(你公开承认某人的表现，并详细描述他们的行为。)”讲述的内容衔接，选项中的even表示对他们的进一步认可。故选A项。18根据空前的“There are many ways to upgrade a working environment, whic

89、h will be appreciated by employees working there long hours a day.(有很多方法可以改善工作环境，这将受到每天工作很长时间的员工的欢迎。)”可知，改善工作环境的方法有很多种，根据空后的“Make it clear that youre doing this “in recognition of your strong contributions” until the business improves.(明确表示你这样做是为了“表彰你的杰出贡献”，直到业务好转。)”可知，一定要明确表示你这样做的目的，G选项“If you aren

90、t sure what to do, ask your employees what theyd like.(如果你不确定该怎么做，问问你的员工他们想要什么。)”讲述的是在自己不知道做什么的情况下，问一下员工喜欢什么，与空前内容衔接，且与空后的内容一致。故选G项。19根据空前的“Do some team-building exercises that are fun and motivating. Bounce some ideas off them of how to achieve your business goals.(做一些有趣又能激励人的团队建设练习。从他们那里得到一些关于如何实现

91、你的商业目标的想法。)”可知，在组织团建活动是，可以从他们那里得到一些实现你商业目标的想法，F选项“Conduct group brainstorms about ways to increase sales figures.(组织小组头脑风暴，讨论增加销售数字的方法。)”讲述的也是组织团建活动是可以获取的信息，与空前的内容一致。故选F项。20分析语篇可知，此处为本段的主题句，根据空后的“To achieve this, keep your door open. Show your care about them. Take an interest in their families, the

92、ir hobbies, and their development. Open up to them and listen more. (要做到这一点，敞开你的大门。表现出你对他们的关心。关心他们的家庭，他们的爱好和他们的发展。向他们敞开心扉，多倾听。)”可知，向他们敞开心扉，关系他们的家庭，他们的爱好与发展，多倾听，由此可知，本段讲述的是要信任和理解你的员工，E选项“What can also inspire employees is trust and understanding.(同样可以激励员工的是信任和理解。)”讲述的内容是要信任和理解员工，与空后的内容一致，且概括了空后的内容。故选

93、E项。21G 22E 23F 24C 25B【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章从独特的野生动物、地理环境和文化特色等方面介绍了澳大利亚的美食。21根据前文“For one thing, there are the wide plains in the interior of the country, which are home to millions of grazing animals. For another, there is Australias long coastline, which is next to all the riches of the sea.(一方面，这个国家的内陆有

94、广阔的平原，那里是数百万食草动物的家园。另一方面，澳大利亚有漫长的海岸线，它毗邻海洋的所有财富。)”和后文“One of the most popular red meats in Australia is also unique to the continent: kangaroo.(澳大利亚最受欢迎的红肉之一也是这片大陆所独有的：袋鼠肉。)”以及“As for seafood, many of the first Europeans who came to Australia loved the sea.(至于海鲜，许多第一批来到澳大利亚的欧洲人都喜欢大海。)”可知，前文是介绍澳大利亚的菜

95、肴多围绕红肉和海鲜的原因，所以选项G“难怪很多澳大利亚美食都以红肉和海鲜为中心。”切合文意。故选G。22根据前文“However, in recent years, kangaroos have increased in number to around 45 million. These kangaroos wander onto the roads and into cities, making trouble.(然而，近年来，袋鼠的数量已经增加到大约4500万只。这些袋鼠在道路上游荡，进入城市，制造麻烦。)”可知，此处是讲袋鼠数量大增带来的麻烦，所以选项E“它们数量的增加也伤害了植物和其

96、他野生动物。”切合文意。故选E。23根据前文“As for seafood, many of the first Europeans who came to Australia loved the sea.(至于海鲜，许多第一批来到澳大利亚的欧洲人都喜欢大海。)”可知，此处是讲为什么许多澳大利亚人喜欢住在海岸附近，所以选项F“也许这就是为什么这么多澳大利亚人住在海岸附近的原因之一。”切合文意。故选F。24根据后文“It is a time for friends and relatives to get together and have fun. Even strangers passing

97、 through will be offered a seat, a cold drink, and something off the grill.(这是一个朋友和亲戚聚在一起玩的时间。即使是路过的陌生人也会得到一个座位，一杯冷饮和一些从烤架上取下来的东西。)”和前文“Perhaps the favourite way of cooking food in Australia is the barbecue.(也许在澳大利亚最受欢迎的烹饪方式是烧烤。)”可知，此处是讲澳大利亚人最喜欢的烹饪方式是烧烤是因为澳大利亚人对周围人的友好态度，所以选项C“随意的友好是这种用餐的关键。”切合文意。故选C

98、。25根据后文“As Australia is a diverse country with people from many nations, Australian cooking now has flavours and cuisines from around the globe.(由于澳大利亚是一个多元化的国家，人们来自许多国家，澳大利亚烹饪现在有来自世界各地的风味和菜系。)”可知，此处是指除了上述烹饪内容和方式，澳大利亚还有来自世界各地的风味和菜系，所以选项B“除此之外，澳大利亚还烹饪什么？”切合文意。故选B。26G 27A 28B 29F 30E【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍

99、了克服自我批评的一些建议。26上文“Self-criticism is the act of thinking negatively about yourself. Individuals with self-critical tendencies face self-created problems due to their tough standards and internalized social values for self-evaluation.(自我批评是一种消极看待自己的行为。具有自我批评倾向的个体由于其严格的自我评价标准和内化的社会价值观而面临着自我制造的问题。)”说明具有

100、自我批评倾向的人要面对一些问题。选项G“因此，他们不确定自己的想法、感受和情绪。”承接上文，和上文存在因果关系。选项中they指代上文“Individuals with self-critical tendencies”。故选G项。27下文“If people use personal criticism in a way thats useful to complete tasks and achieve goals, it can be beneficial. They can use it as a way to examine their decisions and behaviors

101、 and evaluate whether they need to make any changes.(如果人们以一种对完成任务和实现目标有用的方式来使用个人批评，它可能是有益的。他们可以用它来检查他们的决定和行为，并评估他们是否需要做出任何改变。)”说明如果以某种有用的方式来使用自我批评，它是有好处的。选项A“自我批评并不总是坏的。”概括说明了本段内容。故选A项。28下文“People with avoidant (回避反应的) attachment styles avoid closeness. This may prevent them from developing relation

102、ships for how to show compassion (同情) for themselves and others. Self-criticism is also likely to arise from shame, insecure attachments, and having low self-esteem.(逃避依恋类型的人避免亲密。这可能会阻碍他们发展对自己和他人表示同情的人际关系。自我批评也可能源于羞耻、不安全的依恋和自卑。)”说明自我批评源于与他人避免亲密，也源于羞耻、不安全的依恋和自卑，回答了自我批评从哪里来的问题。选项B“自我批评从何而来？”引出下文，是对下文的

103、提问，为本段小标题。选项中come from与下文“arise from”同义。故选B项。29上文“When individuals engage in negative self-assessment, they create an inner dialogue that uses demeaning (贬低的) and demotivating language.(当个人进行消极的自我评估时，他们会使用贬低和失去动力的语言进行内心对话。)”说明，选项F“自我批评的例子包括短语和消极的自我对话。”承接上文，是对上文的进一步解释，同时引出下文“They may say, I am easily

104、 disappointed with myself. I cant accept failures and setbacks without feeling inadequate, andI stop caring about myself. (他们可能会说：我很容易对自己感到失望。我不能接受失败和挫折而不感到不足，我不再关心自己了。)”。故选F项。30上文“To overcome self-criticism, its helpful to be honest with yourself about the role you play. You can start to identify h

105、ow your self-criticism impacts your mood and daily routine.(为了克服自我批评，诚实面对自己所扮演的角色是很有帮助的。你可以开始认识到你的自我批评是如何影响你的情绪和日常生活的。)”说明想要克服自我批评，要诚实面对自己，认识它如何影响情绪和生活，也可以采用其他方法。选项E“必要时寻求专业帮助也很重要。”承接上文，想要克服自我批评，还可以求助专业帮助。故选E项。31B 32F 33D 34G 35E【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们，尤其是女性愿意花大价钱让自己看起来更有吸引力的原因。31上文“Yet it is strange

106、 why people and especially women are willing to spend a fortune on making themselves more attractive physically. (然而，奇怪的是，为什么人们，尤其是女性愿意花大价钱让自己看起来更有吸引力)”指出人们，尤其是女性愿意花大价钱让自己看起来更有吸引力，下文“The reason can only be one, and it is that beauty has its advantages.(原因只有一个，那就是美有它的优势)”解释了原因，空处承接上文，B项“护肤品行业是一个价值数十亿

107、美元的行业。”符合语境，举例说明了人们花大价钱让自己看起来更有吸引力，故选B。32上文“For example, based on observation, there is a tendency for adults to treat good-looking children better. This favorable treatment continues into adulthood, as attractive people are more likely to be chosen for leadership positions and given more opportunit

108、ies.(例如，根据观察，有一种倾向，成年人对待漂亮的孩子更好。这种有利的待遇一直持续到成年，因为有吸引力的人更有可能被选中担任领导职位，并给予更多的机会)”指出成年人对待漂亮的人更好，空处承接上文，指出这样做的结果，F项“受到良好的对待会给有吸引力的人更多的自信，他们的表现也会更好。”符合语境，故选F。33上文“Another important benefit that good-looking people enjoy is that they find a husband or wife more easily. (长得好看的人享受的另一个重要好处是他们更容易找到丈夫或妻子)”指出长得

109、好看的人更容易找到另一半，空处承接上文，解释了其原因，D项“事实上，人们首先被外表所吸引。”符合语境，故选D。34上文“On the other hand, beauty has a number of disadvantages as well.(另一方面，美丽也有许多缺点)”指出美丽也有缺点，紧接着“Firstly, a good-looking person tends to attract unwanted attention from all kinds of people.(首先，一个好看的人往往会吸引各种各样的人不必要的注意)”解释了一个原因，由firstly可知，还有其他原因，

110、空处应该是其他原因，G项“长得好看的人面临的另一个问题是他们可能不会被认真对待。”符合语境，故选G。35上文“While every individual should take care of their outward appearance and look their best, they should not neglect (忽视) their inner beauty or character. (虽然每个人都应该注意自己的外表和让自己看起来最好看，他们不应该忽视自己的内在美或性格)”指出人们在让自己看起来美丽的同时不要忽视一些事情，下文“Also, they should not

111、 forget physical beauty is indeed, only skin deep and will not last.(而且，他们不应该忘记外表的美丽确实是，只是皮肤深而不会持久)”也是指出人们不要忽视的一些事情，空处也应是不要忽视的事，E项“他们不应该如此重视美貌，以至于引以为豪。”符合语境，故选E。36B 37G 38C 39A 40F【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了养成阅读这一良好习惯的几种方式。36前文“The World Book Day, also called World Book and Copyright Day, falls on April 23rd

112、. ( 4月23日是世界图书日，也称为世界图书和版权日。)”引出世界图书日，空处应承接上文，围绕读书日这一天展开论述，B项“这一天的目标是让人们参与阅读。”符合题意，选项中的the day指代前文中的The World Book Day。故选B。37后文“Many libraries also have digital book options if you prefer e-readers or audiobooks.(如果你喜欢电子阅读器或有声读物，许多图书馆也有电子书可供选择。)”讲述了可以选择图书馆的电子书，根据句中的also可知，空处应讲述可以选择其他某种图书类型，G项“找一些你真正

113、感兴趣的书来帮助建立（阅读的）动力。”符合题意。故选G。38本段首句“Second, build the habit by scheduling reading time each day and sticking to it.(其次，通过每天安排阅读时间并坚持来促成习惯的养成。)”是段落主旨句，讲述了要每天坚持阅读，养成阅读习惯，空处应承接上文，C项“习惯是通过坚持和重复培养起来的。”符合题意，且选项中的Habits和前文中的habit对应。故选C。39前文“Set monthly reading goals to achieve and record the books you read,

114、 how long the sessions were and any key insights gained. It is a traditional way to write on a notebook.(设定每月的阅读目标，以实现并记录你读过的书、课程时间以及获得的任何关键见解。在笔记本上写是一种传统方式。)”讲述了在笔记本上记录你读过的书、课程时间以及获得的任何关键见解，这是一种传统方式，空处应承接上文，讲述传统之外的其他记录方式，A项“如今，使用应用程序可能会使其更容易实现。”符合题意。故选A。40后文“So take the first step to cultivate this

115、 important habit today. Your future self will surely thank you for it.(所以，今天就迈出培养这个重要习惯的第一步。你未来的自己一定会为此感谢你。)”呼吁迈出培养阅读习惯的第一步，这将有助于塑造更好的自我，由So可知，空前应讲述这个习惯对读者自身的好处，与后句形成因果关系，F项“终身热爱阅读会在很多方面丰富你的生活。”符合题意。故选F。41E 42C 43F 44B 45G【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了骑自行车或电动自行车的安全事宜。41上文“Wear a helmet. (戴头盔)”为骑行时安全建议。下文“Make s

116、ure youre visible to motorists (some e-bikes now come with lights). (确保你能被司机看到(现在有些电动自行车带灯了)”也为骑行时安全建议。结合选项，E项“Ride with the flow of traffic rather than against it. (顺应车流而不是逆着车流而行)”同为骑行时安全建议，符合语境。故选E。42上文“Many of the safety recommendations are the same for both types of bikes. (对于这两种类型的自行车，许多安全建议是相同

117、的)”讲述的是骑两种类型的自行车均需注意的规则。下文“Be sure your e-bike is ready to ride. (确保你的电动自行车已经准备好了)”讲述的是骑电动自行车的注意事项。结合选项，C项“And if youre an e-bike rider, take notice of the following tips. (如果你是一个骑电动自行车的人，请注意以下建议)”承上启下，为下面几段的中心句。故选C。43上文“Be sure your e-bike is ready to ride. (确保你的电动自行车已经准备好了)”讲述的骑电车之前，确保电车是准备好的状态，且为

118、中心句。结合选项，F项“For an e-bike, also make sure your battery is charged. (对于电动自行车，也要确保电池充满电)”讲述的是确保电池已充电,符合语境。故选F。44设空处应为本段中心句。下文中的“With the ability to go faster comes the responsibility to know when you should slow down,” says Ash Lovell, electric bicycle policy director at People for Bikes, a cyclist ad

119、vocacy organization. (“有了骑得更快的能力，你就有责任知道什么时候应该减速，”自行车倡导组织“自行车人”的电动自行车政策主管阿什洛弗尔说。)”可知，本段讲述电动车的速度。结合选项，B项“Be aware of your speed. (注意你的速度)”照应下文内容，应为中心句。故选B。45下文“Signs in those states may specify which types of bikes are allowed on which roads and paths. (这些州的标志可能会指定哪些类型的自行车允许在哪些道路和小径上行驶)”介绍一些州的制度。结合选项

120、，G项“Thirty-six states have adopted a classification system for e-bikes. (36个州已经采用了电动自行车的分类制度)”与下文之间语意一致，且下文的“those states”指代G项中的“Thirty-six states”。故选G。46C 47E 48G 49A 50D【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了富含脂肪的食物对肺功能的害处。46根据下文内容“Australian researchers tested people with asthma(哮喘)before and after a high-fat meal

121、or a low-fat meal. Then they found that the high-fat meal increased inflammation(炎症)and reduced the lung functions.(澳大利亚研究人员在高脂肪餐或低脂肪餐前后对哮喘患者进行了测试。然后他们发现高脂肪食物会增加炎症并降低肺功能。)”可知，下文主要讲述的是高脂肪食物对肺功能的影响。选项C“But now a new study suggests that fatty meals may affect the lung function too.(但现在一项新的研究表明，高脂肪食物也可能

122、影响肺功能。)”引出下文内容，指的都是高脂肪食物会影响肺功能。故选C。47根据上文内容“30 non-obese people with asthma took part in the study, as well as 16 obese adults. The non-obese volunteers received either a high-fat or low-fat meal, while the obese ones were all given a high-fat meal(30名非肥胖的哮喘患者和16名肥胖的成年人参加了这项研究。不肥胖的志愿者吃高脂肪或低脂肪的食物，而肥胖

123、的志愿者都吃高脂肪的食物。)”可知参加研究的志愿者所食用的食物分为高脂肪食物和低脂肪食物。而空后“The low-fat meal was 13 percent fat.(低脂肪的食物含有13%的脂肪。)”指的是低脂肪食物含脂肪量。由此推断，空处指的是高脂肪食物的含脂肪量。选项E“The high-fat meal was 50 percent fat.(高脂肪餐含有50%的脂肪。)”指的是高脂肪餐的含脂肪量。故选E。48根据上文内容“Four hours after the meal, the researchers found that the airway inflammation in

124、creased a lot and lung function was affected in those who had the high-fat meal. And these people saw just a 1 percent improvement in their lung function when they used their inhalers(吸入器)to treat asthma.(饭后4小时，研究人员发现，那些吃高脂肪食物的人气道炎症增加了很多，肺功能也受到了影响。当这些人使用吸入器治疗哮喘时，他们的肺功能只有1%的改善。)”可知，上文主要介绍了研究的结果。研究表明，

125、食用高脂肪食物的的人炎症增加，而使用吸入器治疗哮喘时，肺功能只有1%的改善。选项G“Those who ate the low-fat meal saw a 4.5 percent improvement.(那些吃低脂食物的人有4.5%的改善。)”延续上文内容，继续介绍研究结果，指的是吃低脂肪食物的人有4.5%的改善。故选G。49根据上文内容“If these results can be tested again by further research, this suggests that reducing the amount of fatty food one eats may be

126、useful for managing asthma,” said the studys lead author, Lisa Wood, at the Hunter Medical Research Institute in New Lambton.(该研究的主要作者、新兰姆顿亨特医学研究所的Lisa Wood说：“如果这些结果可以通过进一步的研究再次验证，这表明减少高脂肪食物的摄入量可能有助于控制哮喘。”)”可推断出，减少高脂肪食物的摄入有助于控制哮喘。而空前内容“The number of people in the world with asthma has increased grea

127、tly over the past few decades.(在过去的几十年里，世界上患有哮喘的人数大大增加。)”指的则是患哮喘的人数大大增加。由此可推断出，这是由于高脂肪食物的摄入增加。选项A“And one reason is the high-fat Western diet.(原因之一是西方的高脂肪饮食。)”符合上文内容，指出患哮喘的人数大大增加的原因之一就是西方的高脂肪饮食。故选A。50空处为Dr. Thomas Leath的想法，根据空前内容“Eating fatty food can lead to obesity, and fat can certainly cause a small amount of inflammation.(吃高脂肪食物会导致肥胖，而脂肪肯定会引起少量炎症。)”可知，Dr. Thomas Leath认为脂肪会引起少量炎症。选项D“But Im surprised that one meal could do this.(但我很惊讶一顿饭就能做到这一点。)”延续上文内容，指的是Dr. Thomas Leath知道脂肪会引起炎症，但是没想到一顿饭就有如此大的影响。故选D。