专题08 其他人-备战2022高考英语阅读七选五热点话题 体裁分类训练(高考模拟 名校真题).docx

1、备战2022高考英语七选五热点话题+体裁分类训练(高考模拟+名校真题)专题08 其他人Passage 1（2018浙江高考真题） Moving into a new home in a new neighborhood is an exciting experience. Of course, you want to make sure that you become an acceptable and valuable part of your neighborhood . the easiest way to accomplish this is to make sure you cond

2、uct yourself as a good neighbor should. 1Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property(房产) neat, clean, and in good repair. 2 By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.Second, t

3、ake the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously,. When going for a walk. Take a small garbage bag. 3 This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area.4 If a neighbor is going to be out of town, offer to collect mail and newspapers. If a neighbor suffers an illness, o

4、ffer to do the grocery shopping . Let them know you are there to help in any way this acceptable, while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor.5 By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in gen

5、eral, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciate.AIn general, keep an eye on their property while they are gone.BA good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways.CBeing a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior.DSometimes neighbors may go to the

6、supermarket together to do shopping.E.Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up.F.People tend to lake pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.G.Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quicklyPassage 2（2022新疆师范大学附属中

7、学一模） Who are better leaders?Have you ever considered what the most popular personality type is: being an extrovert(外向的人）or being an introvert(内向的人）? It is hard to say. Each of these identities has its own strengths and weaknesses. 6 Some research has shown that introverts can outshine extroverts as

8、leaders, despite the fact that the confident behavior of an extrovert fits many peoples image of a typical CEO.7 Outgoing workers or reserved ones? The answer, it turns out, is those who can be both. Combining the best of both personality types can make you an important role in the workplace. Althou

9、gh acting like both an extrovert and introvert might feel tricky at times, its a skill we can all master with a little practice. Besides, its not just CEOs who benefit from being both. The earlier in someones career they build these skills, the better, since the benefits will improve over time. 8 On

10、 the contrary, it may mean introverts contributing more in meetings. To be more extroverted might require initiating conversation or making small talk, says Alisa Cohn, a coach from New York City. I like the idea of practicing such behavior three, four, five times a day in microdoses(微量）. 9Check how

11、 often you do these things each day, and if you have met your goal. She also recommends spotting a role model you admire in your office who has the introvert or extrovert qualities youre looking for.10AWell, who are more successful at work?BIs it possible to change your personality?CLittle by little

12、, you ll find it easier to achieve that.DFor extroverts, this may mean being quieter in meetings.E.This doesnt mean that introverts arent happy and relaxed.F.Then you can watch their behavior and model yourself after them.G.However, it seems that theres constant debate about which is better.Passage

13、3（2021江苏常熟中学三模） The year 2020 marks the beginning of the decade of the yold, or the “young old”， as the Japanese call people aged between 65 and 75, who continue to work and stay socially engaged. 11. The yold are more numerous, healthier and wealthier than previous generations of seniors.12 Of the

14、3.7 years of increased life expectancy(预期寿命)in rich countries between 2000 and 2015, says the WHO, 3.2 years were enjoyed in good health. Working is one of the factors that are helping people stay healthy longer. A German study found that people who remain at work after the normal retirement age man

15、age to slow the cognitive (认知的)decline. The yold are also better off, while the wealth of all other age groups declined. The yold are not just any group of old people They are challenging the traditional expectations of the retired as who are wearing indoor shoes and look after the grandchildren. 13

16、They become one of the fastest growing group for airline business. They spend much more, when taking a foreign holiday, than young adults. So they are vital to the Tourism industry. They are also changing education and finance Because of the importance of pensions,the yold are transforming insurance

17、 companies from passive distributors of fired an nuities (年金)to financial service providers for customers who want to manage their pension pots more actively.14They find that older workers have, if anything,slightly above-average productivity and that teams of workers from multiple generations are t

18、he most productive of all.Societies should be better off because public spending on health and pensions should be lower than expected, as people work longer and need less medical care.Today,some big things will have to change, under pressure from the yold themselves. The most important is public att

19、itudes towards older people and in particular the expectation that 60-somethings ought to quietly retire into the background. 15 The yold will demand that companies become more age-friendly and,in the process,help change attitudes towards aging itself.AHealthy yold people will require great changes

20、in health spending.BMany companies discriminate against older workers by offering training only to younger ones.CThe rise of the yold will definitely be a blessing to both culture and economy.DHealth worsens with age,but the yold are resisting the decline better than most.E.Many bosses think product

21、ivity falls with age,but studies in Germany suggest otherwise.F.That will disturb consumers, service and financial markets.G.The yold,in their new appearance as the young old, are expected to change the world.Passage 4（2021四川内江模拟预测） Trying to find common topics with someone youve never met before an

22、d may never meet again, is certainly awkward. Like it or not, your future holds many conversations with strangers that must start somewhere. Usually, they begin with small talk.16 .An icebreaker that works in every situationTheres one icebreaker question thatll work every single time: Tell me about

23、yourself. The four words are much more effective than the question So what do you do? because you dont make any assumptions (假设) about the other person.17. It allows you to start a conversation without the fear that youre going to make someone uncomfortable. Raising a broad question lets people lead

24、 you to who they are.Stay curious18, your next move is equally important. You have to really listen to how the other person responds and care what they have to say. Talk about what theyre interested in. Build on it. Ask them more questions about that thing.19. You need to hear what the other person

25、has to say. Bringing enthusiasm to the conversation will go a long way.How to exit gracefullySometimes you just run out of things to talk about. One last trick for you. Be honest. Say youve got to go to the bar, to the bathroom, to say hello to your friend across the room. Then go.20. But do you rea

26、lly want to be stuck talking to someone when you have nothing to talk about? Abandoning one bad conversation frees you up to start another with someone new. It starts with, So Bob, tell me about yourself.ASure, it might feel rudeBHeres how to do small talk rightCDont quickly exit the conversationDAf

27、ter you get past the breaking of iceE.Even if hes excited about a certain topicF.A good conversation depends heavily on curiosityG.The four words are more likely to lead to a truly interesting conversationPassage 5（2018河北武邑一模） Difficult financial times dont mean your giving shuts down. 21There are s

28、o many ways to give back that wont hurt your wallet and will enrich your life.1. Pick up the phoneCalling someone “for no reason” is an important opportunity to show them that you are thinking of them. You are taking time out of your busy day to reach out. Everyone needs someone to just listen somet

29、imes. They may be filled with joy or sadness. 222.Write a note23It is one thing to say it, but it can be even more meaningful to put it in writing. What if you made a commitment to write a thank-you note to someone every week?3. 24You never know what someone might be going through-a painful divorce,

30、 a tough college semester, or just a bad day. Opening up your home will make someone feel appreciated. In addition it costs less than going out. The leftovers from this dinner can be packaged up for homeless people. Thats double giving!4. Set aside money from a daily routine to donateGiving doesnt h

31、ave to mean a life full of sacrifices. You can still buy a burger or get your nails done. 25 Donate the money you saves: Even $ 5 can make a difference in someones life. AGive a gift to the stomach.BInvite someone over for dinner.CTo take your awareness to a new level, move beyond money.DBut instead

32、 of buying much coffee every week, you can drink less.E.While some people enjoy receiving gifts, all of us appreciate a kind word.F.Instead, they allow you to examine how your time and money are spent.G.Be there to celebrate their good news, or support them with sympathy.Passage 6（2017河南二模）Meet the

33、plant messiah(救世主)Carlos is on a mission to save the plants.26Here is the conversation between Carlos and a journalist.What started your love of plants?I grew up in northwest Spain, in a region called Asturias. This is an incredibly biodiverse place, with the largest patch of primitive forest in Eur

34、ope, plus populations of wolves and bears!27Within 30km, I could go from a lush, green world to a place of total destruction. I was fascinated by this contrast from an early age.28I didnt have any formal qualifications in gardening, but I managed to secure an internship in the Tropical Nursery. I en

35、rolled on the three-year Kew Diploma in 2003, and over the next few years I began to earn a reputation for saving endangered tropical plants.How do you actually go about saving a plant from extinction?29The hard part is often the government. Once youve found a plant thats endangered, you need to con

36、vince the countrys government to let you come and take a cutting, and then you have to get the plant safely back to the UK so that the science can begin.Whats next on your list of plant species to save?Theres this palm on Mauritius thats known as the loneliest tree on the planet. The species was onc

37、e widespread, but theres now only one left in the entire world.30AHow did you end up working at Kew?BWhats been the proudest moment of your career so far?CBut economically, plants are more important to us than most animals.DBut it was also becoming one of the most industrialized areas in Spain.E.We

38、havent been able to grow it at Kew so far, but Im confident we can do it.F.Sometimes saving a plant is as easy as taking a cutting from it, or collecting some fruits.G.From his base at Kew Gardens, he travels the world to rescue tropical species from extinction.Passage 7（2020陕西模拟预测） M: How are your

39、new neighbors, Nancy?W: They seem nice enough, but they have a son whos driving me crazy.M:31W: He comes home every night around 10 with his car window rolled down and radio turned up really loud.32But by then Brian and Lisa are wide awake.M: Oh, no.W: Oh, yes. Sometimes it takes us until midnight j

40、ust to get them to settle down again.M:33W: We havent even really met them yet except to say a quick hello.M: You are not going to like them when you do meet them, I dare say.W: I know, but I feel stupid complaining.34Im just not getting enough sleep and neither are the children.M:35W: Yeah.M: Then

41、you could mention that the hardest thing at present is getting your children to sleep at night.AHave you tried talking to them?BWhat do you mean?CActually, they didnt say anything.DMaybe you could ask about their son and theyll be sure to ask about yours.E.Well, you know how early I have to get up t

42、o be here at the office.F.Dont get your hopes too high!G.It stops as soon as he turns the car off.Passage 8（2020黑龙江宾县第二中学高二期末） I lived in Port Stewart, one of the small villages on the coast. I rented a small room at the top of an old two-storey Victorian house. From its window I could look out on t

43、he grey, ever-restless ocean,36An old retired couple lived in two rooms on the ground floor. Mr. Paul was in his eighties and I remember him going for his nightly walk accompanied by his walking stick. 37 I heard him occasionally in his own-room. His wife would sit quietly in the kitchen beside the

44、fire constantly knitting(织毛活)and offering me cups of tea as 1 came in from the pub or back from studying.38I was not surprised, aware even then that age can be cruel. But what moved me most was his rapid worsening, the fact that I never again saw him walking bent double against the wind.39The fact t

45、hat I was only aware of this old mans illness through his rasping( 刺耳的) cough and his wifes nursing him gave the house an air of heavy sadness.One evening, I came in from the cold and went straight to the kitchen to heat myself at the fire. Mrs.Paul sat alone. There was a silence I couldnt under-sta

46、nd. 40 “Would you like a cup of tea?” I asked. She looked up slowly and l remember her old but still quite beautiful face as she said calmly and without emotion: “My husband is dead.”AMr. Paul became ill suddenly.BLate into the night I could hear him coughing.CHis walking stick was always lying in t

47、he hall.DShe was friendly and enjoyed a cup of tea with me.E.It took her some time to acknowledge me coming into the room.F.I never saw the old man at any other time apart from on these walks.G.I can still remember the view from the window and the constant changes in the sea. 参考答案1G2F3E4B5C【分析】怎样成为一

48、个邻居都喜欢的人，作者给了几点建议。1考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段讲如果你想成为邻居中一个可以接受和有价值的部分，最简单的方法就是确保你的行为举止像一个好邻居。下文是具体做法，G项（这里有一些技巧，可以帮助你迅速赢得邻居的信赖。）承上启下，故选G。2考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段介绍和邻居关系融洽最重要的是保持干净整洁的户内户外环境，F项中People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.(人们往往会自豪于保持街上的一切新鲜和诱人)与本段意思一致，故选F。3考查

49、对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段主要建议要重视社区的整体面貌，出门拿上一个垃圾袋，E项Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up.(遇到从路过的汽车里扔出的废纸，把它捡起来。)与上句连接，是举例说明拿垃圾袋的作用。故选E。4考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段是建议用邻居可以接受的方式帮助他们，同时尊重邻居的隐私。B项A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways.(好邻居就是喜欢在小的方面帮助别人的人)符

50、合本段内容，故选B。5考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。最后一段是总结，只要我们考虑周到，尊重他人，照顾好属于自己的东西，为周围的人感到自豪，很快就会成为一个大家都喜欢的好邻居。C项中considerate behavior是下文内容的概括，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，可以知道第一段先引出话题，本段最后一句是文章的主题句，然后接下来各段都是阐述一种方法，是总分总结构。每段开头都是本段的主题

51、句，要弄清每段主题句和段落内容的联系，判断正确答案。小题3本段主要建议要重视社区的整体面貌，出门拿上一个垃圾袋，E项（遇到从路过的汽车里扔出的废纸，把它捡起来。）与上句连接，是举例说明拿垃圾袋的作用。故选E。6G7A8D9C10F【分析】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了将内向和外向两种性格结合起来的人，在工作中可以发挥重要作用，能够成为更好的领导者。6上文“Each of these identities has its own strengths and weaknesses.”（每种特征都有自己的优势和劣势。）说明，内向和外向各有优劣，以及下文“Some research has shown t

52、hat introverts can outshine extroverts as leaders”（一些研究表明，作为领导者，内向者可以超越外向者）说明一些研究表明内向者做领导可以超越外向者，推测空处应谈论两者哪一个更好，G项“然而，关于哪一个更好，似乎一直存在争论。”符合题意。故选G。7下文“Outgoing workers or reserved ones? The answer, it turns out, is those who can be both. Combining the best of both personality types can make you an imp

53、ortant role in the workplace.”（外向的员工还是内向的员工？事实证明，答案是那些两者兼而有之的人。将这两种性格类型中最好的结合起来，可以使你在工作中发挥重要作用。）说明，将内向和外向两种性格结合起来的人，在工作中可以发挥重要作用，推测空处询问谁在工作中更成功，A项“那么，谁在工作中更成功？”符合题意。故选A。8下文“On the contrary, it may mean introverts contributing more in meetings.”（相反，这可能意味着内向者在会议中贡献更多。）说明，内向者在会议中贡献更多，由on the contrary可推

54、测，空处应介绍外向者在会议中是什么样子的，D项“对于外向的人来说，这可能意味着在会议上要安静。”符合题意。故选D。9上文“I like the idea of practicing such behavior three, four, five times a day in microdoses.”（我喜欢每天三、四、五次小剂量练习这种行为。）说明需要采用循序渐进的方式，C项“一点一点地，你会发现实现它更容易。”符合题意。故选C。10上文“She also recommends spotting a role model you admire in your office who has th

55、e introvert or extrovert qualities youre looking for.”（她还建议在办公室里找一个你敬佩的榜样，他具有你所寻找的内向或外向的品质。）说明可以找到一个榜样，向其学习，F项“然后你可以观察他们的行为并模仿他们。”符合题意。故选F。11G12D13F14E15B【分析】这是一篇议论文。本文从日本老龄化社会出发，论述了悠得人群体日渐成为社会生产力和消费力的现象。11下一句“The yold are more numerous, healthier and wealthier than previous generations of seniors.(

56、与上一代老年人相比，悠得人的数量更多，更健康，也更富有)”说明悠得人比上一代老年人的数量更多，更健康，也更富有，因此，G项“The yold, in their new appearance as the young old, are expected to change the world(悠得人，以他们年轻老人的新面貌，有望改变这个世界)”符合语境，选项中的“new appearance”是关键词，与下文构成顺承关系，故选G项。12下一句“Of the 3.7 years of increased life expectancy(预期寿命)in rich countries between

57、 2000 and 2015, says the WHO, 3.2 years were enjoyed in good health.(世卫组织称，2000至2015年间，富裕国家的预期寿命延长了3.7年，其中有3.2年是在良好的健康状态下度过的)”提到世界卫生组织的调查结论，随着人们预期寿命的增长，健康的年限也在增长，且下文的“Working is one of the factors that are helping people stay healthy longer. ”说明工作有益健康，可推知，首句必然和健康有关，因此，D项“Health worsens with age, but

58、 the yold are resisting the decline better than most.(健康状况随着年龄的增长而恶化，但悠得人比大多数人更能抵抗这种衰退)”符合语境，与最后一句“The yold are also better off, while the wealth of all other age groups declined.(悠得人群的境况也更富有，而其他所有年龄组的财富都在下降。)”呼应，介绍悠得人群的优点。故选D项。13上文“The yold are not just any group of old people They are challenging

59、the traditional expectations of the retired as who are wearing indoor shoes and look after the grandchildren. (悠得人并非仅是一波寻常的老人。他们正在挑战人们对退了休的人穿着拖鞋、照看孙儿这种惯有的预期)”以及下文“So they are vital to the Tourism industry. They are also changing education and finance (因此，它们对旅游业至关重要。他们也在改变教育和金融)”谈到，这批人将改变对老人的传统印象，认为老

60、人是待在家里的照顾孙子孙女的，下文谈到是老人开始成为航空业、旅游业的常客，甚至超过了年轻人，可推知，该题干要体现出与常识不同的差异性，因此，F项“That will disturb consumers, service and financial markets(这将扰乱消费者、服务业和金融市场)”符合语境，该选项中“disturb”是关键词，与上下文呼应。故选F项。14下文“They find that older workers have, if anything, slightly above-average productivity and that teams of workers

61、from multiple generations are the most productive of all(他们发现，若要说有什么区别的话，老年员工的生产率略高于平均水平；而由来自不同代际的员工组成的团队生产率最高)”谈到，年长的工人的效率会更高，因此，E项“Many bosses think productivity falls with age, but studies in Germany suggest otherwise.(许多老板和人力资源部门认为生产率会随年龄增长而下降，但是德国的研究表明并非如此)”符合语境，反驳一些人所认为的工作效率随年龄增长而倒退的观点。故选E项。15

62、上文“The most important is public attitudes towards older people and in particular the expectation that 60-somethings ought to quietly retire into the background(最重要的是公众对老年人的态度，尤其是对60多岁的人应该悄悄退居幕后的期望)”以及下文“The yold will demand that companies become more age-friendly and, in the process, help change att

63、itudes towards aging itself.( 悠得人将要求公司变得更“高龄友善”，并在这一过程中帮助改变人们对于“变老”这件事本身的态度)”提到，一些人认为60岁以上的员工应该迎接退休，下文又谈到了悠得人的诉求，希望公司变得更“高龄友善”，可推知，B项“Many companies discriminate against older workers by offering training only to younger ones(许多公司歧视年长的工人，只给年轻人提供培训)”符合题意，符合上下文反对年龄歧视的语境。故选B项。16B17G18D19F20A【分析】本文是一篇说明

64、文。文章主要介绍了与陌生人正确进行闲聊的方法。16根据前句“Usually, they begin with small talk.(通常，他们会以闲聊开始)”及下文介绍的方法可知，这里为承上启下句，介绍闲聊的方法。所以选择项B“Heres how to do small talk right(下面是如何正确进行闲聊的方法)”符合上下文语境。选择项中的“small talk”与前句中的“small talk”相一致。故选B。17根据前文“Theres one icebreaker question thatll work every single time: Tell me about you

65、rself. The four words are much more effective than the question So what do you do? because you dont make any assumptions(假设)about the other person. (有一个问题每次都很有效：介绍一下你自己。这四个字比“那你怎么办？”这个问题更有效，因为你不会对对方做任何假设)”可知，“介绍自己”这四个词可以开始对话。所以选择项G“The four words are more likely to lead to a truly interesting conver

66、sation (这四个词更有可能导致一场真正有趣的对话)”符合上下文语境。选择项中的“The four words”与前句中的“The four words”相一致。故选G。18根据后句“your next move is equally important. (你的下一步行动同样重要)”可知，在与陌生人破冰交谈之后，下一步行动同样重要。所以选择项D“After you get past the breaking of ice (在你突破了坚冰之后)”符合上下文语境。故选D。19根据小标题“Stay curious(保持好奇)”和前句“Build on it. Ask them more qu

67、estions about that thing. (多问他们关于那件事的更多的问题)”可知，带着好奇心问更多的问题可以更好地交谈。所以选择项F“A good conversation depends heavily on curiosity (一次好的交谈很大程度上取决于好奇心)”符合上下文语境。选择项中的“curiosity”与小标题中的“curious”相一致。故选F。20根据前文“Say youve got to go to the bar, to the bathroom, to say hello to your friend across the room. Then go.(比

68、如你要去酒吧，去洗手间，和你房间另一头的朋友打招呼。然后走了)”可知，不打招呼离开显然不礼貌。所以选择项A“Sure, it might feel rude (当然，这可能会让人觉得不礼貌)”符合上下文语境。故选A。21F22G23E24B25D【分析】这是一篇说明文。建议人们学会给予和付出，并提出了一些建议。21由上句“Difficult financial times dont mean your giving shuts down ”可知，经济困难不意味停止付出。所以小题1与上句为转折关系。故F选项“相反，他们允许你检查你的时间和金钱是如何花费的”切题。故选F项。22由上句“They m

69、ay be filled with joy or sadness.”可知，他们可能充满喜悦或悲伤。所以小题2要对上一句进行解释说明。故G选项“他们在那里庆祝他们的好消息，或者同情地支持他们”切题。且句中好消息和同情对应上句喜悦或悲伤。故选G项。23由“下句It is one thing to say it, but it can be even more meaningful to put it in writing”可知，说出来是一回事，但写下来更有意义。所以小题3要与后句为并列关系，来说明主题句“写几句话”的必要性。故E选项“虽然有些人喜欢接受礼物，但我们都喜欢听到一句赞美的话”切题。故选

70、E项。24由“Opening up your home will make someone feel appreciated. In addition it costs less than going out”可知，敞开家门邀请别人来家吃饭，要比在外就餐省很多的钱。所以本段主要在说明请某人过来吃饭也就是小题1本段小标题的内容。故B选项“请某人过来吃饭”切题。故选B项。25由“You can still buy a burger or get your nails done. _5_ Donate the money you saves ”可知，你仍然可以买个汉堡包或者自己做指甲。把省下来的钱捐

71、给别人。所以小题5与上下句为并列关系，一同来说明从日常生活中拨出钱来捐款的具体做法。故D选项“但是，不必每周都买咖啡”切题。故选D项。26G27D28A29F30E【分析】这篇文章是Carlos与一位记者之间的对话，主要介绍了Carlos从他的基地英国皇家植物园开始，走遍全世界去拯救濒临灭绝的热带物种。26语义理解题。根据Carlos is on a mission to save the plants.和Here is the conversation between Carlos and a journalist. 可知这里意思是从他的基地英国皇家植物园开始，他走遍全世界去拯救濒临灭绝的热

72、带物种，选G。27语义理解题。根据Within 30km, I could go from a lush, green world to a place of total destruction. I was fascinated by this contrast from an early age. 可知这里意思是但是它也是西班牙最工业化的地区之一，选D。28语义理解题。I didnt have any formal qualifications in gardening, but I managed to secure an internship in the Tropical Nurse

73、ry. I enrolled on the three-year Kew Diploma in 2003, and over the next few years I began to earn a reputation for saving endangered tropical plants. 这一自然段提到了如何结束在英国皇家植物园的工作，选A。29语义理解题。根据The hard part is often the government. Once youve found a plant thats endangered, you need to convince the countr

74、ys government to let you come and take a cutting, and then you have to get the plant safely back to the UK so that the science can begin. 可知这里意思是有时候，拯救一株植物就像从上面剪一个枝条那么容易，或者是收集一些果实，选F。30语义理解题。根据Theres this palm on Mauritius thats known as the loneliest tree on the planet. The species was once widespr

75、ead, but theres now only one left in the entire world. 可知这里意思是目前我们还不能在英国皇家植物园种植它，但是我有信心，我们可以做到，选E。31B32G33A34E35D【解析】36G37F38A39B40E【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要记叙了作者在Port Stewart期间，遇到了一对退休的老夫妇，记叙了与他们相处的过程，后来保罗先生突然生病了，每晚都在咳嗽，最后从Paul 夫人的口中得知Paul 先生去世了。36根据上文From its window I could look out on the grey, ever-restl

76、ess ocean.可知从它的窗口，我可以看到灰色的，永远不平静的海洋。由此可知，本句承接上文继续说明窗外的景色。故G选项“我仍然记得窗外的景色和不断变化的大海”符合上下文语境，故选G。37结合上文 Mr. Paul was in his eighties and I remember him going for his nightly walk accompanied by his walking stick.可知，Paul 已经八十多岁了，我记得他每天晚上都拄着拐杖散步。由此可知，该空应该和 Paul 的散步有关。F项谈及到了 Paul 散步，承接上文，符合语境。故F选项“除了这几次散步外

77、，我在其他时间从未见过这位老人”符合上下文语境，故选F。38根据下文 I was not surprised, aware even then that age can be cruel. 可知，“我”并不感到惊讶，即使在那个时候，我也意识到年龄可能是残酷的。由此可知，A项谈及到了 Paul 的突然生病，这和下文年龄的残酷形成呼应，符合语境。故A选项“Paul先生突然生病了”符合上下文语境，故选A。39根据下文 The fact that I was only aware of this old mans illness through his rasping (刺耳的) cough and

78、his wifes nursing him gave the house an air of heavy sadness. 可知，事实上，我只是通过这个老人的剧烈咳嗽和他妻子的护理才知道他生病了，这使这所房子显得十分悲伤。由此可知，本句应当是提到了老人半夜的咳嗽声。故B选项“深夜我还能听到他咳嗽”符合上下文语境，故选B。40根据前文One evening, I came in from the cold and went straight to the kitchen to heat myself at the fire. Mrs. Paul sat alone. There was a silence I couldnt understand.可知一天晚上，我从寒冷中走了进来，径直走进厨房，在炉火旁取暖。保罗夫人独自坐着。一片寂静让我无法忍受。以及后文 “Would you like a cup of tea?” I asked.由此可知，下文作者问 Paul 太太需不需要一杯茶，说明作者后来进了房间。故E选项“她过了一会儿才让我进了房间”符合上下文语境，故选E。