专题14 阅读理解七选五（原卷版）.docx

1、专题14 阅读理解七选五（原卷版）全国各地历年高考真题全收录一、 2023年高考真题（一） 2023新高考全国卷阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Personal ForgivenessTaking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step, but dont beat yourself up about them. To err (犯错) is human. _16_ You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this

2、.In a journal or on a piece of paper, put the heading “Personal strengths.” _17_ Are you caring? Creative? Generous? A good listener? Fun to be around? They dont have to be world-changing, just aspects of your personality that youre proud of.At the top of a second page, put the heading “Acts of kind

3、ness.” On this one, list all the positive things youve done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework, when you did the ironing without being asked, or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day. _18_You could ask a friend or family member to hel

4、p add to your list. _19_ That way, you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact, dont wait until youve made a mistake to try this its a great way to boost self-confidence at any time.Its something of a clich (陈词滥调) that

5、 most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes. The thing is, its true. _20_ We re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.A. A little self-forgiveness also goes a long way.B. Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself.

6、C. They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise.D Its just as important to show yourself some forgiveness.E. It doesnt mean you have to ignore whats happened or forget it.F. Whatever it is, no matter how small it might seem, write it down.G. Whatever the mistake, remember it isnt a fixed

7、aspect of your personality.（二） 2023新高考全国卷阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。As an artist who shares her journey on social media, Im often asked by curious followers how to begin an art journey. Unfortunately, there is no magic list I can offer. I do remember, though, what it was like to be a

8、 complete beginner. So Ive put together some good tips for starting an art journey. Start small. I suggest using a sketchbook (素描本) for small studies. These small studies provide inspiration and may be a springboard for more complex works in the future. _16_ Youll want to look back on your journey t

9、o see how far youve come. Paint often and paint from life. Theres no better way to improve than to put in those brush miles. Whether you paint still lifes, portraits, or landscapes, paint from life as much as possible. _17_ Continually challenge yourself to try something new. _18_ Artistic growth ca

10、n be a bit painful. Welcome to the club；weve all been there. I love taking on challenges. I once took up a challenge to create a painting every day for a month and post the works online. _19_ Seeking and accepting constructive feedback (反馈) is crucial to growth. I post my work on social media and, i

11、n turn, have met some of the kindest people. They make me feel valued and respected, no matter my level of artistic ability. The journey youre on wont follow a straight path. _20_ Push through, give it time and put in the effort. You will harvest the rewards of an artistic life.A. Get out of your co

12、mfort zone.B. Make career plans and set goals.C. Dont throw away your beginner art.D. Share your work if you feel comfortable doing so.E. Youll hit roadblocks, and youll feel discouraged at times.F. Evaluate your performance and, if needed, redefine your role.G. Youll develop that painting muscle me

13、mory that only comes with repetition.（三） 2023全国甲卷根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Tricks To Becoming A Patient PersonHeres a riddle: What do traffic jams, long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common? Theres one answer. _16_.In the Digital Age, were used to having what w

14、e need immediately and right ai our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practiced patience, wed be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks.Practice gratitude (感激)Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more optimistic. _17_

15、. “Showing thankfulness can foster self-control,” said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California. Make yourself waitInstant gratification (满足) may seem like the most “feel good” option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run.

16、 And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. _18_. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. Youll soon find that the more patience you practice, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situa

17、tions. _19_.So many of us have the belief that being comfortabel is the only state we will tolerate, and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances. You should learn to say to yourself, “_20_.” Youll then gradually become more patient.A. Find y

18、our causesB. Start with small tasksC. Accept the uncomfortableD. All this adds up to a state of hurryE. It can also help us practice more patienceF. This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerableG. Theyre all situations where we could use a little extra patience（四） 2023全国乙卷根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选

19、项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. _16_, but studies have shown that they can promote peoples wellbeing by improving their mood (心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. Whats more, indoor p

20、lants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.What are indoor plants?Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species (物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. _17_.Why are indoor p

21、lants good for you?Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, “_18_. I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.” Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also resear

22、ch showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. _19_.Which plants can you grow?Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors.

23、You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature which is part of the joy of owning plants. “_20_,” Spoelstra says. “It can bring a new interest and focus into peoples lives and help to

24、 make the link between home and nature.”A. All plants are differentB. Not only do they look beautifulC. There are many benefits to growing plants indoorsD. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmerE. Plants like peace lilies and devils ivy are among the bestF. Changing the pot of your pla

25、nt from time to time will also helpG. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding（五） 2023年2月四省联考There has been a very serious decline in the numbers of shallow-water fish as a result of overfishing. People still want to eat fish, so the fishing industry must look at other sou

26、rces, especially the deep waters of the Atlantic. _16_ Conservation measures will have to be put in place if these deep-sea fish are to survive Research on five such species shows that numbers have declined by between 87 percent and 98 percent. _17_ Many species could well disappear completely if th

27、e present trend continues. These are species that have been swimming in our oceans for hundreds of millions of years.The problem is emphasized by the fact that the decline in numbers happened in less than twenty years. Deep-sea fish take a long time to reproduce and normally live for many years. _18

28、_ The average size of such fish also declined, with one species showing a 57 percent decline in average size. This is of particular concern, as large fish tend to produce more offspring than small ones._19_ The deep-sea species have been caught as if they were the fast-breeding (快速繁殖) fish like sard

29、ine and herring. It is like killing elephants as if they reproduced at the same rate as rabbits.The damage done by overfishing goes beyond the sea environment. Millions of people make a living in the fishing industry. _20_ Measures must be taken to not only conserve ecosystems, but also sustain live

30、lihoods and ensure food security.A Billions of people rely on fish for protein.B. Many people now choose not to eat deep-sea fish.C. Unfortunately, their reproduction rate is very low.D. This puts them in the category of “critically endangered”.E. None of these facts has been taken into account by t

31、he fishing industry.F. Overfishing is a major cause of decline in populations of ocean wildlife.G. This has resulted in a sharp decline in the numbers of many of the species caught.（六） 2023年1月浙江卷With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domest

32、ic vacation on a train? Compared to other alternatives, its comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible. Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly. _36_ But no matter when you trave

33、l, its a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance. Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted

34、 tickets. _37_ Then you wont have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals. Bring a blanket. When youre riding on trains, you wont be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one. _38_ In the summer in particular, the air conditioning

35、 can make them quite cold. Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster. _39_ Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival times. Have fun. _40_ Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simp

36、ly watch the world unfold outside the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600(the number of seconds in an hour)by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile(the distance between two mileposts). If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one mile, youre going 67.92 mph.A. T

37、rain trips arent for impatient types.B. Youll have views from both sides of the train.C. The temperature on rail cars is often hard to control.D. Thats particularly true during busy summer months.E. You might have to wait longer than 24 hours to catch the next one.F. Chances are the cost will be a l

38、ot less than the cost of one bedroom.G. He may also book you in a sleeping car thats right next to the diner.二、 2022年高考真题（七） 2022年新高考1卷 Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled “Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner.” One reason was: “Youll actually show up if you know someone is waiting

39、 for you at the gym, ” while another read: “_36_” With a workout partner, you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle (微妙) competition. So, how do you find a workout partner? First of all, decide what you want from that person. _37_ Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to m

40、ove with strength and flexibility? Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout partner.You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably wont result in a useful response. _38_ If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to t

41、he same gym. My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age. It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her ph

42、one number. _39_ You and your partner will probably have different skills. _40_ Over time, both of you will benefit your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit. The core (核心) of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other.A. Your f

43、irst meeting may be a little awkward.B. A workout partner usually needs to live close by.C. Youll work harder if you train with someone else.D. Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport?E. How can you write a good “seeking training partner” notice?F. Just accept your differences and

44、learn to work with each other.G. Any notice for a training partner should include such information.（八） 2022年新高考2卷 Writing an essay is a difficult process for most people. However, the process can be made easier if you learn to practice three simple techniques. _16_ When you are first trying to think

45、 of ideas for an essay, put your pen to your paper and write nonstop for ten or fifteen minutes without letting your pen leave the paper. Stay loose and free. _17_ Dont worry about grammar or spelling. Even though this technique wont work for everyone, it helps many people get a good store of ideas

46、to draw on. The next technique is to write your draft rapidly without worrying about being perfect. _18_ Yet, by learning to live with imperfection, you will save yourself headaches and a wastepaper basket full of crumpled (弄皱) paper. Think of your first draft as a path cut out of the jungleas part

47、of an exploration, not as a complete highway. The third technique is to try printing out a triplespaced (三倍行距) copy to allow space for revision. _19_ As a result, these writers never get in the habit of crossing out chunks (大块) of their draft and writing revisions in the blank space. After you have

48、revised your draft until it is too messy to work from anymore, you can enter your changes into your word processor. _20_ The resulting blank space invites you to revise. A. Make sure your handwriting is neat. B. Let your pen follow the waves of thought. C. The second draft of the essay should be bet

49、ter. D. First of all, learn the technique of nonstop writing. E. Too many writers try to get their drafts right the first time. F. Many beginning writers dont leave enough space to revise. G. Then you can print out a fresh draft, again setting your text on triple-space. （九） 2022年全国甲卷 Important Thing

50、s to Know When Dining OutCultural dining etiquette (礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules. _36_. Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family no matter where you are in the world. Chopstick Rules The way you handle chopsticks is importan

51、t to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. _37_. Hands or Utensils (餐具)In India and the Middle East, its considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France ex

52、pect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. _38_, instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons. Making Requests _39_. In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, be

53、cause it shows the chef that you dont like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food. Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. _40_, the more comfortable youll begin to fe

54、el with its foreign cultural practices.A. The more friends you make in your lifetimeB. The more time you spend in any given countryC. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensilsD. Dont get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurantE. Its a good sign for the chef if you make a

55、mess around your plateF. Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use themG. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal（十） 2022年全国乙卷 Friendship needs care and attention to keep it in good health. Here are five ways to sustain (保持) long-distance friendshi

56、ps. Set a regular dateLong-lasting friendships share the characteristic that both sides equally contact (联系) and share with one another. With busy schedules, squeezing in phone calls can be a challenge. _36_. More isnt always merrierMake sure you have communicated with your friend about how frequent

57、ly each of you wants to be contacted and what method works best for you both. _37_. There are alternatives to constant written communication, such as leaving voice messages or having a group chat. Practise empathy (共情)_38_. The friend who is remaining needs to be sensitive to all the additional time

58、 demands placed on the friend who has moved. The one in the new environment should be sympathetic to the fact that your friend may feel abandoned. _39_ Anniversaries and birthdays carry even more weight in long-distance friendships. Although technology might make day-to-day communication possible, e

59、xtra effort goes a long way on special days. Simply keeping a diary that keeps track of friends birthdays and other important dates will make sure nothing slips by you. Dont rely on technology alone_40_, but long-distance friendships even close ones may require more conscious effort to sustain. Try

60、to seek out chances to renew friendships. How to do it? Just spend face-to-face time together whenever possible.A. Remember important datesB. Compensate by writing lettersC. It is also helpful for you to be a friendship keeperD. Try to find a time that works for both of you and stick to itE. Friends

61、 need to talk about their preferred methods of communicationF. It is easy to have a sense of connectedness through social mediaG. You may be the friend who left or the one who was left behind（十一） 2022年6月北京卷Health and fitness help a person live a good and healthy life. Often due to various pressures,

62、 we tend to ignore our health. _35_ It is the fitness level of our body that helps us fight these diseases._36_ We need to be fit to have a healthy body. Similarly, if we are healthy we shall naturally be attracted towards maintaining the fitness of our body. Health is the state of our body at a giv

63、en time. We may not have any disease but still have a weak body, which is ready to be targeted by viruses. _37_ This does not definitely mean that we are not healthy. It means the fitness level is not in accordance with our age and the climatic conditions we live in.It is important for everyone to d

64、evote some time to health and fitness. _38_ For instance, we must exercise daily regardless of our age and working style. There are different levels of exercises for different age groups and we must do them according to our own health and age.Additionally, it is important to relax our body. We shoul

65、d have at least six to eight hours of sleep every day. It helps in improving our immune (免疫) system and protects us against diseases. _39_ This, in turn, gives us new goals of health and fitness.A. Fitness levels decide the quality of life.B. Health and fitness are interrelated to each other.C. It a

66、lso helps in keeping us calm and relaxes our mind.D. For instance, we may have a tendency to catch a cold easily.E. If we keep our body fit, we can enjoy life in a better manner.F. There are some activities which everyone should do in our life.G. This makes our body suffer and we will catch other di

67、seases.（十二） 2022年6月浙江卷I have a drawer full of letters to Santa. Each year my children would write up their Christmas wish lists. They were polite requests for the latest game or toy. As the children got older, they would give Santa some hints(提示)on where to buy their presents. _11_ Those letters tau

68、ght my children a valuable lesson about writing: It has a purpose. Sometimes our purpose is to achieve something;other times it may be to entertain, inform, or persuade. _12_ And when writing doesnt seem to have any purpose or get any kind of meaningful response, then it can be hard to get excited a

69、bout doing it. Christmas is a great time of year for children to communicate with others through writing. When children write for real audiences and real purposes, they can learn to choose their words accordingly. _13_ You write “Dear Santa” because you dont know him personally and you want to show

70、him respect. _14_ Texting, online messaging, live chats while playing video games all mean that they are constantly producing written messages. However, because they are usually writing to family and friends, they use informal language most of the time. There is nothing wrong with this kind of writi

71、ng. It suits the audience and the purpose and gets the job done. _15_ This type of writing wont be rewarded by the school examiner, nor by a future employer or a potential client. The very best communicators are those who know how to adjust their language to match their audience.A. It isnt that thes

72、e young people cant write.B. But it is always purposeful-or at least it should be.C. The age of pen-and-paper letter writing may have passed.D. As a result, each year they received something they wanted.E. You write “Hi Nanna and Pop” because you are close to them.F. As technology develops, young pe

73、ople are writing more than they ever have.G. But if this is the only kind of writing young people do, it will cause problems.（十三） 2022年1月浙江卷I have the same 24 hours in a day as you do,but I have made specific choicesthat allow me to make the most of every day,and still feel happy and relaxed 31 Pick

74、the most important 32 Focus on spending time that for you is fun and productive . I chose the life of an adviser because Ilike to work with companies ,but dont want the life of a big company CEO. My choices are based on the lifestyle I want.Combine your activitiesMany people go crazy trying to figur

75、e out how to spend time with friends,family,work,play ,etc 33 Find ways to enjoy them in a combinedmanner .Build your social life around peopleinyour work environment .Find people in your company who share commoninterests and develop your career (职业）around the people and activities you love. 34 You

76、would think learningtakes more time from you,but actually there are always new ways ofdoing things that can save you time on dailytasks,freeing you up for the most important .Always be looking for a new way to gain back an hour hereorthere.Lighten upThe world wont come toan end in most cases just be

77、cause you left a few things undone .Celebrateprogress and keep refining(改进)toward a happy productive existence 35 .Every completion is a small victory that adds up in a big way.A.Speed upB.Be an active learnerC.Stop trying to balance time between them allD.Make choices about what is meaningful in yo

78、ur lifeE.The things you do well usually give you greater joyF.Perhaps these tips will help you make the most of your timeG.This is why making lists is important in any productivity handbook三、 2021年高考真题（十四） 2021年新高考1卷 My husband and I just spent a week in Paris.1So the first thing we did was rent a f

79、antastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard. It was so tiny that we had to leave our suitcases in the hallway.The place wasnt entirely authentic, though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing （水管）worked.2Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that sa

80、id, Ouverture des portes,in perfect French. That is the only French phrase I mastered, and its a shame l dont have much use for it.Parisians are different from you and me. They never look lazy or untidy. As someone noted in this paper a couple of weeks ago, they eat great food and never gain weight.

81、3French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.4On our first morning in Paris, I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries. I bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon. My h

82、usband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost 18!In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency （效率）. You can tell this by caf life. French cafs are always crowded.5When do these people work? The French take their 35-hour workweek seriouslyso seriou

83、sly that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors can be on call.A.Not all the customers are tourists.B.The quality of life in France is equally excellent.C.There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed.D.The amazin

84、g food is mainly consumed by local farmers.E.Thats not the only reason the French eat less than we do.F.Our aim was to see if we could live, in some way, like real Parisians.G.The food is so delicious that you dont need much of it to make you happy.（十五） 2021年6月新高考2卷If the only reading you ever do is

85、 the novel or magazine, the speed at which you read -probably does not matter very much. But if you have to read a great deal for study, you will appreciate the benefits of being able to read more quickly. _16_Before you open the book, make sure that you are comfortable. You need a seat which suppor

86、ts your back and the book should be at the right distance from your eyes. _17_18_ Look at the table of contents, the preface, the chapter heading,etc.This will help you to decide whether you really need to read the whole book or only certain parts of it. Ten minutes spent in this way could save you

87、quite a lot of time in the long run.If you decide that you need to read the whole book, decide how much you can read at a time. _19_ A history book which may contain the facts in story form will be easier to read than one dealing with scientific subjects. In the former case you may be able to read a

88、 chapter. In the latter you may only be able to read one page.Always keep a pencil and paper beside you. _20_Note also the facts important for your purpose as well as anything which leads you to further research. You dont have to write these things in detail. It is enough to put the page number and

89、one or two words as a reminder .A. Stop to have a rest now and then.B. Spend a few minutes looking through the book.C. This depends on the type of book you are reading.D. Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed.E. Make a note of any page which is of special importance.F. You may find y

90、ourself having to leam something by heart.G. Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy.（十六） 2021年全国甲卷 You keep hearing about recycling, right? But it doesnt end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources （资源） to make, and buying loads of new cl

91、othing (or throwing out old clothing) is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with all those perfectly-good-but-youre-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor?1. Its the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all a

92、t the same time.A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. Its really easy to do! Here are a few pointers. Invite 5-10 people so you have a nice selection.2, and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than t

93、hat, and it becomes uncontrollable.3. They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their new clothes home. Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room.4. Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground

94、 rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take them things always look different when you put them on. Set a starting time. Maybe you say go, or turn on a certain song, or whatever.5. And dont forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, its a party!A.Les

95、s people than thatB.Hold a clothing swapC.If two people are competingD.Just keep music playing throughoutE.Donate whatever clothes are left overF.Have everyone put their clothes in the right spotsG.Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition（十七） 2021年全国乙卷 According to Jessica Hagy, author

96、 ofHow to Be Interesting, its not difficult to make yourself interesting at a dinner party.1, if youre out of your comfort zone or if youre wandering into somebodys house for the first time. So the main thing is just to show up and be adventurous, trying different foods and talking to strangers.Peop

97、le love to talk about themselves. If you can start the conversation with a question other than What do you do for a living? , youll be able to get a lot more interesting conversation out of whomever it is youre talking to.2, it can bring in I have this old, broken-down vehicle or I rode the bus with

98、 these crazy people who were laughing at silly jokes in the back. It just opens up conversation.3? If you cant take their wine away, you should certainly try to take away their soapbox（讲台）. If youre the host, you can ask them to help you in the kitchen with something and just remove them from the si

99、tuation.4.And what about that other dinner-party killer: awkward silence? If youre faced with an awkward silence at a dinner party, the only thing that always gets everyone talking again is to give the host a compliment （赞扬）.5. Just quickly turn around and say, This cake is extremely delicious and y

100、ou have to tell me all about it.So being interesting at a dinner party isnt that hard.A.How do you know the hostB.The first step is to go exploringC.If you ask the question How did you get here?D.Be prepared to have awkward conversations with strangersE.Or turn the conversation into a topic where th

101、ey have little to sayF.What about that person who has had too much to drink or wont stop talkingG.He or she is the person who is feeling the weight of that awkwardness the most（十八） 2021年6月北京卷Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people.1The mental health benefits from mu

102、sic cant be argued. Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes.2However, for the same reason, music can be very beneficial if one is in pain. By distracting （分心） the mind from the pain, music, people say, can lower stress and anxiety levels. This, of course, ca

103、n lead to less pain.Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed.3While the validity of the idea is still being assessed, the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure. Similarly, according to researchers, listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may

104、 help with healthy blood sugar levels, through the lowering of stress and anxiety.When it comes to heart health, there is speculation （推测） that its not the style of music, but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health. In one European study, participants listened to music as the r

105、esearchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure.4On the other hand, when the music slowed, the participants stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit.5But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be be

106、neficial for, which is what makes music so valuable.A.This feeling can also result in many other health problems. B.Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud. C.This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing. D.They say it can play a big role in calming the br

107、ain enough to sleep.E.The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive.F.It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety.G.Interestingly, the more cheerful the music was, the faster their heart rates were.（十九） 2021年1月八省联考Apps (short for applicat

108、ions) are becoming increasingly popular nowadays, and for good reason. They can help you out in just about every area of your life, whether its keeping fit, communicating with friends, or even learning a language._16_Heres what you should think about before downloading an app for language learning.L

109、earn from diverse sources(not just apps)Any seasoned language learner will tell you that the beauty of mastering a foreign language is the world which it opens up to you. This is a world of diverse sources(来源) of information, from newspapers and books to TV, radio, music and even real people. Would

110、you limit yourself to one medium in your native language?_17_Establish your purpose and plan your habitsDo you want to be fluent in weeks or are you in it for the brain training? The good apps are designed to help you fit your studies around your timetable._18_These apps encourage habit building, be

111、cause the successful formation of a habit ensures your safe and regular return.Make it social_19_I mean social for real. I owe the speed of progress I made in Italian to the support from Jim, my partner in study time. Find a friend to accompany you. Take an evening class. Borrow a book. Buy a book.

112、Book a week away and attend a language school. Just dont forget your phone!If I may speak sincerely, the combination of app, language school, Jim, evenings out, and a choice book or two proved extremely effective._20_A. I recommend it.B. Remember that an app is just a tool.C. No, I dont mean posting

113、 your progress online.D. I encourage you to use apps as often as you can.E. Probably not, so why do so in your new language?F. The best apps adapt themselves based upon your behavior.G. However, you need to know how to use them properly to really benefit.（二十） 2021年6月浙江卷 Youve got mailand its a postc

114、ardPaulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Romes Colosseum. Or Africas Victoria Falls. Or Chinas Great Wall.1I often send postcards to family and friends, he says toChina Daily, but you can imagine that after a whi

115、le, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it,2 Seeking other like-minded souls, however, Paulo started looking in a somewhat unlikely place: online, Many would say the Internet is a place for people who have given up on the traditional postal service, but P

116、aulos hunch（直觉）paid off.Today his hobby has developed into the website postcrossing. com, a social network that has grown to 575, 217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he started it 10 years ago.3Running the website has almost turned into a full-time job.Language is certainly a bar

117、rier for many people. For postcrossing to work worldwide, a common communication language is needed so that everyone can understand each other. As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesnt work if one doesnt understand it.4So a common language is required and in

118、postcrossing thats English since its widely spoken.Many people in China have limited exposure to Engish.5That said, we know of many postcrossing members, including Chinese, who have actually improved their English skills through their use of postcrossing. Paulo says.A.And thats totally fine.B.That m

119、akes it extra hard to learn and practice it.C.He likes to think of sending postcards as a family-friendly hobby.D.Many love to make a connection with someone from across the world.E.On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.F.Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, re

120、ceiving a card in Swedish takes part of the fun away.G.In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a hand-written note from someone far away.（二十一） 2021年1月浙江卷You run into the grocery store to pick up one bottle of water. You get what you need, head to the front, and choose the line th

121、at looks fastest. You chose wrong. People who you swear got in other lines long after you are already checked out and off to the parking lot. _11_It turns out, its just math working against you; chances are, the other line really is faster. Grocery stores try to have enough employees at checkout to

122、get all their customers through with minimum delay. _12_Any small interruption - a price check, a chatty customer-can have downstream effects, holding up an entire line. If there are three lines in the store, delays will happen randomly at different registers. Think about the probability:_13_So its

123、not just in your mind: Another line probably is moving faster. Researchers have a good way to deal with this problem. Make all customers stand in one long, snaking line- called a serpentine line - and serve each person at the front with the next available register. _14_This is what they do at most b

124、anks and fast-food restaurants. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register wont unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow down everyone a little bit but speed up checkout overall. _15_It takes many registers to keep one line moving quickly, and some stores ca

125、nt afford the space or manpower. So wherever your next wait may be: Good luck.A. Why does this always seem to happen to you?B. So why dont most places encourage serpentine lines?C. Some of the may have stood in a queue for almost an hour.D The chances of your line being the fastest are only one in t

126、hree.E. How high is the probability that you are in the fastest waiting line?F. With three registers, this method is much faster than the traditional approach.G. But sometimes, as on a Sunday afternoon, the system gets particularly busy.四、 2020年高考真题（二十二） 2020全国卷I A Few Tips for Self-AcceptanceWe all

127、 want it to accept and love ourselves. But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach. 36. Heres a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction.37. Do not follow the people who make you feel not-good-enough. Why do you follow them? Are you hoping that eventually you will fe

128、el empowered because your life is better than theirs? Know that your life is your own;you are the only you in this world.Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made. We are often ashamed of our shortcomings, our mistakes and our failures. 38. You will make mistakes, time and time again. Rather

129、than getting caught up in how you could have done better, why not offer yourself a compassionate (有同情心) response? That didnt go as planned. But, I tried my best.Recognize all of your strengths. Write them down in a journal. Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness. List all of y

130、our accomplishments and achievements. You have a job, earned your degree, and you got out of bed today. 39. Now that youve listed your strengths, list your imperfections. Turn the page in your journal. Put into words why you feel unworthy, why you dont feel good enough. Now, read these words back to

131、 yourself. 40. Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements. See how awesome you are?A. Feeling upset again?B. Where do you start?C. Nothing is too small to celebrate.D. Remember, you are only human. E. Set an intention for self-acceptance.F. Stop comparing yourself with

132、 others.G. When does the comparison game start?（二十三） 2020全国卷II Emoji(表情符号) and Workplace CommunicationIn Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly, with users in the hundreds of millions, both at work and play. 36. . Its been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are us

133、ing emojis at work.Written communications can often read as cold and dull. Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear. 37. , encouraging better and more frequent communication.In any given office, employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in com

134、munication style can be a challenge. 38. . While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually, for those used to working with traditional tools like email, it may feel like a learning curve(曲线). The good news is that its simple to learn and can be worth the effort.There is also the matter

135、of tone(语气). Who hasnt received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day? 39. . Emoji can help communication feel friendlier, and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile.40. , and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome. And when your employees begin add

136、ing smiling emojis to their business communication, youll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture.A. Message with emojis feel more conversationalB. Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendlyC. Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strangeD. The popularity of these platfor

137、ms is spreading globallyE.Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestlyF.Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplaceG.An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform（二十四） 2020全国卷III A housewarming party is a special party to be

138、 held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home. 36. And it is good time to fill the new space with love and hopeful prese

139、nts.37. Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isnt a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the

140、 new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.38. This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isnt a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of th

141、eir new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. 39. Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. 40. Now m

142、ost homes have central heating and dont use fires to keep warm.A. This isnt usual though.B. It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.C. You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.D. If youre lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.E.It also giv

143、es people a chance to see what the new home looks like.F.The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.G.This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.（二十五） 2020年北京卷Many people think that positive thinking is mostly about keeping ones head in the sand an

144、d ignoring daily problems, trying to look optimistic. In reality it has more to do with the way an individual talks to himself. Self-talk is a constant stream of thoughts of a person, who is often unaware and uncertain of some events, phenomena, people, or even the person himself._46_Meanwhile, posi

145、tive thinking can help to stop negative self-talks and start to form a positive view on an issue. People who regularly practise positive thinking tend to solve problems more effectively. They are less exposed to stress caused by external factors. They tend to believe in themselves and in what they d

146、o. _47_People who think positively demonstrate increased life spans, lower rates of depression and anxiety, better physical and psychological health, reduced risks of death from heart problems. Positive thinking also contributes to ones ability to deal with problems and hardships._48_For example, re

147、searchers have found that in the case of a crisis accompanied by strong emotions, such as a natural disaster, positive thinking can provide a sort of buffer against depression and anxiety. Resilient people who think positively tend to treat every problem as a challenge, a chance for improvement of a

148、ny kind, or as an opportunity for personal growth. Pessimists, on the contrary, tend to perceive problems as a source of additional stress._49_In conclusion, positive thinking is a powerful and effective tool for dealing with hard times and improving the quality of ones life. It doesnt have anything

149、 to do with ignorant optimism when an individual refuses to notice a problem._50_Thinking in a positive, self-encouraging way brings about many benefits to ones physical and mental health.A. It doesnt cause any severe emotional discomfort, either.B. Negative self-talk damages self-confidence and dec

150、reases self-respect.C. It helps one to remain clear-headed and confident in difficult situations.D. Positive thinking has several beneficial effects on the body and the mind.E. As thinking changes, an individuals behaviour and habits change as well.F. They often offer a real alternative to the commo

151、n and regular way of thinking.G. They often feel discouraged long before trying to solve the problem, even if small.（二十六） 2020山东卷 Some individuals are born with a gift for public speaking.16. Do you want to be a good public speaker? Here are some principles you must master.People want to listen to s

152、omeone who is interesting, relaxed and comfortable. Too often when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the “public”at the expense of the”speaking. “ 17. Focus on the speaking. Talk directly to your audience, be yourself and make a connection.Even the most successful public speaker will make

153、mistakes. Yet, the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking. Peoples attention wanders constantly. In fact,most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speakers message. So, dont stop speaking when you make a mistake unless its a truly serious one.18. Your goal is not to be a

154、 perfect public speaker.19. And like everything else in life, that takes practice. Remember, even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consistent basis.20. Its rare to hear someone say, “I wish that speaker had spoken longer. “On the other hand, you probably cant count the times that y

155、ouve thought, “Im glad that talk is over. It seemed to go on forever! “So surprise your audience. Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anticipated. Its better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in their seats waiting for your speech finally to end.A. D

156、o the opposite.B. You want to be an effective public speaker.C. You don t need to apologize for a minor slip.D. When it comes to public speaking, less is usually more.E.The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audienceF.Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing on your listenersG.Howe

157、ver, the majority of people are effective speakers because they train to be.（二十七） 2020.7浙江卷 I experienced years of loneliness as a child. 31. His friends teased him about babysitting his sister and his interests were far different from mine. With no other kids of my age in the neighborhood, I had to

158、 spend hours by myself.A bright spot for me turned out to be reading. My love of the written word began early as my mother read to me every evening. 32. I started reading books on my own before age 5 and my mother took me to the public library once a week to borrow several books. I quickly graduated

159、 from typical childrens books to ones with fewer pictures and longer chapters. Reading opened new worlds to me. 33. My mother also encouraged me to make what I wanted. I tried making toy cars with cardboard boxes and constructing buildings from leftover cardboard and bits of wood my father gave me.

160、When my mother saw my creations, she told me how creative my designs were. 34. I learned a lot about how to extend the life of objects and transform them into something new and useful. It was a trait(特点) others found helpful, and I soon had friends who wanted to make things with me.35. My parents ma

161、de it a point for their two kids to spend time outside, no matter the weather or season. My brother, of course, raced off to be with his friends, while I had plenty to do myself. There was making leaf houses in autumn, ice skating in winter, and so much more. Theyre all memories I treasure today.A.

162、I wasnt alone any longer.B. I enjoyed reading stories aloud.C. I was invited to play with another kid.D. I loved the colorful photographs in the books.E. Another habit I formed early was being outdoors.F.Thus, I began my lifelong interest in making things.G.My older brother couldnt be bothered to pl

163、ay with me.（二十八） 2020年1月浙江卷Lets take a minute to think about the water we use. The human body is 60% water and we need to drink lots of water to be healthy. When we are thirsty we just go to the kitchen and fill a glass with clean water.1For example, farmers, who produce the food we eat, use water t

164、o make the plants grow. When we turn on a light or switch on a TV or a computer we use energy and we need water to produce this energy.The truth is that we are lucky enough to have clean water whenever we want, but this is not the case for many people around the world.2Thats around one in 10 people

165、in the world. If we drink dirty water, we can catch diseases from the bacteria and become ill. Every year over 500, 000 children die from diarrhoea（腹泻）from dirty water. Thats around 1, 400 children every day! Also, in some countries children walk many kilo metres every day to get water.3Therefore, t

166、hey dont have time to learn how to read or write and dont get an education.4On this day every year, countries around the world hold events to educate people about the problems of dirty water and that clean water is something that everyone should have around the world. At one school in the UK, childr

167、en between the ages of 10 and 15 walk 6 km with six litres of water.5People give them money to do this and all the money helps get clean water to as many people as possible around the world.A.We use water in directly too.B.Every system in our body depends on water to function.C.It is to inspire peop

168、le to learn more about water-related problems.D.If children walk many hours a day to get water, they cant go to school.E.Did you know that around 750 million people do not have clean water to drink?F.In 1993 the United Nations decided that March 22nd is the World Day for Water.G.In this way, they kn

169、ow how it feels to walk a long distance carrying heavy bottles.五、 2019年高考真题（二十九） 2019全国卷I 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?We all grew up hearing people tell us to “go out and get some fresh air.” _36_ According to recent studies，the answer is a big YES，if th

170、e air quality in your camping area is good._37_ If the air youre breathing is clean-which it would be if youre away from the smog of cities-then the air is filled with life-giving，energizing oxygen. If you exercise out of doors，your body will learn to breathe more deeply，allowing even more oxygen to

171、 get to your muscles(肌肉)and your brain.Recently，people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing(治愈). _38_ In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery. It turns out that just looking at green，growing things can reduce stress，lower blood pres

172、sure，and put people into a better mood(情绪).Greenery is good for us. Hospital patients Who see tree branches out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky instead. _39_ It gives us a great feeling of peace._40_While the suns rays can age and harm our s

173、kin, they also give is beneficial Vitamin D. To make sure you get enough Vitamin Dbut still protect your skin put on sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working, and thats plenty of time for your skin to absorb a days worth of Vitamin D.A. Fresh air

174、 cleans our lungs.B. So what are you waiting for?C. Being in nature refreshes us.D. Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.E. But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?F. Just as importantly, we tend to associate air with health care.G. All across the country,

175、 recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens.（三十） 2019全国卷II 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question:“Should I jump? This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation and goal setting are th

176、e two sides of same coin. _36_Like the child on the diving board, you will stay undecided._37_ More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need to evaluate yourself , your values your strengths, your weaknesses, your achievements, your desires ,etc. Only then should

177、 your youre your goalsYou also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work. _38_ So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity(清晰)o

178、f thoughts can help you move forward.Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives, keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible._39_ They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting y

179、our goals.Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a Pilot but cant become one because your eyesight is not good enough._40_You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some pla

180、nned, but most unplanned. You cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.A. This can affect your work.B. So how should you motivate yourself?C. However, this should not discourage you.D. So why should we try to set

181、specific goals?E. They can change according to circumstances.F. Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.G. Without motivation you can neither set a goal nor reach it （三十一） 2019全国卷III 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。In an online class, developing healthy patterns of communication w

182、ith professors is very important. _36_ While I have only listed two of each, there are obviously many other situations that can arise. Students should be able to extend the logic(逻辑)of each to their particular circumstance.Dos _37_ Questions about subject content are generally welcomed. Before askin

183、g questions about the course design, read the syllabus(教学大纲)and learning management system information to be sure the answer isnt hiding in plain sight. Participate in discussion forums(论坛), blogs and other open-ended forums for dialogue. _38_ Be sure to stay on topic and not offer irrelevant inform

184、ation. Make a point, and make it safe for others to do the same.Donts Dont share personal information or stories. Professors are not trained nurses, financial aid experts or your best friends. If you are in need of a deadline extension, simply explain the situation to the professor. _39_ Dont openly

185、 express annoyance at a professor or class. _40_ When a student attacks a professor on the social media, the language used actually says more about the student. If there is truly a concern about a professors professionalism or ability, be sure to use online course evaluations to calmly offer your co

186、mments.A. Thats what they are for.B. Turn to an online instructor for help.C. If more information is needed, they will ask.D. Remember that online professors get a lot of emails.E. Below are some common dos and don ts for online learners.F. Everyone has taken a not-so-great class at one time or anot

187、her.G. Ask questions, but make sure they are good, thoughtful questions.（三十二） 2019北京卷 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Much of the work in todays world is accomplished(完成)in teams. Most people believe the best way to build a great team is to gather a group of the most talented individuals._4

188、6_Companies spend millions hiring top business people. Is their money well spent？_47_They focused on football，basketball and baseball. The results are mixed For football and basketball，adding talented players to a team proves a good method，but only up to the point where 70% of the players are top ta

189、lent；above that level, the teams performance begins to decline. Interestingly，this trend isnt evident in baseball. where additional individual talent keeps improving the teams performance.To explain this phenomenon，the researchers explored the degree to which a good performance by a team requires it

190、s members to coordinate(协调)their actions._48_In baseball，the performance of individual players is less dependent on teammates. They conclude that when task interdependence is high，team performance will suffer when there is too much talent，while individual talent will have positive effects on team pe

191、rformance when task interdependence is lower. If a basketball star is. for example，trying to gain a high personal point total，he may take a shot himself when it would be better to pass the ball to a teammate，affecting the teams performance. Young children learning to play team sports are often told，

192、“There is no I in TEAM.”_49_Another possibility is that when there is a lot of talent on a team，some players may make less effort. Just as in a game of tug-of-war(拔河比赛)，whenever a person is added，everyone else pulls the rope with less force._50_.An A-team may require a balance-not just A players，but

193、 a few generous B players as well.A. Its not a simple matter to determine the nature of talent.B. Sports team owners spend millions of dollars attracting top talentC. The group interaction and its effect drew the researchers attention.D. Stars apparently do not follow this basic principle of sportsm

194、anship.E. Several recent studies examined the role of talent in the sports world.F. Building up a dream team is more complex than simply hiring the best talent.G. This task interdependence distinguishes baseball from football and basketball.（三十三） 2019.6浙江卷 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Ro

195、ck music consists of many different styles. Even though there is a common spirit among all music groups, they make very different music. _31_ At that time the Beatles entered the world of music from Liverpool.After they were given an invitation to appear live on BBC, the Beatles quickly became famou

196、s in Britain with nationwide tours. By mid-1963, the Beatles had been extremely popular in England. _32_ They held large concerts and performed at clubs. They became the hottest thing on the pop music scene in England. They began as a modestly successful musician group and ended the year as show bus

197、iness legends(传说). John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named composers of the year._33_ They were not sure how the Americans would react to the new type of music. Beatlemania hit New York on February 7, 1964. Hundreds of fans jammed the airport to greet them. _34_ The concert was broadcast live and

198、attracted the largest one night audience in the history of television up to that time. The Beatles were described as a British invasion(入侵)by local and nationwide newspapers at that time. Their victory in America was still remembered as a major turning point in the history of rock and roll. Thanks t

199、o the Beatles, a lot of opportunities were opened up to new faces on the market. _35_A. They decided on a tour to the United States in 1964.B. Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.C. Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s.D. However, their songs changed the lives of generations to come.E. Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.F. They appeared in the films A Hard Days Night(1964)and Help！(1965).G. They performed their first concert in America at CBS televisions 53rd street studio.