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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
















參考答案：
1．B 2．A 3．D 4．F 5．C

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文，文章主要介紹了直播帶貨興起的原因并提供了進(jìn)入該行業(yè)的一些建議。
1．由上文“If you haven’t started live stream commerce on social media, maybe you should.(如果你還沒有在社交媒體上開始直播帶貨，也許你應(yīng)該這樣做。)”和下文“It is growing in popularity, accounting for $200 billion in sales in China and $11 billion in the United States in 2020.(它越來越受歡迎，2020年在中國的銷售額為2000億美元，在美國的銷售額為110億美元。)”可知，此空起到承上啟下的作用，上一句引出直播帶貨這個話題，后一句介紹了這一模式的銷售額，說明直播帶貨這一模式很火爆。B選項“Livestream commerce is the hottest trend in the online business.(直播帶貨是在線商業(yè)中最熱門的趨勢。)”符合語境。故選B。
2．由后文“We have to look at the evolution of online.(我們必須看看在線模式的演變。)”和后文的內(nèi)容可知，這一段主要在講述了直播帶貨這一模式是如何興起并變得流行的。A選項“Why is livestream commerce becoming so popular?(為什么直播商業(yè)變得如此流行？)”符合語境，可以引出下文。故選A。
3．由上文“After that came livestream.(之后是直播。)”和后文“That’s where we’ve arrived in terms of the evolution of online.(這就是我們在網(wǎng)絡(luò)發(fā)展方面所取得的成就。)”可知，上文提到在線模式發(fā)展到了直播，后文提到這就是目前我們所取得的成就，因此空格處應(yīng)該是有了直播之后的發(fā)展，也就是文中提到的直播帶貨。D選項“The option to buy from the live stream was added shortly afterwards.(不久之后，就添加了從直播中購買的選項。)”符合語境，起到了承上啟下的作用。故選D。
4．由上文“What should brands be thinking about as they jump into livestream commerce?(當(dāng)品牌進(jìn)入直播帶貨時，他們應(yīng)該考慮什么？)”和后文“For example, brands have to choose the right plat form and influence.(例如，品牌必須選擇正確的平臺和影響力。)”可知，首句提出品牌在進(jìn)入直播帶貨這一行業(yè)之前需要考慮哪些問題，后文提出了相應(yīng)的建議，所以空格處應(yīng)該是作者認(rèn)為這些品牌該如何做。F選項“They have to integrate livestream commerce with other marketing strategies.(他們必須將直播商業(yè)與其他營銷策略相結(jié)合。)”中的They指的就是上文提到的brands，此選項符合語境。故選F。
5．由上文“Brands have to measure success against goals.(品牌必須用目標(biāo)來衡量成功。)”和后文“It’s not just about making immediate sales. Their objective is to reach new markets, introduce new products，or create a buzz for the brand.(這不僅僅是即時銷售。他們的目標(biāo)是開拓新市場，推出新產(chǎn)品，或為品牌制造轟動。)”可知，上文提到了用goals來衡量成功，也就是是否實現(xiàn)了目標(biāo)。C選項“They must test whether they are able to achieve those goals.(他們必須測試自己是否能夠?qū)崿F(xiàn)這些目標(biāo)。)”中的goals與上文相對應(yīng)，符合語境。故選C。
6．E 7．G 8．F 9．B 10．C

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要闡述了人們之所以喜歡模仿富人和名人的日常行為，是因為有一種叫做“迷信學(xué)習(xí)”的強(qiáng)大心理過程。如果由此產(chǎn)生的習(xí)慣對個人有一定的好處，那就可以繼續(xù)使用。
6．根據(jù)上文“The answer lies in a powerful psychological process called “superstitious learning”.(答案在于一種叫做“迷信學(xué)習(xí)”的強(qiáng)大心理過程)”可知，E. The scientific study of superstitious learning began in the late 1940s, with an influential paper by an American psychologist.(對迷信學(xué)習(xí)的科學(xué)研究始于20世紀(jì)40年代末，當(dāng)時一位美國心理學(xué)家發(fā)表了一篇頗具影響力的論文)能夠承接上文，符合題意。上文提出概念，接著解釋了對這一概念的研究。故選E項。
7．根據(jù)上文“That is not to say the resulting habits are completely lacking in benefits.(這并不是說由此產(chǎn)生的習(xí)慣完全沒有好處)”可知，空格處應(yīng)陳述其產(chǎn)生的好的結(jié)果。由此可知，G. By giving us a sense of self-determination, the adoption of rituals can help us to overcome anxiety, and may even bring about a noticeable boost in performance.(通過給我們一種自我決定的感覺，采用這些習(xí)慣可以幫助我們克服焦慮，甚至在表現(xiàn)上有明顯提高)能夠承接上文，符合題意。故選G項。
8．根據(jù)下文“Creative tasks are especially common with uncertainty ― which may explain why thinkers like Beethoven adopted specific behaviors to get their thoughts flowing.(創(chuàng)造性任務(wù)尤其常見于不確定性——也許可以解釋為什么像貝多芬這樣的思想家會采取特定的行為來讓他們的思想保持活躍)”可知，思想家們?yōu)榱吮３执竽X具有更好的創(chuàng)造性，在生活中可能會有一些特定的行為，因此空格處舉例說明生活中聯(lián)想學(xué)習(xí)法可能讓我們形成的習(xí)慣。由此可知，F(xiàn). In everyday life, this associative learning might lead us to settle on a “l(fā)ucky” pen that seems to deliver particularly good grades in exams.(在日常生活中，這種聯(lián)想學(xué)習(xí)可能會讓我們選擇一支“幸運(yùn)”筆，這支筆似乎能在考試中取得特別好的成績)符合題意。故選F項。
9．根據(jù)上文“Often, the rituals that we acquire take very little effort.(通常情況下，我們不費(fèi)吹灰之力就能養(yǎng)成這些習(xí)慣)”可知，B. Daprati suggests this may even be the reason that we persist in these behaviors.(Daprati認(rèn)為這甚至可能是我們堅持這些行為的原因)能夠承接上文，符合題意。因為形成這些習(xí)慣不需要付出太多努力，所以Daprati認(rèn)為這就是人們能堅持這些行為的原因。故選B項。
10．根據(jù)下文“If the action costs nothing and helps you to feel a bit more in control of your day, it’s perfectly rational to continue.(如果這樣做不需要任何代價，還能讓你感覺自己能更好地掌控這一天，那么繼續(xù)下去是完全合理的)”可知，C. Given these findings, we need not be embarrassed by the little rituals that pepper our days.(鑒于有了這些發(fā)現(xiàn)，我們不必為日常生活中充斥的小習(xí)慣而感到尷尬)能夠開啟下文，總結(jié)全文，符合題意。選項中的these findings指代前文中對“迷信學(xué)習(xí)”的研究發(fā)現(xiàn)。故選C項。
11．E 12．D 13．C 14．A 15．G

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。主要講述了獨(dú)處時間對心理健康的重要性。
11．根據(jù)上句“People tend to be social creatures, and research has shown that social connections are vital for both emotional and physical well-being. (人們往往是社會生物，研究表明，社會聯(lián)系對情感和身體健康都至關(guān)重要)”以及后句“The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated both the challenges of loneliness and a lack of alone time. Having time for yourself gives you the chance to break free from social pressures and tap into your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. (COVID-19大流行既顯示了孤獨(dú)的挑戰(zhàn)，也顯示了獨(dú)處時間的缺乏。擁有屬于自己的時間能讓你有機(jī)會擺脫社會壓力，深入自己的想法、感受和經(jīng)歷)”可知，設(shè)空處應(yīng)講解獨(dú)處時間對心理健康的重要作用。E選項：However, alone time also plays a crucial role in mental health(然而，獨(dú)處時間對心理健康也起著至關(guān)重要的作用)承上啟下，并和下文的獨(dú)處時間對心理健康的重要作用相呼應(yīng)。合乎題意。故選E。
12．根據(jù)后句“Research actually suggests that being alone can lead to changes in the brain that help fuel the creative process. (事實上，研究表明，獨(dú)處會導(dǎo)致大腦發(fā)生變化，有助于激發(fā)創(chuàng)造力)”可知，設(shè)空處應(yīng)講解獨(dú)處時間對于加強(qiáng)創(chuàng)造力的作用。D項：Solo time is an opportunity to strengthen your creativity(獨(dú)處時間是增強(qiáng)創(chuàng)造力的機(jī)會)合乎題意。故選D。
13．根據(jù)后句“However, researchers have found that people who live alone may actually have richer social lives and more social energy than people who don’t (然而，研究人員發(fā)現(xiàn)，獨(dú)居的人實際上比非獨(dú)居的人擁有更豐富的社交生活和更多的社交能量)”however表示轉(zhuǎn)折，可知，設(shè)空處應(yīng)講解獨(dú)處不好的方面。 C項：Living alone tends to be seen in a negative light(獨(dú)處往往給人一種消極的印象)合乎題意。故選C。
14．設(shè)空處概括本段內(nèi)容，為本段小標(biāo)題， 設(shè)空處與上下段的首句句式保持一致，即應(yīng)是祈使句。根據(jù)后句“Work on removing distractions, particularly ones that invite social comparisons. (努力消除干擾，尤其是那些會引起社會比較的干擾)”可知，設(shè)空處應(yīng)為消除干擾。A項：Turn off social media(關(guān)閉社交媒體)概括本段內(nèi)容，合乎題意。故選A。
15．根據(jù)上句“Not everyone is comfortable spending time alone, so you might find it helpful to plan out what you want to do. (不是每個人都喜歡獨(dú)處，所以你可能會發(fā)現(xiàn)計劃好自己想做什么很有幫助)”可知，設(shè)空處應(yīng)為具體講解獨(dú)處時所做的事情。G項：This might involve relaxation time, exploring favorite hobbies, or reading books(這可能包括放松時間，探索最喜歡的愛好，或閱讀書籍)合乎題意。故選G。
16．G 17．C 18．A 19．E 20．F

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了幾種方法可以讓你變得更加自信。
16．根據(jù)前文“However, not everyone feels confident in their abilities.(然而，并不是每個人都對自己的能力充滿信心。)”以及下文的內(nèi)容可知，針對不自信的問題，空處引出下文內(nèi)容，提出幾點提升信心的建議，故選項G“Fortunately, there are things you can do to show confidence in any situation.(幸運(yùn)的是，在任何情況下，你都可以做一些事情來顯示你的自信。)” 承上啟下，符合語意。故選G項。
17．根據(jù)小標(biāo)題“Focus on Your Strength(專注你的優(yōu)勢)”以及后文“Then focus on highlighting or projecting that quality.(然后著重強(qiáng)調(diào)或突出這種品質(zhì)。)”可知，后文是對空處的進(jìn)一步說明，故選項C“Choose something you know you are good at.(選擇一些你知道你擅長的東西)” 既是對小標(biāo)題的體現(xiàn)，也銜接下文內(nèi)容，符合語意。故選C項。
18．根據(jù)下文“Positive self-talk, on the other hand, has been shown to be strongly associated with success.(另一方面，積極的自我對話已經(jīng)被證明與成功有著密切的聯(lián)系。)”可知，此段落講述的是積極的自我對話能夠提升你的自信心，也能夠讓你走向成功。故A項“Talk Yourself Up(鼓勵自己)”總結(jié)下文內(nèi)容，符合語意。故選A項。
19．根據(jù)前文“You may make such comparisons whether you are looking at their performance, appearance or other qualities.(你可能會做這樣的比較，無論你是看他們的表現(xiàn)，外表還是其他品質(zhì)。)”可知，將自己與他人作比較其實會影響你的自信心的，選項E中“so”指的是前文內(nèi)容，故選項E“If so, it can possibly make you feel worse about yourself.(如果是這樣，這可能會讓你對自己感覺更糟。)”是對前文內(nèi)容的進(jìn)一步延伸，道出與他人作比較的不好影響。故選E項。
20．根據(jù)下文“Doing so, however, can actually increase your anxiety and lessen your faith in your abilities. Research has found that practicing the things you fear can help reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence.(然而，這樣做實際上會增加你的焦慮，減少你對自己能力的信心。研究發(fā)現(xiàn)，練習(xí)你害怕的事情有助于減少焦慮，提高自信。)”可知，一個人如果處處避免那些他害怕的、不自信的事，他反而會更加焦慮，而練習(xí)去面對他害怕的事反而能提升他的信心，故選項F“You might be happy to avoid the situations that leave you feeling less confident.(你可能很樂意避免讓你感到不自信的情況。)”引出下文內(nèi)容，符合語意。故選F項。
21．D 22．G 23．F 24．B 25．A

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了現(xiàn)在的孩子向父母要手機(jī)的年紀(jì)越來越小，這給家庭造成了不小的困擾，所以本文介紹了幾種將手機(jī)當(dāng)成工具而不是玩具的方法。
21．根據(jù)空處上句“Phones can be a distraction(干擾) from learning when used in the classroom.(在教室里使用手機(jī)會分散學(xué)生的學(xué)習(xí)注意力)”可知，此處是在介紹手機(jī)對于學(xué)生的不良影響，D選項“They can also prevent students from connecting with one another.(它們還可以阻止學(xué)生之間的聯(lián)系)”與上文話題一致，且選項的they指代的就是上句的Phones。故選D項。
22．根據(jù)空處下句“They’re also for keeping in touch with people who you may not get to talk to as often.(它們也可以用來和那些你可能不經(jīng)常聯(lián)系的人保持聯(lián)系)”可知，此處是在講手機(jī)可以用來聯(lián)系別人，G選項“Phones aren’t just for texting the best friend who lives two blocks away.(手機(jī)不僅僅是用來給住在兩個街區(qū)之外的最好的朋友發(fā)短信的)”與上文話題一致，且是遞進(jìn)關(guān)系，下句中的they指代的是G選項的Phones。故選G項。
23．根據(jù)空處上句“When you feel bored and expect to glance over social media, fight it by taking a short walk.(當(dāng)你感到無聊，想要瀏覽社交媒體時，去散散步吧)”可知，此處是在介紹我們要少玩手機(jī)，多做別的事情來充實生活。F選項“Also, instead of reading a headline, why not pull out a book to read?(此外，與其讀手機(jī)里的頭條新聞，為什么不拿出一本書來讀呢？)”符合語境。故選F項。
24．根據(jù)空處上句“For many families, the only time they truly get together is breaking bread at tbe end of a long day. (對于許多家庭來說，他們唯一真正團(tuán)聚的時間是在漫長的一天結(jié)束后一起吃飯)”可知，此處是在講和家人共進(jìn)晚餐，B選項“Prepare a dinner together with your children.(和你的孩子一起準(zhǔn)備一頓晚餐)”符合語境，選項中的dinner呼應(yīng)上文breaking bread。故選B項。
25．根據(jù)文章最后一句“Good options include going to an amusement park, working together on a craft project or signing your kids up for sports.(不錯的選擇就包括去游樂園，一起做手工項目或讓孩子參加運(yùn)動)”并結(jié)合本段內(nèi)容可知，本段主要是在講督促孩子多去做些別的項目和活動，代替玩手機(jī)。A選項“Plan other forms of entertainment.(計劃其他形式的娛樂)”作為本段小標(biāo)題最合適。故選A項。
26．C 27．F 28．A 29．D 30．B

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。隨著網(wǎng)購的繁榮，美國銷售額突破萬億，但是其中數(shù)百萬的購買最終都會被退貨。文章主要講述網(wǎng)購?fù)素洰a(chǎn)生的重大問題及作為消費(fèi)者該如何去做。
26．根據(jù)上文“But millions of those purchases will eventually get sent back.”（但數(shù)百萬美元的購買最終將被退回）及下文“Here’s what you need to know.”（這里你需要了解以下幾點。）可知文章后面闡述退貨存在的問題。因而空處為承上啟下的作用，講述退貨產(chǎn)生的問題或影響。選項C.“這些退貨可能會對環(huán)境產(chǎn)生重大影響?！保蓄}，故選C。
27．根據(jù)上文“However, many items that get returned never go back on sale.”(然而，許多被退回的物品永遠(yuǎn)不會重新銷售)和下文“About 5 billion pounds of returned goods went to landfills each year, according to logistics(物流)company Optoro”（根據(jù)物流公司Optoro的數(shù)據(jù)，每年約有50億英鎊的退貨進(jìn)入垃圾填埋場），我可知設(shè)空部分應(yīng)該講的是這些退回物品會如何處理。選項F.“相反，他們經(jīng)常被扔掉，即使他們?nèi)匀皇侨碌??！?，符合題意，故選F。
28．根據(jù)下文“When you send a product back, companies already owe you a refund, and it would cost them even more to ship it to a sorting facility and have someone evaluate whether it can be sold again.”（當(dāng)你退回一件產(chǎn)品時，公司已經(jīng)欠你一筆退款，如果他們把產(chǎn)品運(yùn)到分揀設(shè)施并讓人評估是否可以再次銷售，成本會更高。）可知，作為本段的主題句，設(shè)空部分應(yīng)該講述退貨對商家所產(chǎn)生的成本問題。選項A.“這聽起來令人震驚，但歸根結(jié)底是成本問題。”切題，故選A。
29．根據(jù)下文“Other unwanted items might be sent overseas-although many could still go to the garbage eventually.”（其他不需要的物品可能會被送到海外——盡管許多物品最終仍然會被扔進(jìn)垃圾桶。）提到了其它的返回的物品的可能的處理方式，可推知設(shè)空部分應(yīng)該講的是一些商品應(yīng)該是如何處理的，D項.“Things like electronics could get separated into parts.”（像電子產(chǎn)品的這類東西可能會被拆分成零件），舉例說明電子類產(chǎn)品的處理方式，符合題意，故選D。
30．根據(jù)上文“Third-party logistics businesses have also popped up to help clean up the return process. But that’s not enough on its own.”（第三方物流企業(yè)也紛紛出現(xiàn)，以幫助清理退貨流程。但這本身還不夠。）以及下文“If we continue to shop without thinking about the environmental impacts of our decisions, we’ll ultimately have very unsustainable supply chains.”（如果我們繼續(xù)購物，而不考慮我們的決定對環(huán)境的影響，我們最終將擁有不可持續(xù)發(fā)展的供應(yīng)鏈。）提到了作為消費(fèi)者，應(yīng)該注意自己的消費(fèi)對環(huán)境的影響以及要滿足可持續(xù)發(fā)展，因而設(shè)空部分承接前文，應(yīng)該講述消費(fèi)者要承擔(dān)起這個責(zé)任。選項B.“責(zé)任也落在了我們消費(fèi)者身上?！鼻蓄}，故選B。
31．G 32．D 33．E 34．A 35．C

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。主要介紹了在有貓咪的家庭引進(jìn)新的“家庭成員”時需要思考的內(nèi)容和措施。
31．根據(jù)下文“Continue reading for tips on how to do that.(繼續(xù)閱讀有關(guān)如何做到這一點的建議)”推知，空處在介紹建議。G項“有一個過程可以讓你和貓都減少壓力”引出下文，符合題意。故選G。
32．上文“Your existing cat’s needs come first.(你現(xiàn)有的貓的需求是第一位的)”以及下文“Does your cat prefer female cats over male cats? If he/ she enjoys the company of female cats, adopting a female cat can help.(你的貓更喜歡母貓而不是公貓嗎？如果他/她喜歡母貓的陪伴，收養(yǎng)一只母貓會有幫助)”說明要將你現(xiàn)有的貓的需求放在第一位，考慮現(xiàn)有的貓的喜好，D項“想想你現(xiàn)有的貓的性格和習(xí)慣”承上啟下，符合題意。故選D。
33．上文“Cats can be territorial when it comes to their space; the same can be true for their owners as well.(貓在空間上可能是有領(lǐng)土的；對它們的主人來說也是如此)”說明貓有領(lǐng)土意識，并且對主人有占有意識，以及下文“Giving your cat more hugs and care during the introduction of a new cat can help ease his/ her bad feeling.(在引進(jìn)新貓的過程中，給你的貓更多的擁抱和照顧可以幫助緩解他/她的不良情緒)”說明貓會對新來的貓產(chǎn)生不良情緒，E項中envious是關(guān)鍵詞，E項“如果你的貓覺得自己被忽視了，它很容易嫉妒新來的貓”說明貓對新來的貓會感到嫉妒，需要主人更多的擁抱和照顧，承上啟下，符合題意。故選E。
34．下文“When you bring your new cat home, it’s best to keep the cats in different rooms.(當(dāng)你把你的新貓帶回家時，最好把貓放在不同的房間里)”說明新的貓到家后，最好要將其與原來的貓分開在不同房間，A項“起初要將貓分開”引出下文，符合題意。故選A。
35．上文“Introduce the new cat slowly. Your cats will have the chance to get used to each other’s smell through the door. When they seem interested in meeting, you can bring one into the other’s territory.(慢慢地介紹這只新貓。你的貓將有機(jī)會習(xí)慣彼此通過門發(fā)出的氣味。當(dāng)他們似乎有興趣見面時，你可以把一個帶到另一個的領(lǐng)地)”說明要慢慢地把新來的貓介紹給家里原有的貓，C項“在新貓到來后至少幾天內(nèi)這樣做”說明要慢慢介紹貓給彼此，符合題意。故選C。
36．D 37．E 38．F 39．C 40．B

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了四個幫助處于困境的朋友的溝通技巧。
36．上文“Accompanying and supporting a friend, especially when they are in trouble, can be the difference between them moving through a difficult challenge or sinking into a state of hopelessness, social withdrawal and depression.(陪伴和支持朋友，尤其是當(dāng)他們遇到麻煩的時候，可能是他們克服困難的挑戰(zhàn)，還是陷入絕望、社交退縮和抑郁的狀態(tài)的區(qū)別)”說明給予處于低落情緒中的朋友陪伴和支持是很重要的。下文“Here are some practical and genuinely helpful things you can do to support a friend through the hard times.(這里有一些實際的和真正有幫助的事情，你可以做，以支持朋友度過困難時期)”提出一些實際的和真正有幫助的事情。由此可知，設(shè)空處應(yīng)該是說我們不知道怎么去支持朋友，所以文章才給出了一些建議。D. However, it’s tough to know what to do at times.(然而，有時很難知道該做什么)能夠承上啟下，符合題意。故選D。
37．根據(jù)小段標(biāo)題“Reach out.(伸出援手)”及下文“If you’ve noticed your friend has become withdrawn and stopped contacting you or cancelled planned activities, it’s crucial to let them know they’re not alone. (如果你注意到你的朋友變得孤僻，不再聯(lián)系你或取消了計劃中的活動，讓他們知道他們并不孤單是至關(guān)重要的)”及生活常識可知，E. Sometimes a friend in trouble may isolate themselves.(有時朋友在困境中會孤立自己)能夠呼應(yīng)標(biāo)題、銜接下文，構(gòu)成因果關(guān)系，情緒低落的人，容易讓自己處于獨(dú)處的狀態(tài)，所以跟朋友聯(lián)絡(luò)，讓他們知道他們并不孤單是非常重要的。故選E。
38．根據(jù)上文“Pick up the phone, send them a message on social media, or come to their place and let them know you’re available to chat and you’ re concerned about them.(拿起電話，在社交媒體上給他們發(fā)個信息，或者去他們的住處，讓他們知道你可以和他們聊天，你很關(guān)心他們)”及下文“Even if it takes a few attempts, most people appreciate knowing that a friend cares about them enough to reach out.(即使需要做幾次嘗試，大多數(shù)人都喜歡知道朋友足夠關(guān)心他們，主動聯(lián)系他們)”可知，我們應(yīng)該主動聯(lián)系情緒低落的朋友，有時候他們可能不會第一時間回應(yīng)，所以需要多做幾次嘗試。由此可知，F(xiàn). They may not respond at first, so it’s important to keep trying.(他們可能一開始沒有回應(yīng)，所以繼續(xù)嘗試是很重要的)能夠承上啟下，符合題意。故選F。
39．根據(jù)小段標(biāo)題“Find a good time to talk. (找一個合適的時間交談)”及上文“Choose a time when you’re both feeling reasonably relaxed and don’t have to rush off to other commitments. (選擇一個你們都感覺很放松的時間，不用急著去做其他事情)”可知，本段主要講述交談時間的選擇。由此可知，C. You can clear your schedule if necessary.(如果有必要，你可以清空你的日程安排)能夠承接上文，這樣你就不用急著去做其他事情了。故選C。
40．根據(jù)小段標(biāo)題“Be a good listener. (做一個好的傾聽者)”及上文“It might be tempting (誘人的) to offer your friend advice about how to deal with what they’re experiencing, but the most helpful thing you can do if they choose to open up to you is simply listen.(給你的朋友提供如何處理他們所經(jīng)歷的事情的建議可能很誘人，但如果他們選擇向你敞開心扉，你能做的最有幫助的事就是傾聽)”可知，本段主要講述我們要做一個好的傾聽者，讓朋友來主導(dǎo)對話。由此可知，B. Let your friend guide the conversation.(讓你的朋友主導(dǎo)談話)能夠承接上文，符合題意。故選B。
41．G 42．D 43．F 44．B 45．E

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文，主要講的是太陽能的優(yōu)點。
41．根據(jù)第二段的“A solar panel system, when coupled to your electric function, can sufficiently reduce or even cancel your electric bill(太陽能電池板系統(tǒng)，當(dāng)與您的電力功能相結(jié)合時，可以充分減少甚至取消您的電費(fèi)賬單)”可知，第一空后是要介紹太陽能的優(yōu)點，G選項“Here are some of the advantages of equipping a solar power system in your home or office.(以下是在你的家里或辦公室配備太陽能系統(tǒng)的一些優(yōu)點。)”引出了下文對太陽能的優(yōu)點的介紹，因此引起下文，符合語境，故選G。
42．根據(jù)空前的“A solar panel system, when coupled to your electric function, can sufficiently reduce or even cancel your electric bill, yet providing you with the option of using traditional power whenever needed.(太陽能電池板系統(tǒng)，當(dāng)與您的電力功能相結(jié)合時，可以充分減少甚至取消您的電費(fèi)賬單，同時為您提供在任何需要時使用傳統(tǒng)電力的選擇。)”可知，這種太陽能電池板系統(tǒng)是很靈活的，D選項“Also, the flexible system allows you to use it on a wide range of applications.(此外，靈活的系統(tǒng)允許您在廣泛的應(yīng)用中使用它。)”說明了這種系統(tǒng)的另外一個優(yōu)點，且“flexible”和空前說既能減少電的使用，在需要時也可以用傳統(tǒng)電力的這種靈活性相互呼應(yīng)，因此D選項承接上文，符合語境，故選D。
43．空前“But perhaps the most widely well-known advantage of solar power is that this is green energy.(但也許太陽能最廣為人知的優(yōu)點是它是一種綠色能源。)”指出太陽能是一種綠色能源，F(xiàn)選項“This power does not cause any pollution, which is why it is such an attraction to many.(這種能源不會造成任何污染，這就是為什么它如此吸引許多人的原因。)”說明了太陽能環(huán)保這一個優(yōu)點，和空前說它是綠色能源相呼應(yīng)，因此F選項承接上文，符合語境，故選F。
44．空后“So if you are thinking in terms of installing a solar electric system in your home or commercial property, you should go ahead and do it by all means.( 因此，如果你正在考慮在你的家庭或商業(yè)物業(yè)安裝太陽能電力系統(tǒng)，你應(yīng)該去做，無論如何都要這么做。)”給讀者提出了安裝太陽能電力系統(tǒng)的建議，因此空格處應(yīng)該說明要安裝這種太陽能電力系統(tǒng)的原因，結(jié)合前面講的太陽能電力系統(tǒng)的好處優(yōu)點可知，B選項“You can not ignore the advantages mentioned above.( 你不能忽視上面提到的優(yōu)點。)”很好地解釋了為什么一定無論如何要安裝這種系統(tǒng)，因此B選項引起下文，符合語境，故選B。
45．空后說“That is why you need a brochure that can tell you all about these issues.(這就是為什么你需要一本能告訴你所有這些問題的小冊子。)”，所以空格處應(yīng)提到某些問題，E選項“But you need to know how and where to make it, where to get the parts affordably etc.(但你需要知道如何以及在哪里制造，哪里才能買到便宜的零件等等。)”中提到了一些問題，和后文需要一個能告訴這些問題的答案的小冊子相呼應(yīng)，因此E選項承上啟下，符合語境，故選E。
46．E 47．D 48．G 49．F 50．B

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文，主要介紹的是智能技術(shù)和互聯(lián)家庭給家居生活帶來的好處。
46．上文說“With all the talk about smart technology and connected homes, you may be wondering why you should take notice.(聽了這么多關(guān)于智能技術(shù)和聯(lián)網(wǎng)家庭的討論，你可能在想為什么要注意到這一點。)”，空后說“According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), smart technology is not just about convenience.(根據(jù)美國照明協(xié)會(ALA)的說法，智能技術(shù)不僅僅是為了方便。)”，空格從應(yīng)說生活中有的事情并不是那么不方便，E選項“After all, it is not that difficult or inconvenient to turn your lights on and off.(畢竟，打開和關(guān)閉你的燈并不是那么困難或不方便。)”中的“inconvenient”和空后的“convenience”相互呼應(yīng)，說明了打開和關(guān)閉你的燈并不是那么困難或不方便，和后文“智能技術(shù)不僅僅是為了方便”相呼應(yīng)，因此承上啟下，符合語境，故選E。
47．空前說“Having a connected home means you have the ability to adjust your thermostat (恒溫器), open and close window shades and make your security system start working from a distance.(擁有一個聯(lián)網(wǎng)的家庭意味著你有能力調(diào)節(jié)恒溫器，打開和關(guān)閉窗簾，讓你的安全系統(tǒng)在遠(yuǎn)處開始工作。)”，空格處應(yīng)緊接著上文繼續(xù)介紹聯(lián)網(wǎng)的家庭還有什么好處，D選項“You can also program those devices to operate when you are not there.(你也可以在你不在場的時候?qū)@些設(shè)備進(jìn)行操作。)”和前文構(gòu)成遞進(jìn)關(guān)系，進(jìn)一步說明了擁有一個聯(lián)網(wǎng)的家庭的好處，因此承接上文，符合語境，故選D。
48．空后說“For example, for a movie night, a system like Lutron’s Caseta Wireless can be preprogrammed to adjust all the lights in your family room to set the scene for a great movie-watching experience.(例如，在電影之夜，Lutron的Caseta Wireless這樣的系統(tǒng)可以預(yù)先編程，以調(diào)整家庭娛樂室的所有燈光，為觀看電影的絕佳體驗設(shè)置場景。)”，空格處應(yīng)說到和改善家里環(huán)境的相關(guān)程序，空后是舉的例子，G選項“Home apps can easily change your room into the perfect setting for different activities.(家庭應(yīng)用程序可以輕松地將你的房間變成適合不同活動的完美環(huán)境。)”說明了家庭應(yīng)用程序可以改善環(huán)境，和后文“調(diào)整家庭娛樂室的所有燈光，為觀看電影的絕佳體驗設(shè)置場景”相呼應(yīng)，因此引起下文，符合語境，故選G。
49．空前說“Erik Anderson is the national sales manager for Lutron Electronics.(Erik Anderson是Lutron電子公司的全國銷售經(jīng)理。)”，通過空后的引號可知，前文提到的這個人說了一些話，空格處應(yīng)該是Erik Anderson說了什么或解釋了什么，F(xiàn)選項“He explains that the Caseta Wireless system is very retrofittable into existing homes.(他解釋說，Caseta無線系統(tǒng)非常適用于現(xiàn)有的家庭。)”中的He指代的是空前的Erik Anderson，利用這個指代承接了上文，說明了Erik Anderson對Caseta的評論，因此符合語境，故選F。
50．空前說“And when you are outside, an app or geofencing (虛擬地理圍欄) allows you to adjust your inside and/or outside lights, even before you arrive home.(當(dāng)你在室外時，一個應(yīng)用程序或地理圍欄可以讓你調(diào)整室內(nèi)和/或室外的燈光，甚至在你到家之前。)”，空格處應(yīng)該會說這樣會給你帶來什么好處，B選項“That will make your home welcoming to you and your guests.(這將使你的家變得對你和你的客人來說很舒適。)”說明了一個應(yīng)用程序或地理圍欄讓你調(diào)整室內(nèi)和/或室外的燈光所引起的好的結(jié)果，就是讓加變得舒適，因此承接上文，符合語境，故選B。
51．C 52．D 53．A 54．E 55．F

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章介紹了豪華野營的由來，以及選擇參加豪華野營的原因。
51．根據(jù)前句“However, camping also means dealing with bugs, bad weather and few, if any, toilets.(然而，露營也意味著要應(yīng)對蟲子、惡劣的天氣和很少的廁所（如果有的話）。)”可知，這些麻煩會使人們打消嘗試野營的念頭，C選項“These troubles can discourage people from ever trying camping.(這些麻煩會使人們對野營望而卻步。)”中的These troubles指代前句中野營中的各種各樣的麻煩，說明了這些麻煩會使人打消野營的念頭，因此C選項承接上文，符合語境，故選C。
52．根據(jù)前句“Glamping, a combination of the words glamorous (有魅力的) and camping, is a fairly new word.(Glamping是Glamping和camping兩個詞的合成詞，是一個相當(dāng)新的詞匯。)”和后句“Since around 600 B.C. Nomadic Mongolians have enjoyed the benefits of glamping.(大約從公元前600年起，游牧的蒙古人就開始享受豪華野營的好處。)”可知，豪華野營描述的是一項人們已經(jīng)做了很長時間的活動，D選項“But it describes an activity that people have been doing for ages.(但它描述的是一種人們多年來一直在做的活動。)”中的it指代前句中的glamping，說明了野營是人們已經(jīng)做了很多年的活動，因此D選項承上啟下，符合語境。故選D。
53．根據(jù)前句“One of them is that glamping gives you access to some wonderful places.(其中之一就是豪華野營可以讓你進(jìn)入一些很棒的地方。)”和后句“Nowadays, glamping can be less expensive than staying in a hotel. But you can still enjoy the modern comforts of a hotel!(如今，豪華野營可能比住酒店更便宜。但你仍然可以享受現(xiàn)代酒店的舒適！)”可知，豪華野營既可以欣賞美麗的地方，又可以住舒適的酒店，A選項“You don’t have to give up beauty for comfort!(你不必為了舒適而放棄美麗！)”說明了舒適和美麗是可以兼得的，因此A選項承上啟下，符合語境，故選A。
54．根據(jù)上一段“One of them is that glamping gives you access to some wonderful places.(其中之一就是豪華野營可以讓你進(jìn)入一些很棒的地方。)”介紹豪華野營的其中的一個原因可知，這里介紹豪華野營的另一個原因。根據(jù)后句“Glampsites often make generous use of eco-friendly materials and avoid using much plastic.(豪華旅游勝地通常會大量使用環(huán)保材料，避免使用大量塑料。)”可知，去豪華野營的另一個原因是它對環(huán)境有好處，E選項“Another reason to go glamping is that it’s good for the environment.(豪華野營的另一個原因是它對環(huán)境有好處。)”說明了去豪華野營的另一個原因是對環(huán)境有好處，因此E選項引起下文，符合語境。故選E。
55．根據(jù)本段的中心句“No matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, a glampsite exists for you.(無論你在尋找什么樣的體驗，glampsite都為你而存在。)”以及后面的所舉豪華野營的地點和活動例子可知，世界各地都有各式各樣的豪華野營可以體驗，F(xiàn)選項“A wide variety of glamping experiences are available all over the world.(世界各地都有各種各樣的豪華野營體驗。)”說明了世界各地都有豪華野營可以體驗，因此F選項承接上文，符合語境。故選F。
56．B 57．E 58．D 59．C 60．A

【導(dǎo)語】本文為一篇說明文。講述了如何制作炒飯。
56．根據(jù)空前“Expect guests over and don't have a lot of time to cook up a feast?(期待客人的到來，但是有沒有太多的時間做大餐，是吧？)”可知，空前提到?jīng)]有時間做大餐來招待客人，故B項“一碗簡單的蛋炒飯就可以解決”符合題意，沒有時間做大餐，那么就做一碗蛋炒飯來招待他們，故選B項。
57．根據(jù)空后“You would need some garlic, vegetables, prawns and a few cups of cooked rice plus some seasoning.(你可能需要大蒜，蔬菜，蝦和幾碗熟米飯，外加一些調(diào)料)”可知，空后提出了做炒飯需要的一些食材，故E項“開始，你需要準(zhǔn)備好所有的食材”符合題意。故選E項。
58．根據(jù)空后“You wouldn’t want to be eating pesticides and dirt, would you?(你應(yīng)該不會想要吃到殺蟲劑和泥土吧？)”可知，空后提出不想要吃到殺蟲劑和泥土。由此可知，我們需要把菜清洗干凈。故D項“對于蔬菜，首先你需要清洗它們”符合題意，你需要清洗蔬菜，因為不想要吃到蔬菜上的殺蟲劑和泥土，故選D項。
59．根據(jù)空前“Once it is hot, put in the garlic and fry till you get a heavenly garlicky smell.(鍋熱了，就將大蒜放進(jìn)去翻炒，直到你聞到一股撲鼻的蒜香味)”和空后“Quickly add in the prawns, followed by the vegetables and rice.(然后迅速放入蝦仁，接著放入蔬菜和米飯)”可知，空前提到將大蒜放入鍋里炒香，空后提到迅速放入蝦仁。由此推知，空處陳述炒大蒜的注意事項。故C項“但是不要炒胡了”符合題意，與空前構(gòu)成轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系，故選C項。
60．根據(jù)空前“Your guests will love you for this.(你的客人會喜歡你做的蛋炒飯的)”可知，此空位于全文末尾，前文講述了做蛋炒飯的過程，空前總結(jié)你的客人會喜歡你做的蛋炒飯，故A項“它總比叫外賣披薩強(qiáng)”符合，你的客人會喜歡你做的蛋炒飯，因為它比叫外賣強(qiáng)，故選A項。
61．F 62．A 63．C 64．E 65．D

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章講述了體育運(yùn)動對身心健康的益處，號召大家積極參與。
61．上文“Additionally, regular exercise will tone your body by contributing to the development of your muscles, bones and joints and will also help you maintain a healthy body weight. (此外，有規(guī)律的鍛煉有助于肌肉、骨骼和關(guān)節(jié)的發(fā)育，有助于保持健康的體重)”介紹了體育鍛煉的一項好處，選項F“鍛煉的另一個好處是它會提高你身體的免疫系統(tǒng)”承接上文，介紹鍛煉的另一個好處，引起下文“making you better prepared to fight off infection (讓你更好地準(zhǔn)備抗擊傳染病)”，是選項F的自然結(jié)果。故選F項。
62．下文“Swimming, for example, is an excellent physical activity as nearly all muscles are used when you swim. As a result, it provides a good full—body workout, improving coordination (協(xié)調(diào)), balance and muscle strength. (例如，游泳是一項極好的體育活動，因為當(dāng)你游泳時，幾乎所有的肌肉都用上了。因此，它提供了一個很好的全身鍛煉，改善協(xié)調(diào)，平衡和肌肉力量)”舉例說明某一項鍛煉對身體有某種特定的益處。由此可知，每種運(yùn)動都有特定的健康益處。選項A“每種運(yùn)動都有其特定的健康益處”位于段首，概括說明每種運(yùn)動都有其特定的益處。故選A項。
63．上文“Sport, as well as being a physical activity, has a mental aspect too. (運(yùn)動不僅是一種身體活動，也有心理方面的影響)”說明鍛煉也有益心理健康，選項C“它可以幫助你定義你是什么性格的人，你可以成為什么性格的人”承接上文，強(qiáng)調(diào)鍛煉對心理品格方面的益處，引出下文“Sport builds character and develops a number of qualities that are essential for a successful life. (體育可以塑造性格，培養(yǎng)成功生活所必需的許多品質(zhì))”繼續(xù)介紹鍛煉對于性格品質(zhì)方面的益處。故選C項。
64．上文“First and foremost, sport requires self—discipline, without which it will be difficult for you to keep exercising. In order to do better than others in sport, you will have to set goals, make plans and stick to thoughts and actions, even without immediate rewards. (首先，運(yùn)動需要自律，沒有自律，你就很難堅持鍛煉。為了在運(yùn)動中比別人做得更好，你必須設(shè)定目標(biāo)，制定計劃，堅持自己的想法和行動，即使沒有即時的獎勵)”介紹了鍛煉對心理品格方面的第一點益處，選項E“其次，運(yùn)動會鼓勵你保持積極的態(tài)度”承接上文，介紹鍛煉對品格方面的第二點益處。與上文First and foremost以及下文Finally構(gòu)成并列結(jié)構(gòu)。故選E項。
65．上文“The world of sport is a fairground of exciting chances where you can discover who you really are. (體育世界是一個充滿激動人心的機(jī)會的游樂場，在那里你可以發(fā)現(xiàn)真正的自己)”總結(jié)體育鍛煉對身心健康的益處，選項D“我想，是時候穿上你的運(yùn)動鞋去玩了”承接上文，位于文章結(jié)尾，和上文存在因果關(guān)系，既然體育鍛煉那么好，所以號召大家立馬參加體育鍛煉。故選D項。
66．F 67．E 68．A 69．G 70．D

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要教讀者一些方法來正確面對遺憾。
66．由前文“If you are of the“no regrets” school of life, you might think that all this regret is a reason for unhappiness. But that isn’t the case. (如果你屬于“無怨無悔”的生活流派，你可能會認(rèn)為所有這些遺憾都是不快樂的原因，但事實并非如此。 )”可知，這里主要講遺憾可能會導(dǎo)致不快樂，而But在這里表示轉(zhuǎn)折，所以F項Well analyzed and managed, regrets can be beneficial to your well-being.(好好分析和管理，后悔會對你的健康有益。)，符合語境，其中 regrets can be beneficial 與上文this regret is a reason for unhappiness形成轉(zhuǎn)折。故選F項。
67．由前文“People often say their regrets “haunt” them. This suggests that regret is like a ghost: not entirely clear but always awful. Bring your ghost out of the shadows by making a list of your regrets. (人們常說他們的遺憾“縈繞”著他們。這表明后悔就像幽靈：不完全清楚，但總是可怕的。列出你的遺憾，讓你的鬼魂走出陰影。)”可知，作者建議列出遺憾事情的清單，而E項Write down why each one still bothers you and its bad effects.(寫下每一個問題仍然困擾你的原因及其負(fù)面影響。)符合語境，其中Write down與上文making a list對應(yīng)。故選E項。
68．由后文“After you make a mistake, life moves on. But sometimes you just can’t stop kicking yourself. (在你犯了錯誤之后，生活會繼續(xù)。但有時你就是無法停止對自己的鞭策。)”以及后文可知，本段主要講我們有時一直糾結(jié)于過去錯誤不放，但正確的做法是我們應(yīng)該學(xué)會原諒自己，所以A項Forgive yourself.(原諒你自己。)符合文符合語境，對本段有總括作用。故選A項。
69．由前文“ Perhaps you dropped out of school decades ago and are constantly calculating today how much money you would be making had you made it to graduation. (也許你幾十年前就輟學(xué)了，現(xiàn)在你一直在計算，如果你能畢業(yè)，你能掙多少錢。)”可知，這里主要講我們有時糾結(jié)于不能改變的過去而遺憾，而G項In other words, you have voluntarily chosen a life sentence for a poor decision made previously.(換言之，你自愿為之前做出的一個糟糕決定選擇終身監(jiān)禁。)符合語境，其中 made previously和前文 you dropped out of school decades ago 對應(yīng)。故選G項。
70．由后文“If you never experienced regret, you would keep repeating the same behaviors that led you to miss opportunities in the past. Your regret can teach you to become smarter and more successful. (如果你從未經(jīng)歷過后悔，你會不斷重復(fù)過去導(dǎo)致你錯過機(jī)會的行為。你的遺憾可以教會你變得更聰明、更成功。)”可知，遺憾可以教我們而讓我們變得更加聰明和成功。而D項Regret is like a school run by human nature.(遺憾就像是一所由人類天性經(jīng)營的學(xué)校。)符合語境，其中a school和后文 teach you相對應(yīng)。故選D項。
71．G 72．E 73．A 74．F 75．B

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了一些給社交焦慮者的一些建議，從而更好地駕馭社交世界。
71．根據(jù)前句“While the gold standard seems to be able to react quickly, it’s fine to know what you want to say in advance.(雖然黃金準(zhǔn)則似乎能夠迅速做出反應(yīng)，但提前知道自己想說什么是很好的。)”和后句“Have notes in front of you in case you are nervous.(在你面前準(zhǔn)備好筆記，以防你緊張。)”可知，避免緊張，提前準(zhǔn)備演講稿并加以練習(xí)。選項G“Write out your speech, however long or short, and practice ahead of time(把你的演講稿寫下來，不管長或短，并提前練習(xí))”符合上下文語境。故選G。
72．根據(jù)前文“Party coming up? Like the staff meeting, be prepared.(派對要來了？和員工會議一樣，要做好準(zhǔn)備。)”和后句“Even if you worry that your story may seem out of place, try to make it fit: If you don’t know what to say on a particular topic, spin it back to what you do know. (即使你擔(dān)心你的故事看起來不合適，也要試著讓它合適：如果你不知道在一個特定的話題上說什么，就把它轉(zhuǎn)回到你知道的話題上。)”可知，建議準(zhǔn)備可以在派對上可以分享的故事。選項E“Map out a couple of stories that you feel comfortable sharing (列出幾個你覺得可以分享的故事)”符合上下文語境。故選E。
73．這里為本段小標(biāo)題。根據(jù)下文“The problem with listening to what your anxious mind is telling you is that it works: If you skip the staff meeting or the party, you will feel less anxious, but this is only feeding the dragon and will make those anxious circuits in your brain stronger.(傾聽焦慮的大腦告訴你的事情的問題在于它是有效的：如果你不參加員工會議或聚會，你會感到不那么焦慮，但這只是在喂龍，會讓你大腦中的焦慮回路更強(qiáng)。)”及本段內(nèi)容可知，本段主要介紹不要傾聽大腦的焦慮，任何焦慮都有解決方法。選項A“Don’t listen to your anxiety (不要聽信你的焦慮)”符合本段小標(biāo)題。故選A。
74．根據(jù)前句“The problem with listening to what your anxious mind is telling you is that it works: If you skip the staff meeting or the party, you will feel less anxious, but this is only feeding the dragon and will make those anxious circuits in your brain stronger. (傾聽焦慮的大腦告訴你的事情的問題在于它是有效的：如果你不參加員工會議或聚會，你會感到不那么焦慮，但這只是在喂龍，會讓你大腦中的焦慮回路更強(qiáng)。)”和后句“Over time, this will expand your comfort zone. (隨著時間的推移，這會擴(kuò)大你的舒適區(qū)。)”可知，作者建議不要逃避焦慮，全力以赴就會適應(yīng)。選項F“The solution to any anxiety is to run toward it, not away from it (任何焦慮的解決方法都是奔向它，而不是逃避它)”符合上下文語境。故選F。
75．根據(jù)前文“Decide to go to the party and tell yourself you will stay for a half-hour and then see how you feel. Think of this less as some command performance and more as an experiment in expanding your social world. Baby steps like these are fine – it’s about learning to fight your emotions by moving forward. (決定去參加聚會，告訴自己你會呆半個小時，然后看看你感覺如何。與其說這是一種命令性的表現(xiàn)，不如說這是一種擴(kuò)展你的社交世界的實驗。像這樣一小步一小步是可以的——這是關(guān)于學(xué)習(xí)通過前進(jìn)來對抗你的情緒。)”可知，作者建議通過循序漸進(jìn)地多加練習(xí)，克服焦慮就會越來越容易。選項B“With practice, it will become easier (通過練習(xí)，它會變得更容易)”符合上下文語境。故選B。
76．G 77．B 78．E 79．A 80．C

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章針對欺凌現(xiàn)象提出了一些可以幫助保護(hù)你自己的建議。
76．根據(jù)下文“If you are being bullied, here are some tips to help you defend yourself.(如果你被欺凌了，這里有一些建議可以幫助你保護(hù)自己)”可知，此處內(nèi)容介紹了欺凌對孩子的不良影響。由此可知，G. Bullying can be a terrible, life-changing experience for children (欺凌對孩子來說是一種可怕的、改變?nèi)松慕?jīng)歷)符合題意。故選G項。
77．根據(jù)下文“Many kids, especially those who are not very popular, may have a few teachers they really like.(許多孩子，尤其是那些不太受歡迎的孩子，可能有幾個他們真正喜歡的老師)”可知，此處說明孩子們的求助對象是他們喜歡的老師。由此可知，B. or you can turn to a teacher that you trust (或者你可以找一個你信任的老師)符合題意。故選B項。
78．根據(jù)上文 “Walk with your head held high, your chin up and your back straight. (走路時昂首挺胸，抬起下巴，挺直腰板)”及下文“this makes it harder for someone to think of you as weak.(這使得一個人更難認(rèn)為你軟弱)”可知，此處說明展示自信是處理被欺凌的好方法。由此可知，E. Show self-confidence rather than a lack of confidence(展示自信而不是缺乏信心)”符合題意。故選E項。
79．此處是本段的小標(biāo)題，根據(jù)下文“Stay away from students who seem to be trouble-makers. When a bully goes near to you, it’s a good idea to stand near a teacher or any adult to prevent them from laughing at or making fun of you.(遠(yuǎn)離那些搗亂的學(xué)生。當(dāng)欺負(fù)你的人靠近你時，站在老師或任何成年人附近是一個好主意，以防止他們嘲笑或取笑你)”可知，本段主要講述的是遠(yuǎn)離欺凌的人。由此可知，A. Avoid the bully whenever possible(盡可能地避開欺凌的人)符合題意。故選A項。
80．根據(jù)下文“These types of skill-based training courses not only help you defend yourself physically against aggressors, but they also teach you to avoid harmful environments, how to read unsafe people and how to prevent a fight before it starts.( 這類基于技能的訓(xùn)練課程不僅能幫助你在身體上保護(hù)自己免受攻擊，還能教會你如何避開有害的環(huán)境，如何解讀不安全的人，以及如何在戰(zhàn)斗開始前阻止它)”可知，此處介紹的是參加某種課程。由此可知，C. Take a general self-defence class or martial arts (參加一個普通的自我防御課程或武術(shù))符合題意。故選C項。
81．B 82．E 83．A 84．G 85．C

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。主要介紹了昆蟲是地球生命的重要組成部分，它們占所有動物物種的五分之四，以及它們對我們?nèi)祟惖纳顜淼挠绊憽?br /> 81．根據(jù)下文“We plant crops which some insect species love, and they thrive on them. That’s when we start to call them pests.”（我們種植一些昆蟲喜歡的作物，它們在這些作物上茁壯成長。這時我們才開始叫它們害蟲。）提出為什么昆蟲作為一種害蟲。結(jié)合選項B項Many insect species compete with us for food.（許多昆蟲種類與我們爭奪食物。）引起下文的話題，因為昆蟲與我們爭奪食物，所以我們才開始叫它們害蟲。上下文語意連貫。故選B項。
82．上文“Some insects can sting, bite, or transmit disease to humans.”（有些昆蟲會叮人、咬人或?qū)⒓膊鞑ソo人類。）提到昆蟲會叮人、咬人。下文“Mosquitoes, for example, gain nourishment by sucking blood, and in the process they can transmit diseases, such as malaria.”（例如，蚊子通過吸血獲得營養(yǎng)，在這個過程中它們會傳播疾病，如瘧疾。）為具體舉出例子說明昆蟲叮咬的原因。結(jié)合選項E項Sometimes it is joked that this is because they find us tasty.（有時有人開玩笑說，這是因為他們覺得我們好吃。）為上下文的承上啟下，起到上下文語意銜接作用。故選E項。
83．上文“Insects are very important as pollinators. Bees are perhaps the best example of this.”（昆蟲是非常重要的傳粉者。蜜蜂可能是最好的例子。）說明昆蟲的作用。下文“Pollination is needed before many crops and fruits that we eat can be formed.”（我們吃的許多作物和水果在形成之前都需要授粉。）為具體作用發(fā)揮到人類生活中。故可推斷空格處內(nèi)容為說明這些昆蟲的重要性。結(jié)合選項A項Without them, many crops would fail.（沒有它們，許多作物就會歉收。）符合此推斷內(nèi)容，上下文語意連貫。故選A項。
84．由該空格處位于該段句尾可知，為總結(jié)該段內(nèi)容或與上文內(nèi)容相關(guān)。該段上文“Insects are also useful as models in scientific research. The Fruit Fly is a good example. It breeds rapidly, and can produce very many generations per year in the laboratory, so it is ideal for the study of evolution.”（昆蟲在科學(xué)研究中也是有用的模型。果蠅就是一個很好的例子。它繁殖迅速，在實驗室里每年可以繁殖很多代，因此是研究進(jìn)化的理想選擇。）主要講的是昆蟲是研究進(jìn)化的理想選擇。結(jié)合選項G項In fact, many genetic discoveries couldn’t have been made without it.（事實上，如果沒有它，許多基因發(fā)現(xiàn)就無法實現(xiàn)。）與上文所說內(nèi)容一致，為總結(jié)該段內(nèi)容。故選G項。
85．根據(jù)上文“Insects can be useful to the gardener too—ladybirds, for example, are the gardeners’ friend because they eat aphids. Hoverflies and wasps also hunt and kill other insects for food in the garden. These species are called predators.”（昆蟲對園丁也很有用，比如瓢蟲，它們是園丁的朋友，因為它們吃蚜蟲。食蚜蠅和黃蜂也在花園里獵殺其他昆蟲作為食物。這些物種被稱為掠食者。）可知，主要講的是昆蟲也會吃掉其它的昆蟲，說明捕食關(guān)系。結(jié)合選項C項And don’t forget insects can also be eaten by man!（別忘了昆蟲也可以被人類吃掉?。┱f明人類也會吃掉昆蟲，也是說明一種物種之間的捕食關(guān)系。上下文語意連貫。故選C項。
86．A 87．C 88．E 89．G 90．D

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要講述了學(xué)習(xí)的意義，不光能改變思維方式，使我們受益，還可以提升幸福感。
86．上文“we feel refreshed after a holiday is the break from routine.(我們在假期后感到神清氣爽的部分原因是可以從日常生活中解脫出來。)”提到routine，即我們?nèi)粘＠泄乱话愕纳睿幌挛摹癝o doing things differently might take a bit of effort at first, but you'll soon feel the benefits. Whether it's learning a skill, or visiting somewhere new, these all require different ways of thinking.(所以，一開始用不同的方式做事可能需要一點努力，但你很快就會感受到好處。無論是學(xué)習(xí)一項技能，還是參觀一個新的地方，這些都需要不同的思維方式。)”提出用不同的方式做事情可能需要一些努力，這里“不同的方式”指的是與上文的routine不同的方式，所以空處應(yīng)該選擇帶有routine“常規(guī)”、“例行程序”近義或同義的選項。A項“我們天生是有習(xí)慣的生物?！狈衔囊猓傲?xí)慣”和“常規(guī)”為近義詞。故選A項。
87．上文“Lifelong learning requires us to have a growth mind set, to up size our knowledge of the world.(終身學(xué)習(xí)需要我們有一種成長的心態(tài)，要增加我們對世界的了解。)”提出要終生學(xué)習(xí)，下文“It’s the learning that makes the difference, firing up our curiosity and engaging our minds.(真正起作用的是學(xué)習(xí)本身，它激發(fā)了我們的好奇心，激發(fā)了我們的思維。)”強(qiáng)調(diào)了學(xué)習(xí)本身的重要性。C項“我們學(xué)什么并不重要?！背猩蠁⑾拢日劦搅藢W(xué)習(xí)，又對后文“學(xué)習(xí)本身起作用”進(jìn)行了強(qiáng)調(diào)。故選C項。
88．上文“Many people decide that the best way to keep their minds feeling younger is to really change up their life and train for a new job.(許多人認(rèn)為，保持頭腦年輕的最好方法是真正改變生活，為一份新工作進(jìn)行訓(xùn)練。)”引出關(guān)鍵詞“l(fā)earning(學(xué)習(xí))”、“train(訓(xùn)練)”、“job(工作)”等，后文“Although it will most likely be challenging at times,(雖然有時很可能會很有挑戰(zhàn)性，)”提到這種改變可能會比較難，故空處需要承上啟下，就需要提到“工作”、“培訓(xùn)”以及工作培訓(xùn)帶來的情感價值。E項“學(xué)習(xí)一項新技能或為不同的職業(yè)重新培訓(xùn)只有積極的好處?！狈衔囊?。故選E項。
89．空處為本段主旨句。后文“When starting a new journey, ask yourself what you hope to gain, why you want to make this move, and what you expect to get out of it at the end.(當(dāng)開始一段新的旅程時，問問自己，你希望得到什么，為什么要做出這一舉動，最后你希望從中得到什么。)”的連續(xù)發(fā)問都是大家在做每件事情之前需要問自己的問題；而上文“Although it will most likely be challenging at times, if your reason why is strong enough, you will always gain the benefits.(雖然有時很可能會很有挑戰(zhàn)性，但如果你的理由足夠充分，你總會從中受益。)”強(qiáng)調(diào)，做事情之前一定要有足夠充分的動機(jī)和理由。所以空處需要談到做事的動機(jī)。G項“她解釋說，最重要的是利用你的中心動機(jī)?！狈衔囊?。故選G項。
90．上文“But, mentally, a new skill also provide you with motivation and increase your confidence.(但是，在心理上，一項新技能也能給你動力，增加你的信心。)”和下文“And, of course, learning will open new opportunities in life that will boost your happiness.(當(dāng)然，學(xué)習(xí)也會給你帶來新的生活機(jī)會，讓你更快樂。誰不想變得更快樂呢？)”都提到了學(xué)習(xí)新技能對情緒的改善，提高自信和幸福感，所以空處也需要填寫相應(yīng)選項，表達(dá)學(xué)習(xí)能如何對情緒做到改善。D項“因此你可以克服任何恐懼和焦慮?！狈衔囊?。故選D項。
91．B 92．E 93．D 94．F 95．G

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。主要講述了在城市里散步和在公園里散步不一樣并通過研究講述其原因。
91．根據(jù)文中第一句“Walking in the city is very different from walking in the park.(在城市里散步和在公園里散步很不一樣)”提到城里散步不同于公園散步；緊接著闡明城里散步的研究結(jié)果“A small psychology study suggests urban environments can slow your step and possibly increase your mental load.(一項小型心理學(xué)研究表明，城市環(huán)境會放慢你的腳步，并可能增加你的精神負(fù)荷)”那么接下來應(yīng)是對在“自然中散步”的情況進(jìn)行對比。因此B項“而在大自然中散步則恰恰相反”符合題意。故選B。
92．根據(jù)第三段第一句“The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people’s way of walking and cognitive load.(這項新研究的兩個實驗中的第一個集中在人們的走路方式和認(rèn)知負(fù)荷上)”可知設(shè)空處需要一個概括這個實驗的句子，因此E項“該研究包括兩個實驗，采用兩種不同的方法”符合上下文語境，承接上文“ The findings show that natural settings may potentially reduce cognitive (認(rèn)知的) tiredness and improve reaction time straight away.(調(diào)查發(fā)現(xiàn)表明，自然環(huán)境可能會減少認(rèn)知疲勞，并直接提高反應(yīng)時間)”，the study呼應(yīng)上文的the findings。故選E。
93．根據(jù)此段對第一個實驗的描述，特別是“During this trial, participants were fitted with sensors and a dozen motion control cameras were set up to watch them repeatedly walk down a l5-metre room at their natural speed.(在這次試驗中，參與者被安裝了傳感器和十幾個運(yùn)動控制攝像頭，觀察他們以自然速度重復(fù)走下一個15米高的房間)”，以及空后句中的“people reported that they felt more uncomfortable(人們報告說他們感覺更不舒服)”可知，參與者被要求報告他們在兩種環(huán)境下不舒適度的感受，因此D “在每個實驗后參與者被要求評估他們的不舒適）”符合上下文語境，故選D。
94．根據(jù)第三段段首“The first of the two experiments in the new study focused on people's way of walking and cognitive load.(這項新研究的兩個實驗中的第一個集中在人們的走路方式和認(rèn)知負(fù)荷上)”對兩個實驗的提及，可以推斷出這里講的是第二個實驗。由此可知F項“第二種實驗是深入研究一些更高層次的認(rèn)知過程”符合題意，“higher-level cognitive”是解題的關(guān)鍵字眼，和第一個實驗形成遞進(jìn)關(guān)系，故選F。
95．上文“the team found results to support their idea. In urban environments, participants were slower in distinguishing between simple shapes. (研究小組發(fā)現(xiàn)了支持他們觀點的結(jié)果。在城市環(huán)境中，參與者辨別簡單形狀的速度較慢。)”是對參與者在兩種環(huán)境下散步產(chǎn)生差異性的分析，由此推知，空處可能陳述原因。因此G項“原因是城市環(huán)境更容易讓人分心?！狈治隽嗽?，符合上下文語境，下文“Our brains take longer to process. (我們的大腦需要更長的時間來處理。)”進(jìn)一步闡述原因。故選G。
96．B 97．D 98．E 99．G 100．F

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。主要講述了在美國大學(xué)學(xué)習(xí)的過程中，可以參與社區(qū)志愿活動去提升自己，并且對于以后的工作也有幫助。
96．根據(jù)后文“make the most of the four years(充分利用這四年)”推知，空處內(nèi)容是有關(guān)于大學(xué)的生活，B項College is the perfect time to learn and grow.(大學(xué)是學(xué)習(xí)和成長的最佳時機(jī))符合題意，與下文銜接自然。故選B項。
97．根據(jù)上文“At the beginning of the school year, most universities will host an organization fair where every club on campus will be recruiting (招募) new members. (在學(xué)年開始時，大多數(shù)大學(xué)都會舉辦一個組織展覽會，在那里校園里的每個俱樂部都會招募新成員)”和后文“By chatting with old club members, you can decide where you’ll fit best.(通過和俱樂部的老會員聊天，你可以決定你最適合哪里)”可知，這些活動提供了與老會員交流的機(jī)會，以便了解適合自己的俱樂部。D項The event gives you an idea of each organization.(該活動讓您了解每個組織)符合題意，選項中的The event指代上文的an organization fair。故選D項。
98．根據(jù)前文“For example, professional societies often hold conferences and send out newsletters about industry happenings.(例如，專業(yè)協(xié)會經(jīng)常舉行會議，并發(fā)出有關(guān)行業(yè)動態(tài)的通訊)”可知，這里是指就業(yè)方面的問題，E項It also allows you to get an ideal job after graduation.(它還可以讓你在畢業(yè)后找到一份理想的工作)相呼應(yīng)符合題意，It指代上文的提到的那件事。故選E項。
99．根據(jù)上文“Taking part in voluntary work is a practical way to make a difference in the local community where your university is located.(參加志愿工作是一種切實可行的方式，可以讓你所在大學(xué)所在的當(dāng)?shù)厣鐓^(qū)有所作為)”和后文“It shows a new side of the place you’ll call home for the next several years.(它展示了這個你未來幾年稱之為家的地方的另一面)”可知，這里說的是志愿者服務(wù)和社區(qū)之間相輔相成的關(guān)系。G項Volunteering helps you feel connected to the community you live in.(志愿服務(wù)有助于你感受到與你生活的社區(qū)的聯(lián)系)符合語境，下文的It指代選項中的Volunteering。故選G項。
100．根據(jù)后文“But getting around America on breaks can be a great opportunity to see more of it.(但是，在休息的時候到美國轉(zhuǎn)轉(zhuǎn)是一個很好的機(jī)會，可以看到更多的美國)”中的but可知，空處與此處為轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系，指出學(xué)習(xí)時旅行不是那么容易的。F項Traveling overseas can be difficult during the school year.(念書時出國旅行可能很困難)符合語境。故選F項。
101．B 102．D 103．A 104．C 105．F

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章主要講的是實現(xiàn)目標(biāo)的秘訣。
101．空前說“Goals give our lives meaning and help us become better versions of ourselves.(目標(biāo)讓我們的生活有意義，幫助我們成為更好的自己)”，空格處應(yīng)說“所以我們才會希望實現(xiàn)目標(biāo)”，B選項“We all want to be successful in our goals.(我們都希望實現(xiàn)自己的目標(biāo))”承接上文內(nèi)容，說明了我們希望實現(xiàn)目標(biāo)，因此B選項承接上文，符合語境，故選B。
102．空前說“As humans, we are built to naturally see the problems and easily punish ourselves for bad behavior. Our mindset can bring us down when we feel we’ve failed.(作為人類，我們天生就能看到問題，很容易就會因為不良行為而懲罰自己。當(dāng)我們感到失敗時，我們的心態(tài)會讓我們沮喪)”，D選項“This usually results in giving up on dreams and goals.(這通常會導(dǎo)致放棄夢想和目標(biāo))”說明了我們不好的心態(tài)所導(dǎo)致的結(jié)果，因此承接上文，符合語境，故選D。
103．空前說“Many people may put the success of others down to luck or a natural talent.(許多人可能把別人的成功歸結(jié)為運(yùn)氣或天賦)”，空后說“Most of the time it is down to a particular mindset and the way of looking at their goals as a whole.(大多數(shù)情況下，這取決于一種特定的心態(tài)和看待他們整體目標(biāo)的方式)”，說明成功并不總是因為運(yùn)氣或天賦，A選項“Yes, this can be the case, but not always.(是的，情況可能是這樣，但并不總是這樣)”說明了有時成功是因為運(yùn)氣或天賦，但并不總是這樣的，因此A選項承上啟下，符合語境，故選A。
104．空后說“It took Edison almost 10,000 attempts to create a light bulb — that’s a huge number of “failures”.(愛迪生嘗試了近1萬次才創(chuàng)造出一個燈泡——這是非常多的“失敗”)”，因此本段是舉了愛迪生這個例子，C選項“Take Thomas Edison, who invented the light bulb for example.(以發(fā)明燈泡的托馬斯·愛迪生為例)”引出了愛迪生這個例子，因此引起下文，符合語境，故選C。
105．空后說“It is the combination of those small things over time that leads to the achievement of the big goals.(長期以來這些小事情的結(jié)合導(dǎo)致了大目標(biāo)的實現(xiàn))”，F(xiàn)選項“We must invest in the small things over a long period of time.(我們必須在小事情上長期投資)”中的“small things”和后面的“those small things”是短語復(fù)現(xiàn)，其中的“over a long period of time”和前面的“aren’t going to happen overnight”相呼應(yīng)，說明了我們要從小事做起，堅持下去，就能實現(xiàn)目標(biāo)，因此F選項承上啟下，符合語境，故選F。
106．B 107．D 108．G 109．A 110．E

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹三種人們意想不到的促進(jìn)心臟健康的方法。
106．根據(jù)前文“As much as 80 percent of premature heart disease is preventable by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known.(多達(dá)80%的過早的心臟病是可以通過選擇特定的生活方式來預(yù)防的。有些策略，如鍛煉和控制體重，是眾所周知的。)”和后文““A small change in your everyday routine can potentially have a big impact in the 1ong run,” says preventive cardiologist (心臟病學(xué)家) Dr. Beth Abramson, a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.(加拿大心臟和中風(fēng)基金會發(fā)言人、預(yù)防心臟病專家貝絲·艾布拉姆森博士說：“從長遠(yuǎn)來看，日常生活中的一個小改變可能會產(chǎn)生巨大的影響?！?”可知，一些健康的生活方式是眾所周知的，但其它的或許你不會想到，前后句之間為轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系。所以選擇項B“But others may not have crossed your mind.(但你可能沒想過其它的。)”符合上下文語境。故選B。
107．根據(jù)前文“If we’re short of sleep, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure, inflammation (炎癥) and blood sugar levels. (如果我們睡眠不足，我們的身體也更難控制血壓、炎癥和血糖水平。)”可知，沒有充足的睡眠會導(dǎo)致身體健康問題，當(dāng)然也會對心臟健康產(chǎn)生影響。所以選擇項D“These factors can all have an impact on heart and blood health. (這些因素都會對心臟和血液健康產(chǎn)生影響。)”符合上下文語境。故選D。
108．根據(jù)本段中心句“Engage in volunteer work.(參加志愿者工作。)”和后文“Research published in Psychosomatic Medicine in 2016 showed that a feeling of purpose in 1ife is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack and stroke. 'We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health,' adds Sharma.??'Volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social network.'(2016年發(fā)表在《心身醫(yī)學(xué)》上的一項研究表明，生活的目標(biāo)感與心臟病和中風(fēng)的較低可能性有關(guān)?！拔覀冎拦陋?dú)是心臟健康的一個風(fēng)險因素，”沙瑪補(bǔ)充說。“志愿活動讓你走出家門，建立社交網(wǎng)絡(luò)。”)”可知，參加志愿者活動，可以減少孤獨(dú)感，緩解壓力，從而預(yù)防心臟病的發(fā)生。所以選擇項G“Doing good for others helps your self-esteem and relieves stress. (為他人做好事可以幫助你提升自尊，緩解壓力。)”符合上下文語境。故選G。
109．這里是本段的小標(biāo)題。根據(jù)后文“A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that healthy people who skipped breakfast were almost three times more likely to have heart disease six years later than those who had a substantial morning meal. One possible reason: 'If you’re eating a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices,' says Abramson. (《美國心臟病學(xué)會雜志》最近的一項研究發(fā)現(xiàn)，不吃早餐的健康人6年后患心臟病的可能性幾乎是那些吃豐盛早餐的人的三倍。一個可能的原因是：“如果你吃了一頓合適的早餐，你稍后就不太可能感到饑餓，也不太可能做出糟糕的食物選擇，”艾布拉姆松說。)”可知，本段主要介紹吃早餐對心臟的好處。所以選擇項A“Eat breakfast. (吃早餐。)”符合上下文語境。故選A。
110．根據(jù)前文“We need to eat a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle. (作為健康生活方式的一部分，我們需要均衡飲食。)”可知，這里對均衡飲食作了具體的說明。所以選擇項E“Choose whole-grain, low-fat breakfast foods and include fruit. (選擇全麥，低脂的早餐，包括水果。)”符合上下文語境。故選E。
111．D 112．F 113．A 114．C 115．B

【導(dǎo)語】本文是說明文。講述了什么是土壤，詳細(xì)介紹了土壤的重要性和如何保護(hù)土壤流失。
111．根據(jù)下文“It is the skin of the Earth. It supports all forms of our life. Nearly all our food comes from the soil(它是地球的皮膚。它養(yǎng)活著所有的生命形式。我們幾乎所有的食物都來自土壤)”可知此處介紹什么是土壤，選項D“土壤是什么？”符合語境，故選D。
112．根據(jù)上文“Nearly all our food comes from the soil. Some of us eat meat, some eat vegetables, but most animals live on plants.(我們幾乎所有的食物都來自土壤。我們中的一些人吃肉，一些人吃蔬菜，但大多數(shù)動物以植物為生。)”可知此處說的是植物很重要，承接上文選項F“如果沒有植物，我們就沒有蔬菜，沒有動物，沒有肉?！狈险Z境，故選F。
113．根據(jù)上文“Plants grow in soil with a dark color. The dark soil is humus(腐殖土壤).Dead leaves, dead plants and animals’ waste make it, but it takes a long time.(植物生長在深色的土壤中。深色的土壤是腐殖質(zhì)?？萑~，枯死的植物和動物的糞便組成它，但這需要很長時間，)”可知此處說的是腐殖土壤與植物生長的關(guān)系，因此選項A“腐殖質(zhì)形成后，植物就能在里面長得很好?！狈险Z境，故選A。
114．根據(jù)上文“All soil needs food. Animals’ waste is the best food for the soil, but chemical fertilizers(化肥) are also very useful. The same crop should not be grown in the same place every year.(所有的土壤都需要食物。動物的糞便是土壤的最佳食物，但化肥也非常有用。同樣的作物不應(yīng)該每年在同一地方種植。) ”可知此處說的是土壤也需要食物，同一作物不應(yīng)每年在同一地點種植。因此選項C“更換作物和使用好肥料將使土地保持良好的狀態(tài)?！狈险Z境，故選C。
115．根據(jù)下文“It takes hundreds of years to make humus, so we must save every bit of it.(制作腐殖質(zhì)需要幾百年的時間，所以我們必須保存它的每一點)”可知此處是關(guān)于防止腐殖土壤流失，因此選項B“人們應(yīng)該種植更多的樹和草，以防止風(fēng)帶走腐殖質(zhì)?！狈险Z境，故選B。
116．A 117．G 118．B 119．F 120．E

【導(dǎo)語】本篇是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了幾種可以限制花園中雜草生長的方法。
116．根據(jù)前句“Organic mulches break down over time.(有機(jī)地膜隨著時間的推移會分解。)”和后句“That is not a bad thing, because their decomposition creates nutrients for plants and humus to keep soils wet and full of fresh air.(這并不是一件壞事，因為它們的分解為植物和腐殖質(zhì)創(chuàng)造了養(yǎng)分，以保持土壤濕潤和充滿新鮮空氣。)”可知，設(shè)空處前句說有機(jī)蓋料會慢慢分解，所以可以推測需要經(jīng)常人工添加它；也可以承接后句，雖然需要經(jīng)常認(rèn)為添加，但并不是壞事，因為分解產(chǎn)生的營養(yǎng)物會帶來好處。所以選擇項A“So you must add more to your garden often.(所以你必須經(jīng)常給你的花園添加更多的植物。)”符合上下文語境。故選A。
117．根據(jù)前兩句“Common black plastic is easy to lay down. It also effectively blocks weeds and helps soil warm faster in the spring.(普通的黑色塑料很容易鋪設(shè)。 它還能有效地阻止雜草，幫助土壤在春天更快地變暖。)”和后句“A reflective plastic mulch, for example, keeps some plant-eating insects away.(例如，一種反射性的塑料覆蓋物可以防止一些以植物為食的昆蟲。)”可知，設(shè)空處前兩句說了黑色塑料的優(yōu)點，而后一句在舉例說反光的塑料可以趕走會吃植物的蟲子，因此這里指出其他顏色的塑料也會有相應(yīng)的優(yōu)點。所以選擇項G“Recent experiments with other colored plastic have shown effects on both bugs and plant growth. (最近用其他顏色的塑料做的實驗顯示，它們對昆蟲和植物生長都有影響。)”符合上下文語境。故選G。
118．根據(jù)前兩句“A major problem with plastic is that it breaks apart over time, so eventually it needs to be thrown away. It also adds nothing to the soil as far as nutrients or humus. (塑料的一個主要問題是，隨著時間的推移，它會分解，所以最終需要扔掉。它也不會增加土壤的養(yǎng)分或腐殖質(zhì)。)”可知，這里開始講塑料帶來的問題。所以選擇項B“And plastic also can block air from reaching the soil. (塑料還可以阻止空氣到達(dá)土壤。)”符合上下文語境。故選B。
119．根據(jù)本段首句“Finally, in addition to direct attacks on weeds, how you plant your garden can indirectly influence weed growth.(最后，除了直接處理雜草，你種植花園的方式也會間接影響雜草的生長。)”和后句“Lying in soil are millions of weed seeds just waiting to be awakened by light and air.(土壤中埋藏著數(shù)百萬顆雜草種子，等待著被陽光和空氣喚醒。)”及本段內(nèi)容可知，本段介紹的是如何種植你的花園也會影響雜草的生長，F(xiàn)項是否挖土符合本段的要求，并且后句說土壤深處的種子接觸到陽光和空氣就會開始生長，也符合前句的語境，所以選擇項F“Whether or not you dig up your soil also influences weed growth. (你是否挖你的土壤也會影響雜草的生長。)”符合上下文語境。故選F。
120．根據(jù)前句“Using any or all of these methods will not permanently stop weed growth.(使用任何一種或所有這些方法都不會永久阻止雜草的生長。)”可知，使用以上任意一個方法都不能永遠(yuǎn)杜絕雜草的生長，E項說我們的目標(biāo)只是想限制它們的發(fā)展，順承了上句的語義，也呼應(yīng)了首段最后一句。所以選擇項E“Instead, your goal is simply to limit their growth in the garden. (相反，你的目標(biāo)只是限制它們在花園里的生長。)”符合上下文語境。故選E。
121．D 122．F 123．A 124．G 125．C

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇記敘文。作者通過自己的生活經(jīng)歷告訴讀者和諧的宿舍環(huán)境和友好的室友關(guān)系取決于人與人之間的相互寬容、相互理解和坦誠溝通。
121．根據(jù)下文“her case soon got wet.(她的箱子很快就濕了)”可知，此處說明箱子濕了的原因。由此可知，D項“As we live on the ground floor(因為我們住在一樓)”符合語境。故選D。
122．根據(jù)上文“I happened to be opposite her desk and her suitcase was so large that it not only occupied the whole of her desk but half of mine as well.(我碰巧在她的桌子對面，她的手提箱太大了，不僅占據(jù)了她的整個桌子，還占據(jù)了我的一半)”可知，這件事導(dǎo)致的結(jié)果就是：“我”很生氣。由此可知，F(xiàn)項“I was rather angry(我很生氣)”符合語境。故選F。
123．根據(jù)上文“So I angrily pushed it forward without first talking to her about it. I pushed a bit too hard and the case fell off her desk, messing up everything it contained. On seeing this, she flew into a temper and angrily shouted at me.(所以我沒跟她說就生氣地把箱子往前推。我推得太猛了，箱子從她的桌子上掉了下來，把里面的東西都弄亂了?？吹竭@一幕，她勃然大怒，憤怒地向我喊叫)”可知，此處說明“我們”在吵架。由此可知，A項“The quarrel (爭吵) started and lasted about two hours.(爭吵開始并持續(xù)了大約兩個小時)”符合語境。故選A。
124．根據(jù)上文“I should have talked to her about it first and then worked with her to find a solution to the problem.(我本應(yīng)該先和她談?wù)勥@件事，然后和她一起找出解決問題的辦法)”可知，作者在反思自己，下文“we should learn to get on well with one another.(我們應(yīng)該學(xué)會彼此和睦相處)”說明在尋找原因，解決問題。由此可知，G項“Living in a room with limited space(住在空間有限的房間里)”能夠承上啟下，符合語境。故選G。
125．根據(jù)上文“As we know, different kids have different characters and different living habits. (眾所周知，不同的孩子有不同的性格和生活習(xí)慣)”可知，此處說明存在矛盾是必然的。由此可知，C項“So conflicts under the same roof are inevitable.(因此，在同一屋檐下的沖突是不可避免的)”與上文一致，符合語境。故選C。
126．F 127．C 128．B 129．G 130．E

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章介紹了一些幫助孩子建立自信的方法。
126．上文“The things that you do, words that you say, and feelings that you express, contribute to your child’s level of confidence.(你做的事情，你說的話，你表達(dá)的感受，都有助于你的孩子的自信水平。)”提到了你做的事情、說的話、表達(dá)的感受等都有助于孩子的自信水平，直接提出了論點——提高孩子的自信；下文“then read on.(繼續(xù)讀下去。)”讓讀者繼續(xù)讀下去。由此可推知，中間需要填一個能承接上文觀點的句子。F項“If you want to do and say the right things to help build confidence in your child(如果你想做和說正確的事情來幫助你的孩子建立信心)”中的to do and say right thing以及build confidence都與上文對應(yīng)，也恰好能與下文then read on構(gòu)成一個完整句子。故選F項。
127．小標(biāo)題Love and acceptance提到了愛與接受；上文“Give your child plenty of love even if you are not able to do it all the time.(給你的孩子足夠的愛，即使你不能一直這么做。)”提到了要給孩子足夠的愛；下文“Unconditional love will help her grow into a confident human being.(無條件的愛會幫助她成長為一個自信的人。)”提到了無條件的愛會幫助孩子成為一個自信的人。由此可推知，設(shè)空處的句子與本段主題love and acceptance息息相關(guān)。C項“Your child needs to know that she is loved and accepted.(你的孩子需要知道她是被愛和被接受的。)”中的loved and accepted恰好與本段主要內(nèi)容對應(yīng)。故選C項。
128．設(shè)空處為本段小標(biāo)題，具有簡明扼要的特點并能概括本段主要內(nèi)容。本段“Nobody is perfect. But to raise a confident child, you should not stress too much on the shortcomings. Positive parenting focuses on developing what is good in the child, and making children feel empowered. If your child feels defeated by disappointments in life, help her look at the bright side by talking about her success.(沒有人是完美的。但是要培養(yǎng)一個自信的孩子，你不應(yīng)該過分強(qiáng)調(diào)缺點。積極的育兒方式注重培養(yǎng)孩子的優(yōu)點，讓孩子感到有力量。如果你的孩子在生活中被失望打敗了，通過談?wù)撍某晒韼椭吹焦饷鞯囊幻妗?”提到了不要過分強(qiáng)調(diào)缺點，要注重培養(yǎng)孩子的優(yōu)點。B項“Focus on strengths, deal with weaknesses(關(guān)注優(yōu)點，解決缺點)”恰好總結(jié)了本段主要內(nèi)容。故選B項。
129．小標(biāo)題Let them make decisions提到了讓孩子們做決定；下文“Decision making also empowers children as it gives them the ability to choose something.(決策也賦予了孩子選擇事物的能力。)”提到了讓孩子們做決定給孩子們賦予了選擇事物的能力。由此可推知，本段主要與decision making相關(guān)。G項“Decision making is an important life skill that the child needs to learn to be confident.(做決定是一項重要的生活技能，孩子需要學(xué)會自信。)”中的decision making與本段內(nèi)容和主題相符。故選G項。
130．小標(biāo)題Praise when they deserve it提到了當(dāng)孩子們值得的時候表揚(yáng)他們；上文“We are not talking about praising the child for every little thing he or she does well.(我們說的不是表揚(yáng)孩子每一件做得好的小事。)”提到了并非每一件小事都表揚(yáng)。由此可推知，此處指當(dāng)孩子們做出值得表揚(yáng)的事時，要適當(dāng)進(jìn)行表揚(yáng)。E項“But if the child has put in the effort and achieved something, appreciate it(但如果孩子付出了努力并取得了一些成就，你應(yīng)該表揚(yáng)他)”一方面與本段主題“表揚(yáng)”息息相關(guān)，另一方面恰好與上一句話構(gòu)成轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系。故選E項。
131．C 132．E 133．A 134．G 135．D

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了在不斷變化的世界中，為了讓你的家庭度假更舒適、更美好，可以請旅游專業(yè)人士為你設(shè)計家庭旅游計劃。
131．根據(jù)空前內(nèi)容“Before the pandemic, planning a vacation took time, knowledge, patience and perseverance. While the pace of change has slowed, keeping track of the global landscape can still be incredible.(疫情前，計劃度假需要時間、知識、耐心和毅力。雖然變化的步伐已經(jīng)放緩，但緊跟全球局勢仍然是不可思議的)”可知，目前計劃度假是有難度的。而空后“He or she uses his or her experience and skills to make even the most complicated travel schedule a reality.(他或她用他或她的經(jīng)驗和技能使即使是最復(fù)雜的旅行計劃成為現(xiàn)實)”中提到了“he or she”，因此空處應(yīng)提到旅行專業(yè)人士。選項C“This is where a travel agent can come into play.(這就是旅行代理人可以發(fā)揮作用的地方)”符合上下文段意。故選C。
132．根據(jù)下文內(nèi)容“Some get paid by travel suppliers such as a hotel or restaurant. Others charge consulting fees sometimes determined by the number of people traveling and the complexity of the trip. Still, others rely on a combination of both.(有些人是由酒店或餐廳等旅游供應(yīng)商支付的。其他公司則收取咨詢費(fèi)，有時根據(jù)旅行人數(shù)和旅行的復(fù)雜程度而定。不過，還有一些人依賴于兩者的結(jié)合)”可知，本段主要介紹了旅行代理人是如何賺錢的。選項E“Travel agents earn money by offering their service in various ways.(旅行代理人通過提供各種各樣的服務(wù)來賺錢)”引出下文，符合上下文內(nèi)容。故選E。
133．空處為小標(biāo)題，為本段主要內(nèi)容。根據(jù)下文“If you are eager to visit a Disney resort; understand the evolving nature of the cruise world; visit a ski resort or explore a specific city, region or country, using an agent with that specialty can give you a bonus.(如果你渴望參觀迪士尼度假區(qū)；了解郵輪行業(yè)不斷發(fā)展的本質(zhì)；去一個滑雪勝地或探索一個特定的城市、地區(qū)或國家，請有這方面專長的代理人會給你帶來額外的好處)”可知，本段主要講述的是要挑選專業(yè)的旅行代理人。故選A。
134．根據(jù)上文“If you are eager to visit a Disney resort; understand the evolving nature of the cruise world; visit a ski resort or explore a specific city, region or country, using an agent with that specialty can give you a bonus.(如果你渴望參觀迪士尼度假區(qū)；了解郵輪行業(yè)不斷發(fā)展的本質(zhì)；去一個滑雪勝地或探索一個特定的城市、地區(qū)或國家，請有這方面專長的代理人會給你帶來額外的好處)”可知，本段主要講述的是要根據(jù)自己想去的地方選擇相關(guān)方面的專家，而下文“They’ll know how to book the best cabins, sort through meal and activity options and provide insight into how each member of the family might make the most of the sailing.(他們會知道如何預(yù)訂最好的客艙，整理膳食和活動選擇，并為每個家庭成員如何充分利用這次航行提供見解)”則告訴我們這些專家擅長的事情。選項G“Those professionals can select the brand that best matches your travel expectations.(這些專業(yè)人士可以選擇最符合你旅行期望的品牌)”符合上下文內(nèi)容，引出下文。故選G。
135．根據(jù)上文“Whether you’re traveling with the kids or with the extended family for a milestone birthday or anniversary celebration, you no doubt hope to return with treasured memories rather than tales of a trip gone wrong.(無論你是和孩子們一起旅行，還是和大家庭一起慶祝一個重要的生日或周年紀(jì)念，毫無疑問，你都希望帶著珍貴的回憶回來，而不是旅行中出錯的故事)”可知，有了這些旅行代理人的幫助，你會擁有更好的假期。選項D“Travel agents can provide you with a rewarding holiday.(旅行代理人可以為你提供一個值得的假期)”與上文內(nèi)容一致。故選D。
136．C 137．E 138．G 139．D 140．B

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章指出“麻煩”和“叛逆”通常是人們給青少年孩子的標(biāo)簽，但新的研究表明這是正?，F(xiàn)象，青少年時期犯的錯誤對他們的成長有益。
136．空處位于段末，應(yīng)承接上文。上文“There are even scientific theories explaining that the likelihood of teenagers taking risks is due to the fact that their brains aren’t fully developed yet.(甚至有科學(xué)理論解釋說，青少年外表叛逆內(nèi)心卻極不自信是由于他們的大腦還沒有發(fā)育完全)”提出青少年的叛逆和不自信是大腦發(fā)育滯后的表現(xiàn)，C項“In other words, they just can’t help it.(換句話說，對此他們也無能無力)”承接上文，說明這不他們能控制的，句中“it”指代上文中“their brains aren’t fully developed yet”，上下文語意連貫。故選C。
137．根據(jù)上文“But a new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University may have finally cleared up this misunderstanding.(但賓夕法尼亞大學(xué)和康奈爾大學(xué)的研究人員的一項新研究可能最終澄清了這個誤解)”中“cleared up this misunderstanding”可知，新的研究證明前文所說“‘麻煩’和‘叛逆’十幾歲的孩子的標(biāo)簽”是一種誤解，E項“It turns out that teenagers are fine.(事實證明，青少年很好)”給出新的觀點：青少年很好，沒問題。故選E。
138．根據(jù)上文“The adolescents lack experience.(青少年缺乏經(jīng)驗)”和下文“This personality trait (特征) is called “sensation seeking”, which is shared by a lot of people and usually peaks during adolescence.(這種性格特征被稱為“感覺尋求”，這是許多人的共同點，通常在青春期達(dá)到頂峰)”可知，G項“Therefore, they keep trying things out for the first time in their life.(因此，他們在生活中第一次不斷嘗試)”切題。該項中的“keep trying things out”與上文中的“l(fā)ack experience”相吻合，下文的“This personality trait”指的就是“青少年在生活中不斷嘗試”的性格特點。故選G。
139．根據(jù)上文“Should I take this job? (我應(yīng)該選擇這份工作嗎？)”和“Or”可知，空處也應(yīng)該是一個疑問句，句式和上文保持一致，D項“Should I marry this person?(我應(yīng)該嫁（娶）這個人嗎？)”切題。故選D。
140．根據(jù)下文“If they don’t make a mistake in their teenage years, they will have no life experience when they turn 18 and step out of their parents’ protection and into a world that’s unknown to them.(如果他們在青少年時期沒有犯錯誤，他們在18歲，走出父母的保護(hù)，進(jìn)入一個他們不知道的世界的時候就沒有生活經(jīng)驗)”和上一段提到的各種冒險可知，空處指出還有比冒險更可怕的事情。B項“There’s something more frightening than taking a risk.(有比冒險更可怕的事情)”切題。該項中的“something more frightening”指的就是下文內(nèi)容。故選B。
141．A 142．F 143．E 144．C 145．G

【導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了如何控制因壓力導(dǎo)致的不健康的體重。
141．空前講“Stress can significantly affect your ability to keep a healthy weight. (壓力會顯著影響你保持健康體重的能力。)” 可知此處說的是壓力的不利影響。A項“它還會阻礙你減肥”承接上文，符合語境。故選A。
142．空前講“Exercising is a vital part of stress reduction and weight management. It can help you handle both issues at the same time. (鍛煉對減輕壓力和控制體重發(fā)揮著重要作用。它可以幫助你同時處理這兩個問題)”以及空后講“Whether you go for a walk during your lunch break or hit the gym after work, include regular exercise into your routine. (無論你在午休時散步，還是在下班后去健身房鍛煉，把經(jīng)常鍛煉納入你的日常生活。)”可知此處講的是鍛煉的必要性。 F項“所以，(通過)鍛煉來阻止與壓力相關(guān)的體重增加是有必要的”承上啟下，符合語境。故選F。
143．空后講“A review of studies that examined the link between self-monitoring and weight loss found that those who kept a food diary were more likely to manage weight than those who didn’t.??(回顧自我監(jiān)測和減肥之間聯(lián)系的研究發(fā)現(xiàn)，那些記飲食日記的人比那些不記飲食日記的人更有可能控制體重。)”可知，要密切注意自己的飲食習(xí)慣和食物攝入量，E項“注意你的飲食習(xí)慣可以幫助你控制自己的食物消耗量”與下文銜接緊密，符合語境。故選E。
144．空處是本段小標(biāo)題，“Doing so can reduce your cortisol levels, helping you manage your weight. (這樣做可以降低你的皮質(zhì)醇水平，幫助你控制體重。)”可知本段介紹了一些簡單的壓力緩解方法。C項“在你的日常生活中運(yùn)用減壓技巧”統(tǒng)領(lǐng)本段，符合段落大意。故選C。
145．空前講“Stick with the skills for a while. By doing so, it helps make these healthy behavior a habit and battle stress-related weight changes. (堅持這些技能一段時間。這樣做可以幫助(你)將這些健康的行為形成習(xí)慣，并減少壓力帶來的體重變化。)” 此處強(qiáng)調(diào)了堅持的重要性。G項“堅持可以讓壓力和體重大幅下降”承接上文，符合語境。故選G。
146．F 147．B 148．G 149．D 150．E

【導(dǎo)語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了獨(dú)自學(xué)習(xí)的好處。
146．根據(jù)上文“We’ve all experienced getting together with classmates to study for an upcoming exam and spending the entire time talking or joking around. You leave the group without accomplishing anything to get you ready for your exam. (我們都有過這樣的經(jīng)歷:和同學(xué)一起為即將到來的考試學(xué)習(xí)，整個時間都在聊天或開玩笑。你沒有完成任何準(zhǔn)備考試的事情就離開了小組。)”和下文“The following are some benefits of studying alone.(以下是一些獨(dú)自學(xué)習(xí)的好處。)”可知，上文提到小組學(xué)習(xí)效率低，下文建議獨(dú)自學(xué)習(xí)，空處與上文形成因果關(guān)系，并引起下文。F項：So if you are the one who can be so distracted, it’s strongly recommended that you should study alone.(所以，如果你是一個容易分心的人，強(qiáng)烈建議你應(yīng)該獨(dú)自學(xué)習(xí)。)符合語境。故選F。
147．空處為段落小標(biāo)題。根據(jù)下文“When you lock yourself away in your room, there tend to be less distractions than when you are studying in a group. Nobody is moving around or talking near you. (當(dāng)你把自己鎖在房間里的時候，往往會比你在一個小組里學(xué)習(xí)的時候更少分心。沒有人在你附近走動或說話。)”可知，本段主要說明把干擾因素降到最低，“l(fā)ess distractions”與B項對應(yīng)。B項：Minimum distractions.(最低干擾。)符合語境。故選B。
148．根據(jù)下文“Studying alone also allows you to use the study strategies that are the most effective for your learning style. (獨(dú)自學(xué)習(xí)還可以讓你使用最有效的學(xué)習(xí)方式的學(xué)習(xí)策略。)”中的“also”可知，空處講的是獨(dú)自學(xué)習(xí)的好處。G項：Studying alone allows you to set the perfect study environment so you get the most out of studying.(獨(dú)自學(xué)習(xí)可以給你一個完美的學(xué)習(xí)環(huán)境，這樣你就能從學(xué)習(xí)中得到最大的收獲。)符合語境。故選G。
149．根據(jù)上文“Some students learn best with flashcards, while others learn best when they reread chapters.(一些學(xué)生用抽認(rèn)卡學(xué)習(xí)效果最好，而另一些學(xué)生通過重讀章節(jié)學(xué)習(xí)效果最好。)”可知，空處總結(jié)說明要找到適合自己的學(xué)習(xí)風(fēng)格。D項：Find your learning style, and you can get better results.(找到自己的學(xué)習(xí)風(fēng)格，你就能取得更好的成績。)故選D。
150．根據(jù)上文“There may be some topics in class that you really need to work on.( 課堂上可能會有一些主題是你真正需要鉆研的。)”可知，空處承接上文，說明獨(dú)自學(xué)習(xí)時才能專注于那些主題，E項中“those topics”和上文中“some topics”對應(yīng)。E項：Only when you study alone, you’ re able to focus on exactly those topics.(只有當(dāng)你獨(dú)自學(xué)習(xí)時，你才能夠?qū)Ｗ⒂谀切┲黝}。)符合語境。故選E。

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