2024年高考英语（七选五）模拟真题 (浙江专用)
（23-24高三下·浙江·阶段练习）We all do procrastination (拖延). No matter how well-organized you are, chances are that you have found yourself wasting hours on small pursuits when you should have been spending that time on school-related projects. 1 However, do they really work
Knee-jerk reaction and recommendations to procrastination can focus on making lists, downloading apps, setting timers, etc. If simply making a list could solve the problem of procrastination, then there wouldn’t be so many articles on it or conversations about it with doctors. 2
When we look at a task, such as doing homework or preparing a presentation, we do an internal assessment. 3 If not, our brain center responds by telling our body to avoid the situation causing us anxiety. In this way, procrastination will provide us with a circle-stressful task, perceived threat, but once the task is finished, you will feel better. This is a short-term solution in fact. Then, ultimately we want to finish a work and feel good, what can we do
4 That’s because we live in a busy world where tasks will roll your way. Be aware that you are procrastinating and don’t pile up the act of procrastination with the act of self-deception (欺骗). Know yourself and your moods. Scheduling tasks during times of high energy will help us be most productive and lessen the opportunity for procrastination. 5 If you are motivated by funny stickers on your papers, then you should pair the rewarding activity with the task you have been procrastinating.
A．Learn from negative thoughts.
B．What’s more, reward yourself after the task.
C．It means a mismanagement of your emotions.
D．Procrastination frequently happens in daily life.
E．Therefore, we need to figure out its internal roots.
F．If the task is easy to handle, we can do it as soon as possible.
G．Fortunately, you will find many ways to deal with procrastination online.
（2024·浙江·二模）Very often, we take a picture on our smartphones and then immediately check the screen to see how it came out. 6 We’ve gathered our best tips to ensure you know how to look good in pictures.
Know your angles.
Knowing your angles is the first step to taking a great picture. Maybe you like one side of your face better
than the other. Maybe you’re completely symmetrical and can take a photo from the front. 7 So snap some selfies and start to get acquainted with your best angle.
Doing so will have you feeling confident and looking your best in your next shot.
Make sure the light is behind the camera.
Great lighting makes a great photo. The key is to make sure you’re in front of the light, and that the light is behind the camera. So, if you’re outside, make sure the sun is behind the camera. 8
Take multiples.
9 Take different photos of the same shot, so you have options when choosing which photo to keep. You’ll be surprised how often your facial expression changes in the same shot.
Invest in a good quality camera.
While smartphone cameras keep getting better and better, nothing beats the clear and crisp image quality of a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. The bad news A good DSLR can cost anywhere from $400 on up. 10
With these photo tips in mind, next time you snap a photo, you’ll look at it with a smile.
A．You can never take too many photos, right
B．Whatever the case is, you have to take the time to study your face.
C．You’ll also show more of your eyelashes and brows from this angle.
D．And if you’re indoors, make sure windows and lighting fixtures are behind the camera.
E．Most of the photos you see from celebrities and online influencers come from a DSLR.
F．But it might be worth the investment if you really want to achieve that professional look.
G．But if you tend to find yourself deleting every picture you take, it’s time to up your photo game.
（2024·浙江绍兴·二模）Dear Fresher, joining a university can be a pleasant but challenging experience: horrific and yet beautiful, scary but exciting. 11
Do not panic if, like me, you do not make friends on the first day or week. Before I met Sanaa, I had tried to force myself to make friends with classmates in my other majors. Then I was starting to get convinced that there was something wrong with me. 12 Eventually, when I started making more friends, it made sense why the friendships I had forced did not work out. It was my first lesson in understanding my uniqueness, and reminding me that my “friends” are somewhere, out there. 13
So, dear Fresher, as I say welcome to university life, I am also saying, give yourself time-to understand your school, your course, and your new rhythm of life. Do not fall into the trap of people-pleasing to fit in.
14 Of course, you must leave room to grow and breathe- to discover amazing cultures, new accents,
and new ways of matching your clothes-but do not do anything that needs you to abandon your genuine self in order to become.
Finally, it might not look like it, but the four, five, or six years you will be in university will pass by really quickly. 15 Perhaps that is DIYs, writing blog posts, participating in club activities in your department, or joining the dance troupe.
So, dear Fresher, go forward, and leave your mark! You will be surprised at how much experience that will contribute to your CV.
A．It is a big turn on the pages of your life.
B．Extracurricular activities build confidence.
C．I no longer struggle too hard to fit square pegs into round holes.
D．It is a good idea for you to make friends with like-minded people.
E．That was why I got uninspired by every friendship I tried to make.
F．While the new phase of life is challenging, remember who you truly are.
G．Seek out opportunities to do stuff you are passionate about during your free time.
（2024·浙江杭州·二模）It’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade
16 The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. 17 And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.
In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. 18 A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.
“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. 19 The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. 20 When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.
A．Share good news with people around you.
B．It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.
C．But the “bad news” has its place in the world.
D．It provides a more balanced view of the world.
E．And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.
F．Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.
G．The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.
（2024·浙江·模拟预测）One of my bad habits is saying “busy” when people ask me how I’m doing. Sometimes it’s because I actually am busy, but other times it’s because that’s what I think I’m supposed to say. That’s what important or promoted people say. 21 So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time
In 2016, researchers conducted a study to figure it out. 22 And interestingly, these status attributions (归属) are heavily influenced by our own beliefs. In other words, the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work, the more we tend to think that people who always skip leisure and work are of higher standing.
That’s why we feel like we have to appear busy, and there’s a real perception that if someone is knee-deep in meetings, emails, and stress, then they’re probably a big deal. 23 According to a recent study, one in five highly engaged employees is at risk of burnout.
24 It sounds self-righteous (自以为是) and sets the wrong tone. Phrases like “I have limited access to email” and “I’ll respond as soon as I get back” sound like you’re being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off.
That’s why we recently launched the Out of Office Email Generator, a free tool you can use before your next long weekend or trip. 25 Managers need to think twice about emailing their teams on the weekend and talking about how busy they are, and so do leaders.
A．Actually, leading a busy life can be avoidable.
B．But working long hours doesn’t drive better results.
C．A person of high status feels tired when promoted.
D．Busy people are found to be those with high social rank.
E．You can share you won’t be checking the mailbox till you return.
F．This culture of busyness is making it hard to find work-life balance.
G．Personally, I’m going to stop saying “busy” when people ask me how I am.
（23-24高三下·浙江·开学考试）The art of learning how to think
Learning how to think is really the whole point of going to university because it is one of the few periods in your life when you get time to do it.
Like any skill, successful thinking takes practice. The more time you spend thinking and the more ideas you come up with, the more likely it is that some of them will be good ones. 26 Your thinking will never improve if it consists entirely of thinking how much of a failure you are.
27 Geniuses generally come up with their brilliant innovations by thinking about a subject in lots of different ways and establishing connections between apparently different ideas. On the other hand, there are times when you need to know what you are supposed to be thinking about and why, and to stay reasonably focused.
If you are having trouble thinking, it may be because you lack another skill that would make it easier. It could be that you don’t have a wide enough vocabulary to put your thoughts into words. 28 If you share a house with violinists and pianists, you may have trouble hearing yourself think.
One way to sharpen this skill is to think critically about what other people are thinking. Thinking is not always something that needs to be done alone. 29 So, if your housemates ever abandon their instruments, engage them in conversation, look for holes in their arguments,and explain your own.
If you get really good at thinking while at university, you may be able to think of a way to carry that on. 30
A．Proper thinking is about creating an argument.
B．It enables us to become more independent thinkers.
C．If they’re all rubbish, try not to keep thinking about it.
D．And thus it saves you actually doing anything once you leave.
E．You may also be in the wrong environment for productive thought.
F．Having a one-track mind won’t improve your power of thinking anyway.
G．In fact, communicating your thoughts can help to develop and clarify them.
（2024·浙江·二模）Hard work has been part of every laureate’s journey towards the Nobel Prize. Many examples. Francoise Barré-Sinoussi spent time in the lab on the morning of her wedding. After Michael Brown’s first daughter was born, he went straight back to discuss the next day’s experiments. Early-career scientists often ask laureates (获奖者) about work-life balance. 31
Spend time with your family and friends. Many laureates stress the value of maintaining personal relationships. Doctor Brian Kobilka was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. 32 However, despite a
heavy workload, he also made time for his family. As Brian Kobilka explains, family provides essential support.
Sleep well at night. 33 It is therefore tempting to finish work before health-promoting activities. However, this is a trap which Oliver Smithies advises against. Not only is sleep needed to stay healthy, but your brain needs sleep to function at full capacity so you can generate ideas and solve problems.
34 Family, work and sleep are all important to a scientist’s success. But they don’t all have to be a constant focus. Sometimes it will be important to avoid maintaining everything at a high level. Don’t be daunted by the idea you have to do everything perfectly at once — you can have a different focus at different times.
Don’t work too hard. Ultimately, working too hard won’t be beneficial. Not only do you risk burning yourself out, but you are also restricted in your thinking. Taking time away from work can allow you to approach problems in a new way. 35 Laureates often point out that working long hours doesn’t always lead to efficiency.
A．My solutions may be of some help.
B．Their answers can be enlightening.
C．Focus on different aspects of your life.
D．Never hesitate to bravely rise to challenge.
E．Sleep, exercise and eating well can all conflict with working long hours.
F．He would moonlight in an emergency room as well as working in the lab.
G．Going for a walk, for example, gives you the chance to take a step back and see things differently.
（23-24高三下·浙江·阶段练习）We watch our salt and fat intake to protect our hearts. We exercise and take calcium to protect our bones. We use sunscreen to protect our skin. But what can we do to protect our eyes, all year round A lot. 36 .
Invest in quality sunglasses
To shield your eyes, wear sunglasses certified to block out 99 to 100 per cent of UVA and UVB light. 37 . “In fact, if the lenses are dark but not UV-protected, that’s worse for your eyes, because when you’re looking through dark lenses your pupils dilate, which lets more UV light inside to do damage,” says Dr Esen Akpek, a professor at Johns Hopkins University.
Wear safety glasses when needed
You don’t have to be doing construction work or factory work to need protective eyewear. 38 . It’s estimated that up to 90 per cent of sports-related eye injuries are actually preventable with proper eye protection. “I see people who’ve been gardening, leaned forward and got poked in the eye by a branch,” says Dr Davinder Grover, an ophthalmologist at Glaucoma Associates of Texas.
Invest in an air purifier
39 . Outdoor cold and wind can be drying, too, while pollution and allergens can cause irritation. In addition to lubricating eye drops, “air purifiers and humidifiers are our friends,” says Akpek.
See an eye specialist regularly
Routine checkup helps maintain good eye health, so please don’t forget to see an eye specialist for a checkup regularly, if possible. 40 .
A．Safety comes first for various outdoor activities
B．Surprisingly, dark lenses aren’t necessarily the most protective
C．Indoor heating and air conditioning can dry out the air — and the eyes
D．Gardening, home repairs and sports all pose the risk of trauma to the eye
E．Not all eye problems are noticeable, and all are best treated when found early
F．By incorporating these lifestyle steps, your eyes will stay healthy throughout the year
G．We have asked experts what lifestyle steps people should take to protect their vision and eye health
（2024·浙江温州·二模）How to Plot a Short Story
A great short story drops the reader into its world swiftly and holds their attention all the way through. 41 It can be as simple as knowing a few key moments you want to work your way toward. You’ll wind up with things you never imagined at the start. Follow these steps to plot your next story.
Brainstorm. You don’t need to have multiple short story ideas ready to go at a moment’s notice. 42 When that idea comes to you, sit down and flesh it out. Make note of any characters, settings, or bits of dialogue that you see.
43 The foundations of your main conflict or theme often form a short story’s rising action. To create tension and movement, you must know exactly what your character wants and what would prevent them from getting it. Conflicts can be internal or external, so imagine at what stage the reader will be meeting your character.
Create a brief outline. Sketch out (草拟) the flow of events your short story will contain, including interactions between characters and key moments. Write down identifying characteristics. But when it comes to drafting, pick your moments of backstory carefully. 44
Pick a point of view. Many short stories work well in first-person because of their brevity (简洁). 45 If your story needs to be told in second-person or third-person, that works, too. Regardless of which POV you choose, it’s usually best to center that narrative around one main character to ensure a consistent read on the situation at hand.
A．Select the right character.
B．Write out the central conflict.
C．All you need is one solid concept.
D．But there’s no hard and fast rule saying yours must.
E．Short stories allow the freedom to experiment because of their freestyle.
F．Plotting a short story doesn’t have to involve a detailed list of plot points.
G．To make the cut, a piece of information must contribute to the story’s central events.
（2024·浙江宁波·二模）Do you have sweaty palms when you are sitting in the exam hall Do worrying thoughts keep you awake at night You may have experienced one of these on certain occasions. 46 Here are three simple “first-aid” techniques that could make a difference.
Sit at your bed
Do you jump out of bed the moment the alarm rings every morning Perhaps the next time you get up in the morning, you can try this. Slowly get up and sit at your bed for a few minutes. 47 The important thing is not to let any hurried thoughts clutter your mind. In these few quiet minutes to yourself, you will be able to feel refreshed.
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On many occasions, we have our handphones right next to the served food, and our eyes are busy with the world within these tiny devices. Such actions seem to be the perfect recipe for an overworked brain.
Instead, take mealtime as a time to enjoy your food. Slow down and let your eyes feast on the different colors, and allow your tongue to taste the variety of flavors. 49 It also helps you to feel more relaxed.
Get moving
Playing sports such as basketball, soccer or simply going for a run helps reduce the body’s stress hormones and instead stimulates the production of endorphins that lift your mood. 50 All you have to do is to ensure you incorporate a regular routine of exercise of low to moderate intensity. This will also help you feel more energized and healthy, besides ridding you of stress and anxiety.
These are the ways you can achieve harmony with your body and mind, and feel less anxious and stressed. Give them a try. Your mind will thank you for it.
A．Eat mindfully
B．Exercise regularly
C．Let the body and mind feel the peace.
D．There is no need for you to become a gym rat.
E．It helps you to be conscious of the food you put in your mouth.
F．This, in turn, has the effect of bringing your body into a state of deep relaxation.
G．It is a sign that anxiety is creeping up on you, and your brain is nudging you for help.
（2024·浙江杭州·模拟预测）The Meaning and Power of Smell
Research into smell has never ended and in fact, there are so many interesting findings with regard to this sensation. Everyone knows that smell can cause strong emotional responses. In a survey, people were asked to report how they feel about a particular monly, a smell connected with a good experience can please us, while an odour (气味) bonded with a bad memory may disgust us. 51 Such associations can be so powerful that odours generally labeled unpleasant become agreeable, and those generally considered sweet become disagreeable for particular individuals.
52 One respondent believes there is no true emotional bonding without smelling a loved one. Infants recognize their mothers’ odours soon after birth. Individuals were able to distinguish by the smell of clothing worn by their partners from similar clothing worn by other people.
Despite its importance to our emotional and sensory lives, smell is probably the most undervalued sense. While our olfactory (嗅觉的) powers are not as fine as those of certain animals, they are remarkably sensitive. 53
Odours, unlike colours, can’t be named in many languages because the specific vocabulary simply doesn’t exist. “It smells like..., we have to say when describing an odour, struggling to express our olfactory experience. 54
55 Smells considered offensive in some cultures may be acceptable in others. Therefore, our sense of smell is a means of interacting with the world. The study of the cultural history of smell is indeed an investigation into the essence of human culture.
A．Odours are also essential signals in social bonding.
B．Besides, odours are granted different cultural values.
C．Human’s perception of smell facilitates the spread of human culture.
D．Our noses can perceive odours present in extremely small quantities.
E．Nor can odours be recorded: there is no effective way to capture or store them over time.
F．Some people’s preference for a particular odour was influenced by their emotional wellbeing.
G．Yet, many people noted that their olfactory (嗅觉的) preferences were based on emotional associations.
（23-24高三下·浙江温州·阶段练习）Resolving (解决) Conflict in Friendships
Conflict is surely a common problem in life and friendships. 56 That’s because there isn’t enough
depth to guarantee all the trouble it takes to smooth over the disagreement. Unfortunately, even when the friendship reaches a deeper level, conflict continues to happen and can break apart a relationship. Here are some resolutions.
Resolve it the day it happens. One rule my parents follow in their marriage is that they don’t go to bed angry with each other. They always attempt to resolve things the day it happens so that in the morning, it’s a fresh start with no past grudge (怨恨). I’ve found I need a short cool down period so that I don’t act in anger. For some, counting to one hundred before saying anything may be an option. 57
58 Sometimes if you sit down and talk things over, you begin to see where the other person is coming from. Realize that everyone has been created differently with various talents, abilities, and personality traits. For example, you might be a leader while your friend is more of a follower. You may be frustrated with him or her for not being very decisive. Yet it is important to understand that each person is unique and needs to be appreciated.
Initiate resolution. 59 Even when you think the other person is wrong, it’s not a bad thing to say “I’m sorry if I offended you in that way.” If you’re honest and genuine in delivering your words, there’s a good chance your friend will respond positively.
Most importantly, be loving in what you do. Try to focus on peacefully resolving the disagreement. It is not a most pleasant task to resolve conflict in any friendship. 60
A．Focus on the bigger picture.
B．Try to see the other person’s perspective.
C．Whatever you do, don’t let things ride for too long.
D．Be the first person in a fight to say sorry for your part.
E．Offering a listening ear shows you value the friendship.
F．Many shallow friendships end up being ruined after an argument.
G．However, it is worth the efforts because it results in a deeper friendship.
参考答案：
1．G 2．E 3．F 4．D 5．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了拖延是情绪管理的失误，以及如何应对拖延，提出了认识到拖延、了解自己的情绪、合理安排任务和适时奖励自己等策略。
1．根据空后一句“However, do they really work (然而，它们真的有效吗？)”可知，空处应是指出下文they的指代内容，G项“幸运的是，你能在网上找到很多治疗拖延的方法”衔接后文的“这些方法真的起作用吗？”，下文they指代G项中ways。故选G。
2．根据上文“Knee-jerk reaction and recommendations to procrastination can focus on making lists, downloading apps, setting timers, etc. If simply making a list could solve the problem of procrastination, then there wouldn’t be so many articles on it or conversations about it with doctors.(对拖延症的下意识反应和建议可以集中在列清单、下载应用程序、设置计时器等方面。如果简单地列个清单就能解决拖延症的问题，那么就不会有这么多关于它的文章，也不会有这么多关于它的医生对话)”可知，作者提到如果仅仅通过列清单就能解决拖延问题，那么就不会有那么多关于拖延的文章和与医生的讨论了。这表明需要解决拖延背后的情绪根源，与E项“因此，我们需要解决导致拖延的情绪根源”一致。故选E。
3．根据文章第三段提到的“If not, our brain center responds by telling our body to avoid the situation causing us anxiety.(如果不容易，我们的大脑中枢就会做出反应，告诉我们的身体避免导致我们焦虑的情况)”可知，前文应该是肯定的情况，F项“如果任务容易处理，我们可以尽快去做”符合语境，故选F。
4．从下文“That’s because we live in a busy world where tasks will roll your way.(这是因为我们生活在一个繁忙的世界里，各种任务都会接踵而至)”可以看出作者在讨论拖延在日常生活中经常发生的情况。这与D项“拖延在日常生活中经常发生”符合。故选D。
5．上文“Know yourself and your moods. Scheduling tasks during times of high energy will help us be most productive and lessen the opportunity for procrastination.(在精力充沛的时候安排任务可以帮助我们提高效率，减少拖延的机会)”和下文“If you are motivated by funny stickers on your papers, then you should pair the rewarding activity with the task you have been procrastinating.(如果你的动机是试卷上有趣的贴纸，那么你应该把奖励活动和你一直拖延的任务结合起来)”提到，在你有高能量时安排任务可以帮助我们最高效地工作并减少拖延的机会。接着提到如果你被纸上的有趣贴纸激励，那么你应该将奖励活动与你一直在拖延的任务
相结合。与B项“更重要的是，任务完成后给自己奖励”相符，强调了任务完成后的奖励对于应对拖延的作用。故选B。
6．G 7．B 8．D 9．A 10．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍一些关于如何拍照的建议。
6．前文“Very often, we take a picture on our smartphones and then immediately check the screen to see how it came out.(很多时候，我们会在智能手机上拍照，然后立即查看屏幕，看看结果如何。)”讲述了我们用智能手机拍照后经常会立即检查拍的效果，后文“We’ve gathered our best tips to ensure you know how to look good in pictures.(我们收集了最好的建议，以确保你知道如何在照片中看起来好看。)”讲述了会提供关于如何拍出好看照片的建议，由此可知，空处应讲述提高拍照技巧的必要性，G项“但是，如果你倾向于删除你拍摄的每一张照片，那么是时候升级你的拍照技巧了。”符合题意。故选G。
7．前文“Maybe you like one side of your face better than the other. Maybe you’re completely symmetrical and can take a photo from the front.(也许你更喜欢你脸的一侧而不是另一侧。也许你是完全对称的，可以从正面拍照。)”讲述了你侧脸好看或者脸部对称的情况，后文“So snap some selfies and start to get acquainted with your best angle.(所以，拍一些自拍，开始熟悉你的最佳角度。)”讲述了要拍一些自拍来熟悉自己的最佳角度，由此可知，空处应承上启下，讲述不管怎么样都要熟悉自己的脸，B项“不管是什么情况，你都必须花时间研究你的脸。”符合题意。故选B。
8．根据本段小标题“Make sure the light is behind the camera.(确保光在摄像机后面。)”可知，本段主要讲述了如何让光在摄像机后面，前文“So, if you’re outside, make sure the sun is behind the camera.(所以，如果你在外面，确保太阳在摄像机后面。)”讲述了在外面的时候要确保太阳在摄像机后面，所以空处应讲述在室内的情况，D项“如果你在室内，确保窗户和照明设备在摄像机后面。”符合题意。故选D。
9．根据本段小标题“Take multiples.(拍多倍照片。)”可知，本段主要讲述了多拍照片，A项“你拍再多照片也不为过，对吧？”符合题意。故选A。
10．根据本段小标题“Invest in a good quality camera.(投资一部高质量照相机。)”可知，本段主要建议购买一部高质量相机。前文“The bad news A good DSLR can cost anywhere from $400 on up.(坏消息？一台好的数码单反相机的价格从400美元到更高。)”讲述了好的数码单反相机价格昂贵，而本段是在推荐购买好的相机，所以空处应与上文形成转折，讲述虽然数
码单反相机价格昂贵，但买它是对拍照的一笔好投资，F项“但是，如果你真的想拥有专业的外表，那么这项投资可能是值得的。”符合题意。故选F。
11．A 12．E 13．C 14．F 15．G
【导语】本文是说明文。文章以亲切、随和的语气向新生提出了关于如何适应大学生活、保持自我、寻找兴趣等多方面的建议，既有作者的亲身经历，也有对新生的殷切期望和鼓励。
11．分析设空位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“Dear Fresher, joining a university can be a pleasant but challenging experience: horrific and yet beautiful, scary but exciting.(亲爱的新生们，上大学可能是一段愉快但又充满挑战的经历：可怕但又美丽，可怕但又令人兴奋)”可知，A项“It is a big turn on the pages of your life.(这是你人生的一个重大转折)”是对前文内容的总结，说明大学的重要性。故选A项。
12．根据前文“Before I met Sanaa, I had tried to force myself to make friends with classmates in my other majors. Then I was starting to get convinced that there was something wrong with me.(在认识萨那之前，我试着强迫自己和其他专业的同学交朋友。然后我开始确信我有什么问题)”以及后文“Eventually, when I started making more friends, it made sense why the friendships I had forced did not work out.(最终，当我开始结交更多的朋友时，我明白了为什么我强迫的友谊没有成功)”可知，空处应是介绍前文讲述的作者自己的问题所造成的后果，这个问题会导致他强迫的友谊没有成功，所以E项“That was why I got uninspired by every friendship I tried to make.(这就是为什么我对我试图结交的每一个朋友都不感兴趣)”符合文意。故选E项。
13．分析设空位于段尾，是对前文的总结，根据前文“It was my first lesson in understanding my uniqueness, and reminding me that my “friends” are somewhere, out there.(这是我了解自己独特性的第一课，并提醒我，我的“朋友”就在某处，在那里)”可知，作者明白，不需要刻意去结交他人，所以C项“I no longer struggle too hard to fit square pegs into round holes.(我不再费力地把方钉塞进圆孔里)”符合文意，通过比喻说明自己不再刻意去结交他人。故选C项。
14．分析设空，位于段首，应是本段的中心句，根据后文“Of course, you must leave room to grow and breathe- to discover amazing cultures, new accents, and new ways of matching your clothes-but do not do anything that needs you to abandon your genuine self in order to become.(当然，你必须留下成长和呼吸的空间——去发现令人惊叹的文化、新的口音和搭配衣服的新方法——但不要做任何需要你为了成为而放弃真实自我的事情)”可知，本段讲述了大一新生不
要做任何需要你为了成为而放弃真实自我的事情，所以F项“While the new phase of life is challenging, remember who you truly are.(当生活的新阶段充满挑战时，记住真正的自己)”符合文意。故选F项。
15．根据前文“Finally, it might not look like it, but the four, five, or six years you will be in university will pass by really quickly.(最后，它可能看起来不像，但你在大学的四年、五年或六年时间会很快过去)”以及后文“Perhaps that is DIYs, writing blog posts, participating in club activities in your department, or joining the dance troupe.(也许是diy，写博客，参加部门的社团活动，或者加入舞蹈团)”可知，前文讲述时间过得很快，后文讲述参加活动，所以空处应是一个过渡句，G项“Seek out opportunities to do stuff you are passionate about during your free time.(在空闲时间找机会做你感兴趣的事情)”符合文意，承接上文，引出下文。故选G项。
16．C 17．D 18．G 19．E 20．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是读到好消息的好处以及Good Good Good这家媒体公司。
16．空后“The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. (这个世界充满了问题和冲突，我们需要对周围发生的事情保持了解和警惕。)”说明了这个世界存在一些不好的事情，C选项“But the “bad news” has its place in the world. (但“坏消息”在世界上也有一席之地。)”说明了世界上存在坏消息，因此引起下文，符合语境，故选C。
17．空前“While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. (虽然阅读传统的、更多的负面新闻很重要，但消费好消息也是保持信息灵通的一部分。)”说明了消费好消息是保持信息灵通的一部分，空后“And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. (它也带来了有意义的好处，比如减少压力和焦虑，提高参与度，社区建设技能，以及创造更美好世界的灵感。)”说明了好消息的好处，空格处也应该是好消息的好处，D选项“It provides a more balanced view of the world. (它提供了一个更平衡的世界观。)”说明了看好消息的好处，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
18．空前“In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is
one of them. (事实上，随着出版商和新闻台发现分享积极故事的好处，被称为“解决方案新闻”的好消息正变得越来越受欢迎。Good Good Good就是其中之一。)”说明了Good Good Good是一家分享积极故事的公司，空格处应该对其进行进一步的介绍，G选项“The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally. (这家新闻媒体公司致力于有意地提供好消息。)”说明了这家公司致力于有意地提供好消息，是对它进行的进一步介绍，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
19．空前““If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention. (“如果流血，它就会引导”一直以来都是媒体用来形容有关暴力、死亡和破坏的新闻报道如何吸引读者注意力的说法。)”说明了“If it bleeds, it leads”这句话是媒体用来形容有关暴力、死亡和破坏的新闻报道如何吸引读者注意力的说法，空格处应该说这会引起一个什么结果，E选项“And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media. (因此，新闻媒体上到处都是负面新闻。)”说明了前面所说内容所导致的结果，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选E。
20．空前“The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there—the delightful and kind parts of humanity. (然而，事实是，也有好的一面——人性中令人愉快和善良的一面。)”说明了有好的一面，空后“When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. (当你的确找到他们的时候，世界会突然变得不一样。)”表明了你有时候找不到好的一面，B选项“It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them. (只是我们很少听到关于它们的消息。)”说明我们有时是找不到那些好的方面，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选B。
21．B 22．D 23．F 24．G 25．E
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章解释了为什么人们总是自豪地谈论自己有多忙的原因。
21．由上文“One of my bad habits is saying “busy” when people ask me how I’m doing. Sometimes it’s because I actually am busy, but other times it’s because that’s what I think I’m supposed to say. (我的一个坏习惯是，当人们问我过得怎么样时，我会说“很忙”。有时是因为我真的很忙，但有时是因为这是我应该说的)”可知作者不管忙不忙，被问及时，总会很自然地说忙，再结合上文“That’s what important or promoted people say. (这就是重要的或被提拔的人所说的)”可知作者认为忙是重要的或被提拔的人的标志，可见忙有一定好处，然而下文“So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time (那么，为什么我们总是自豪地谈论我们有多忙呢？)”又对人们为什么自豪地说忙感到困惑，想要弄清其原由，说明该空应该与上文形成
转折，表明忙并不是好东西，才能引出下文的问题，B选项“但是长时间工作并不能带来更好的结果。”切合语境。故选B项。
22．下文“In other words, the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work, the more we tend to think that people who always skip leisure and work are of higher standing. (换言之，我们越是相信一个人有机会在努力工作的基础上获得成功，我们就越倾向于认为那些总是跳过休闲和工作的人地位更高)”主要讲越忙的人社会地位越高，该空内容应与段落中心相关，D选项“忙碌的人往往是那些社会地位高的人。”切合语境。故选D项。
23．由下文“According to a recent study, one in five highly engaged employees is at risk of burnout. (根据最近的一项研究，五分之一的高度敬业的员工有倦怠的风险。)”可知，该空应该讲明忙碌的缺点，才能引出下文讲忙碌带来的不良后果——有些高度敬业的员工有倦怠的风险，F选项“这种忙碌的文化使得人们很难找到工作与生活的平衡。”切合语境。故选F项。
24．由第一段“One of my bad habits is saying “busy” when people ask me how I’m doing. (我的一个坏习惯是，当人们问我过得怎么样时，我会说“很忙”)”和“So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time (那么，为什么我们总是自豪地谈论我们有多忙呢？)”可知人们（包括作者）喜欢说忙，空后下文“It sounds self-righteous (自以为是) and sets the wrong tone. Phrases like “I have limited access to email” and “I’ll respond as soon as I get back” sound like you’re being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off. (这听起来很自以为是，而且定错了基调。像“我的电子邮件访问权限有限”和“我一回来就会回复”这样的短语听起来像是你被强行禁止工作，而不是充分利用休息时间。)”表明作者赞成不再忙碌工作，而是应充分利用休息时间，该空内容应与作者不再赞成忙碌的内容相关，与上文形成转折，G选项“就我个人而言，当人们问我怎么样时，我不会再说‘忙’了。”切合语境。故选G项。
25．由上文讲作者不再赞成忙碌和空前“That’s why we recently launched the Out of Office Email Generator, a free tool you can use before your next long weekend or trip. (这就是为什么我们最近推出了外出电子邮件生成器，这是一个免费工具，您可以在下一个长周末或旅行前使用)”可知，作者推荐外出电子邮件生成器是希望人们从工作中脱身，好好利用休闲时间，该空应承接上文讲休闲时如何不再忙碌，E选项“你可以分享你回来之前不会查看邮箱。”切合语境。故选E项。
26．C 27．F 28．E 29．G 30．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是如何学习思考。
26．空前“The more time you spend thinking and the more ideas you come up with, the more likely it is that some of them will be good ones.(你花在思考上的时间越多，你想出的点子越多，其中一些点子就越有可能是好的。)”说明想得越多就越有可能想出好点子，空后“Your thinking will never improve if it consists entirely of thinking how much of a failure you are.(如果你的思维总是想着自己有多失败，你的思维就永远不会进步。)”说明你越觉得自己是失败者，你就永远不会进步，可见不能一直想不好的事情，C选项“If they’re all rubbish, try not to keep thinking about it.(如果它们都是垃圾，尽量不要去想它。)”说明不要去想不好的东西，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选C。
27．空后“Geniuses generally come up with their brilliant innovations by thinking about a subject in lots of different ways and establishing connections between apparently different ideas.(天才们通常是通过用多种不同的方式思考一个问题，并在明显不同的想法之间建立联系，从而产生出色的创新。)”说明天才们会用多种方式思考一个问题，空格处也应该是关于是以多种方式思考还是以一种方式思考的，F选项“Having a one-track mind won’t improve your power of thinking anyway.(无论如何，单线思维不会提高你的思考能力。)”说明单线思维不好，继而引出了后面的天才们是以多种方式思考，因此F选项引起下文，符合语境，故选F。
28．空前“If you are having trouble thinking, it may be because you lack another skill that would make it easier. It could be that you don’t have a wide enough vocabulary to put your thoughts into words.(如果你在思考上有困难，那可能是因为你缺乏另一种能让你更容易思考的技能。这可能是因为你没有足够的词汇量来表达你的想法。)”是对思考有困难的原因的推测，空格处也应该是推测原因，E选项“You may also be in the wrong environment for productive thought.(你也可能处在一个不适合思考的环境中。)”说明的是思考有困难的原因，且和空后“If you share a house with violinists and pianists, you may have trouble hearing yourself think.(如果你与小提琴家和钢琴家合住，你可能听不清自己的想法。)”所说的关于思考环境的例子相呼应，因此E选项承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
29．空前“One way to sharpen this skill is to think critically about what other people are thinking. Thinking is not always something that needs to be done alone.(提高这种技能的一个方法是批判性地思考别人在想什么。思考并不总是需要一个人去做的事情。)”说明思考不一定要一个人进行，空格处应该说思考可以和别人一起进行，G选项“In fact, communicating your thoughts can help to develop and clarify them.(事实上，交流你的想法可以帮助发展和澄清它们。)”说明了
跟人交流的好处，和前面的不一定一个人进行相一致，因此G选项承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
30．空前“If you get really good at thinking while at university, you may be able to think of a way to carry that on.(如果你在大学里真的很擅长思考，你可能会想出一个方法来把它延续下去。)”说明你可能会把思考延续下去，空格处应该说这么做的好处，D选项“And thus it saves you actually doing anything once you leave.(这样一来，一旦你离开，你做任何事情这都可以搭救你。)”说明了将好的思考习惯延续下去的好处，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
31．B 32．F 33．E 34．C 35．G
【导语】
本文是说明文。文章通过列举诺贝尔奖得主的关于工作与生活的观点，讲述了一些维持生活和工作平衡的方法。
31．上文“Hard work has been part of every laureate’s journey towards the Nobel Prize. Many examples…. Early-career scientists often ask laureates (获奖者) about work-life balance.( 努力工作是每位获奖者迈向诺贝尔奖之路的一部分。……早期职业科学家经常向获奖者询问工作与生活的平衡.)”说明，获得诺贝尔奖是需要努力工作的，但是工作和生活不容易取得平衡，结合下文每段的首句可知，下文讲述了诺贝尔获奖者维持生活和工作平衡的策略，因此推断，B项“他们的回答很有启发性。”符合语境，承上启下。故选B。
32．根据首句“Spend time with your family and friends. Many laureates stress the value of maintaining personal relationships.(花时间与家人和朋友在一起。)”可知，本段建议花时间与家人和朋友在一起，结合空前一句“Doctor Brian Kobilka was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.( 布赖恩·科比尔卡博士被授予诺贝尔化学奖。)”可知，此处举例说明与家人和朋友在一起的价值，下文“However, despite a heavy workload, he also made time for his family. (然而，尽管工作繁重，他也抽出时间陪伴家人。)”说明布赖恩·科比尔卡博士也会做一些实验室外的事情，因此推断F项“除了在实验室工作外，他还会在急诊室兼职。”符合语境，故选F。
33．根据段落首句“Sleep well at night.( 晚上睡个好觉。)”可知，本段建议晚上好好休息，睡个好觉，下文“However, this is a trap which Oliver Smithies advises against. Not only is sleep needed to stay healthy, but your brain needs sleep to function at full capacity so you can generate ideas and solve problems.(然而，这是奥利弗·史密斯所反对的陷阱。睡眠不仅是保持健康所必
需的，而且你的大脑也需要睡眠来充分发挥功能，这样你才能产生想法并解决问题。)”说明了睡眠与工作并不冲突，However表示前后文是转折关系，因此推断E项“睡眠、锻炼和饮食都可能与长时间工作相冲突。”符合语境，故选E。
34．空处为段落标题。根据下文“Family, work and sleep are all important to a scientist’s success. But they don’t all have to be a constant focus. Sometimes it will be important to avoid maintaining everything at a high level. Don’t be daunted by the idea you have to do everything perfectly at once-you can have a different focus at different times.(家庭、工作和睡眠对科学家的成功都很重要。但它们不需要一直关注。有时候，避免将所有内容都维持在高级别上是很重要的。不要被你必须一次把每件事都做得完美的想法吓倒——你可以在不同的时间有不同的关注点。)”可知，家庭，工作和睡眠都重要，不需要一直关注所有的内容，也不必把每件事都做得完美，可以在不同的时间有不同的关注点，因此推断C项“关注生活的不同方面。”为最佳标题，概况本段主旨，故选C。
35．上文“Taking time away from work can allow you to approach problems in a new way.( 从工作中抽出时间可以让你以一种新的方式处理问题。)”说明可以从工作中抽出一些时间放松，下文“Laureates often point out that working long hours doesn’t always lead to efficiency.(诺贝尔奖得主经常指出，长时间工作并不总是带来效率。)”说明诺贝尔奖得主的观点，长时间工作效率不高，因此推断G项“例如，去散步，给你一个退一步看不同事物的机会。”符合语境，故选G。
36．G 37．B 38．D 39．C 40．E
【导语】
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何全年保护眼睛给出了几个具体的建议和注意事项。
36．
根据空前内容“We use sunscreen to protect our skin. But what can we do to protect our eyes, all year round A lot. (我们用防晒霜来保护我们的皮肤。但是我们能做些什么来全年保护我们的眼睛呢？很多。)”可知，上文提出我们可以采取许多措施来保护我们的眼睛。选项G“We have asked experts what lifestyle steps people should take to protect their vision and eye health (我们向专家咨询了人们应该采取哪些生活方式来保护他们的视力和眼睛健康)”延续上文内容，同时引出下文我们可以采取的具体的措施。故选G。
37．
根据空前内容“To shield your eyes, wear sunglasses certified to block out 99 to 100 per cent of UVA and UVB light. (为了保护你的眼睛，戴上经过认证的太阳镜，可以阻挡99%到100%的UVA和UVB光。)”可知，上文讲述的是我们可以戴上经过认证的太阳镜来保护我们的眼睛。选项B“Surprisingly, dark lenses aren’t necessarily the most protective (令人惊讶的是，深色镜片并不一定是最具保护作用的)”承接上文内容，指出我们可以佩戴太阳镜保护眼睛，同时指出深色镜片未必是最具有保护作用的。这与下文““In fact, if the lenses are dark but not UV-protected, that’s worse for your eyes, because when you’re looking through dark lenses your pupils dilate, which lets more UV light inside to do damage,” says Dr Esen Akpek, a professor at Johns Hopkins University. (约翰霍普金斯大学教授埃森·阿克佩克博士说：“事实上，如果隐形眼镜是深色的，但没有防紫外线，这对你的眼睛更不利，因为当你通过深色隐形眼镜看东西时，瞳孔会放大，这会让更多的紫外线进入眼睛，造成伤害。”)”内容上保持一致。故选B。
38．
根据空前内容“You don’t have to be doing construction work or factory work to need protective eyewear. (你不必在建筑工作或工厂工作时才需要防护眼镜。)”可推测出，不是建筑工作或工厂工作才会对眼睛造成损伤。选项D“Gardening, home repairs and sports all pose the risk of trauma to the eye (园艺、房屋维修和运动都有造成眼睛损伤的风险)”是上文内容的自然延续，指的是园艺、房屋维修和运动都可能对眼睛造成损伤。故选D。
39．
根据空后内容“Outdoor cold and wind can be drying, too, while pollution and allergens can cause irritation. (室外的寒冷和风也会使眼睛干燥，而污染和过敏原也会引起刺激。)”中的“too”可知，空处内容和眼睛干燥相关。选项C“Indoor heating and air conditioning can dry out the air—and the eyes (室内暖气和空调会使空气变干，也会使眼睛变干)”指的是室内暖气和空调会使使眼睛变干，与下文内容一致，故选C。
40．
根据上文内容“Routine checkup helps maintain good eye health, so please don’t forget to see an eye specialist for a checkup regularly, if possible. (例行检查有助于保持良好的眼睛健康，所以如果可能的话，请不要忘记定期去看眼科专家检查。)”可知，本段主要建议我们定期检查眼睛。选项E“Not all eye problems are noticeable, and all are best treated when found early (并非所有的眼部问题都是显而易见的，而且及早发现最好治疗)”是上文内容的自然延续，指的是要定期检查眼睛，因为并非所有的眼部问题都是显而易见的，而且及早发现最好治疗。故选
E。
41．F 42．C 43．B 44．G 45．D
【导语】
本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了策划短篇故事情节的方法。
41．上文“A great short story drops the reader into its world swiftly and holds their attention all the way through.(一个好的短篇故事会让读者迅速进入它的世界，并始终吸引他们的注意力)”说明一个好的短篇故事需要快速吸引读者并保持其注意力，以及下文“It can be as simple as knowing a few key moments you want to work your way toward.(它可以很简单，只要知道你想要努力实现的几个关键时刻)”说明短篇故事的情节设计可以很简单，只需要知道几个关键点，F项“策划一个短篇故事不一定要列出详细的情节要点。”符合上下文逻辑，起到了承上启下的作用。故选F。
42．上文“You don’t need to have multiple short story ideas ready to go at a moment's notice.(你不需要在一瞬间就准备好多个短篇故事的想法)”以及下文“When that idea comes to you, sit down and flesh it out.(当你想到这个想法时，坐下来把它充实起来)”说明写短篇故事不需要随时准备好多个故事想法，只要有想法出现就可以坐下来充实它，C项“你所需要的只是一个坚实的概念。”与上下文语境相符，符合题意。故选C。
43．下文“The foundations of your main conflict or theme often form a short story’s rising action.(你的主要冲突或主题的基础通常构成短篇故事的上升情节)”说明本段谈论的是短篇故事的主要冲突或主题，B项“写出中心冲突。”引出下文内容，适合作为段落标题句。故选B。
44．上文“But when it comes to drafting, pick your moments of backstory carefully.(但当涉及到起草时，请仔细选择你的背景故事)”说明在创作过程中要精心挑选背景故事的内容，G项“为了切入，一条信息必须对故事的核心事件有所贡献。”进一步说明了如何选择合适的信息和背景，确保它们能够推动情节发展。故选G。
45．上文“Many short stories work well in first-person because of their brevity (简洁).(许多短篇故事以第一人称写得很好，因为它们的简洁)”说明很多短篇故事由于其简洁性，以第一人称叙述效果很好，以及下文“If your story needs to be told in second-person or third-person, that works, too.(如果你的故事需要用第二人称或第三人称讲述，那也行)”说明如果故事需要以第二人称或第三人称讲述也是可行的，D项“但没有硬性规定你必须这样做。”说明尽管第一人
称常用且有效，但并不是唯一的选择，呼应了下文内容。故选D。
46．G 47．C 48．A 49．E 50．D
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了三种缓解焦虑的“急救”技巧。
46．前文“Do you have sweaty palms when you are sitting in the exam hall Do worrying thoughts keep you awake at night You may have experienced one of these on certain occasions.(当你坐在考场上时，你会手心出汗吗？担心的想法会让你晚上睡不着吗？你可能在某些场合经历过这样的事情)”陈述了一些可能产生焦虑情绪的场景，G选项“这是一个迹象，表明焦虑正在悄悄逼近你，你的大脑正在敦促你寻求帮助”总结上文，并引出下文缓解焦虑的建议。故选G。
47．前文“Slowly get up and sit at your bed for a few minutes.(慢慢起身，在床前坐几分钟)”为本段建议，指出闹钟响起后要先静坐一段时间，C选项“让身体和心灵感受到平静”为这样做的好处，与后文“The important thing is not to let any hurried thoughts clutter your mind.(重要的是不要让任何匆忙的想法扰乱你的头脑)”呼应。故选C。
48．空处为小标题。根据下文“Instead, take mealtime as a time to enjoy your food. Slow down and let your eyes feast on the different colors, and allow your tongue to taste the variety of flavors.(相反，把吃饭时间当作享受食物的时间。慢下来，让你的眼睛享受不同的颜色，让你的舌头品尝各种各样的味道)”表明此段建议用餐时应将思维关注在食物上，A选项“用心地吃”总结小段。故选A。
49．空前“Instead, take mealtime as a time to enjoy your food. Slow down and let your eyes feast on the different colors, and allow your tongue to taste the variety of flavors.(相反，把吃饭时间当作享受食物的时间。慢下来，让你的眼睛享受不同的颜色，让你的舌头品尝各种各样的味道)”告诉我们应该如何吃食物，空后“It also helps you to feel more relaxed.(它还能让你感觉更放松)”表明这样吃饭的另一个好处，E选项“它可以帮助你意识到你放进嘴里的食物”也为这样吃饭的好处之一，与上下文衔接自然。故选E。
50．空前“Playing sports such as basketball, soccer or simply going for a run helps reduce the body’s stress hormones and instead stimulates the production of endorphins that lift your mood.(打篮球、踢足球或跑步等运动有助于减少身体的压力荷尔蒙，而不是刺激内啡肽的产生，从而提升你的情绪)”表明运动的好处，空后“All you have to do is to ensure you incorporate a regular routine of exercise of low to moderate intensity.(你所要做的就是确保你有规律地进行低强度到中等强度的锻炼)”表明锻炼的强度应适中，D选项“你没有必要成为健身狂”表示应
该锻炼，且对过度锻炼进行否定，引出下文。故选D。
51．G 52．A 53．D 54．E 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一项调查显示，气味可以引起强烈的情绪反应，并介绍了嗅觉的意义和力量。
51．上文“Commonly, a smell connected with a good experience can please us, while an odour bonded with a bad memory may disgust us.(通常，一种与良好体验相关的气味会让我们感到高兴，而一种与不良记忆相关的气味可能会让我们反感)”说明通常气味的好坏会与情绪好坏有正向关联，以及下文“Such associations can be so powerful that odours generally labeled unpleasant become agreeable, and those generally considered sweet become disagreeable for particular individuals. (这种联系是如此强大，以至于对于特定的人而言，通常被认为不愉快的气味变得令人愉快，而那些通常被认为是甜的气味变得不愉快)”说明这种联系的强大影响，气味可能与不同的情绪产生联系，G项“然而，许多人注意到他们的嗅觉偏好是基于情感联想的。”与上文形成转折关系，引出下文，符合题意。故选G。
52．下文“One respondent believes there is no true emotional bonding without smelling a loved one. Infants recognize their mothers’ odours soon after birth. Individuals were able to distinguish by the smell of clothing worn by their partners from similar clothing worn by other people. (一位受访者认为，如果没有闻到爱人的气味，就没有真正的情感纽带。婴儿出生后很快就能识别出母亲的气味。个体能够通过伴侣穿的衣服的气味与其他人穿的类似衣服进行区分)”说明气味可以帮助人分辨社会关系，A项中social bonding是关键词，A项“气味也是社会关系的重要信号。”说明气味对于社会关系的作用，引出下文，符合题意。故选A。
53．上文“Despite its importance to our emotional and sensory lives, smell is probably the most undervalued sense. While our olfactory (嗅觉的) powers are not as fine as those of certain animals, they are remarkably sensitive. (尽管嗅觉对我们的情感和感官生活很重要，但它可能是最被低估的感觉。虽然我们的嗅觉能力不如某些动物，但它们非常敏感)”说明嗅觉非常敏感，D项“我们的鼻子可以感知极少量的气味。”具体介绍人类鼻子可以感知极少量的气味，是嗅觉敏感的体现，承接上文，符合题意。故选D。
54．上文“Odours, unlike colours, can’t be named in many languages because the specific vocabulary simply doesn’t exist. “It smells like…, we have to say when describing an odour, struggling to express our olfactory experience.(气味与颜色不同，在许多语言中都无法命名，因
为特定的词汇根本不存在。“在描述气味时，我们不得不说，它闻起来像……难以表达我们的嗅觉体验)”说明因为没有特定的词汇，气味无法命名，E项“气味也无法被记录：没有有效的方法来捕捉或储存它们。”进一步说明气味无法命名的原因，承接上文，符合题意。故选E。
55．下文“Smells considered offensive in some cultures may be acceptable in others. Therefore, our sense of smell is a means of interacting with the world. The study of the cultural history of smell is indeed an investigation into the essence of human culture.(在某些文化中被认为具有冒犯性的气味在其他文化中可能是可以接受的。因此，我们的嗅觉是与世界互动的一种方式。对气味文化史的研究，实际上是对人类文化本质的考察)”说明气味在某些文化中的价值体现，B项中cultural values是关键词，B项“此外，气味被赋予不同的文化价值。”引出下文，符合题意。故选B。
56．F 57．C 58．B 59．D 60．G
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍一些处理生活和友情产生冲突的方法。
56．根据上文“Conflict is surely a common problem in life and friendships.”（冲突无疑是生活和友谊中常见的问题。）和下文“That’s because there isn’t enough depth to guarantee all the trouble it takes to smooth over the disagreement.”（这是因为没有足够的深度来保证消除分歧所需要的所有麻烦。）推知，一些肤浅的关系很容易被摧毁，因为没有足够的深度。F项Many shallow friendships end up being ruined after an argument.（许多肤浅的友谊在争吵后就被毁了）符合语境，下文“there isn’t enough depth”与选项中“shallow friendships”对应，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
57．根据上文“I’ve found I need a short cool down period so that I don’t act in anger. For some, counting to one hundred before saying anything may be an option.”（我发现我需要一段短暂的冷静期，这样我就不会生气了。对一些人来说，在说话之前数到100可能是一个选择。）可知，生气时需要一段短暂的冷静期。C项Whatever you do, don’t let things ride for too long.（无论你做什么，都不要让事情发展太久。）承接上文，指出无论是采用什么方法，都应该在问题发生时尽快解决它。故选C项。
58．此处为段落小标题，应总结该段内容。该段下文“Sometimes if you sit down and talk things over, you begin to see where the other person is coming from. Realize that everyone has been created differently with various talents, abilities, and personality traits.”（有时候，如果你们坐下
来好好谈谈，你就会开始明白对方的意思了。要意识到每个人都有不同的天赋、能力和性格特征。）可知，本段建议从他人的角度看待问题。B项Try to see the other person’s perspective.（试着从别人的角度看问题。）符合语境，总领下文。故选B项。
59．根据下文“Even when you think the other person is wrong, it’s not a bad thing to say “I’m sorry if I offended you in that way.”（即使你认为别人错了，说“对不起，如果我那样冒犯了你”也不是一件坏事。）可知，即使自己没错，选择道歉也不是件坏事，由此推知，在争吵时，我们可以首先道歉。D项Be the first person in a fight to say sorry for your part.（在争吵中，做第一个为自己道歉的人。）符合语境，上下文紧密连接。故选D项。
60．空处位于末段末句，应总结本段或总结全文；根据上文“It is not a most pleasant task to resolve conflict in any friendship.”（在任何友谊中解决冲突都不是一件令人愉快的事。）以及结合文章主旨“努力集中精力和平解决友谊中的冲突”，可知，G项However, it is worth the efforts because it results in a deeper friendship.（然而，这是值得的努力，因为它会导致更深的友谊。）符合语境。故选G项。
