2023年10月份各地模拟七选五精选汇编
1
Nowadays, for many people, buying a house or flat is just too expensive. However, the total amount of rent paid by tenants Britain in 2017 rose to more than £50 billion-more than double the level of ten years prior. Consequently, a lot choose to share the flat. 36
The pros? People rent a room and share the kitchen, living room and bathroom to save money. 37 You may not even need to ask; just leave an IOU. Additionally, there’s the fact that you gain access to their social networks. Living with people means meeting their friends, who may then become your friends. 38 Due to the nature of communal living, you’re not just dealing with your own life events. Most likely, there will, always be a shoulder to cry on when you need one. But don’t forget to pay back when they need it.
Now the con. 39 In most cases, the kitchen, for example, will be divided up into designated shelves and areas. Worse, many people may not respect these boundaries. You might well come home to find someone steal your milk or shower gel, and no one owns up to it. Furthermore, there are the unexpected guests. If a flat mate forgets to keep you informed of a party they’re throwing and it can be challenging for you to have a quiet night.
40 Some people prefer their own space while others thrive in a social environment. Regardless, for many who lack the means to buy their own property, a flat-sharing is, and will continue to be, a necessity.
A. Lastly there’s the emotional support.
B. Those flat-sharing can share the secrets.
C. To start with, do you lack private space?
D. There’s limited storage space, for a start.
E. Whether the pros outweigh the cons depends.
F. Then what are the pros and cons of flat-sharing?
G. living with others means that you can pool your resources.
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Don’t Live in Others’ Expectations
Whether it is our family or friends, they want the best for us. They want us to go to the best school. 36
However, the problem with this kind of expectation is not practicable for most of us. Why do we feel the need to live in others’ expectations? Fulfilling the need of others’ desire before yourself is neglecting your freedom of happiness and self-care. 37 Therefore, it is okay to live free of anyone’s expectations.
Expectations are attachments of ourselves to please others. One of the cruel truths about people with expectations is that they don’t really care how you feel. 38 It’s a give-and-take situation.
39 Sometimes, we lose our joy under pressure because expectations are not realistic and because they are an ideal of how you should be, not who you are. Expectations do not focus on reality but the sacrifice of your happiness.
It’s okay to be selfish for your happiness; in a way, expectations are the root of suffering. It will destroy your self-esteem and any confirmation of your worth. We can be free of it by living our lives according to our own will. 40
Give up the thoughts of pleasing others and live a free life. Be in control of it and let others accept who you are.
A. Take expectation as a form of attachment.
B. To be happy, you should let go of how you want to be perceived by others.
C. They see you trying for their sake of pleasure, but they don’t give anything back.
D. They also want us to have the best kind of careers, ultimately to succeed in the way they want.
E. Living in others’ expectations will never get you satisfaction because they never will be satisfied.
F. We can bend the reality of expectations and see it as a form of attachment.
G. Ignore unrealistic expectations.
3
If you look at a carpenter, they have a toolbox; a dentist, they have their drills. In our era and the type of work most of us are doing, we also have our tool. The tool we most need is centered around being able to give and receive feedback well. However, a recent Gallup survey found that only 26 percent of subjects strongly agree that the feedback they get is brain-friendly and useful to their work. Those numbers are pretty depressing. 36._______________
Ask micro-yes questions.
Propose your feedback by asking a question that is short but important. 37._______________. You can ask "I have some ideas for how we can improve things. Can I share them with you?" This micro-yes question can serve as a pacing tool. It lets the other person know that feedback is about to be given.
Give data point.
38. ________________. Instead of saying, "You aren't reliable," you are supposed to say, "You said you'd get that email to me by 11 a.m, and I still don't have it yet 4 p.m ." The reason for that is that you want to be able to specify exactly what you want the other person to increase or diminish.
State the impact.
39.________________. For example, you might say, "Because I didn't get the message, I was blocked on my work and couldn't move forward" or "I really liked how you added those stories, because it helped me grasp the concepts faster." It gives others a sense of purpose and meaning and logic between the points.
Wrap the feedback with a question.
Great feedback givers incline to ask something like, "Well, how do you see it?" Or "This is what I'm thinking we should do, but what are your thoughts on it?". 40.________________________ . Instead, try to make it a joint problem-solving situation. Now that you know this four-part approach, you can mix and match it to make it work for any difficult conversation.
A. Name exactly the difference data point makes to you.
B. Four methods can be employed to make your feedback brain-friendly.
C. It lets the brain know that feedback is actually coming.
D. Make the conversation no longer a monologue（独白）.
E. There's a mistaken tendency that we use vague, or not specific words
F. Here comes a four-part approach that you can adopt to say any difficult message well.
G. It creates a moment of buy-in for the speaker.
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The summer heat and humidity can make even the most dedicated outdoor runner feel unmotivated. For those who want an alternative to running on the roads without losing their fitness, deep water running, or aqua jogging, could be a useful cross-training exercise. Many runners turn to deep water running as the last resort when they are injured because aqua jogging is not weight-bearing. __36__
To get into this exercise, you will need access to a pool that is deep enough so that your feet don’t touch the ground. The depth of the water should be at least five inches less than your height. __37__ There are different kinds available to purchase or rent online and at swimming pools. Wear one that feels comfortable.
The best way to aqua jog is to imitate running on land. The movement of your arms and legs should look similar to land-based running. Everything except your head and the top part of your shoulders should be underwater. __38__ But practice a running motion once you feel more confident in your balance and core control.
__39__ Runners should treat the first three sessions as a learning experience rather than a hard workout. Workouts can be continuous, easy running or a combination of short bursts at a comfortably hard pace followed by brief periods at an easier active recovery pace. The sessions can be as short as 20 minutes.
As helpful as it is, aqua jogging is not meant to replace all of your regular running. Your heart rate will be slightly lower while aqua jogging for the same level of exercise on land. __40__
A. Work your legs up as you would in a run.
B. Getting used to running in the pool takes time.
C. A cycling action of the legs is easier to start with.
D. Professional instructions are essential for beginners.
E. So increase your speed if you want to increase intensity.
F. It provides tremendous benefits to healthy individuals, too.
G. A floatation belt around your waist will help your running techniques.
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The concept of polymaths(博学者), or the pursuit of knowledge across various fields, is increasingly seen as necessary for success in the 21st century. Here are some reasons, especially for children.
●Adapting to a changing job market. In the 21st century, automation and globalization have significantly impacted the job market. Machines have replaced many traditional jobs while new industries have emerged to take their place. 36 Polymaths are better suited for this evolving job market.
● 37 Innovation drives economic growth and technological advancement. With their broad knowledge base across disciplines, polymaths are more likely to generate innovative ideas and solutions to complex problems. Encouraging children to be polymaths can contribute to developing an innovative generation better equipped to tackle future challenges.
●Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Polymaths are known for thinking critically and addressing problems from multiple perspectives, Exposing children to various fields of study teaches them to approach issues and analyze information more effectively. This skill set is essential for navigating the complexities of the modern world. 38
●Enhancing interpersonal and teamwork skills, 39 Polymaths' varied knowledge base can bridge gaps between different fields and facilitate teamwork, Encouraging children to be polymaths can help them develop strong interpersonal skills, enabling them to work effectively with others and contribute to a more harmonious society,
●Being complementary (互补的) to artificial intelligence (AI), Polymaths will be invaluable in a future where AI is easily accessible. 40 Furthermore, their diverse skill sets and fund of knowledge promote adaptability, allowing them to use AI effectively.
A. Fostering creativity.
B. Tackling future challenges.
C. They're able to offer what machines may lack to complement AI.
D. Today, cooperation and communication have become increasingly important.
E. It is believed that complementary skills are especially essential in modern times.
F. And it enables children to be more effective decision-makers and problem-solvers.
G. Consequently, children must develop diverse skills to adjust themselves to these changes.
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Go on a 15-minute Tour
Didn't someone say that life is about the journey, not the destination? __36__ When you are focused only on getting to the next meeting, starting your next class period, or hurrying to send an email, you're missing all of the people between Points A and B.
To commit some time to the journey, take some time to walk around where you work and notice your surroundings. __ 37__ Also, some of the smaller yet critical social clues that exist right under your nose will be concentrated on again.
__ 38__Things to look for include the look and feel of people's workspaces, the timing of when different people move around the office, and which people seek interaction versus those who stay at their desks all day.
After your first observation tour, select a different day to tour your workspace for moods. Other people’s moods can provide you with critical clues about how things are going. __39__ Focus on what you see, hear, and pick up on in other people.
Schedule 15 minutes to tour your workplace twice a week for a month and be sure to avoid making too many assumptions or conclusions——just simply observe. ___40__
A. You'll be amazed at what you see along the way.
B. Spare a little time to closely monitor each person's progress.
C. Notice what people may be feeling when you drop by to talk briefly.
D. During any workday, take just 15 minutes to observe neglected things.
E. You generally love the breathtaking landscape and people's performances.
F. Going on a short tour will help you get in tune with other people and their emotions.
G. To become socially aware, remember to enjoy the journey and notice people along the way.
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Napping(小睡) at midday keeps afternoon sleepiness away. __ 36__ Shortly after lunch, silence fills the whole office building, for the employees are now taking a nap break. An unspoken agreement is shared that each deserves a personal napping space without disturbance.
__37__Liu Zongyuan, a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty, once impressed us by a vivid description of a joyful and leisurely nap time. Napping at noon might date from the late Eastern Han Dynasty. According to the story "San Gu Mao Lu", Zhuge Kongming was in a sound nap when Liu Bei came visiting him for the third time.
Some researchers interpret the Chinese napping habit in the light of eating habits. Chinese people in the north eat wheaten food primarily and those in the south rely on rice. Biology tells us that wheaten food and rice contain a lot of glucose(葡萄糖). Normally we Chinese get on a full stomach after lunch, so the glucose-rich Chinese diet raises the level of blood glucose. __38__
These explanations are seemingly reasonable, __39__ Even days of conversation to Western diet, instead of wheaten food or rice, cannot ease my post-lunch laziness, hence a nap at a quiet place is desperate.
Noon nap occurs everywhere: customers napping on a sofa or Simmons, park-goers on a bench or on the lawn, are frequently noticed on newspapers and the Internet. __40__Those who nap in public places embarrass passers-by, which is not socially tolerable. On the contrary, a self-disciplined person preferring to nap in a private space is regarded as a napper with decency.
A. It leads to sleepiness.
B. They, however, do not work on me.
C. It casts its spell on summer days particularly.
D. Noon-time napping is a kind of self-protection.
E. Napping is also a cultural behavior with a long history.
F. Be that as it may, your napping places make a difference.
G. Otherwise, only a lie-in in the morning could help me get enough energy for the whole afternoon.
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Soothe the Sunday Scaries
As the weekend comes to an end, many of us are missing out on Sunday Funday and anxious about the upcoming week. Experts have nicknamed this worry the “Sunday scaries”. ___36___. Here’s how you can ease your end-of-weekend anxiety.
When structuring your Sunday, try not to arrange too many errands and chores. If you’re feeling more stress, it’s important to make space for some activities to relax yourself. And there’s no right way to do so—maybe a midafternoon shower or bath, maybe an engaging movie or show. ___ 37___.
Anxiety is a normal human experience, and one of the main ways to manage it is to identify your personal triggers. ___38___ Is it a deadline, meeting, or presentation? Even if there’s not a single reason behind your Sunday anxiety, organizing the stress you expect from the week ahead into small pieces can help it.
Getting rid of the Sunday scaries isn’t just about minimizing the gloom of the week ahead, either. Having something to look forward to gives you something pleasing to think about, rather than only focusing on the anxiety you feel. ___39___ Instead of focusing on the awful things you expect from the week, build excitement over a lunch date with a friend.
Make Sunday nights about doing something for yourself to reduce your anxiety about Monday. Plan some favorite foods to enjoy or go all in for some self-care. ___40___ Do your best to honor this time and make Sunday night all about you—leave the work emails for Monday morning.
A. It’s a form of shifting your thoughts.
B. This is an opportunity to give yourself a refreshing time.
C. Try to figure out what’s really causing you to fear the week.
D. It doesn’t mean you have to shift your thoughts to something fun.
E. But even though the Sunday scaries are common, they are manageable.
F. It can be whatever feels like a helpful distraction to relieve from the stress.
G. Instead of sitting on the sofa and watching the clock, do something that you enjoy.
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Once upon a time, we were all question-asking experts. We started asking our parents numerous questions as kids. By preschool, our inquires even reached the depths of science, philosophy, and the social order. Where does the sun go at night? Why doesn’t hat man have a home like we do? Why do rocks sink but ice floats? ___36___
Why does the child’s urge to ask questions grow inactive in so many adults? An important factor is how the social environments surrounding us change as we age. Schools transform from a place for asking questions to one funded by our ability to answer them. ___37___ And we recognize that society rewards the people who propose to have the answers.
___38___ We can be braver about asking questions in public and encouraging others to pursue their curiosity, too. In that encouragement, we help create an environment where those around us feel safe to ask questions.
When it comes to how we phrase questions, we are advised to open with less sensitive questions, favor follow-up questions, and keep questions open-ended. We can also practice asking questions of and for ourselves by keeping a running list of questions in a journal. ___39___ Finally, we could set aside time to ask absurd questions like “How would you accomplish a week’s work in two hours?” This type of questions forces us to break the boundaries of our comfort zone.
In the world that does not look much as it did years ago, we must ask questions. ___40___ Great questions can open up our capacity to change because they allow us to draw people in, opening them up to sharing knowledge, ideas, and opinions. And they are also our primary means of learning about the world. In short, asking questions is the best way to deepen our understanding of the things that matter to our life. As any child could probably tell us if we asked.
A. Then, at some point, our inquiring desires disappear.
B. It is a high-payoff behavior especially in times of change,
C. The questions we ask depend on our attitudes as well as the situations.
D. But as we grow up, asking questions fills us with worry and self-doubt.
E. As such, one way to renew our inquiring spirit is to change the atmosphere.
F. We learn to sell ourselves on the job market by what we know, not what we don’t.
G. It not only removes the publicity from question asking, but offers us a place to experiment.
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36．选 F。考查全文主旨。根据首段“The tool we most need is centered around being able to give and receive feedback well. （我们最需要的工具，在于如何给予和接受回馈意见。） ”以及最后一段“Now that you know this four-part approach, you can mix and match it to make it work for any difficult conversation.（在认识了这个方法后，你可以任意搭配运用来应付任何棘手的对话。）”故 F 选项“这 里有一个含四部分的方法，你可以采纳来表达任何觉得棘手信息。”符合语境。
37．选 C。考查句际顺承并列关系。根据本段小标题“Ask micro-yes questions. ”（问微同意问题）” 和下文“ It lets the other person know that feedback is about to be given.（它让其他人知道反馈即将得 到。） ”。可知 C 选项“这让大脑知道自己即将要接收到回馈的讯息。”符合语境。
38． 选 E。考查句际转折关系。根据后文的举例建议不要使用模糊语“不靠谱”，而是具体说出不靠 谱的做法，以及本段最后一句作者提出“specify exactly what you want the other person to increase or diminish.（具体指定您希望其他人增加或减少的内容）”，可知 E 选项“There's a mistaken tendency that we use vague, or not specific words. (有一种错误的倾向，我们使用模糊的，或没有具体的词。)”符合 语境。
39.选 A。考查句际总分关系。根据小标题“State the impact. （陈述影响）”以及随后的例证中“Because I didn't get the message, I was blocked on my work and couldn't move forward （因为我没有收到这个信 息，所以我的工作被屏蔽了，无法继续前进。）”可知本题选 A “准确地说出确切点对您造成的影响。” 既能诠释标题也能概括本段大意，符合语境。
40.选 D 考查句际转折关系。后文“Instead, try to make it a joint problem-solving situation.(相反，试着 让它成为一个共同解决问题的局势)”表明选项 D“Make the conversation no longer a monologue.（让对 话不是一个独白）”是作者反对的情境，符合语境，故选 D。
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答案：
36.G【解析】上文提到当代社会需要的职业发生了变化，G项进一步提出为了适应这些变化，学生必须培养多样化的技能。
37.A【解析】根据下文中的Innovation和 innovative可知，该段主要介绍了培养创新能力的必要性。A项概括了该段主旨大意。
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39.D【解析】根据该段首句中的interpersonal and teamwork skills可知，D项“今天，合作与交流变得越来越重要”符合语境。
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