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2024年高考补全信息模拟强训

2024-05-07本刊试题研究中心

疯狂英语·新策略 2024年2期
关键词:浴缸说明文综合性

本刊试题研究中心

一、记叙文

Task 1

I am not sure how many books I have reread, but perhaps it is fewer than the average person.__1__ The reading material, though, is of course not new.

I used to take the same approach to books as I did to travel: don't go to the same place twice.Life is too short.__2__ Then I realized that the fact that life is short might work the other way around too: if you know you enjoy something, or somewhere, then why not return?

Recently, I reread Joseph Heller's Catch-22.I was inspired to do so when reminded of how he'd respond when people rudely asked him why he'd never written anything as good:“Who has?” Catch-22 pretty much saved my life when I first read it.__3__ I had dropped out of school twice, didn't leave the house at all and didn't have a life.It felt as though I hadn't laughed in such a long time.

__4__ It managed to take me out of the dark world, and though its themes are, of course, serious, its cleverness cheered me greatly.I related to its characters who are themselves trapped.I am now planning to reread the sort of books that inspired me in my own writing.

I won't take a break altogether from reading the most recent releases.I love the smell of new books fresh from the printers.__5__

A.Catch-22 had me laughing.

B.My favourites are secondhand editions.

C.There is discomfort in reading recently-released books.

D.At that time, I was an extremely depressed 17-year-old.

E.For me, the pleasure of rereading is a newly discovered one.

F.There is so much to read and so much to see and experience.

G.However, I have determined to read the old ones more frequently.

Task 2

Photography for me has always been a key.It opens up doors, gives me an excuse to travel with more purpose, and lets me see behind the scenes.__1__ “Better get back to taking photos.Nice to chat!”

What is my advice to beginners? I didn't study photography.I'm not formally trained.__2__ But that's not what photography is about for me.If you want to be a photographer, be constantly asking yourself the question: “What is the story here?” It doesn't matter if you are shooting a dish at your favorite restaurant or the food waste processing plant that deals with what's left over.__3__ What does that mean? If I'm photographing a dinner party for Social Supply, it's important to capture not just the plate of food, but to step back and capture the scene around it.If I'm taking photos of a mushroom harvest in Yunnan, I make sure to find an angle that shows just how much they've harvested, but also a few close-ups of the weathered hands that are carefully sorting.

__4__ I've taken hundreds of thousands of photos this year alone.The more you shoot,the better you will be.So, start shooting—anything and everything, but specially your friends' businesses and projects.

A.Let the story guide you.

B.I have virtually no art experience.

C.Like anything, photography requires practice.

D.Photography becomes an incredible drive to explore.

E.Some of my favorite photographers just use their phone.

F.It also helps to slip out of awkward small talk at parties.

G.I feel deeply connected with whatever is captured through my camera lens.

Task 3

For decades, I was a hard drinker who could drink anyone under the table.This lasted from the age of 27 until after 50, a golden time during which I felt very sorry for ex-drinkers and people who couldn't or wouldn't drink.How did they make it through social situations,especially parties? What did they do at the end of a workday to celebrate and relax? __1__

(4)综合性实验、实训教学的应用与管理。将一系列单一项目按其内在关系有机结合在一起进行的综合性实验、实训教学,是培养和提升学生综合素质和综合能力的主要途径和必然选择,应予以广泛倡导与运用。

When I first tried to quit drinking myself in my early 50s, I wasn't sure at first whether it would work for me.But I did it anyway.__2__ I was getting older.I had to concede that I wasn't as tough as I used to be.Nights of drinking too much showed in my face, and I could feel it in my bones.I wanted to take care of myself.So for the next few years, I bounced between drinking and not drinking at all for months at a time, then slowly starting again until I had to quit again.

During these years, I didn't love not drinking.But I had to admit that when I was off booze, I looked and felt better physically: I slept more deeply, had more energy and exercised more.My mind was clearer.My moods were brighter.Parties were hard, and so was cooking at the end of a day of writing without a glass of wine at my elbow.__3__

I finally quit drinking for real almost several years ago, when a writer friend stayed with my husband and me after his wife kicked him out.After my husband had gone upstairs to bed, my friend sat on our sofa drinking an entire bottle of gin, complaining about his fate,until he passed out next to our dog, whose bed was that sofa.__4__ I didn't have a drink the next night, or ever again since.

I'm not going to lie: being sober is not a hot-air balloon ride.__5__ Having to feel my damn feelings without filters compels me to face and change the things in my life that keep me stuck.I connect more deeply with the people I care about.I think of not drinking as a kindness I've given myself.And to my surprise, it's rewarded me with true, hard-won happiness.

A.My body demanded it.

B.My health started improving rapidly.

C.It's more like a hike in the mountains.

D.How did they quit drinking?

E.It was a wake-up call.

F.But the pluses seemed to outweigh the minuses.

G.How did they get through life?

二、说明文

Task 1

Have you had a meltdown lately? An emotional meltdown isn't exactly a medical disease.__1__ It's a popular term used to describe a situation where we are overcome emotionally and hit a breaking point.

How do you feel after you've had a meltdown? Do you feel embarrassed about your behavior? __2__ An occasional meltdown doesn't mean something is “wrong” with you.It may just be an indicator of a challenging time for you.

While most people would rather forget a meltdown as quickly as possible, it can be a learning experience.

If you feel embarrassed about revealing your emotions in public, you might examine how you feel about your feelings.Why isn't it okay for you to be angry, or to be sad, or to need something from someone else? __3__ So, be kind to yourself.

If your meltdown involved raising your voice at other people or behavior like throwing an object in the presence of others, apologize and come up with a plan to manage your emotions differently the next time you're upset or stressed.If you find this type of behavior is common for you and you're having difficulty managing it on your own, consider reaching a psychologist.__4__ It damages others' attitude and eats into their health.

__5__Your experience serves a basis for reflection.Be kind to yourself and find some helpful ways to deal with meltdowns.

A.It can happen to anyone.

B.Are you a happy person?

C.Learn from every meltdown.

D.There are some negative effects of meltdown.

E.Shaming yourself about your emotions is not helpful.

F.Are you anxious about possible consequences for your outburst?

G.Having an emotional meltdown is never an excuse for abusive behavior.

Task 2

Can you spot fake news?

Fake news is everywhere—you see it on your social media, and even on forwarded messages in your phone's group chats.__1__ It is also an important aspect of life in the digital age.Here's a simple guide to how to spot fake news.

__2__ Look at where the story comes from and read other articles on the site.Are they well written with proper citations (引用), or are they full of grammatical errors? You should also make sure that you're on a legal news website.

__3__ For example, a website that ends with “.com” might be real, while the one with“.co” is not.

Moreover, remember to ask yourself, “Is it the whole truth and nothing but the truth?”Sometimes a fake news story can have some truth to it, but most of the facts and figures are made up.For example, the event and the people mentioned are real, but the quotes attributed to them and other facts are simply made up.__4__

There are other steps you can take to check the information you receive.You can do a reverse (反向的) image search.Upload a photograph to some image search engines to see where else it has been used and for what purpose.__5__ You can also do some independent research.Check the questionable piece of news against other news sources or fact-checking websites, which will help expose fake news and rumors.

A.Check the website and the quality of the articles.

B.Is it from what is described as reliable sources?

C.Being able to spot fake news is a crucial part of modern education.

D.It can be difficult to distinguish between fake news and the truth.

E.That will help you find out if a photograph is being falsely presented.

F.Some fake sites use addresses similar to those of real news organizations.

G.Search for the same story on other credible websites to avoid being misled.

Task 3

Papermaking is widely known as one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient Chinese civilization.Among different types of paper, Xuan paper holds an important place.__1__,massive ancient documents and artworks might not have survived till today.

Regarded as one of the Four Treasures of the Study, Xuan paper has always been valued by the Chinese as a source of pride since it is a necessary part of Chinese culture.__2__.

Five Oxen by painter Han Huang is acknowledged as the oldest Chinese painting on Xuan paper.__3__.According to the National Library of China, there are about 30 million ancient paper books preserved in the library, and most of them are made of Xuan paper.

Featuring a smooth surface, pure texture (质地) and high tensile strength, Xuan paper's most well-known feature is that it can be preserved for a long time.__4__.If preserved well, its longevity can reach more than 2,000 years while the ink and color on it remain fresh and bright.

__5__, Xuan paper can show evident effects of ink shown on the paper.So Xuan paper has become an extremely popular medium for capturing and conveying the soul of traditional Chinese calligraphy and ink wash paintings.

A.If it were not for the paper

B.It is also a witness to Chinese history

C.As it has a history of more than 1,500 years

D.Because it has excellent water-absorbing capacity

E.The quality will not change for more than 1,000 years

F.The undamaged art piece is more than 1,200 years old

G.Up to now, Xuan paper has not yet been produced by modern machines

Task 4

What is forest bathing? This Japanese practice, known in Japan as shinrin-yoku, is a process of relaxation.The simple method of being calm and quiet in the woods, observing nature around you while breathing deeply can help both adults and children relieve stress and boost health and well-being in a natural way.__1__

Find a spot.Depending on where you are, find a good source of nature.One doesn't need to journey deep into a forest for these benefits.Just look for any green area.__2__ Forests with conifers (针叶树) are thought to be particularly beneficial.For people who don't have access to a forest, using essential tree oils in your home can provide benefits, too.

Engage all your senses.Let nature enter through your ears, eyes, nose, mouth, hands,and feet.__3__ Drink in the flavor of the forest and release your sense of joy and calm.

Don't hurry.Slow walking is recommended for beginners.And it's good to spend as much time as possible.You'll notice positive effects after twenty minutes, but a longer visit,ideally four hours, is better.

__4__ Try doing yoga in the woods, or Tai Chi.Take a picnic.Write a poem.Study plants.You can take an adventure alone, or with a companion.

Appreciate the silence.__5__ If you're lucky, you'll find a wooded area that's free from human-produced sound.Spend a few quiet moments with your favorite tree.If nothing else, when we connect with nature, we are reminded that we are part of a larger whole.And that can lead us to be less selfish and to think more of others.

A.Practice more often.

B.Try different activities.

C.Actively listen, smell, touch, and look.

D.It could be an urban park or a nature preserve.

E.Below are some tips for beginners to get started.

F.Staying in silent areas is not the only way to forest bathing.

G.One of the disadvantages of urban living is the constant noise.

Task 5

Psychological first aid

Psychological first aid (PFA) can be an excellent tool to relieve mental health struggles.In this article, we'll explore the definition, significance and usage of it.

●What is psychological first aid?

In terms of its definition, experts from the University of Glasgow describe psychological first aid as something that can be used to support people who have experienced disasters or other crises.__1__

__2__ It also should consider their basic needs, including sleep, food and the like.

●Why is mental health first aid important?

Mental health first aid can be a crucial tool to ensure that people are able to cope with difficult experiences and build resilience (适应 力).__3__ PFA can help people to grow and develop despite having faced obstacles to strengthen resilience.

PFA enhances resilience by offering constant support, which will surely increase perceived (感知的) capacity to deal with a difficult situation, and improve willingness to accept support and assistance from others.

●__4__

While PFA can be used to offer support to anyone who has painful experiences, there are certain circumstances that can arise where it can be particularly useful.

In some of these situations, people having experienced a lot of disasters will need professional help from consultants because they suffer from serious mental problems.__5__ This might be losing personal belongings, having to move to a new country, leaving family members, or witnessing violence.

A.What can psychological first aid be used for?

B.How can you practise mental health first aid for others?

C.It is a kind of ability to recover after experiencing difficulties.

D.There are many people with mental health problems in the world.

E.It provides a framework, employed to offer support in a respected way.

F.For those without severe mental issues, it can help them to handle struggling things.

G.Apart from it, the experts further say that PFA is considerate and supportive assistance for depressed people.

Task 6

We often try to save money for a variety of different reasons.It might be to save up for a new computer or put money aside into a rainy-day fund.__1__, but a recent study showed that over half of all 22- to 29-year-olds living in the UK have no savings at all.Did they max out on too many things, or are there other factors? And how can we become better savers?

First, put a stop to those impulse buys.__2__, even if it is on sale or looks like a bargain.Impulse buys are done in the heat of the moment and without thought of what it's costing you.Encouraging yourself to question your purchase before you buy allows you to process what you are doing.

__3__.Withdraw cash before you go to a restaurant or shopping and set a fixed budget you must stick to.Also, any change that comes from your transactions when you're using cash can be put in a jar and deposited into your account.

Finally, be disciplined.__4__.It's about sticking to it, too.You shouldn't be dipping into your savings every time you feel like it.Setting up a standing order from your current account into your savings the moment you receive your salary will ensure you keep up the habit.__5__.

Just as the old saying goes, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” These are some of the actions we can take to help us all become better savers.

A.Learning how to save is important

B.Ask about discounts and pay in cash

C.It's not just about creating that budget

D.Sometimes, saving money can be difficult

E.Another way is to use cash rather than cards

F.Ask yourself if you really need to buy something

G.Successful savers stick to their plans and watch the money pile up

Task 7

Studying for exams for long hours or repeated exposure to a stressful situation may lead to burnout (过度劳累).Suffering from burnout can result in a reduction in your creativity and productivity.__1__ Here are some tips that may help you.

Increase your self-efficacy (自我效能).This means you should believe in your ability to complete a task at hand.It can help you form a feeling that the task is achievable and less tiring.An effective way is to follow a self-efficacy model.__2__ The model can have a positive effect on you and make you remain optimistic and confident in your ability.

__3__ Not everyone has creative aspects to their jobs, and therefore, you need to find other approaches to showing yourself.You could paint, write or take part in a local theater.All of these may help you get out of the extreme stress that may exist in your working life.

Look after yourself and your surroundings.The consequence is that you are surrounded by a cleaner and more positive environment.__4__ Have a positive mental attitude towards everything you do, and you'll feel the task is less stressful.You may feel more competent as well.

Schedule regular social activities.Remember when you used to spend time with friends? You were active and you had fun when you watched movies and ate meals together.You can regain some of that enjoyable experience by scheduling regular activities.__5__

A.Find ways to express your creative sides.

B.Burnout, however, isn't always easy to spot.

C.What can you do to avoid the bad effects of burnout?

D.Cycling with your partner every day will do just fine.

E.This in turn makes you have healthy and positive thoughts.

F.Worried that you are experiencing burnout but unsure of the symptoms?

G.Simply observe a friend or colleague accomplish something meaningful.

三、议论文

Task 1

The pleasures of learning

Learning is a natural pleasure, inborn and instinctive (本能的), one of the essential pleasures of the human race.When Archimedes discovered the principle of specific gravity by observing his own displacement of water in a bathtub (浴缸), he jumped out with delight, shouting, “Eureka! Eureka!” __1__

This pleasure is not limited to learning from textbooks, which are too often boring.>__2__ By opening a book, one can connect with a voice distant in time and space, and hear it speaking, mind to mind, heart to heart.As for reading books, this contains two different delights.One is the pleasure of understanding the unexpected, such as when one meets a new author who has a new vision of the world.__3__

Far beyond books, learning means keeping the mind open and active to receive all kinds of experiences.Among the pleasures of learning, we should include travel, travel with an open mind, an alert eye and a wish to understand other people, other places, rather than looking in them for a mirror image of oneself.

__4__ Every new art we learn appears like a new window on the universe, which helps us acquire a new sense.Crafts, too, are well worth exploring.Most crafts contain one essential pleasure, the pleasure of making something that will last.

__5__ Instead of decreasing in time, like health and strength, its returns go on increasing, provided that we aim throughout our life, as we continue learning to integrate (整合) your thoughts to make it harmonious.

A.But it does include learning from books.

B.Learning extends our lives into a new field.

C.This shout means Archimedes enjoyed playing with water.

D.The other pleasure is about deepening one's knowledge of a special field.

E.Learning also means learning to practice, or at least to appreciate an art.

F.Man has the ability to attain happiness, and learning is the best way to achieve it.

G.The outburst from instinct and the joy of its satisfaction are possessed by all people.

Task 2

Professionals use the word “amateur” as a term of contempt (蔑视) for those who lack formal training and qualifications.__1__ One day that amateur might just create a new industry.

After all, almost all entrepreneurs embody the amateur spirit, starting as a tinkerer in a garage or writing computer code in a bedroom somewhere.There is no union of entrepreneurs, and no protective body that sets exams and standards.Instead, there is the free-for-all of the market, a battlefield where only the fittest survive.This flexible and inclusive structure is a healthy state of affairs.__2__

Typical amateurs are free to invent as they please, try new ideas, fail, and get up and do it all again—but better.As Marshall McLuhan, the media theorist, said, “Amateurs can afford to lose.” __3__ Amateurs can do it part-time, for charity or for fun.The old cartels are being bypassed thanks to technological advances and a more informal society.Now everyone can DIY and experiment—from blogging to film-making to online advice shops.

__4__ The mysteries of the self-satisfied old crafts are revealed for all to see through the Internet.The world is vastly more complex now, but that means even the most revered professionals need experts to help them.The end of the age of compliance means we no longer hold elites such as judges and bankers in such awe.For centuries, the club-like professional bodies have taken charge of the society, a form for the well-educated and connected.

__5__ They represent the ultimate success.I don't deny the importance of education,but I place greater emphasis on results and originality, as opposed to doctorates and memberships of professional bodies.They are all too often focused on defending privilege and status rather than the public good.

A.I think such contempt is a mistake.

B.Some big companies struggle with truly novel breakthroughs.

C.Nevertheless, I show my admiration for the armies of gifted amateurs.

D.It breaks down barriers to welcome all-comers and creates a more dynamic order.

E.Thanks to technology development, we can all be competent amateurs at almost everything.

F.That's because they naturally want to reinforce past success—and cannot afford public failures.

G.They are self-improvers, chasing a dream rather than a laborious,life-long career within a group.

Task 3

Perseverance is a unique precondition for success in life.We can prove this fact when we look at the reality of life and the history of man's success.Perseverance helps us do what we otherwise would consider impossible to do.

__1__ All he has to do is keep doing and doing without being cast down.Success will come someday or other, though it may apparently be the conception that it cannot be done.__2__ But the reality is that man's success depends on whether he can do the toughest tasks successfully.And to succeed in this tough battle, perseverance and hard work is a must.

Perseverance is the secret of success.Without it, no great achievement is possible.Even if a person is not very talented, nor highly knowledgeable, still he can succeed in life simply by his perseverance.Every action has its reaction.__3__ It must yield results.Even a genius can hardly succeed in life without knowing how to use his brain and labor.All the great men in history, Issac Newton, Columbus, Robert Bruce, etc., have written their names in golden letters by means of perseverance.__4__

If one looks at his own life, he can very well understand that whatever he has so far gained, he has gained it only by his hard labor, and not by chance.Therefore, perseverance must be practiced.__5__ It helps us achieve many goals in life.

A.So hard labor has no alternative.

B.They have been changing the world.

C.Virtually, there is nothing that man cannot do.

D.In this way, the noble habit becomes a part of one's life.

E.In human life, the role of perseverance is often ignored.

F.Their success will always remain as perfect examples to us.

G.The task that is easily done at the first attempt is undoubtedly very easy.

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