2019版二轮复习英语练酷版练习:专题二 习题讲评 课四 含解析
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段中位置题的思考点(一)——并列、顺承、递进关系[典例...One is the establishment (制定) of broad basic policies with respect to production; sales; the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; and accounting. 74 The third relates to the establishment of standards of work in all departments ...E.The second aspect relates to the application of these policies by departments.F.In the theory of business management, organization has two main aspects.[解析]选E此题属并列关系,根据上文所提到的“One”和下文所提到的“The third”可知,这里是按照顺序排列,此处应该是第二条,与E项“The second aspect ...”相呼应。
[增分技巧]表示并列关系的词有:first(ly), second(ly) ...; first, then/next ...; in the first place, in the second place ...; for one thing, for another thing ...;to begin with, to conclude 等标志性词语,则表明前后两句是逻辑上的并列关系,空格处很有可能是个并列的句子。
[典例...Second, take the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously.When going for a walk, take along a small garbage bag. 33 This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area....E.Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up.F.People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.[解析]选E此题属顺承关系。
短文改错4步曲——后思时态father to visit my grandparents. I find a big change there.解析:find→found根据前一句中的时间状语“During my last winter holiday”可知,本句讲述的是去年寒假的事情,所以此处应用一般过去时,故把find改为found。
2.(2018·全国卷Ⅱ)I didn’t realize how right my parents are until I entered high school.解析:are→were根据主句的谓语“didn’t realize”和until引导的时间状语从句的谓语“entered”可知此处说的是过去的事情,应用一般过去时。
3.(2018·全国卷Ⅲ)It was Monday morning, and the writing class had just begin.解析:begin→begun根据语境可知,此处是过去完成时,故begin应用过去分词形式。
4.(2017·全国卷Ⅱ)When summer came, they will invite their students to pick the fresh vegetables!解析:came→comes主句为一般将来时,when引导的时间状语从句中要用一般现在时表示将来;summer为可数名词单数,故用comes。
5.(2017·全国卷Ⅲ)I had grown not only physically, but also mentally in the past few years.解析:had→have由时间状语in the past few years可知,此处应用现在完成时。
6.This summer, I attended a journalism-themed summer camp, where I learn a lot.解析:learn→learned/learnt根据“This summer”和“attended”可知,learn所表示的动作发生在过去,故把learn改为learned或learnt。
段首、段尾题的思考点(二)——过渡句[典例]...There are three main types of cryptography.37(E.You can hide a message by having the first letters of each word spell it out.) For example, the f irst letters of “My elephant eats too many eels” spell out the hidden message “Meet me.”38 You might represent each letter with a number, for example.Let’s number the letters of the alphabet, in order, from 1 to 26.If we substitute a number for each letter, the message “Meet me” would read “13 5 5 20 13 5.”...C.Only people who know the keyword can read the message.G.Another way to hide a message is to use symbols to stand for specific letters of the alphabet.[解析]选G本空属于上下过渡句。
上一段提到:有三种主要类型的密码学并介绍了第一种密码类型,本段介绍的是第二种类型,再根据空格后的内容可知,此处选G。
由叙述顺序也可知道G项中的Another way是一种提示。
[增分技巧]在某段第一句设空的内容也有可能为承上启下的句子,这就需要考生做到瞻前顾后,既熟悉上一段结尾的内容,又结合下一段的内容,分析所选的答案是否能够将两段内容连贯起来。
组合练四(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空(2018·福建省毕业班质量检查)Growing up, I always hid my thumbs (拇指) in my fists because of their unusual shape. 1 they do look more like big toes (脚趾) 2 thumbs. And from an early age, my thumbs 3 another name “toe thumbs”.In high school, I served as a cashier in a grocery store.One day, I was 4 the bill of a sweet little old lady and as I 5 her change back to her, she suddenly took my hands and said in a thick Polish 6 ,“Y ou are Polish! Look at those 7 Polish thumbs! They match mine!”She raised her hands and 8 her thumbs to me that 9 weathered and wrinkled, looked exactly like mine! She 10 my hands again and said, “Be 11 of those thumbs!”I’ll never forget that 30-second 12 with a stranger that forever 13 my view of a part of me I once was 14 at and now accept.As I was eating dinner with my son, Samuel, that night, he looked down at my hand 15 on the table next to his and said, “Mommy! Our thumbs 16 !”I smiled and answered, “Yes, they do, buddy! Those are strong Polish 17 you have! Take pride in them! Maybe someday you’ll have a little boy or girl who will have the same thumbs!”I 18 my son never hides his thumbs like I did. I hope he’ll be proud of their “unusualness” and the 19 behind them.He inherits (遗传) a(n) 20 part from me and that for me will always be beautiful!语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。
段中位置题的思考点(二)——因果、转折、例证关系四、根据因果关系解题[典例] (2017·北京高考片段)...One idea is that sleep helps us strengthen new memories. 72 We know that, while awake, fresh memories are recorded by reinforcing (加强) connections between brain cells, but the memory processes that take place while we sleep have been unclear....A.We should also try to sleep well the night before.E.That’s why students do better in tests if they get a chance to sleep after learning.[解析] 选E 此题从行文逻辑上判断属因果关系。
空前一句的意思是,有一种观点认为,睡眠有助于增强新的记忆,选项E(那就是为什么学生如果能在学习之后有机会睡觉的话,他们就会在考试中发挥更好)是上文产生的结果。
该项中的That指代的就是前面的观点,因此正确答案为E。
[增分技巧] 表示因果关系的词有:so/therefore, thus, consequently(结果), as a result (of), so/such ...that ..., so that ...等。
五、根据转折关系解题[典例] (2018·全国卷Ⅰ片段)...Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point. 37 ,they can get a little complex. But good news is that there’re really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones....A.While all of them are usefulC.If you’re experimenting with a color[解析] 选A 此题属转折关系,前句讲的是“有几种技巧帮助设计者”,空后句意为“它们会有一点复杂”,显然前后句意有“转折”,故A项符合语境。
推理判断题增分点(二)——观点态度[典例] (2018·浙江高考阅读C节选)...The problems of excessive (过度的) energy consumption, climate change and population growth have been described in a book by the American writer Thomas L.Friedman.He fears the worst, but hopes for the best.Friedman points out that the green economy (经济) is a chance to keep American strength.“The ability to design, build and export green technologies for producing clean water, clean air and healthy and abundant food is going to be the currency of power in the new century.”30.What is Friedman’s attitude towards America’s future?A.Ambiguous. B.Doubtful.C.Hopeful. D.Tolerant.[解析] 选C 根据选段第一段中的“hopes for the best”和第二段可知,Friedman虽然对未来担心,但抱有最好的希望,他认为绿色经济是使美国保持实力的一个机遇,由此可知Friedman对美国未来是充满希望的,故选C。
[干扰项分析] A项意为“模棱两可的”;B项意为“感到怀疑的”;D项意为“容忍的”。
要排除干扰项,先要弄清各干扰项的意思,是表示支持或肯定、中立还是反对或否定,然后再对照文章的内容一一排除。
段中位置题的思考点(一)——并列、顺承、递进关系[典例...One is the establishment (制定) of broad basic policies with respect to production; sales; the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; and accounting. 74 The third relates to the establishment of standards of work in all departments ...E.The second aspect relates to the application of these policies by departments.F.In the theory of business management, organization has two main aspects.[解析]选E此题属并列关系,根据上文所提到的“One”和下文所提到的“The third”可知,这里是按照顺序排列,此处应该是第二条,与E项“The second aspect ...”相呼应。
[增分技巧]表示并列关系的词有:first(ly), second(ly) ...; first, then/next ...; in the first place, in the second place ...; for one thing, for another thing ...;to begin with, to conclude 等标志性词语,则表明前后两句是逻辑上的并列关系,空格处很有可能是个并列的句子。
[典例...Second, take the overall appearance of the neighborhood seriously.When going for a walk, take along a small garbage bag. 33 This small act will let your neighbors know that you care about the area....E.Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up.F.People tend to take pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting.[解析]选E此题属顺承关系。
专题一阅读理解细节理解题增分点(一)——间接细节理解题细节理解题常分为直接细节理解题、间接细节理解题和概括细节理解题。
间接细节理解题相对于直接细节理解题而言难度要大,命题的迷惑性更大,因为此类题目的正确选项都经过了命题人对原文信息的语义转换,两者存在表达上的差异。
考生不能从原文中直接找到答案,而是要对原文信息稍加归纳才能得出正确答案。
[典例](2018·全国卷Ⅱ阅读B节选)...Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein).Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质).The yellow and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants.As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin C....24.What does the author seem to like about cherries?A.They contain protein.B.They are high in vitamin A.C.They have a pleasant taste.D.They are rich in antioxidants.[解析]选C在该选段中,作者比较了草莓、蓝莓、樱桃和核桃类水果各自不同的优点,从其中“As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who cares?”这句话可知,人们喜欢樱桃是因为它们味道甜美。
组合练二(限时35分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空(2018·合肥第二次教研质量检测)My mom has been and will always be my biggest inspiration.She is a single parent of eight children, and I have no idea how she 1 .Throughout the years, my mom has overcome many hardships which could easily 2 someone with little faith.Even 3 doctors questioned if my little sister Jessica would live to see the age of 1, my mom never lost 4 .After countless visits to multiple doctors, my mom 5 to bring her home and make the best of my sister’s life 6 receiving the same results from different hospitals.Jessica’s numerous hospital visits definitely 7 her, but my mom never showed signs of 8 .Her strength helped Jessica through every 9 time.No matter how confused Jessica was, my mom always made her feel as if there was absolutely nothing to 10 ,which enabled Jessica to live the life of a 11 child.She attended a public school, went to parties to dance around excitedly.We actually 12 that she was even sick.13 ,things began to take a turn for the worse.Around her 6th birthday, Jessica lost sight, which 14 the loss of sensation in her left arm at the age of 5.However, that was it and doctors had no 15 .The whole family were heartbroken and 16 ,at a point of no return.Once again, my mom found a way to 17 us all.She made it her job to let us know that she had a strong support system.She decided to 18 her job and attend to her every need.With my mom sleeping by her side every single night, I noticed their 19 grow stronger than anything.Now Jessica is 20 years old and is enjoying her college life.My mom gets us to realize that no matter how 20 our trials may appear, we have a support system.We are a family that will always be there for one another.语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。
2019届高考英语二轮考点解析卷(二)1、The Nazca Lines are a series of large ancient geoglyphs (地画) in the Nazca Desert, in southern Peru. It is ranging from geometric patterns to drawings of different animals and stylized human-like forms. The ancient lines can only be truly taken in from high in the air, leaving generations puzzled as to how these precise works could have been completed long before the documented invention of human flight.The Lines were first spotted when commercial airlines began flying across the Peruvian desert in the 1920s. Who built them and what was their purpose? Are they roads, star pointers,maybe even a gigantic map? If the people who lived here 2,000 years ago had only a simple technology, how did they manage to construct such precise figures? Did they have a plan? These markings are like a vast puzzle.The Nazca Lines are the most outstanding group of geoglyphs in the world. There are also huge geoglyphs in Egypt, Malta, United States (Mississippi and California), Chile, Holivia and in other countries. But the Nazca geoglyphs, because of their numbers, characteristics, dimensions and cultural continuity as they were made and remade throughout a certain history period, form the most impressive archeological (考古学的) group.The Nazca plain is unique for its ability to preserve the markings upon it, due to the combination of the climate (one of the driest on Earth, with only twenty minutes of rainfall per year) and the flat, stony ground which minimizes the effect of the wind at ground level. With no dust or sand to cover the plain and little rain or wind to erode (腐蚀) it, lines drawn here tend to stay drawn. These factors, combined with the existence of lighter-colored subsoil beneath the desert surface, provide a vast writing pad that is suited to the artist who wants to leave his mark eternal.1.What can we know about the Nazca Lines from the first two paragraphs?A.They were built as a big map.B.They were formed by nature.C.They are ancient lines in caves.D.They are huge markings in a desert.2.How many factors make the Nazca Lines the most impressive?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.3.Why are the Nazca Lines well preserved?A.Because of the wind at ground level.B.Because of the existence of soft soil.C.Because of the climate and geography.D.Because of the thick sand on the top.4.What does the underlined word “eternal” probably mean?A.Non-stop.B.Ever-lasting.C.Real-life.D.High-end.2、Camp All-StarOne of a Kind Summer Camps for KidsWelcome to Camp All-Star, your No. 1 summer sports camp for kids! 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A 2018 statistic shows that women nowadays hold just 5.8 percent of CEOs positions at S&P 500 companies, according to Catalyst.are somewhat underrepresented in leadership positions, While it’s not a huge shock that womenwhat is surprising though, is the fact that females may actually be better suited to lead in almost every area, at least according to new findings from the BI Norwegian Business School.In their research, Professor Martinsen and Professor Lars Glas surveyed (调查) 2,900 managerswith a special focus on personality types. The results were clear: Women scored higher than menin four of the five major leadership-centric categories.While some people believe that men inherently make better leaders — probably because theypicture a leader with a commanding voice, which is more typical of men than women — this pieceof research suggests that women are better at methodical management and goal-setting, openness,sociability and supportiveness, as well as ability to communicate clearly.There was one area in which men scored higher than women, though, and that was onemotional stability and ability to face job-related pressure and stress. The results suggest thatwomen are more sensitive to the effects of high-pressure or highly emotional situations.个人的) differences. Anyone, regardless of Obviously, it’s important to consider individual(gender, may be an inspiring leader and a competent boss. So next time you’re hiring for amanagement position, you just might want to give the resumes(简历) from female candidates aharder look.1.What makes us shocked much at leadership positions?A.Women are worse than men.B.Men take almost all high positions.C.There is a huge gap between genders.D.Women might behave better in every field.2.Which of the following can best replace the underlined word ‘‘inherently” in paragraph 4?A.properlyB.potentiallyC.naturallyD.normally3.Which of the following may be the best title of this text?A.How We Can Figure Out The Boss.B.Why Women Are Better Than MenC.Why Women Make Better BossesD.How We Can Tell Gender Difference4.Who might have special interest in this article?A.Job hunters.B.Employers.C.Employees.D.University students.4、In ancient Egypt, a shopkeeper discovered that he could attract customers to his shop simplyby making changes to its environment. Modern businesses have been following his lead, withmore tactics(策略).One tactic involves where to display the goods. For example,stores place fruits and vegetablesin the first section. They know that customers who buy the healthy food first will feel happy sothat they will buy more junk food(垃圾食品)later in their trip. In department stores,the women’s化妆品)section: while the shop assistantshoe section is generally next to the women’s cosmetics(is going back to find the right size shoe, bored customers are likely to wander over and find somecosmetics they might want to try later.Besides, businesses seek to appeal to customers' senses. Stores notice that the smell of bakedgoods encourages shopping, so they make their own bread each morning and then fan the breadsmell into the store throughout the day. Music sells goods, too. Researchers in Britain found thatwhen French music was played, sales of French wines went up.When it comes to the selling of houses, businesses also use highly rewarding tactics. They findthat customers make decisions in the first few seconds upon walking in the door, and turn it into abusiness opportunity. A California builder designed the structure of its houses smartly. Whenentering the house, the customer would see the Pacific Ocean through the windows, and then thepool through an open stairway leading to the lower level. The instant view of water on both levelshelped sell these $10 million houses.1.Why do stores usually display fruits and vegetables in the first section?A.To save customers time.B.To show they are high quality foods.C.To help sell junk food.D.To sell them at discount prices.2.According to Paragraph 3, which of the following encourages customers to buy?A.Opening the store early in the morning.B.Displaying British wines next to French ones.C.Inviting customers to play music.D.Filling the store with the smell of fresh bread.3.What is the California builder’s story intended to prove?A.The house structure is a key factor customers consider.B.The more costly the house is, the better it sells.C.An ocean view is much to the customers' taste.D.A good first impression increases sales.4.What is the main purpose of the passage?A.To explain how businesses turn people into their customers.B.To introduce how businesses have grown from the past.C.To report researches on customer behavior.D.To show dishonest business practices.5、How to Excel in Poetry WritingIf you are serious about your poetry,then you should consider the suggestions presented here.①__________ Many poets have also used these tips to make poetry publishing possible in their life.Write Every Day. It is important that all writers write every day. ②__________You should remove all distractions so that you can be focused during this time. Many writers will set realistic goals for themselves as to how many words they will write each day or at least a specific amount of time when they have to write. You don't have to write about anything specific as long as youare writing something.Join a Writing Group. You can fine-tune your craft even more by joining a writing group or community. ③__________ There are thousands of writing communities that you can join. You should get involved in writers' discussions and should trade your work with other writers forreview and critique. By doing this you will receive valuable feedback and will also learn a lot by reviewing the work of other writers.Challenge Yourself. One of the best things that you can do and that can actually help you greatly with poetry publishing, is taking part in contests that are designed for novice poets. ④__________ You can easily find these contests online and can commit yourself to taking part in them.Most of these contests have a strict structure and rules that must be followed. A challenge like this is a great way to truly push yourself as a writer. ⑤__________Some contests offer cash prizes while others offer publication of the winning pieces of poetry in the contest.A. With the use of the Internet this is an easy task.B. Many of these poetry contests even offer prizes!C. You can turn to others for help in writing poems.D. Read your poetry after finishing it in no time.E. Set aside a specific amount of time for writing.F. These ideas have assisted many writers in getting serious about writing.G. There are thousands of poetry contests conducted every year.6、Many language learners think their pronunciation is good enough because their teacher doesn't correct them too often or because other students can 1 them.Pronunciation is the area which is 2 the least attention to in language learning. Most teachers 3 just let their students speak and stop them 4 they say something completely wrong. Working on each student's pronunciation in class is just 5 . Also, the students who are 6 at pronunciation may be afraid that it will embarrass their classmates if theyhelp 7 their mistakes.If you believe your pronunciation is good enough to 8 because it is good enough for your teacher and other students, you may be 9 when you actually go to a foreign country. One of my friends wasthe best student in his 10 class in Poland. When he went to America, he found Americans didn't understand 11 of what he said.Your pronunciation may still be quite 12 that of a native speaker. If this is the 13 , other people will find it 14 to understand what you're saying and will not be comfortablewith you.15 , don't think you can communicate in a foreign language 16 you've tested yourskills on real native speakers. 17 for native or nearnative pronunciation so that people you talk to can communicate with you 18 . In order to achieve this goal, there's 19 that you will need to start thinking about pronunciation and 20 time on it.1.A.mistake B.watch C.surround D.understand2.A.fixed B.drawn C.paid D.called3.A.never B.ever C.even ually4.A.only if B.if only C.even if D.if ever5.A.fantastic B.impossible C.necessary D.important6.A.poor B.well C.good D.strict7.A.find out B.work out C.try out D.point outmunicate B.travel C.pronounce D.exchange9.A.happy B.disappointed C.surprised D.excited10.A.Polish B.French C.German D.English11.A.none B.half C.rest D.lot12.A.near to B.different from C.far from D.from far13.A.same B.matter C.case D.fact14.A.easy B.beneficial C.convenient D.hard15.A.In conclusion B.In a word C.On the contrary D.In short16.A.when B.until C.unless D.while17.A.Stand B.Look C.Aim D.Account18.A.smoothly B.difficultly C.truly D.practically19.A.no way B.no need C.no doubt D.no wonder20.A.take B.cost C.spend D.kill7、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
段中位置题的思考点(二)——因果、转折、例证关系[典例...One idea is that sleep helps us strengthen new memories. 72 We know that, while awake, fresh memories are recorded by reinforcing (加强) connections between brain cells, but the memory processes that take place while we sleep have been unclear....A.We should also try to sleep well the night before.E.That’s why students do better in tests if they get a chance to sleep after learning.[解析]选E此题从行文逻辑上判断属因果关系。
空前一句的意思是,有一种观点认为,睡眠有助于增强新的记忆,选项E(那就是为什么学生如果能在学习之后有机会睡觉的话,他们就会在考试中发挥更好)是上文产生的结果。
该项中的That指代的就是前面的观点,因此正确答案为E。
[增分技巧]表示因果关系的词有:so/therefore, thus, consequently(结果), as a result (of), so/such ...that ..., so that ...等。
[典例...Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point. 37 ,they can get a little complex. But good news is that there’re really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones....A.While all of them are usefulC.If you’re experimenting with a color[解析]选A此题属转折关系,前句讲的是“有几种技巧帮助设计者”,空后句意为“它们会有一点复杂”,显然前后句意有“转折”,故A项符合语境。
[增分技巧]表示转折或对比关系的词有:but, however, yet, while/though, or/otherwise, on the contrary, instead, nevertheless(然而), still, yet, on the contrary, in contrast/comparison 等。
[典例...There are three main types of cryptography. 37 For example, the first letters of “My elephant eats too many eels” spell out the hidden message “Meet me.”...B.In any language, some letters are used more than others.E.You can hide a message by having the first letters of each word spell it out.[解析]选E本题采用的思维方式是演绎(从观点到例子),空格后的句子是例子,即“For example, the first letters of ‘My elephant eats too many eels’ spell out the hidden message ‘Meet me.’”。
故选E项。
[增分技巧]例证关系表示前后的某句是为了证明另一句而举的例子。
例证的形式具有多样性,思维过程基本是归纳(从例子到观点)和推理(从观点到例子)。
常见的表示例证关系的标志词有:for example, for instance, in fact/as a matter of fact, actually, in other words/that is to say等。
[小结]上下文逻辑关系语句是对段落中的细节信息的考查,属于句子与句子间的逻辑顺序的排列。
做此类试题要注意文章的语句间的组合,一是要判断语句间的逻辑意义关系:并列、顺承、递进、因果、转折、例证等关系。
二是借助句子之间的连接性词语来把握,因为连接性词语能表明这个语段句与句之间、层与层之间的基本关系。
铺阴影的题目为段中逻辑关系题ACan we be really happy and content with our life? Actually, we rarely come across a person who can claim to be perfectly content with what he has. We all wish to have more than what we already have. 1Soon we would want something more or something different.Why are humans never satisfied? One of the reasons is comparing with others. When comparing ourselves with others, we tend to rarely focus on our own unique talents and abilities, or what we already have. 2Curiosity can also make us not satisfied with our life because it makes us pay more attention to things we don’t know about or don’t have. 3 Thus, we never feel completely content.4 We enjoy anything that’s unexplored. A good change in our life does keep uphappy for some time, but soon the unavoidable boredom jumps in, and once again we wish for some more changes in life, which keeps us dissatisfied with our life.Though humans can never really be completely content, we can be much more satisfied with ourselves if we try to determine how much is enough to keep ourselves happy, and limit ourselves to the pursuit (追求) of only that much. 5 As a result, we can finally make ourselves more content. In addition, it’s better to live in the present moment and do things we really want to do.A.Human curiosity is a double-edged sword.B.We never feel content also because we want to change.C.We do so many things just to improve others’opinions about us.D.We always want to find out more about what we aren’t familiar with.E.But even if all our wishes came true, the satisfaction wouldn’t last a very long time.F.So we tend to become unhappy, thinking about what others have but we do not have.G.Setting up achievable goals can keep us away from disappointments and regrets.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。
文章分析了人们不满足的原因,并提出了一些如何让我们保持快乐、满足的建议。
1.选E上一句说“我们都想拥有更多”,本空紧接着说“即使是所有的愿望都实现了,满足感也不会持续很长时间”,前后句之间是句意上的转折关系。
2.选F“当我们与别人作比较时,就很少注意自己独特的才能”,这样的结果就是“我们变得沮丧,开始想别人拥有我们却没有的东西”。
3.选D本空进一步阐述“好奇心会让我们对自己的生活不满意”。
4.选B从下一句的内容“我们都喜欢未探索过的事情”以及“A good change ...”可知,我们不满足还因为我们想要改变。
5.选G本空是对前面一句的总结:设立一个可以达到的目标,我们就不会有那么多的失望和懊悔。
BBeing mindful is the practice of actively paying attention and making the effort to be purposely aware of your surroundings and the people with whom you communicate. Becoming more mindful needs a lot of practice and it isn’t something that happens overnight. 6•Slow down. Deadlines are everywhere, and many of us feel like we need to hurry through each thing in order to experience the next. The truth is that moving too fast leaves us open to mistakes, both personally and professionally. 7 Slow down and pay attention to what you are doing. You are likely to be more successful and also find more enjoyment.•Be aware. 8Consider the people you see and what they are doing, the smells thatsurround you, and the sounds that you hear. It seems basic, but this is where you are right now. Have you really noticed all the aspects of your present experience?•Think deeply in silence.The act of quieting your mind is a powerful way to gain control and focus. 9 A few minutes a day is enough to allow you to feel centered and calm.We move fast each day and feel it necessary to “get it all done”,so many of us find ourselves stressed and anxious. 10 Measuring each day by how many things you have finished on your list isn’t truly living.A.This doesn’t have to take long.B.Check out these tips for ways to get started.C.The art of being mindful is being lost quickly.D.At different points in your day, stop and just look around.E.We can’t possibly fully enjoy the present moment in this way.F.And experiences that happen in a rush are not fully experienced.G.By being mindful, we can focus on the things making life worth living.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。