英语每日一练
In the following text, some sentences have been removed. For Questions 1-5, choose the most suitable one from the list [A]-[G] to fit into each of the numbered blank. There are two extra choices, which do not fit in any of the gaps. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET.
[A] You are not alone
[B] Don’t fear responsibility for your life
[C] Pave your own unique path
[D] Most of your fears are unreal
[E] Think about the present moment
[F] Experience helps you grow
[G] There are many things to be grateful for
Unfortunately, life is not a bed of roses. We are going through life facing sad experiences. Moreover, we are grieving various kinds of loss: a friendship, a romantic relationship or a house. Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune time, but you should remember that they won’t last forever.
When our time of mourning is over, we press forward, stronger with a greater understanding and respect for life. Furthermore, these losses make us mature and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness. I want to share these ten old truths I’ve learned along the way.
1._____________________________
Fear is both useful and harmful. This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. Unfortunately, people create inner barriers with a help of exaggerating fears. My favorite actor Will Smith once said, “Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.” I do completely agree that fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination.
2_____________________________
If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about the past, try to focus on the present moment. Many of us are weighed down by the past or anxious about the future. You may feel guilt over your past, but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances you cannot change. Value the present moment and remember how fortunate you are to be alive. Enjoy the beauty of the world around and keep the eyes open to see the possibilities before you. Happiness is not a point of future and not a moment from the past, but a mindset that can be designed into the present.
3______________________________
Sometimes it is easy to feel bad because you are going through tough times. You can be easily caught up by life problems that you forget to pause and appreciate the things you have. Only strong people prefer to smile and value their life instead of crying and complaining about something.
4________________________________
No matter how isolated you might feel and how serious the situation is, you should always remember that you are not alone. Try to keep in mind that almost everyone respects and wants to help you if you are trying to make a good change in your life, especially your dearest and nearest people. You may have a circle of friends who provide constant good humor, help and companionship. If you have no friends or relatives, try to participate in several online communities, full of people who are always willing to share advice and encouragement.
5________________________________
Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gaining objectivity from external sources. This way you devalue your opinion and show that you are incapable of managing your own life. When you are struggling to achieve something important you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best. You live in your skin, think your own thoughts, have your own values and make your own choices.
————————————
正确答案
1.【答案】D
【考点】特征词复现
【解析】快速浏览此段，可以发现本段中出现了多次词义复现，如“Fear is not real”以及“fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination”(惧怕只是丰富想象的产物)。而且还用隐形转折词“Unfortunately”表明此段重点，转折后作者通过引用Will Smith的话以及自己的总结强调揭示了段落主题。确定与D项匹配。
2.【答案】E
【考点】特征词复现
【解析】该题所在段落属于平铺直叙，因此第一句话为段落中心句，其中关键信息是“focus on the present moment”，与E项复现。此外，快速浏览此段，可以发现下文中又多次复现了主题词，如“value the present moment，moment”以及“present”等。
3.【答案】G
【考点】特征词复现
【解析】快速浏览段落，可以发现段落中的特征词与G项匹配。其中段落中的“appreciate，smile，value”等词与“grateful”属于近义复现，而“cry”和“complain”等词与“grateful”是反义复现。
4.【答案】A
【考点】特征词复现
【解析】段落首句出现了表达强烈语气的情态动词should，因此确定为本段主题句。主题句中的关键信息为you are not alone，与A项匹配，确定A项为正确答案。
5.【答案】C
【考点】特征词复现
【解析】该段“When you…you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best.”句子重包含作者强烈情感色彩词“should”，因此，确定为本段中心。这句话正面提出了作者观点“相信自己，相信自己能做出最明智的决定”。快速浏览余下内容，发现在下文出现的“own thoughts，own values ”以及“own choices”与C项中的“own path”同义复现，确定C项为正确答案。
