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新英语进阶·高中拓展阅读·基础篇

选词填空(并使用正确形式) ( 为 …… 设定合理的目标)

college entrance examination, and maintain a normal

try one s best to add up to a variety of take care of
attitude.
be filled with in the long run free of charge

2. This article aims to (提供有

1. Wander among shops selling gifts while 关……的指导) prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment. 3. One should (花时

(2018 全国卷Ⅲ) 间去做……) examine the advantages and the shortcomings

2. Taking this decision will cost us more in the short run, but of the venture before they decide to chase an uncertain

will be beneficial . dream. (2017 山东卷)

3. make yourself and the persons around 4. A rising number of companies

you happy every day. (把……看得更重要,注重) short-

4. He offered to fix bikes for anyone who term economic profits over environmental protection.

needed it. (2021 天津卷) 5. One of the smarter ways to simplify your life and to

5. I learn how to myself and set high but (腾出时间) is to set limits.

achievable goals. 6. I will try my best to make my dream come true and

6. On a clear night, the sky appears to (达到/ 满足……的期望)

stars. my parents.

单句填空 7. People who work in offices

1. The middle-level students should (被称为)“white-collar workers”.
C (限时:14 min)

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。

Two years ago, Kiah Twisselman was working for the Kentucky Beef Council, when she reached the

weight of 285 pounds. Kiah was responsible for their nutrition program, which meant 1 the health

benefits of beef and it wasn t sitting well with her. She had to stand up in front of a group of registered

2 , a group of influencers, and tell them about the nutritional benefits of beef, and it made her so
3 .

While on a flight to a work conference, Kiah read a book by motivational speaker Rachel Hollis.

“That book was kind of my 4 call to me that if you want to change your life, it is 100 percent in

your 5 and nobody else s,” said Kiah.

She started 6 Hollis on social media and decided to try her Five to Thrive plan, which 7

her to adopt five simple habits and commit herself to 8 them every day for 90 days.

Kiah started waking up earlier, 9 , began daily journaling, drank water according to the

instruction and ate healthily. In just a few months, she lost 25 pounds, which 10 her to keep

going, 11 when she hit a plateau(停滞期). She set a new goal: to lose 100 pounds.

To 12 things up, Kiah started trying out harder workout videos. Unlike previously blaming

herself for her failure, this time, she started from a place of 13 . “ When I failed, I was more

willing to 14 myself and say, ‘What can I learn from this?’”

Over the next year, Kiah lost 103 pounds and the physical transformation was so 15 !
(湖北省武汉外国语学校 2022—2023 学年高二上学期期末考试)

1. A. believing B. improving C. ensuring D. advocating

2. A. nutritionists B. tourists C. farmers D. partners

3. A. unfortunate B. successful C. uncomfortable D. appealing

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