2015年新题型真题

Directions: Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitable subheading from the list A–G for each numbered paragraph（41~45）.There are two extra subheadings which you do not need to use.Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.（10 points）

Some Old Truths to Help You Overcome Tough Times

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 old truths I've learned along the way.

41.______

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.

42.______

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.

43.______

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.

44.______

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.

45.______

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.

答案解析

[A]你并不孤单

[B]不要害怕人生要承担的责任

[C]铺好属于自己的独特道路

[D]你的大部分恐惧都是不真实的

[E]想想当下

[F]经历助你成长

[G]有很多事情值得感恩

41.D【解题思路】本段中多次出现了fear一词，可初步锁定B和D选项。根据引言中Fear is not real（恐惧不是真实的）以及作者段尾观点句I do completely agree that fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination（的确，我完全认同恐惧只是我们丰富想象力的产物），可以进一步确定答案为D。本段段落主题通过引用Will Smith的话，以及作者表达自己的观点体现出来。

42.E【解题思路】本题可通过关注首尾句得出答案，这两句都出现了present （moment）。首句为祈使句：If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about the past,try to focus on the present moment.（如果有很多问题困扰着你，你总忍不住思考过去，那么请试着关注当下）。尾句为not...but...句型，为常考点：Happiness is not a point of future and not a moment from the past,but a mindset that can be designed into the present.（幸福不是未来的某个点，也不是过去的某个时刻，而是一种契合当下的心态）。故答案为E。

43.G【解题思路】本题答题线索是本段第二、三句中的近义词复现，第二句中的appreciate the things you have（感恩你所拥有的事物），与选项G意思一致。第三句中Only strong people prefer to smile and value their life instead of crying and complaining about something.（只有那些强大的人愿意笑对人生、珍视人生，而不是因为某些事而哭泣和抱怨），也与选项G说法一致。故答案为G。

44.A【解题思路】本题答案出处可定位至本段首句，表示观点的情态动词句中：No matter how isolated you might feel and how serious the situation is,you should always remember that you are not alone.其中isolated（孤立的）和alone（孤单的）均与选项A相对应，因此答案为A。

45.C【解题思路】本段第三句提出观点you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best（你应该相信自己，确信你的决定是最好的）。尾句提出建议：You live in your skin,think your own thoughts,have your own values and make your own choices，其中的your own thought,your own values,your own choices正是选项C中的your own unique path的具体体现。故答案为C。

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