2021-2022学年黑龙江省绥化市明水一中高一(上)第二次月考英语试卷(附详解)

2021-2022学年黑龙江省绥化市明水一中高一（上）第
二次月考英语试卷
一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）
A
It is popular to travel by bike in China.China has a huge population.And it is said that there is at least one bike for every two people.Of course,many people in China ride bikes for sport or exercise,but it is also a much more commonly accepted means of everyday
transportation,as compared to countries such as the United States.
If you are living for a long time in China,chances are that you will want to buy your own bike so that you can use it whenever you want.Even if you don't use a bike for everyday transportation,owning one can be a great way to enjoy the sights in the
countryside.However,if you are just visiting China,renting a bike can be a more
convenient choice.
It is important to choose the correct bike for your use.You will find that in China,the
one-speed style of bike is popular.These bikes are great if you want to ride around in the city to see the sights.They are quite comfortable and easy to ride .You can often rent a bike for a day for about 15 dollars.
However,if you wish to ride on some of the rural paths,a mountain-bike style would be a better choice.They are great for different kinds of road surfaces,providing for a safer
ride.If you are planning to have a wish to tour and still be able to carry packages with you,then a touring bike would be the best choice.These are the most expensive to rent,but are very suitable for carrying packages and even some of your luggage along with you.
1.If you are traveling in Beijing,you had better ______ .
A. buy a bike
B. borrow a bike
C. steal a bike
D. rent a bike
2.Which of the following is the advantage of the one-speed bike？______
A. It is worth at least 15 dollars.
B. You can't ride in the countryside.
C. It is easy for you to travel in the city.
D. You have to return it the next day.
3.You would like to own a touring bike probably because ______ .
A. you have to ride on the road in the countryside
B. you have some packages to carry while travelling
C. you want to enjoy the sights in the big cities
D. it is suitable for all kinds of road surfaces
B
Many people turn to doctors or self-help books,but they ignore a powerful thing that could help them fight illness：their friends.
Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship in
health.A 10-year Australian study found that old people with a large circle of friends were
22 per cent less likely to die during the study period than those with fewer friends.A large
2007 study showed an increase of nearly 60 percent in the risk for obesity among people whose friends gained weight.And last year,Harvard researchers reported that strong social ties could improve brain health as we age.
"In general,the role of friendship in our lives isn't well realised," said Rebecca,a professor at the University of North Carolina. "Friendship has a bigger effect on our psychological health than family relationships."
While many friendship studies are about the close relationships of women,some research shows that men can benefit,too.In a six-year study of 736 middle-aged men,having
friendships reduces the risk of heart attack.Only smoking was as important a risk factor as having little social support.
Exactly why friendship has such a big effect isn't entirely clear.While friends can send a sick person to the hospital or pick up medicine,the benefits go well beyond physical
assistance.Friendship clearly has a big psychological effect. "People with stronger
friendships feel like there is someone they can turn to," said Karen,a doctor. "The message of these studies is that friends make your life better."
4.The three studies in the second paragraph show that ______ .
A. old people need friends the most
B. friends can help us lose weight
C. social ties are connected to health
D. more friends make us healthier
5.What does the underlined sentences mean？______
A. Friendship is more important to women than to men.
B. What people need most is a friend's care.
C. Friendship is more important than family relationship.
D. The value of friendship hasn't been fully understood.
6.The author mentioned smoking in the 4th paragraph to discuss ______ .
A. the cause of heart attack
B. the risk of having no friends
C. smoking is bad for men
D. friends' influence on habits
7.What would be the best title of the text？______
A. Friends Are Better than Medicine
B. Friends Are as Important as a Family
C. Having Good Friends Leads to a Healthier Life
D. Friendship Makes People Happy
C
Can you imagine a world without music？Studies show that public schools across the country are cutting back on music classes to save money.Even worse,some schools have never had music classes to begin with.But without them,students' academic（学术的）growth and spiritual health could suffer.In fact,music classes are necessary for all students in schools.
Recent studies by Brown University have shown that students who received music
education classes were better in maths and reading skills than those without music
classes.Another study by the College Board found that students taking music and art
classes got higher scores.Students' academic success seems to depend on their taking part in music education.
Music programs in public schools also help to add to students' sense of pride and
self-confidence.Teens today have too many learning tasks.Besides,they have family
problems,self-confidence problems,relationship troubles,and choices about smoke and alcohol.All of these can stop academic success,but music education can help.A study by the Texas Communication on Drug and Alcohol Abuse found that students who took part in school music programs were less likely to turn to smoke .Music programs encourage students to work together to produce an excellent performance.
Music crosses language,class and culture .Music allows students from different countries to connect.For example,at a school talent show,a new Japanese student played a piano
duet（二重奏）with an American classmate.Two students from different cultures worked as a team with self-confidence and a common purpose through music.
The gift of music is priceless.We need to be sure to have necessary music classes for all students.The world is losing its music,and putting music into schools is the first step to get it back.
8.What do the studies show in Paragraph 2？______
A. Students with great success attend music lessons.
B. Music classes play an important role in students' growth.
C. Not all students could have music classes at school.
D. Students who have music classes do better in all subjects.
9.What does the example in paragraph 4 mainly suggest？______
A. Music makes cross-cultural communication possible.
B. Different cultures have different styles of music.
C. Japan has a good relationship with American.
D. Japanese and American students are good at playing the piano.
10.What can we learn about education with music classes？______
A. It allows schools to make more money.
B. It can cause a lot of academic problems.
C. It will affect the world cultural communication greatly.
D. It does good to students' academic success and spiritual health.
11.What is the best title for the text？______
A. The Importance of Music Classes in Schools
B. Music--A Bridge to Understanding
C. Students on Music Education
D. How to Get Music Back
D
We've all heard that eating fruit and vegetables is healthy for us.But now there's an added reason：It will put you in a better mood.
Researchers analysed 41 studies on depression and discovered that people who followed a diet high in vegetables,fruit,fish and nuts had a 33 percent lower risk of developing
depression compared to those who followed a diet high in foods such as processed meat and trans fat.The study authors said the reason why this diet may be effective against
depression is that farm produce takes up more room in this famous diet. "Making a
lifestyle change such as changing your diet is often preferred over taking medicines," said study author Dr Laurel Cherian.
In an April 2020 study,researchers found that those who ate raw produce reported less depressive symptoms and higher life satisfaction and more positive attitude compared to those who ate more canned,cooked or processed fruit and vegetables. "This research is increasingly important as lifestyle ways such as food change may provide a safe approach to mental health," said Dr Tamlin Conner.
Of course,if you want to make it your goal to hit eight servings of fruit or vegetables a day,you need to know how much a serving is.Getting in eight servings of fruit and
vegetables might seem daunting if you're not used to it,but this is the perfect season to change your ways.It's a lot easier to get in that amount when your choices are rich and you can enjoy watermelons,fresh grapes or locally grown tomatoes.Building up this new habit now will make it easier to continue your goal during the winter,when choices aren't rich.
12.What advice may Dr Laurel Cherian give to a depressed person？______
A. Taking effective medicines.
B. Eating more vegetables and fruit.
C. Eating more red meat.
D. Choosing processed foods.
13.What was proved in an April 2020 study？______
A. Eating raw produce improves mental health.
B. People may change their ways of lifestyle.
C. Life satisfaction depends on your eating.
D. You may get depressed after eating raw produce.
14.What does the underlined word "daunting" mean？______
A. Interesting.
B. Puzzling.
C. Frightening.
D. Interested.
15.What might be the best title for the text？______
A. Produce in Your Diet Helps You Lose Weight
B. Your Health Is Decided by What You Eat
C. A Balanced Diet Is Good for Your Mental Health
D. Fruit and Vegetables May Keep the Blues Away
二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）
Winston Churchill once said,"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference."Life has never been kind,but if we really want to enjoy it,it can only be possible with a positive attitude.The only way to have a better and pleasant future is to change outlook or attitude towards life.
Look at the brighter side of things.
Even in the most unfortunate situations,there is always something to look forward to.In life,we do come across various situations where we compare our fate with others'. (1) .Never go to the comparison road,because it is endless.
Believe in yourself
Lack of motivation causes a great deal of stress,and negative thoughts easily pop up when a person suffers from an inferiority complex（自卑感）. (2) .Clear your mind and get rid of all the negativity.
Think positively.
(3) .It is also the first step in self-improvement,as improving oneself is only possible through positive thinking .It has been noted that positive thinkers are better equipped in handling disappointments as compared to pessimists（悲观者），as they usually focus on things that can be done to solve it rather than spending hours complaining.
Help others.
Helping or being kind to someone in their time of need is probably the easiest way to be happy.It is by doing these simple deeds that important discoveries about oneself are made.
(4) .
Be thankful
Each day take a few moments and be thankful for all the great pleasures that life has provided.Even during tough times,remember the people who were always there and provided unconditional love and support. (5) .
A.First make the situations clear and see if they are right.
B.Thinking positively is an important part of being positive.
C.Some people will always compare their worst with the best of others.
D.The best way to live is to get used to everyday changes and work hard.
E.Helping others,even in small things,helps in the birth of a happier and generous you.
F.Never think less of yourself because you are as different and important as everyone else.
G.Think about everything that is right and forget about the wrong；your heart will be filled
with thankfulness in no time.
16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.
E F.
F G. G
17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.
E F.
F G. G
18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.
E F.
F G. G
19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.
E F.
F G. G
20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.
E F.
F G. G
三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）
As a boy I was always small for my age .I was five years younger than one of my brothers and seven years younger than the other.(21)，I often felt left out when their friends came over to play.I was too(22) for whatever they were doing and they didn't want me to listen to their conversations,ually I found myself outside playing alone and feeling(23) .
I remember one spring afternoon I felt especially(24)as I sat in the yard behind our
house.We lived miles from town and I(25) saw my own friends outside of school I(26) my brothers laughing from inside the house and felt a single tear coming down my face .At that moment I saw a large brown dog(27) me.He was wagging his tail happily.He greeted me like a long-lost(28)，licking（舔）my hands and sitting beside me on the spring
grass,(29) he didn't know me.I petted and talked to this four-legged angel.He let me pour out all my troubles and(30) my deepest thoughts before he kissed me goodbye.I went back inside feeling happy,knowing that no matter what(31)might hold I was loved.I believe that the dog was sent in that moment of(32)to remind me just how much I was loved.
In truth,nothing brings us greater(33)than knowing we are loved.Knowing we are loved gives us the(34) to love others as well.It also helps us to to be the people the world meant for us to be.Remember how much the world loves you and share your(35) with the world.
21. A. For example B. As a result
C. In fact
D. At the beginning
22. A. young B. eager C. concerned D. noisy
23. A. tired B. forgotten C. happy D. hopeful
24. A. relaxed B. anxious C. frightened D. lonely
25. A. regularly B. frequently C. hardly D. always
26. A. heard B. found C. looked D. imagined
27. A. walking to B. shouting at C. passing by D. keeping off
28. A. child B. friend C. toy D. guest
29. A. because B. as if C. but D. even though
30. A. form B. record C. share D. have
31. A. time B. mind C. spirit D. life
32. A. sadness B. happiness C. madness D. tiredness
33. A. changes B. honour C. ideas D. joy
34. A. pride B. freedom C. strength D. possibility
35. A. thanks B. love C. faith D. growth
四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）
36. A long time ago,there was a huge apple tree.A little boy loved to play around (1) every
day.He loved the tree and the tree loved to play (2) him.
As time (3) （go）by,the little boy had grown up and he no longer came to visit the tree every day.One day,the boy came back and picked all the apples on the tree and left (4) （happy）.The boy no longer came back after he picked the apples.The tree was sad.
One day,the boy (5) （return）and the tree was so excited. "Come and play with me," the tree said.But the boy cut all the branches off the tree (6) （build）his house.The tree was glad to see him happy but the boy never came back again.The tree was again full of (7) （sad）.
One hot summer day,the boy came and the tree was (8) （delight）. "Come and play with me!" the tree said.This time the boy cut the tree trunk to make a boat.He went (9) （sail）and never showed up again.The tree was heartbroken, (10) the boy never knew.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）
37.假如你是李华．你的两位朋友Tom与Peter几天前发生了争吵．3月9日是Peter
生日，Tom想送他一个礼物来缓和关系，修复友情，特地发来邮件寻求你的建议．请你根据以下要点给Tom回一封邮件：
1．礼物选择：
2．你的理由；
3．其它和解建议．
注意：
1．词数100左右：
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯：
3．开头和结尾己给出，不计入总词数．
Dear Tom，
I'm glad to hear that you are considering making up with Peter．__
Best wishes，
Li Hua．
38.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

续写的词数应为150左右。

As a fourteen-year-old girl,you may think that the biggest problem you can probably face is failing one of your classes in high school,but not everything is as easy as it seems.My parents are going through a lot lately.We recently moved from Houston and bought a
house in Dallas,and my dad had almost no money left in the bank due to the fact that he had to pay the water and electricity company in order for them to be available in my house.
My brother,who was a nice,happy,free-caring six-year-old boy,just like every
other,started to become very distant from us the first week we moved into the house.As much as we tried to ask him what was wrong,he wouldn't tell us.I was really confused by the way he acted,because he normally was a nice and kind little boy who would often go out and play with the neighbours and would just be outside,enjoying the day.That little boy completely turned around and became a very distant,cold child.He would keep silent and sit in his room the whole day with the door closed.He would not go out even for supper,and we were wondering what happened.
We went to talk to his teacher who said that he was very shy when it came to talking in front of the other kids,but he had developed a little confidence and started to play with the kids in his class.The teacher mentioned that he and a kid from a higher level started "hanging out" away from the rest of the kids.My mum thought of it as a good
thing,thinking it meant that my brother had started to make new friends,but I knew it meant something else.I tried talking to my brother even though he didn't want to,but he didn't say anything dealing with the bigger kid.
Paragraph 1：
Until one day,he came home,crying,and it seemed I was the only one who
noticed.__________
Paragraph 2：
After a while,he gave in and started telling me that the bigger kid had stolen his lunch._________
答案和解析
1.【答案】
【解析】（1）D．推理判断题。

由第二段They are quite comfortable and easy to ride.You can often rent a bike for a day for about 15 dollars它们很舒服，骑起来也很容易。

你可以租一辆自行车，一天大约15美。

可知，骑自行车很方便舒适，且租车很便宜，可推知来中国旅行最好租自行车，A.buy a bike买自行车；B.borrow a bike借自行车；
C.steal a bike偷自行车；
D.rent a bike租自行车。

故选D。

（2）C．细节理解题。

由第二段These bikes are great if you want to ride around in the city to see the sights,They are quite comfortable and easy to ride如果你想在城市里骑车观光，这些自行车非常棒，它们非常舒适，骑起来也很容易。

可知，普通自行车在城市中穿行（ travel in the city）看夜景会很方便，故选C。

（3）B．推理判断题。

由最后一段If you are planning to have a wish to tour and still be able to carry packages with you,then a touring bike would be the best choice.如果你打算去旅游，而且还能随身携带包裹，那么旅游自行车将是最好的选择。

可知如果你想带着行李旅行（have some packages to carry while traveling），那么旅行自行车就（ own a touring bike ）是最好的选择，故选B。

本文介绍了自行车在中国属于常见的交通工具，建议在旅行时人们可以租自行车并给出了不同类型自行车的优点。

阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。

考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。

4.【答案】
【解析】（1）C.推理判断题。

根据文章第二段内容中的Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship in health.A 10-year Australian study found that older people with a large circle of friends were 22 percent less likely to die during the study period than those with fewer friends.A large 2007 study showed an increase of
nearly 60 percent in the danger for obesity among people whose friends gained weight.And last year,Harvard researchers reported that strong social ties
（关系）could improve brain health as we age.研究人员现在才开始关注友谊对健康的重要性。

一项为期10年的澳大利亚研究发现，在研究期间，朋友圈较大的老年人比朋友较少的老年人死亡的可能性低22%。

2007年的一项大型研究显示在朋友体重增加的人群中，肥胖的危险增加了近60%。

去年，哈佛大学的研究人员报告说，随着年龄的增长，强烈的社会关系可以改善大脑健康。

由此可知，第二段的三个研究表明良好的社会关系对身体健康有极大的好处。

结合选项，故选C。

（2）D.推理判断题。

根据第三段中Rebecca说"In general,the role（作用）of friendship in our lives isn't well realized,"（一般来说，友谊在我们生活中的作用并没有得到很好的实现）可知，人们对于友谊的作用还没有完全认识到位，还没有完全理解。

尤其对于身体健康方面的作用。

故选D。

（3）B.细节理解题。

根据第四段句子Only smoking was as important a risk
factor （因素） as having little social support.只有吸烟是一个与缺乏社会支持同等重要的危险因素。

可知，作者在第四段提到吸烟时讨论没有朋友的风险。

故选B。

（4）C.标题归纳题。

根据文章整体内容可知，本文主要讲述了社交关系中的朋友关系可以帮助人们改善身体健康，抵御疾病，可以影响朋友的生活方式等，以此告诉人们朋友的重要性，拥有好朋友可以带来更健康的生活。

A.Friends Are Better than Medicine朋友胜于药物；B.Friends Are as Important as Family Members朋友和家人一样重要；C.Having Good Friends Leads to a Better Life有好朋友会让生活更美好。

D.Friendship Makes People Happy友谊使人快乐；D.Having Good Friends Leads to a Better Life有好朋友会让生活更美好。

故选C。

本文是一篇社会文化类阅读理解，主要讲述了社交关系中的朋友关系可以帮助人们改善身体健康，抵御疾病，可以影响朋友的生活方式等，以此告诉人们朋友的重要性。

阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。

考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作
者观点。

8.【答案】
【解析】（1）B.推理判断题。

根据第二段Students' academic success seems to depend on their taking part in music education.上音乐课对学生的学业有帮助。

可知，音乐课在学生的成长中起到了重要作用，故选B。

（2）A.推理判断题。

根据第四段For example,at a school talent show,a new Japanese student played a piano duet （二重奏）with an American classmate.Two students from different cultures worked as a team with selfconfidence and common purpose through music.例如，在一次学校才艺表演中，一名日本新生和美国的同学一起演奏了钢琴二重奏，两个来自不同文化背景的学生组成了一个团队，通过音乐自信而有共同目标。

可知，音乐使得跨文化交流成为可能，故选A。

（3）D.推理判断题。

根据第二段Students'academic success seems to depend on their taking part in music education.学生的学业成功似乎取决于他们对音乐教育的参与；Music programs in public schools also help to add to a student's sense of pride and selfconfidence.公立学校的音乐课程也有助于
增强学生的自豪感和自信。

可知，音乐既可以有助于学生的学业成绩，又可以有益于学生的心理健康，故选D。

（4）A.标题判断题。

根据第一段But without them,students' academic （学术的）growth and spiritual health could suffer.In fact,music classes are necessary for all students in schools.但如果没有它们，学生的学术和精神健康可能会受到影响。

可知，作者认为音乐课是重要的，这是文章的主旨，选项A.The Importance of Music Classes in School学校里音乐课的重要性，切题，故选A。

本文是一篇说明文，研究表明为了省钱，全国的公立学校都在削减音乐课程。

更糟糕的是一些学校一开始就没有音乐课。

但如果没有音乐，学生的学业成长和情感健康可能会受到影响。

事实上音乐课对学校里所有的学生都是必要的。

阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章
未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。

考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。

12.【答案】
【解析】（1）B.细节理解题。

根据第二段
Researchers analysed 41 studies on depression and discovered that people who followed a die t high in vegetables,fruit,fish and nuts had a 33 percent lower risk of developing depression c ompared to those who followed a diet high in foods such as processed meat and trans fat.研究人员分析了41项关于抑郁症的研究，发现那些饮食中富含蔬菜、水果、鱼和坚果的人比那些饮食中富含加工肉类和反式脂肪的人患抑郁症的风险低33%。

及最后一句Making a lifestyle change such as changing your diet is often preferred over taking medicines ," said study author Dr Laurel Cherian.研究作者劳雷尔•切里安博士说："改变生活方式，如改变饮食习惯，往往比服药更受欢迎。

"可知，他可能会建议那些抑郁的人们多吃蔬菜、水果、鱼肉和坚果。

故选B。

（2）A.推理判断题。

根据第三段
In an April 2020 study,researchers found that those who ate raw produce reported less depres sive symptoms and higher life satisfaction and more positive attitude compared to those who ate more canned,cooked or processed fruit and vegetables.在2020年4月的一项研究中，研究人员发现，与食用更多罐装、烹调或加工水果和蔬菜的人相比，食用生农产品的人抑郁症状更少，生活满意度更高，态度更积极。

可知，这个研究证明了吃生的蔬菜、水果等有助于人的心理健康。

故选A。

（3）C.词义猜测题。

根据划线词前面Getting in eight servings of fruit and vegetables"吃八份水果和蔬菜"。

可知，这种做法可能会让人感觉量太大，做不到，所以是"令人害怕的"。

结合选项：A.Interesting."有趣的"；B.Puzzling."令人困惑的"；C.Frightening."吓人的"；
D.Interested."感兴趣的"。

故选C。

（4）D.标题判断题。

本文主要介绍了研究人员经过研究发现，多吃蔬菜、水果可以促进人们的心理健康，降低人们患抑郁的可能性。

结合选项：
A.Produce in Your Diet Helps You Lose Weight"饮食中的农产品有助于减肥"；
B.Your Health Is Decided by What You Eat"你的健康取决于你吃什么"；
C.A Balanced Diet Is Good for Your Mental Health"均衡的饮食对你的心理健康有好处"；
D.Fruit and Vegetables May Keep the Blues Away"水果和蔬菜可以让你远离忧郁"。

故选D。

文章主要介绍了研究人员发现生吃农产品可以降低你患抑郁的可能性。

做阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。

推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据。

16.【答案】
【解析】（1）C.细节理解题。

根据空前句"Even in the most unfortunate situations,there is always something to look forward to.In life,we do come across various situations where we compare our fate with others'（即使在最不幸的情况下，总有一些东西是值得期待的。

在生活中，我们确实会遇到各种各样的情况，我们会把自己的命运和别人的比较）"及空
后句"Never go to the comparison road,because it is endless（永远不要走比较的道路，因为它是无止境的）"可知，作者告知我们不要与人作比较。

C选项"Some people will always compare their worst with the best of others（有些人总是拿自己最差的和别人最好的做比较）"符合上下文语境。

故选C。

（2）F.细节理解题。

根据空前句"Lack of motivation causes a great deal of stress,and negative thoughts easily pop up when a person suffers from an inferiority complex（缺乏动力会造成
很大的压力，当一个人患有自卑情结时，消极的想法很容易就会出现）"可知，缺乏动
机导致很多的压力，自卑时负面想法很容易出现。

结合空后文"Clear your mind and get rid of all the negativity.（清空你的大脑，摆脱所有的消极情绪）"可知，F选项"Never think less of yourself because you are as different and important as everyone else（不要轻视自己，因
为你和其他人一样的与众不同，一样的重要）"符合上下文语境。

故选F。

（3）B.段首总结题。

根据本段小标题"Think positively（乐观处世）"及空后句"It is also the first step in self-improvement,as improving oneself is only possible through positive thinking （这也是自我完善的第一步，因为只有通过积极的思考才能提高自己）"可知，通过积
极思考提高自我是第一步。

B选项"Thinking positively is an important part of being positive.（积极思考是积极的一个重要组成部分）"与前后句意一致，符合上下文语境。

故选B。

（4）E.细节理解题。

本段小标题是" Help others（帮助他人）"，根据空前句"Helping or
being kind to someone in their time of need is probably the easiest way to be happy.It is by doing these simple deeds that important discoveries about oneself are made.（帮助或善待需要帮助的人可能是获得快乐最简单的方法。

正是通过这些简单的行为，我们才有了关于自己的重要发现）"可知，帮助和善待他人可以获得快乐。

E选项"Helping others,even in small things,helps in the birth of a happier and generous you（帮助别人，即使是小事，也会帮助你诞生一个更快乐、更慷慨的自己）"符合上下文语境。

故选E。

（5）G.细节理解题。

本段小标题是"Be thankful（要感恩）"所以这一段都是与感恩相关的。

根据空前句"Even during tough times,remember the people who were always there and provided unconditional love and support（即使是在最艰难的时候，也要记住那些一直陪伴在你身边，给予你无条件的爱和支持的人。

）"可知，要懂得感恩那些帮助过自己的人。

G选项"Think about everything that is right and forget about the wrong；your heart will be filled with thankfulness in no time.（想想那些对的，忘记那些错的，你的内心很快就会充满感激）"符合上下文语境。

故选G。

本文是一篇说明文。

用积极的态度面对生活，生活中总有我们所期待的，文章介绍了几个生活中保持积极态度的技巧。

关于选句填空的做题步骤：
步骤一：快速浏览一遍备选答案，先确定哪个选项适合放在文章的什么位置。

通常在以下位置：标题，句首，句中，句尾。

不同位置的句子有不同的特征。

步骤二：快速浏览文章，确定文章体裁，抓住文章结构。

步骤三：分析篇章结构，找出各段的主题句或主旨大意。

步骤四：注意各选项中出现的句子衔接手段，寻找句中衔接标志词。

步骤五：区分相似项。

21.【答案】
【解析】（1）B.考查词组及语境理解。

A.For example例如；B.As a result结果；C.In fact 事实上；D.At the beginning在开始。

根据下文
I often felt left out when their friends came over to play可知，我比我兄弟中的一个小五岁，
比另一个小七岁。

结果，当他们的朋友过来玩的时候，我经常感到被冷落。

故选B。

（2）A.考查形容词及语境理解。

A.young年轻的；B.eager渴望的；C.concerned关心的，牵挂的；D.noisy吵闹的。

根据前文I was five years younger 可知，他们做的事情对我来说年龄太小，并且他们也不愿意让我听到他们的谈话。

故选A。

（3）B.考查形容词及语境理解。

A.tired疲倦的；B.forgotten被忘记的；C.happy高兴的；
D.hopeful充满希望的。

根据前文playing alone可知感觉被忘记。

故选B。

（4）D.考查形容词及语境理解。

A.relaxed放松的；B.anxious焦虑的；C.frightened感到害怕的；D.lonely孤独的，荒凉的。

根据前文
Usually I found myself outside playing alone and feeling可知，我记得一年春天的下午，我感到特别的孤独。

故选D。

（5）C.考查副词及语境理解。

A.regularly有规律地；B.frequently频繁地；C.hardly几乎不；D.always总是。

根据前文We lived miles from town 可知，我们住的离城镇远，在校外我几乎看不见我自己的朋友。

故选C。

（6）A.考查动词及语境理解。

A.heard听见；B.found发现；C.looked看；D.imagined
想象。

根据下文my brothers laughing from inside the house可知，我听见哥哥们来自屋里的笑声。

故选A。

（7）A.考查动词词组及语境理解。

A.walking to走去；B.shouting at对……大喊；
C.passing by经过；
D.keeping off让开。

根据下文He greeted me like a long-lost可知，在那时我看见一条棕色的狗，向我走来。

故选A。

（8）B.考查名词及语境理解。

A.child孩子；B.friend朋友；C.toy玩具；D.guest客人。

根据前文like a long-lost可知，他问候我，就像一个丢了很长时间的朋友。

故选B。

（9）D.考查连词及语境理解。

A.because因为；B.as if好像；C.but但是；D.even though 即使。

根据下文he didn't know me可知，他舔我的手，坐在我旁边的草地上，即使他不认识我。

故选D。

（10）C.考查动词及语境理解。

A.form构成；B.record记录；C.share分享；D.have有。

前文Usually I found myself outside playing alone提到作者孤独，所以这条狗让作者排解了烦恼，并分享了作者最深出的想法。

故选C。

（11）D.考查名词及语境理解。

A.time时间；B.mind思想；C.spirit精神；D.life生活。

我高兴地回到屋里，我知道无论生活如何，我都被爱着。

故选D。

（12）A.考查名词及语境理解。

A.sadness伤心；B.happiness幸福；C.madness疯狂；D.tiredness疲劳。

我相信那条狗在那悲伤的时刻被送来提醒了我--我有多么被爱着。

故选A。