1、 常考考点：常考考点： 1）单词同词及同义复现； 2）句子的同义替换。 （2020全国 II 卷） Emoji(表情符号表情符号) and Workplace Communication In Asia, messaging platforms are growing rapidly, with users in the hundreds of millions, both at work and play. 36 . Its been reported that 76 percent of employees in some western countries are using emoji
2、s at work. Written communications can often read as cold and dull. Using emojis can add humor and feeling, keeping intention clear. 37 , encouraging better and more frequent communication. In any given office, employees can range from age 22 to 70 and beyond, and finding common ground in communicati
3、on style can be a challenge. 38 . While the younger generations prefer to communicate visually, for those used to working with traditional tools like email, it may feel like a learning curve(曲线). The good news is that its simple to learn and can be worth the effort. There is also the matter of tone(
4、语气). Who hasnt received an email so annoying that it ruined an entire day? 39 . Emoji can help communication feel friendlier, and even a serious note can be softened with an encouraging smile. 七选五之词汇复现型七选五之词汇复现型 40 , and emoji can contribute directly to that positive outcome. And when your employees
5、 begin adding smiling emojis to their business communication, youll know you have succeeded in improving your work culture. A. Messages with emojis feel more conversational B. Even a formal email can seem cold and unfriendly C. Sending smiling faces to colleagues may seem strange D. The popularity o
6、f these platforms is spreading globally E. Giving employees the tools enables them to communicate honestly F. Studies show that friendlier communication leads to a happier workplace G. An easy way to bring all work generations together is with a chat platform （2020山东卷） Some individuals are born with
7、 a gift for public speaking. 16 Do you want to be a good public speaker? Here are some principles you must master. People want to listen to someone who is interesting, relaxed and comfortable. Too often, when you stand up to give a speech, you focus on the “public” at the expense of the “speaking.”
8、17 Focus on the speaking. Talk directly to your audience, be yourself and make a connection. Even the most successful public speaker will make mistakes. Yet, the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking. Peoples attention wanders constantly. In fact, most people only absorb ab
9、out 20 percent of a speakers message. So, dont stop speaking when you make a mistake unless its a truly serious one. 18 Your goal is not to be a perfect public speaker. 19 And like everything else in life, that takes practice. Remember, even world champion athletes practice their skills on a consist
10、ent basis. 20 Its rare to hear someone say, “I wish that speaker had spoken longer”. On the other hand, you probably cant count the times that youve thought, “Im glad that talk is over. It seemed to go on forever!” So surprise your audience. Always make your presentation just a bit shorter than anti
11、cipated. Its better to leave your listeners wishing for more than shifting restlessly in their seats waiting for your speech finally to end. A. Do the opposite. B. You want to be an effective public speaker. C. You dont need to apologize for a minor slip. D. When it comes to public speaking, less is
12、 usually more. E. The objective of most speeches is to benefit the audience. F. Take the fear out of public speaking by focusing on your listeners. G. However, the majority of people are effective speakers because they are trained to be. Passage 1 Listening to your parents fight is very hard, and yo
13、u may not know how to respond when they start up again. However, there are some things you can do to try to make them understand how you feel and hopefully get them to decide to stop on their own. Choose the right time to talk to your parents. Although you want their fighting to stop immediately, it
14、s best if you stay away(if possible) during your parents fight. 1 and led them that you want to talk about something thats been bothering you. 2 . Because you want your parents to understand things from your point of view, it can be a good idea to let them know what you think about the situation, ev
15、en if what you think is that you are totally confused. Write out what you want to say in advance. 3 , or if youre worried that youll be really emotional, it might help you to write things out before you talk to them. 4 . Listen to your parents explanations. Hopefully, your parents will be willing to
16、 talk to you about whats been going on between them and can explain why theyve been fighting. Talk to someone you trust about your parents fighting. If youre not sure whether or not you should talk to your parents, if youre not sure what you should say to them when you do talk to them, or if youve t
17、alked to them but nothing has changed, you should try to find a trusted adult to talk to, 5 . Think about going to a relative, a school counselor(咨询师), or your favorite teacher for advice. A. Explain how you feel B. Wait until theyve calmed down C. Tell your parents what you think D. Pick someone wh
18、o cares about you and you can trust E. Describe to your parents how things seem to you F. If you are nervous about remembering everything you want to say to your parents G. If they are opening to talking, do your best to listen to them without interrupting(打断) Passage 2 What is classed as normal beh
19、aviour in one culture can sometimes be unsuitable, unacceptable, or even offensive in another. We re all different and we all have different beliefs and ways of doing things. Understanding this is what cultural awareness(意识) is all about. 6 we need to take a long, hard look at ourselves. What makes
20、us the way we are? Well, theres history, tradition, education, and our parents. These are all good things. But do any of them make us better than others? No. 7 Its easy to understand why we start off believing that our culture is better than any other. In fact, some argue that its necessary in order
21、 to survive. As children, we typically build our view of the world from our family and the place we grow up. 8 In the past, many people never left the comfort of their own town or district. They could all spend their days happily believing that the life they knew was the best, that their way of doin
22、g things was the right way, and not imagining or caring what others might think. 9 We do business with people from different cultures, selling each other products and ideas. We learn each others languages. 10 We even live next door to each other. So we all need to learn to appreciate each others cul
23、tures and ways of living. A. Not better, but different. B. We listen to each others music. C. Todays world isnt like that though. D. Culture influences many parts of peoples lives. E. Cultural awareness can begin by holding up a mirror. F. Our differences make the world endlessly interesting. G. How
24、ever, as we get older our understanding of the world grows with us. Passage 3 Winter is often a low point for outdoor lovers, as cold weather pushes them indoors. However, winter can be a beautiful time of year for a winter trail(小路) walk. 11 Generally, winter walking presents dangers. 12 You will n
25、eed to wear appropriate clothing and always you have proper footwear for your winter walking. Above all, you should dress warmly. The best way to dress for cold weather exercise is to wear more layers(层). When you warm up from the exercise, you can take off layers so you will never become over-heate
26、d. 13 Wear clothes that are waterproof and breathable. In addition always have a good hat and a pair of gloves, one of the most effective ways to preserve body heat. Shoes are a very important aspect of winter walking. Instead of using regular shoes on a winter walk, consider trying a pair of snowsh
27、oes, a fun way to enjoy your trail. 14 With snowshoes, you will still need to wear good waterproof shoes. With a good pair of snowshoes, you will be able to explore much more of your trail and the surrounding area during the winter. 15 Spend some time finding a trail that is open and safe to walk on
28、 during the winter. If you cant find a trail that fits your requirements, you can come up with an alternative plan. Walk around your local neighborhoods to view the holiday lights or go to your local park where you will probably find some sort of walking trail that is accessible during the winter. A
29、. Nor will you suffer from being too cold. B. It may even rain while you are out walking. C. You may find your favorite trails closed during the winter. D. You will be more steady on the snow and get a better workout. E. Why not continue to spend time outside, taking winter trail walks? F. A trail t
30、hat normally gets lots of traffic may be empty during the winter. G. The severer the weather is, the more careful you need to be when walking. Passage 4 Everybody yawns(打哈欠) from unborn babies to great-grandparents. But why, exactly, do we yawn? 16 One theory(理论) is that when we are bored or tired,
31、we just dont breathe as deeply as we usually do. 17 Therefore, yawning helps us bring more oxygen into the blood and move more carbon dioxide out of the blood. Yawning, then, would be an action that we cant really control to help us control our oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. Sounds good, but othe
32、r studies have shown that breathing more oxygen does not make us yawn less. 18 Hmmm. Now what? 19 Stretching(拉伸) and yawning may be a way to relax muscles and joints, increase heart rate, and feel more awake. Other people believe that yawning is a protective way to redistribute(重新分配) the oil-like su
33、bstance called surfactant that helps keep lungs from drying up. So, if we didnt yawn, according to this theory, taking a deep breath would become harder and harder and that would not be good! But there is one idea about yawning that everyone knows to be true: 20 If you yawn in class, youll probably
34、notice a few other people will start yawning, too. Even thinking about yawning can get you yawning. How many times have you yawned while reading this article? We hope not many! A. It seems to spread. B. Yawning seems to be common. C. No one knows for sure, but there are many theories. D. Another the
35、ory is that yawning stretches the lung and lung tissue. E. This theory indicates yawning, like a deep breath, helps us feel fresh. F. Likewise, breathing more carbon dioxide does not increase yawning. G. As this theory goes, our bodies take in less oxygen because our breathing has slowed. Passage 5
36、How to write a good college application essay Here are some tips for writing that all-important application essay, which can often mean the difference between getting accepted or rejected by the school of your choice. The essay is your view of the world and your ambitions. 21 It needs to tell a stor
37、y with passion(热情), using personal, entertaining anecdotes that show your character, your interests, your values, your life experiences, and even your sense of humor. Emphasize volunteer work or other ways youve helped people or made your community a better place. It helps if the activity is related
38、 to the subject you want to study. Admissions staff members want to know how your presence will make the college a better place. 22 , extracurricular(课外的) activities or lab work that show steps youve taken to learn and understand your field of interest. That will help show you know the field youve c
39、hosen to study and are passionate about it. Explain why you want to study at this particular college rather than at others. Say why the school curriculum, atmosphere, or professors influenced your choice. 23 Use grammar, svntax(句法) and writing that show youre ready for college. Never use text-style
40、abbreviations(缩写) or rude language. After the essay is submitted, check your email and voice mail daily. 24 Many students check only exits and sometimes miss emails asking follow-up questions or requesting an interview. Hafeez Lakhani of Lakhani Coaching summed up the essay this way: “ 25 What will
41、make you the most interesting contributor to that dinner table conversation? What will make you help everyone else have a more interesting experience?” A good essay will answer those questions and stand out from the pile . A. Every college is like a dinner table. B. Its not just a list of everything
42、 youve done. C. It is your mind and how it works that are distinctive. D. Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation are important. E. Make sure you see and respond quickly to messages from admissions staff members F. Colleges see themselves as communities, where people have to get along with others
43、G. Mention summer courses 答案与解析答案与解析 （2020全国 II 卷） 【答案】DAGBF 【解析】本文为说明文，主要讲述表情符号在工作交流中的积极影响。 36.考查细节支撑句。根据 36 空前的关键词 In Asia 和 platforms，以及空后的 76 percent of employees 和 western countries，可知不仅是亚洲，在西方国家也很受欢迎，故 D 选项（这些 平台的受欢迎程度正在全球蔓延）符合。其中 platforms 词汇复现，故选 D。 37.考查细节支撑句。 根据 37 空前可知书面交流通常被认为冷漠和无趣， 空后的
44、“encouraging better and more frequent communication”是说鼓励更好更频繁的交流，可知选 A。 38.考查细节支撑句。根据 38 空前 range from age 22 to 70 and beyond 和空后的 younger generations，可知选 G。 39.考查过渡衔接句。根据 39 空前“谁没有收到过毁掉了一整天的邮件呢？” ，可知 B 选项 （甚至一封正式的电子邮件也会显得冷淡和不友好）符合。故选 B。 40.考查主旨概括句。根据上文阐述的内容，40 空是一个主题句。空格后句说：表情符号可 以直接促成这种积极的结果，空处也应
45、该是表情符号的积极影响，所用 and 连接。因此选项 F（研究表明，更友好的沟通会使得工作场所更加让人愉快）符合。故选 F。 （2020山东卷） 【答案】GACBD 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了成为一个优秀的演说家必须掌握的原则。 16.过渡衔接句。本文结构为总分，第一段总领全文，设空前一句谈到有些人生来就有演讲 的天赋，后一句设问则是：你想成为一个优秀的演说家吗？以下是一些你必须掌握的原则。 前后为转折关系，审视选项，G 项（然而，大多数人之所以能成为有效的演讲者，是因为他 们受过训练。 ）符合文意，故选 G。 17.细节支撑句。设空前一句：很多时候，当你站起来演讲时，你会把注意力放
46、在公众上， 而不是演讲上。后文谈到专注于演讲，直接和你的听众交谈，做你自己，建立联系。审视选 项，A 项（做相反的事。 ）符合文意，故选 A。 18.主旨概括句。设空处位于段末，此段主要告诉人们不要害怕犯错，听众的注意力总是分 散的，所以，当你犯错时不要停止，除非是非常严重的错误，审视选项，C 项（你不需要为 一个小失误道歉。 ）符合文意，故选 C。 19.细节支撑句。设空前一句：你的目标不是成为一个完美的公众演说家。根据复现词 “speaker” ，且根据设空后文（就像生活中的其他事情一样，这需要练习。 ）可知，B 项（你 是想成为一个有效的公众演说家。 ）符合文意，故选 B。 20.主旨概
47、括句。设空处位于段首，结合本段大意可知，听众希望演讲是言简意赅的，审视 选项，D 项（就公开演讲而言，通常少即是多。 ）符合文意，故选 D。 Passage 1 【答案】1-5 BCFAD 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了在家庭中父母吵架时，孩子们的正确应对之策。 1.根据上文 “Choose the right time to talk to your parents.” (选择适当的时间跟父母谈） 以及 “its best if you stay away(if possible) during your parents fight”(父母吵架时，尽可能远离）可知， 作者建议在父母争吵
48、的时候不要去打扰，等到他们冷静的时候再让他们了解你内心的感受， B 选项（等到他们冷静下来）衔接下文，故选 B。 2.根据下文“it can be a good idea to let them know what you think about the situation”(让他们 知道你对整个事情的看法也是个好主意） 可知， 作者建议告诉父母你内心的看法， C 选项 （告 诉他们你的想法）中有相同的词句 what you think，与前文呼应，故选 C。 3.根据下文“or if youre worried that youll be really emotional, it might help you to write things out before you talk to them.” （或者，如果你担心自己会很情绪化，在跟他们谈之前写出来会 起到很大作用。 ）可知，or 应该并列两个结构形式相似的句子，且都表示担心焦虑的事情， F 选项（如果你觉得要记住一切想对父母说的话而感到紧张）中的 nervous 与 worried 相呼 应，故选 F。 4.下文 “Listen to your parents explanations.”（倾听你父母的解释） 以及 “Hopefully, your parents will b
