四、信息还原(10分)
Being independent(独立的)means different things to different people. Mostly, it is about being able to take care of yourself, make decisions on your own, and do your own duty in life.
Why is it important to be independent? 1.
A
Children who often do tasks by themselves are more likely to try new things, as well as better at dealing with problems. What's more, a famous educator once said, “2.
D
” Being independent also helps to build up your self-esteem(自尊)and can make you feel less nervous.
So, how can you become more independent? Start with small things. 3.
B
You are not only helping your family, but also showing you can take good care of yourself. Another good way is to organize your bedroom. 4.
C
You can try finishing difficult tasks by yourself before asking for others' help.
5.
G
If you're feeling helpless, speak to someone you trust or ask for help.
A. Because being independent helps you a lot.
B. For example, you can prepare your own lunch.
C. It's your personal room, so it's your duty to keep it clean.
D. Doing things on your own helps yo

become the boss of your life.
E. Never make any decision before you ask for other people's advice.
F. Independence means you need to deal with things all by yourselves.
G. However, being independent doesn't mean you have to do everything alone.
解析:
【分析】本题为英语信息还原题,需结合上下文的逻辑关系(如问答、举例、转折、对应关系)选择合适的句子。第1空前文提问“为什么独立重要”,需回答原因;第2空是教育家观点,后文讲独立益处,需衔接观点;第3空前文说从小事开始,后文提到帮助家人,需举具体例子;第4空前文说整理卧室,需对应卧室相关内容;第5空后文说无助时找他人帮忙,需转折说明独立的正确含义。
【解析】1. 第1空:前文以“Why is it important to be independent?”提问,需给出原因,A选项“Because being independent helps you a lot.”直接回答原因,符合语境,故选A。2. 第2空:前文引用教育家的话,后文阐述独立的益处,D选项“Doing things on your own helps you become the boss of your life.”是独立的积极作用,衔接自然,故选D。3. 第3空:前文提出“Start with small things.”,后文提到“helping your family”,B选项“For example, you can prepare your own lunch.”是具体的小事例子,符合逻辑,故选B。4. 第4空:前文提到“organize your bedroom”,C选项“It's your personal room, so it's your duty to keep it clean.”对应整理卧室的内容,衔接紧密,故选C。5. 第5空:后文说“feel helpless, speak to someone you trust”,G选项“However, being independent doesn't mean you have to do everything alone.”转折说明独立的正确含义,符合语境,故选G。
【答案】1.A 2.D 3.B 4.C 5.G
【知识点】英语信息还原、阅读理解
【点评】本题围绕“独立”主题,考查学生对语篇逻辑衔接的理解能力,需结合上下文的问答、举例、转折等关系解题,是英语考试常见题型,难度适中。
【难度系数】0.5