三、还原信息
You may want to improve your personality if you just move to a new school, get a new job, or simply want to be a better version(版本)of yourself. Maybe you're not sure where to start, but in fact it's easier than you think. 1.
E
Greet everyone with a smile. The first and simplest step you can take to improve your personality is to give everyone a warm greeting. People will see you as a friendly and kind person if you smile when you see them.
2.
A
When others are speaking, listen to understand them and respond(回应) to what they are saying. Try to repeat what they've said to you every few minutes so you can show that you hear them.
Practise a fun hobby. Find an enjoyable hobby that can help you connect with others and keep you interested. 3.
C
Offer a helping hand to those in need. Always look for little chances to help others. See someone trying to get a book off a high shelf? Step in if you can. Or perhaps you're on a bus and an old lady enters. 4.
B
Personality is created in part by all of the kindness you show to others, so get started today!
A. Be a good listener.
B. Offer her your seat.
C. For example, you can try swimming, or join a book club.
D. It's impossible to change your personality no matter how hard you try.
E. Here are some simple but useful ways to help you become a better person.
F. You'd better spend as much time as possible taking part in social activities.
解析:
【分析】
本题为英语语篇还原信息题,解题思路如下:首先通读全文,明确主旨是介绍改善性格、成为更好的人的简单方法;接着逐个分析每个空的上下文逻辑:第1空上文提及改善性格不难,下文开始列举具体方法,需总起句;第2空下文围绕倾听他人说话展开,需概括该段主旨的句子;第3空上文提到找有趣的爱好,需举例说明的句子;第4空上文提到公交车上老人上车的场景,需对应该场景的句子;最后匹配选项得出答案。
【解析】
1. 第1空:上文指出改善性格比想象中容易,下文开始介绍具体方法,E选项“这里有一些简单但有用的方法帮助你成为更好的人”起到总领下文的作用,故选E;
2. 第2空:下文内容围绕倾听他人说话、回应对方展开,A选项“做个好的倾听者”准确概括该段主旨,故选A;
3. 第3空:上文提到找有趣的爱好,C选项“例如,你可以试试游泳,或者加入读书俱乐部”是对爱好的举例说明,符合语境,故选C;
4. 第4空:上文提到公交车上老人上车的场景,B选项“给她让座”是该场景下的合理行为,故选B。
【答案】
1.E 2.A 3.C 4.B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解还原信息
【点评】
本题考查英语语篇的逻辑衔接能力,要求学生把握上下文的语境和主旨,选择符合逻辑的句子,属于常规题型,难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6