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东城区2020-2021学年度第一学期期末统一检测

高三英语

第二节（共5小题;每小题2分，共10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项 为多余选项。

Most people admit extreme nervousness at even the thought of giving a speech. 35 Through speaking, we

gain the power to share what we are thinking with others.

Actually, not only do most beginning speakers suffer anxiety at the thought of speaking in public, but even

powerful speakers like Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt were nervous before speaking. 36 Some

people tremble, sweat, and experience shortness of breath and increased heartbeat. As they go through their speech,

they may be so preoccupied with themselves that they lose contact with the audience, jump back and forth from

point to point, and on occasion forget what they have planned to say. 37 And they still go on to deliver a strong

speech. The secret is not to get rid of all of your feelings but to learn to channel and control your nervousness.

Very few people are so bothered by anxiety that they are unable to proceed with the speech. 38 Why? Because

you must be a little more aroused than usual to do your best. A bit of nervousness gets the adrenaline （‘肾上腺素）

flowing---and that brings you to speaking readiness.

Many speakers worry that others will notice how nervous they are——and that makes them even more

self-conscious and nervous. A young woman reported that she broke out at home before each speech. She was

amazed when other students said to her, “You seem so calm when you speak. " 39 Once you realize that your

audience does not perceive your nervousness to the degree that you imagine, you will remove one unnecessary

source of anxiety.

The more experience you get in speaking, the better you become at coping with nervousness. As time goes on,

you will come to find that having a group of people listening to you alone is a very satisfying experience.

A. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

B. In fact, it would be harmful if you were not nervous.

C. Try getting feedback from your listeners after a speech.

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D. The difference in nervousness among people is a matter of degree.

E. Yet you must learn to cope with nervousness because speaking is important.

F. Others, however, may get butterflies in their stomachs and feel weak in the knees.

G. Perhaps the most important time for coping with nervousness is shortly before the speech.

西城区2020-2021学年度第一学期期末统一检测

高三英语

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

Have you ever been labeled a “perfectionist”? Or do you consider yourself to be one? It’s

attractive to see perfectionism as a positive quality—it shows that we pay close attention to detail

and get things right! And, it is often viewed as a strength that helps people to produce high-quality

work. 35 It can damage self-esteem, cause relationship problems, and, in extreme cases, it

may even lead to serious health problems. If you think that you have a problem with perfectionism,

the following strategies can help you to lessen its negative effects.

Set realistic goals. 36 Instead, learn to think about your most important life and career

goals. Then, break them down into smaller steps. Not only will this make it easier to reach your

objectives, but you’ll also experience the thrill of achieving them.

37 If you’re feeling anxious or unhappy about a task, they may be telling you that you’re

trying to achieve the impossible. And adjust your targets accordingly! Perfectionists are often likely

to start negative self-talk. If you catch yourself doing this, stop! Try using thought awareness to

question your negative thoughts and add some positivity!

Focus on the bigger picture. Perfectionism can cause “tunnel vision”—when you focus on one

small part of something but ignore the rest. You might, for instance, focus on getting a minor part of

a presentation right, like the special effects, instead of concentrating on the meaning that you are

trying to deliver. Remember to keep your focus on the bigger picture. 38

Relax and go with the flow. The pursuit of perfection can make it extremely difficult to relax. And

perfectionists prefer to maintain focus and to stick to their carefully laid plans. But relaxation isn’t just

necessary for a healthy life. It can also improve your productivity and well-being. And you’ll be better at

keeping perfectionism under control if you’re feeling rested, clear-headed and happy. 39 Get

outside, be open to new experiences and new people, make use of relaxation techniques, and

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recognize when you need to switch off.

Most of all, don’t allow perfectionism or fear of failure to stop you from experiencing new

things. Be open to new ways of thinking, new people, and new experiences. You might just find that

letting go actually boosts your well-being, your relationships, and your performance.

A. Listen to your emotions.

B. So, take regular breaks at work.

C. Seek advice from qualified health professionals.

D. Your failings will seem less significant and you’ll reduce the urge to be perfect.

E. However, when perfectionism gets out of control, it can do more harm than good.

F. Perfectionists often set objectives so high that there’s little hope of ever achieving them.

G. If you’re afraid to make mistakes, it’s difficult to generate new ideas and seize opportunities.

海淀区2020-2021学年度第一学期期末统一检测

高三英语

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分,共10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选

项。

Poor Sleep and Loneliness: A Vicious Cycle？

The feeling of being lonely is the sense that you have less social contact with others than you is

not quite the same as the amount of social contact you have. Some people don't engage that often with others,

but they are perfectly fine with that, and so they don't feel alone. 35 . Being lonely is associated with

poorer psychological health.

One area of research has focused specifically on the relationship between loneliness and are

several inter-related questions: Is feeling lonely related to the quality of people’s sleep? What aspects of

sleep are related to loneliness? And does loneliness cause sleep problems, or do difficulties with sleeping lead

to feelings of loneliness? 36

The relationship between loneliness and sleep was explored in a paper by Melanie Hom and Caol Chu in

the September 2020 issue of Clinical Psychological Science. They analyzed the data of previous studies

relating sleep quality to feelings of loneliness. 37 This relationship is stronger for insomnia（失眠症）

than for sleep complaints like nightmares. In addition, the more loneliness people express, they think their

sleep is.

Although poor sleep and loneliness are closely related, it is hard to determine whether loneliness causes

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sleep difficulties or the reverse（相反）.

38 It is because you can look to see whether sleep difficulties at one time predict later feelings of

loneliness or whether loneliness early on predicts later sleep difficulties. Interestingly, sleep problems

predicted later loneliness and loneliness predicted later sleep difficulties. However, the connection between

earlier sleep difficulties and later loneliness was generally stronger than that between earlier loneliness and

later sleep difficulties. This pattern suggests that there may be a vicious cycle,though, in which poor sleep can

increase feelings of loneliness, which can in turn increase sleep difficulties.

If you are someone who has trouble sleeping, be aware that poor sleep lowers your resilience（复原力）

overall. Among other things, it may make it harder for you to appreciate the social contacts you have. 39

That added social engagement just might have a positive impact on your future sleep.

A. Long-term studies that follow the same people over time help.

B. If you have difficulty in social engagement, you may feel lonely

C. Other people may spend a lot of time with others, but still long for more.

D. These issues are important because poor sleep can affect psychological health.

E. To solve the problem, you should monitor your sleeping quality and physical health.

F. If you have trouble sleeping, try spending more time reaching out to friends and loved ones.

G. The results indicate that the more sleep difficulties people express they have, the lonelier they feel.

北京市朝阳区2020～2021学年度第一学期期末质量检测

高三英语试卷

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第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为

多余选项。

Farms of the Future

Skyscrapers (

摩天大楼

) are the ultimate symbol of urban life. By 2050, almost 80 percent of the

earth’s population could live in cities. The human population could increase to 9.1 billion people yet

the amount of land available for farming will be the same. 35

Vertical farms, where farmers could grow crops in environmentally friendly skyscrapers, could

be the solution. In spite of concerns over high costs, experts want to make these urban farms a reality

and use these skyscrapers to grow crops. 36

Vertical farms would have many advantages, experts say. The food would be grown with