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1、高三七选五专项训练1Why Do We Find It Hard to Say “No”?As we all know, saying “no” to others is not easy at all. But sometimes we have to learn to say “no”. _16_ Below are common reasons why people find it hard to say “no”: _17_ You are a kind soul at heart. You dont want to turn the person away and you want

2、to help when possible, even if it may eat into your time.Afraid of being rude. I was brought up under the idea that saying “no”, especially to people who are older, is rude. This thinking is common in Asian culture, where face saving is important. _18_Wanting to be agreeable. You dont want to aliena

3、te (疏远) yourself from the group because youre not in agreement. So you agree to others requests.Fear of conflict. _19_ This might lead to an ugly confrontation (面对). Even if there isnt, there might be disagreement which might lead to bad effects in the future. _20_ Perhaps you are worried saying “no

4、” means closing doors. For example, one of my friends wives was asked to work in another department in her company. Since she liked her team, she didnt want to go. However, she didnt want to say “no” as she felt it would affect her promotion chances in the future.AWanting to help others.BFear of los

5、ing chances.CWanting to keep a good relationship.DI slowly realized I needed to learn to say “no”.EYou are afraid the person might be angry if you refuse him/her.FIt means not making others look bad or lose face.GTo learn to say “no”, we have to first understand whats stopping us from it.2.Until rec

6、ently scientific evidence for a link between employee well-being and company performance has been scarce. In the new IZA World of Labor report, Dr. Eugenio Proto, of the University of Warwicks Department of Economics, gives some proof. _16_ Finding causal relations between employee well-being and co

7、mpany performance is important for firms to justify spending corporate resources to provide a happier work environment for their employees._17_Dr.Proto cites a number of researches that uncovered evidence that happiness leads to greater creativity, and that job satisfaction is positively related wit

8、h worker productivity. _18_These can be defined as people who frequently experience positive emotions like joy, satisfaction, contentment, enthusiasm, and interest. For example, adolescent Americans who are “happier” end up with higher incomes several years later in life._19_First, if happiness in a

9、 workplace carries with it a return in terms of enhanced productivity, there are enormous implications for firms promotion policies and for the way they structure their internal labour markets. For example, managers could be rewarded on the basis of employees job satisfaction. Second, Proto suggests

10、 a win-win situation for everyone.The effect running from happiness to productivity raises the possibility of self-reinforcing spirals-ones that might even operate at a macroeconomic level. Happiness might lead to greater productivity in an economy._20_AThe conclusions are contrary to what most peop

11、le think.BHowever, few companies are willing to invest in this aspect.CIn turn, greater well-being in the population can be expected.DThese findings have some implications for company practice.ETherefore, policies can be introduced to boost staff happiness.FOther studies show happy people are more l

12、ikely to succeed in their career.GHe notes there is a positive connection between happiness and productivity.3.Laundry day isnt exactly fun for most people, but it can be quite unpleasant for the Earth. Washing clothes can release microplastics that are accumulating in the worlds waterways at alarmi

13、ng rates. _16_ . Here are some expert-backed strategies to turn laundry day greener. Choose efficient machinesThe machines you use have a significant effect on the amount of energy and water you save or waste. _17_ while newer, high-efficiency washers use less water and energy with lower temperature

14、s and higher spin speeds. Therefore, it makes more sense economically and environmentally to upgrade machines. _18_ Avoid small loads, but dont crowd a machine, which can make it work harder. And take a look at the amount of detergent(洗涤剂)youre using. The extra detergent will be harder to clean out,

15、 extending washing and drying times. _19_ Read up on green productsCompanies large and small have met consumer demand for products with no harsh chemicals. _20_ . Dont buy products with lots of chemicals you cant identify or pronounce. And dont forget the packaging. Powdered or solid products are ea

16、sier to package and ship than liquids.A. Wash clothes by handB. Rethink your laundry habitsC. They use less energy than standard modelsD. Older appliances can waste many resourcesE. But not all products are what they claim to beF. Two to three tablespoons for detergents are enoughG. Luckily its gett

17、ing easier to clean your clothes while staying green4Do you like writing a few paragraphs every day about your experiences, hopes, memories or feelings? If you dont, its time to make a change now. Write just a few paragraphs every day about your experiences, hopes, memories and feelings, and you wil

18、l immediately begin to experience benefits to your personal growth and potential.You will gradually become better at expressing yourself. _16_ However, when you become lazy with words, you find it is more difficult to describe feelings, share experiences and make yourself understood._17_ As you writ

19、e about memories, it is like opening an old photo album. Your pen begins to explore feelings and details you have forgotten and dreams you have left behind. You suddenly remember people you would like to contact again. Writing is an activity that avoids distraction(使人分心的事) long enough for you to exp

20、lore those wonderful moments of the past. Sometimes they are frightening. _18_ Writing about daily experiences and feelings provides a recorded history that will influence how you make future decisions. _19_ They learned from what had happened before. Your history is important. Dont let it be forgot

21、ten.Writing reminds you of your dreams and keeps you moving toward them. It is a means of keeping track of your purpose and the goals that will lead you to achieve them. _20_ It shows when you have been distracted and may need to give all your attention again to your writing.Writing a little every d

22、ay could provide the material that someday becomes a published book. When I wrote about my depression and my four-year-old granddaughter who got lost in the mountains, I never dreamed it would be in a book.A. You will remember things long forgotten.B. Writing keeps you energetic and full of imaginat

23、ion all the time.C. Sometimes they are wonderful and almost always they are helpful.D. Sooner or later, you are surely to become a great professional writer.E. Reviewing what you have written is a perfect way to see your progress.F. Theres a reason that the greatest leaders in history were students

24、of history.G. When you write daily, you can always be amazed at how quickly your writing skills improve.5The United States is a vast country where there are four different time zones. In addition, many parts of the country observe daylight saving time (DST) as well. In areas that adopt DST, the cloc

25、k is moved one hour forward for the summer. Thus, the local time varies across different areas of the country. _36_ It has been changed many times over the years.For decades, both the Eastern Time Zone and Central Time Zone have existed within the state. Many areas in the state have switched back an

26、d forth between Eastern Time and Central Time. Furthermore, until very recently, policy concerning DST differed from one place to another. _37_ In 2006, however, the entire state started to observe DST.Some have argued that the time system in Indiana harms local businesses working with companies out

27、side of Indiana. For example，a company in Indiana once scheduled a phone conference with companies in other states. _38_ This was because those who missed the conference did not know in which time zone the company was located._39_ Local businesses may benefit from being in the Eastern Time Zone wher

28、e the financial center of the entire country, Wall Street in New York City, is located. Meanwhile, this may not be convenient for residents in the western parts of Indiana who commute (通勤) to major cities in the Central Time Zone, like Chicago, just across the state border.The controversy over time

29、in Indiana was partly resolved in 2006. _40_ However, there is still disagreement about having two different time zones in the state. This debate may continue as long as people living in different parts of the state have different needs.A. In other areas DST was adopted.B. It is not easy to resolve

30、this issue.C. The entire state started to observe DST.D. Only half of the participants were on line.E. Most areas in the Eastern Time Zone did not adopt DST.F. The state of Indiana is known for its complex time system.G. It depends on which time zone the area is in and whether DST is adopted.6Open a

31、n app at your smart phone and scan the code bar (二维码) on the garbage can. When you throw garbage into the garbage can, it will show the weight of the garbage and the points you can get from doing so. Such a way of handling garbage has appeared in some cities._36_Yes, we are talking about the smart g

32、arbage can.Over 200 million tons of garbage is produced each year in some cities. The environmental problems have become constant headaches in the development of the cities. _37_In some cities, a variety of multifunctional smart garbage cans are being put into use. _38_ It not only shows national po

33、licies on garbage classification but also shows the correct steps for garbage sorting. It can also calculate the weight of the garbage and the accumulated points one can get. They can be traded for some articles of daily use. Another kind of garbage can is even smarter. Its body is actually a screen

34、. _39_When people throw garbage into it, the internal sensors can automatically tell the types of the garbage. Meanwhile, people can see how to deal with them. It is no wonder that residents cheered for their presence._40_ However, it is also a big issue. It will affect Chinas transformation towards

35、 green development. With smart garbage cans in our daily life, the idea of garbage sorting will become more established. Our dream of building a greener and more beautiful China will come true so long as we start to make small changes right now.A. Garbage sorting has been a new fashion.B. It is equi

36、pped with some internal sensors.C. And it will become more popular in the future.D. Garbage disposal is a small issue that involves everybody each day.E. Thus encouraging garbage classification has become an effective way.F. The good habit of garbage classification can improve the living environment

37、.G. In Beijing, for example, a smart garbage can equipped with an LED screen is seen.7Lets face it: The last hour of anyones workday is not always fruitful. As the hours of peak productivity start to decline, most people begin watching the clock, waiting for nothing. 36 “How positively you end your

38、professional day can promote success both inside and outside of the office,” says Randi Levin, a transitional life strategist. Lets see how successful people end their workday with a bang.Successful people reflect on their accomplishments. While many of us spend our last hour of work making a to-do

39、list for tomorrow, they review the day they just had, instead. 37 Similarly, Levin recommends writing down the days wins rather than setbacks or to-dos, as well as reviewing your list of successes once a month. It will prove your professional growth and bring more joy into your job.Also, successful

40、people brainstorm solutions for todays setbacks. 38 Instead, they end their dayby thinking carefully about the problems they met, brainstorming possible solutions, and then leaving them for tomorrow. They will settle those problems after a good nights sleep.39 Rather than detailing the tasks that ne

41、ed to get done, this kind of list encourages people tofocus on finding solutions for their projects. “Forget the horrible to-dolist.” Levin says, “Before heading to happy hours, write down three to five goals you have for the next 24 hours. 40 It will provide you with not only a concrete and positiv

42、e way to begin tomorrow, but also it will allow you to see many more possibilities.”A. This list is a promise to yourself.B. Successful people make a to-do list.C. It will make people understand the problems better.D. They never bring the days failures home with them.E. Another job these people do i

43、s to create an action list.F. But ending the workday with purpose can make a difference.G. They typically choose a case and consider what led to that success.8Misinformation can spread through phone texts and social media as fast as a virus, sometimes even faster. 36 Here are some of the most effect

44、ive steps to identify and stop it.Check the source 37 . It is why misinformation travels fast on social media, where everyone says he heard it from a friend of a friend. Be careful of such hear-says and refer to such reliable sources as government agencies or trusted newspaper websites before it can

45、 be taken seriously. Also, be careful of information from unknown or little-known groups or news organizations. 38 Anyone searching for true information needs to act a little like a reporter. Remember there is a difference between news and stories. News should be supported by evidence to be dependab

46、le. 39 . Pictures are said to be worth a thousand words. But, even photographs can be edited and changed. Even untouched images can be false. For example, old images can be presented as new. Again, it helps to look for the source. Googles image search can help find where a photo came from.Do not imm

47、ediately repost what you seeA 2018 Twitter study found that false news travels faster than real news, often much faster. That is because these stories often use language designed to create strong emotional reaction. 40 . It is also found that misinformation spreads quickly because people retwitte st

48、ories based on headlines. So read the whole story, investigate the source and consider carefully before reposting to prevent the spread of false information.A. Act like a journalistB. How to search for true informationC. Also be careful that even images can lieD. How can we separate what is true and what is notE. They always seek to connect with public fear or angerF. Emotional reaction plays no part when peop