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1、阅读训练一孤独流行病威胁公众健康等3则2022届高考英语复习备考孤独流行病威胁公众健康现在，孤独流行病对公众健康构成了威胁。孤独是从主观上界定的，而 不是客观上。换句话说，重要的不是你有多少朋友或者每天身边有多少人 围绕，而是你是否在情感上或社交上与他人脱节。The American Psychological Association ( APA) warns that the loneliness epidemic (流行病) now represents a threat to public health that exceeds that of obesity.Before gettin

2、g into the specifics, we need to have a clear understanding of what loneliness is, and what it isnt： Loneliness is defined subjectively, not objectively. In other words, what matters is not how many friends you have or how many people you have around you on a daily basis. Rather, what matters is whe

3、ther you feel emotionally or socially disconnected from others. Indeed, many people who are married and live with family members report feeling significant loneliness, because they feel emotionally disconnected from their partners and loved ones.The most tragic and compelling aspect of the lonelines

4、s epidemic is how preventable it is. The problem is a fundamental lack of awareness, both for lonely people and for those around them. It isnt easy to approach a friend or loved one and express concerns about their smoking habits or their obesity, yet many of us do so regardless. But how many of us

5、have approached a friend or loved one to discuss our concerns about their loneliness?Public dialogues about the dangers of smoking and of obesity have gone on for decades. People who smoke and those who struggle with obesity are aware that their health and longevity are at risk. But lonely people ar

6、e largely unaware of the risks they face, as are their friends and loved ones.Consider that when a loved one smokes, there is nothing we can do to help them other than urge them to change their habits and lifestyle. But when it comes to loneliness we can actually be the solution ： We can reach out,

7、call, visit, include them in activities and get together. We can initiate deeper, more meaningful conversations and make them feel seen and loved.Solutions should come from within our neighborhoods and communities as well. Local governments and neighborhood could organize activities for retired pers

8、ons. Schools can urge students to visit with homebound people or those with limited mobility. The options for interventions are numerous.Reading Check1. What can be learned from the second paragraph ?A. Those who often hang out with friends are less likely to feel lonely.B. Those who live with famil

9、y members are less likely to feel lonely.C. Those who are married are more likely to feel lonely than unmarried ones.D. Those who lack communication with partners are more likely to feel lonely.2. Why do people seldom discuss the topic about loneliness with their friends ?A. Its too embarrassed to t

10、alk about it among friends.B. Most people havent realized the risk of loneliness.C. This topic is one of the great taboos among friends.D. Its not easy to approach a friend to discuss the problem.3. Which of the following is mentioned to relieve loneliness ?A. We can urge our lonely friends to chang

11、e their bad habits.B. We can have heart-to-heart talks with our lonely friends.C. Local governments can provide funds to help those lonely elderly people.D. Schools can organize students feeling lonely to take outdoor activities.Language StudyDifficult sentenceIndeed, many people who are married and

12、 live with family members report feeling significant loneliness, because they feel emotionally disconnected from their partners and loved ones.【翻译】【点石成金】本句是一个主从复合句。在主句中who引导定语从句，修 饰主语，because引导原因状语从句。追梦人不老我们在职业道路上的不断探索，要跟随内心的声音。本文作者通过坚持 不懈的努力在66岁时获得了博士学位。心随梦想，展翅高飞永不晚！Staring at environmental impact

13、reports and applications on my computer screen, I began to think, “I needed a change/5 It was another turning point that led me, at age 66, to earn a PhD.My first career was about audiology （听力学）一a choice based on job opportunities in a rural area, and one that allowed me to work part-time while I t

14、ended my growing family. But when my children grew up and left home, I found myself longing to be outside.I began attending university classes, hoping that might lead me to new career prospects. I also went to see a counselor, offered as part of a program for nontraditional students. Our discussion

15、led to a second masters degree in zoology and the job as a naturalist at a state park. It was an entry-level position. I was 44 years old. And I was delighted to experience the joy of being outdoors that I had felt as a child.But as I climbed the career ladder at the Department of Natural Resources

16、( DNR) , my time in the field decreased and finally disappeared. In the back of my mind, the counselors question burnt. “What gave you pleasure as a child ? ”As my discontent grew, an opportunity presented itself： a 4month program as part of a field research project. I found that field research allo

17、wed me to play in the woods again, but with the intellectual stimulation that comes with figuring things out.At the end of my stay, I was invited to the “sandwich“ PhD program. I was 60 years old. I didnt think earning a PhD would further my career. But I wanted to follow my new passion.uWhat do you

18、 intend to do with a PhD ? ” my colleagues asked. ults all about the journey, “I responded. As one of my favorite authors, Ursula K. Le Guinn, wrote, “It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.”Reading Check1. What did the author think of her first c

19、areer?A. It gave her great pleasure.B. It reduced her enthusiasm about it eventually.C. It led her to new career prospects.D. It won great support from her family.2. Which question did the author want to solve by seeing the counselor?A. Which career path to turn to next.B. When to make a change in h

20、er career.C. How to become a nontraditional student.D. Whether another masters degree is necessary.3. Why did the author become unhappy with her work at the DNR ?A. She had no time to spare with children.B. She was tired of climbing the career ladder.C. She couldnt enjoy the outdoors while at work.D

21、. She had been at the entry-level position for long.Language StudyDifficult sentenceMy first career was about audiology-a choice based on job opportunities in a rural area, and one that allowed me to work part-time while I tended my growing family.【翻译】【黑占石成金】本句是一个主从复合句。My first career是主句的主语， one作同位语

22、，that引导定语从句。20岁，这些事比你想的更重要对于每一位高中生来讲，20岁很快就要到来！那你知道哪些事情很重要 吗？让我们一起来看看那些你在20岁的时候要直面的事情吧！In my twenties, I had no idea what would matter in the long term. Im a smart person, but I didn5t think much about my future.1 Now, at 41 , with the benefit of being wise after the event, I can see that some of my

23、 decisions mattered a lot. Here are some things that are more important in the long term than I realized.For one thing, you should develop your marketable skills.2Getting the highest level of education you are able to and want to can give you an advantage. Having a tertiary education （高等教育） or speci

24、alized training makes it easier to face the fierce competition, and the jobs available to you are often more interesting, creative, and satisfying.For another, you should spend your time wisely. I spent a lot of energy in my early 20s on relationships that were going nowhere. Most of my free time wa

25、s taken up by my boyfriends. I knew early on I wasnt going to marry these guys.3lnstead of keeping my boyfriends happy, I could have used that time to work on becoming the person I wanted to be.4At 23, I got engaged after six months of dating. Looking back, I barely knew my former husband, but it di

26、dnt feel like it mattered. It felt romantic and intense. I didnt know about stages of love, how to deal with conflict well, or how to make a marriage work. I was very green and it mattered more than I realized. Who you choose to say “yes” to makes a huge impact on your life for many years. Back to t

27、he start, I would arm myself with knowledge to choose well.The most important, I think, is to face your demons （恶魔）.Like many young people, I had issues left over from childhood that I didnt want to face. It wasnt until a few years ago that I realized how important it is to deal with and take respon

28、sibility for your own issues. 5Reading CheckA. The time I invested in those relationships was mostly wasted.B. Another thing is to deal with your problems at your early age.C. Ignoring your past issues can leave you various consequences.D. In my work and study, it meant I pushed myself to exhaustion

29、.E. I lived moment to moment, without much thought or planning.F. Not everyone needs to get a degree, but the world is competitive.G. Besides the above two, you should also learn to say yes or no to love.Language StudyFill in each blank with a proper sentence below the text.Sentences for writingIt w

30、asnt until a few years ago that I realized how important it is to deal with and take responsibility for your own issues.【信息提取】“it be +被强调部分+that +”构成的是强调句式;take responsibility for 意为“对负责”。【句式仿写】直到我看了这篇文章，我才了解到这些事情很重要。答案：孤独流行病威胁公众健康Reading Check1. D 2. B 3. BLanguage Study事实上，许多已婚并与家庭成员生活在一起的人称自己感到非常孤独， 因为他们感到自己与伴侣和所爱之人在情感上是脱节的。追梦人不老Reading Check1. B 2. A 3. CLanguage Study基于农村就业机会的选择，我的第一个职业与听力学有关，这份工作让 我有时间同时照顾我成长中的家庭。同源高考20岁，这些事比你想的更重要Reading Check1. E 2. F 3. A 4. G 5. CLanguage StudyIt was not until I read the article that I learnt these things mattered.