A. You have the power to change your future. B. So focus on your own passions and talents. C. You are not the only one who feels this way.
D. If you love yourself for who you are, other people will notice. E. You need to change your thought patterns.
F. One of my favorite sayings is, “Don’t believe a negative thought you think!”
G. Most people are too worried about their own lack of perfection to judge you.
8.【江西师大附中、鹰潭一中2019届高三下学期第一次联考】根据短文内容，从短文后的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。
____36 When a starving man gets a meal, he begins to think about an overcoat; when an executive gets a new sports car, visions of country clubs and pleasure beats dance into view.
The many wants of mankind might be regarded as making up several levels. 37 .
The first and most basic level of wants involves food. Once this want is satisfied, a second level of wants appears: clothing and some sort of shelter. By the end of World War II these wants were satisfied for a great majority of Americans. 38 It included such items as automobiles and new houses.
By 1957 or 1958 this third level of wants was fairly well satisfied. Then, in the late 1950s a fourth level of wants appeared: the “life-enriching” level. While the other levels involve physical satisfaction－the feeding, comfort, safety, and transportation of the human body－
this level stresses mental needs for recognition, achievement and happiness. It includes a variety of goods and services, many of which could be called “luxury” items. Among them are vacation trips, the best medical care, and entertainment. 39 On this level, a greater percentage of consumer spending goes to services, while on the first three levels more is spent on goods. Will consumers raise their sights to a fifth level of wants as their income increases, or will they continue to demand luxuries and personal services on the fourth level?
A fifth level probably would involve wants that can be achieved best by community action. Consumers may be spending more on taxes to pay for government action against disease, ignorance, crime and prejudice. 40 In this way, we can enjoy more fully the good things on the first four levels.
A. Then a third level appeared.
B. Different people have different wants on each level. C. There are several levels of wants in one’s life.
D. When there is money enough to satisfy one level of wants, another level appears
E. At this stage, we now may seek to ensure the health, safety, and leisure.
F. Also included here are fancy foods and the latest styles in clothing. G. Human wants seem endless.
9.【河南省焦作市2019届高三第一次模拟】根据短文内容，从短文后的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。
Five Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder
No matter how hard we work, it seems that there is never enough time to get all the important tasks done. Rather than working longer, consider working smarter, not harder. Here are some ways to work smarter:
Make a careful plan. Just like every organization needs a business plan, an efficient worker needs a work plan. 36 Schle your tasks throughout the days, weeks, and months, but do it ahead of time.
Set your goals. As a part of your work plan, you should set clear and measurable goals. Goals should state which tasks are to be completed and when they get completed. Rather than setting firm deadlines, which can lead to pressure and stress, allow a period of time to reach goals. 37 38 Develop a consistent daily work schle and stick to it! If a typical workday consists of some writing tasks（emails, reports）, one-on-one meetings, and processing data, set aside specific time each day to accomplish each kind of tasks.
Delegate（授权）effectively. 39 The person who tries to do everything himself or herself not only is overloaded and overstressed, but is bad for their colleagues, by not allowing them to be challenged and grow by taking on important duties.
Don’t make work harder than it actually is. Much of the pressure is produced by ourselves. __40 We feel like we should do more. Remember that tasks should be completed step by step. Focus on each
step rather than on the entire project, which can help us cut down on feelings that we are “overwhelmed”.
A. Stick to your plan.
B. We set unrealistic goals or standards for ourselves. C. Also, take time to reward yourself for achieving a goal. D. Organize your workday.
E. We cannot expect to complete the tasks quickly.
F. Learn which tasks can be delegated and which need personal attention.
G. It is a well-thought-out plan to help guide and direct work activities.
10.【广东省深圳市2018年高三第二次调研】根据短文内容，从短文后的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。
Television is everywhere around us. Yet it is great for learning English. The pictures make it easier to understand than radio and because you can see who’s talking, and get a better idea of what people mean. Just watch their “body language”! Watch programs that you find enjoyable and entertaining. 36
Here’s the english-at-home guide to learning as much as possible while watching English television:
37 Learning English should be fun –– not something that you
have to force yourself to do. If you have a passion for football, watch matches or the sports news.
Keep a notebook near to your television. 38 This is especially useful. You can look for programs with sub-titles in your own language.
Try to watch English television regularly. Even if you can only watch 15 minutes a day, you’ll be amazed how much you learn.
Don’t worry if you don’t understand everything. English television is normally aimed at native English speakers. 39 If the programs that you’re watching are full of unknown words, just concentrate on understanding the general meaning.
Keep a note of television programs and presenters that you find easy to understand and try to watch them regularly. 40 Soon you will impress your friends with your English skills. A. Don’t watch the programs too easy for you. B. Better watch programs that you find interesting. C. Programs often include many difficult words. D. English learning has little to do with watching TV. E. Whatever you watch will help you improve your English. F. Doing this will increase your confidence in learning English. G. You can take down any new words or expressions that you hear. 11.【湖南省师大附中、长沙一中、长郡中学、雅礼中学2019届高三