Part B
Directions:
In the following text, some sentences have been removed. For Questions 41-45, choose the most suitable one from the list [A]-[G] to fit into each of the numbered blank. There are two extra choices, which do not fit in any of the gaps. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)
[A] You are not alone
[B] Don’t fear responsibility for your life
[C] Pave your own unique path
[D] Most of your fears are unreal
[E] Think about the present moment
[F] Experience helps you grow
[G] There are many things to be grateful for
Unfortunately, life is not a bed of roses. We are going through life facing sad experiences. Moreover, we are grieving various kinds of loss: a friendship, a romantic relationship or a house. Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune time, but you should remember that they won’t last forever.
When our time of mourning is over, we press forward, stronger with a greater understanding and respect for life. Furthermore, these losses make us mature and eventually move us toward future opportunities for growth and happiness. I want to share these ten old truths I’ve learned along the way.
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Fear is both useful and harmful. This normal human reaction is used to protect us by signaling danger and preparing us to deal with it. Unfortunately, people create inner barriers with a help of exaggerating fears. My favorite actor Will Smith once said, “Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice.” I do completely agree that fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination.
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If you are surrounded by problems and cannot stop thinking about the past, try to focus on the present moment. Many of us are weighed down by the past or anxious about the future. You may feel guilt over your past, but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances you cannot change. Value the present moment and remember how fortunate you are to be alive. Enjoy the beauty of the world around and keep the eyes open to see the possibilities before you. Happiness is not a point of future and not a moment from the past, but a mindset that can be designed into the present.
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Sometimes it is easy to feel bad because you are going through tough times. You can be easily caught up by life problems that you forget to pause and appreciate the things you have. Only strong people prefer to smile and value their life instead of crying and complaining about something.
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No matter how isolated you might feel and how serious the situation is, you should always remember that you are not alone. Try to keep in mind that almost everyone respects and wants to help you if you are trying to make a good change in your life, especially your dearest and nearest people. You may have a circle of friends who provide constant good humor, help and companionship. If you have no friends or relatives, try to participate in several online communities, full of people who are always willing to share advice and encouragement.
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Today many people find it difficult to trust their own opinion and seek balance by gaining objectivity from external sources. This way you devalue your opinion and show that you are incapable of managing your own life. When you are struggling to achieve something important you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best. You live in your skin, think your own thoughts, have your own values and make your own choices.
Section III Translation
Part B
文章分析
本文选自名为Womanitely的杂志，原文标题为 9 Old Truths to Help You Overcome Tough Times。本文主要围绕如何克服艰辛时日展开。作者结合自己的生活实践，以及阅历，给我们提供了一些行之有效的应对方式。全文共七段，文章第一、二段总体引入话题，点明本文主要目的在于提供应对艰难时日的建议。第三至七段，分门别类给出了五条具体建议措施。
词句分析
1. Hard times may hold you down at what usually seems like the most inopportune time, but you should remember that they won't lastforever.
【词汇】inopportune：不合时宜的;hold…down：约束，控制，本文引申为打击
【分析】本句是一个but引导的并列句，主干是Hard times may told you but you should remember。主干后分别嵌套了分别由what，that引导句子作宾语。
【译文】通常，艰难时日会在低潮时给你迎头痛击，但请谨记，一切都会过去。
2. You may feel guilt over your past, but you are poisoning the present with the things and circumstances you cannot change.
【词汇】guilt：犯罪，过失，内疚;poison：污染，中毒;circumstance：环境，情况
【分析】本句是一个but引导的并列句，主干是You may feel guilt, but you are… ，其后还嵌套一个省略连接词的定语从句you cannot change，修饰限定the things and circumstances。
【译文】回想过去，你可能会羞愧不已，但你却为不可改变的事、境毁了当下。
3. If you have no friends or relatives, try to participate in several online communities, full of people who are always willing to shareadvice and encouragement.
【词汇】relative：亲友;participate：参加;community：社区;online：联机的，线上的;encouragement：鼓励，鼓舞
【分析】本句主干是直接由动词引导的一个祈使句try to participate in。其后还包含一个who引导的定语从句，修饰限定people。句子前部分是一个由if引导的条件状语从句。
【译文】如果无亲无友，你可以参加网络社区。这些社区里满是愿意提供建议，给予鼓励的人。
解题策略
标题选择题的解题关键在于：紧扣文章主题，还要善于查找备选项和对应段落的词义关联。读文章时，应该紧抓文章第二段尾句“I want to share these old truths I've learned along the way.”(我想分享，一路走来积累的各种古老真理。)，可以推测出本文重点内容在于作者分享的这些道理。解题时，可快速借助各种特征词，关联词标记，迅速找出备选项和对应出题段落的关联，即可顺利解题。
题目分析
41.
【答案】D
【考点】特征词复现
【解析】快速浏览此段，可以发现本段中出现了多次词义复现，如“Fear is not real”以及“fears are just the product of our luxuriant imagination”(惧怕只是丰富想象的产物)。而且还用隐形转折词“Unfortunately”表明此段重点，转折后作者通过引用Will Smith的话以及自己的总结强调揭示了段落主题。确定与D项匹配。
42.
【答案】E
【考点】特征词复现
【解析】该题所在段落属于平铺直叙，因此第一句话为段落中心句，其中关键信息是“focus on the present moment”，与E项复现。此外，快速浏览此段，可以发现下文中又多次复现了主题词，如“value the present moment，moment”以及“present”等。
43.
【答案】G
【考点】特征词复现
【解析】快速浏览段落，可以发现段落中的特征词与G项匹配。其中段落中的“appreciate，smile，value”等词与“grateful”属于近义复现，而“cry”和“complain”等词与“grateful”是反义复现。
44.
【答案】A
【考点】特征词复现
【解析】段落首句出现了表达强烈语气的情态动词should，因此确定为本段主题句。主题句中的关键信息为you are not alone，与A项匹配，确定A项为正确答案。
45.
【答案】C
【考点】特征词复现
【解析】该段“When you…you should believe in yourself and be sure that your decision is the best.”句子重包含作者强烈情感色彩词“should”，因此，确定为本段中心。这句话正面提出了作者观点“相信自己，相信自己能做出最明智的决定”。快速浏览余下内容，发现在下文出现的“own thoughts，own values ”以及“own choices”与C项中的“own path”同义复现，确定C项为正确答案。
