《2025年5年中考3年模拟英语湖南专版》

Passage 1(2024长沙二模改编)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。
We often hear of people making long journeys to different parts of the world. However, the biggest journey one can make is within oneself—the journey of self-discovery. How can you start your journey of self-discovery? 1
It is always more comfortable to be on familiar ground(熟悉的领域). However, sometimes you have to put yourself in uncomfortable situations. It could be trying out a rock climbing activity that you’re afraid of or breaking the ice with a new classmate even though it makes you nervous. This will give you a chance to see how you feel, think and react(作出反应) when challenged.
You should find out what you are confident about yourself. 2 For example, you have the ability to communicate with everyone or you can play soccer really well. This will give you a better understanding of the personal values or abilities you hold.
3 Especially when you travel in a foreign country where people may not share your ideas, you have to rethink your own ideas about certain things.
Ask yourself: What do I want to be? What is my true purpose in life? 4 They will allow you to reflect on your life goals.
5 As Arianna Huffington said, “The journey toward self-discovery is life’s greatest adventure.”
A. It is something you are proud of.
B. The self-discovery journey is long but meaningful.
C. Here are some things you can do.
D. Keep asking yourself the two questions in your life.
E. Traveling is also a powerful way to discover yourself.

1.______　2.______　3.______　4.______　5.______

答案： 语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了如何开始自我发现之旅。
1.C 根据上文“How can you start your journey of self - discovery?”并结合下文可知,此处应引出下文,选项 C“这里是一些你能做的事情”符合语境,故选 C。
2.A 根据上文“You should find out what you are confident about yourself.”可知,选项 A“那是一件你引以为豪的事”符合语境,故选 A。
3.E 根据下文“Especially when you travel in a foreign country...”可知,此处提到旅行,选项 E“旅行也是一个发现你自己的有力的方式”符合语境,故选 E。
4.D 根据“Ask yourself: What do I want to be? What is my true purpose in life?”可知,选项 D“在生活中一直问你自己这两个问题”符合语境,故选 D。
5.B 此处位于文章尾段,由下文可知,正如 Arianna Huffington 所说:“自我发现之旅是人生最伟大的冒险”,B 选项“自我发现之旅是漫长却有意义的”符合语境,故选 B。