《2025年高考模拟试题汇编高中英语》

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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom. 16 In a society that is aging fast, it has become crucial to find ways to prevent related mental and emotional disorders. Music emerges as a promising tool for promoting well - being of the elderly.
Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure. 17 Singing and dancing to music with others is not only fun but also improves mood. Musical activities are great ways to reduce stress because they take our minds off problems. They also help us feel less lonely and more connected with other people.
18 A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had a long time ago. Listening to that song allows you to remember all the happy memories from that time.
Finally, music contributes to keeping our thinking skills sharp. It makes our brains work hard in unique ways to understand the rhythm and melody. 19 For example, exposure to background music, particularly classical music, during cognitive(认知的) tasks is shown to improve older people's cognitive processes, such as processing speed and working memory.
In conclusion, music is a powerful tool to fight against aging - related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activity, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience. 20
A. Music can also open forgotten doors to our memories.
B. Recalling happy memories can lift our mood on a bad day.
C. Even passive music listening can help elderly adults think better.
D. This helps people feel better when they are depressed or anxious.
E. However, it often involves a series of physical and mental challenges.
F. The ability to form new memories is essential for processing information.
G. Thus, this accessible intervention should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.

答案： 16.E 过渡句 【解析】空格后讲在一个快速老龄化的社会中，找到预防相关精神和情绪失调的方法变得至关重要。E 项“然而，这通常涉及一系列身心挑战”引出下文，符合语境。故选 E。
17.D 过渡句 【解析】空格前讲音乐拥有唤起强烈情感与极致愉悦的强大力量。D 项“这有助于人们在抑郁或焦虑时感觉好一些”承接上文，符合语境。D 项中的“This”指代上文提到的音乐所具有的力量。故选 D。
18.A 段首主旨句 【解析】空格处为本段主旨句。空格后讲一首歌可能会成为某个特定时刻的配乐，比如很久以前你和朋友共度的一次愉快的聚会。听那首歌可以让你回忆起当时所有的快乐回忆。A 项“音乐也可以打开我们记忆中被遗忘的大门”统领本段，符合语境。
19.C 例证题 【解析】空格后讲例如，在认知任务中伴有背景音乐，特别是古典音乐，可以改善老年人的认知过程，如信息处理速度和工作记忆。C 项“即使是被动地听音乐，也能帮助老年人更好地思考”引出下文，符合语境。故选 C。
20.G 段尾总结句 【解析】空格前讲总之，音乐是对抗与衰老有关的情绪和认知问题的强大工具。它是一种令人愉快的社交活动，无论背景或以往的音乐经验如何，任何人都可以参与其中。G 项“因此，这种可获得的干预措施应成为健康老龄化(社会)的主要政策要点”总结全文，符合语境。故选 G。