《2025年天星教育金考卷一轮复习单元滚动双测卷英语》

51. Were he to become the team leader, I believe we ____________ (achieve) our goals more efficiently and develop a better working environment.

答案： would/should/could/might achieve

52. If I ____________ (know) about the traffic jam earlier, I would have taken a different route to arrive on time.

答案： had known

53. She speaks as though she ____________ (witness) the event firsthand, but I know she only heard about it from others at the meeting.

答案： had witnessed

54. The proposal that we ____________ (raise) public awareness of heritage protection is worth considering.

答案： (should) raise

55. No matter when we were in trouble, he ____________ always be the first to offer to help.

答案： would

56. Being let down by those she trusted feels as if the world ____________ (turn) its back on her.

答案： turned

57. Given how tired he looks, he ____________ (一定熬夜了) all night working on his project.

答案： must have stayed up

Social media platforms 58. ____________ (become) an inseparable part of modern life in recent years. Yet, addiction to them can cause various problems, and one of the most concerning 59. ____________ (be) the phenomenon known as “popcorn brain”.
The term 60. ____________ (coin) in 2011 by David Levy, which describes what happens when our attention bounces from one task or topic to another, like popcorn popping in a pan. This is mainly because we are constantly bombarded with an excessive amount of information (提供过多信息) from social media platforms. Every time we 61. ____________ (expose) to a new piece of content, our attention 62. ____________ (distract), and this continuous distraction interrupts our normal thought process.
If you suspect you're dealing with an everyday case of popcorn brain, here are some things that can 63. ____________ (adopt) to manage it. Firstly, try to reduce the time spent on social media. Secondly, practice meditation (冥想) or other relaxation techniques. Another useful tip is to engage in activities that demand sustained attention. Reading a complex novel, working on a jigsaw puzzle, and learning a new musical instrument 64. ____________ (be) all great examples. These activities force your brain to concentrate for longer periods, gradually strengthening your ability to focus. Also, taking regular breaks during your work or study sessions 65. ____________ (count).
Being aware of the potential harm of popcorn brain and taking proactive steps to address it are crucial for maintaining good mental health and cognitive(认知的) function in today's digital age. By accepting these suggestions, you can reclaim your focus and improve your quality of life.

答案： 58. have become；59. is；60. was coined；61. are exposed；62. is distracted；63. be adopted；64. are；65. counts