《2025年实验班全程提优训练高中英语选择性必修第二册外研版》

Ⅱ. 跨学科
(2023·全国乙卷)七选五
主题语境:人与自然 语篇类型:说明文 建议用时:8 min
Indoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much, but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home. 1.B ______, but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood(心情), reducing stress and helping their memory. What's more, indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.
What are indoor plants?
Indoor plants, also known as houseplants or pot plants, are plants that like to grow indoors. Many of these species(物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK, especially in the winter. 2.D ______.
Why are indoor plants good for you?
Will Spoelstra, who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens, says, "3.C ______. I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood. " Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity, focus and memory. There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases, such as carbon dioxide. They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking. 4.E ______.
Which plants can you grow?
Aloe vera, peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors. You can buy plants from supermarkets, garden centres or online. Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones, and you get to care for them as they mature—which is part of the joy of owning plants. "5.G ______," Spoelstra says. "It can bring a new interest and focus into people's lives and help to make the link between home and nature. "
A. All plants are different
B. Not only do they look beautiful
C. There are many benefits to growing plants indoors
D. Instead, they grow better inside, where it is warmer
E. Plants like peace lilies and devil's ivy are among the best
F. Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help
G. Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding

答案： 1.B 根据下文“but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood(心情), reducing stress and helping their memory”可知，此处与下文是递进关系，构成“... not only... but...”结构。由此可知，B项能够衔接下文，符合语境。故选B。
2.D 根据空前一句可知，有些植物不适合在户外寒冷的环境中生长，即适合在温暖的地方生长。由此可知，D项能够承接上文，符合语境。故选D。
3.C 根据下文“I find during the winter months, plants around the house can really lift your mood.”可知，室内植物对人有好处。由此可知，C项能够衔接下文，符合语境。故选C。
4.E 根据上文“There is also... from paints or cooking.”可知，盆栽植物能够清除有害物质。由此可知，E项能够承接上文，列举了在这方面做得最好的植物，符合语境。故选E。
5.G 根据空前一句可知，不同的植物需求是不同的；下文“It can bring a new interest and focus into people's lives and help to make the link between home and nature.”具体介绍了了解每种植物的需求的好处。由此可知，G项能承上启下。故选G。