專題49.閱讀七選五快捷解題技法---2023屆高三英語總復習 （通用版）

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閱讀七選五常用解題技法——“二步”解題法

第一步：看位置----定類型

句子在段中的位置不同，所起的作用也不同。命題人之所以采用段首、段中和段尾三種挖空方式，正是利用挖空位置的暗示作用和挖空上下文的提示作用，來考查考生的邏輯思維能力。段首、段中、段尾題在文中所起的作用可歸納為下表：

挖空位置
邏輯關系
具體解讀
段首題
主旨句
常以段落小標題或主題句的形式出現(xiàn)。
承上啟下句
此空處的答案能夠將上段和下段的內(nèi)容連貫起來。
段中題
例證關系
前后的某句是為了證明另一句而舉的例子。例證的形式具有多樣性，思維過程基本是歸納(從例子到觀點)和推理(從觀點到例子)。常見的表示例證關系的標志詞語有：for example, for instance, in fact/as a matter of fact, actually, in other words/that is to say等。
轉折關系
若空格前后兩句之間是邏輯上的逆轉， 則空格處很有可能表示轉折。表示轉折關系的標志詞語有： but, however, yet, while/though/although, or/otherwise, on the contrary, instead, nevertheless(然而), still, in contrast/comparison, by comparison等。
因果關系
表示因果關系的標志詞語有：so, therefore, thus, consequently(結果), as a result (of), so/such ...that ..., so that ...等。
遞進關系
若空格前后兩句之間是邏輯上的層進關系，則空格處很有可能是個表示遞進的句子。表示遞進關系的標志詞語有：too, also, besides, further, furthermore, moreover, likewise, similarly, what's more, what's worse, in addition, as well, to make matters worse, not ... but ..., not only ... but also等。
并列關系
表示并列關系的標志詞語有：and, first(ly), second(ly); first, then/next; to begin with, some ... others ...; for one thing, for another thing; then/next, finally/last等。
段尾題
總結句
用于總結本段內(nèi)容，常含有總結性的詞語。
承上啟下句
此空處的答案能夠將上段和下段的內(nèi)容連貫起來。

[例1]
…
●__40__ If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.
…
A．You will stick to your diet.
B．Your quality of sleep improves.
C．You prefer healthy food to fast food.
D．There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.
E．You can keep your head clear for 4－10 hours after exercise.
F．After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.
G．If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or you're doing it now, then listen up!
[分析]　設空處位于段首，應是該段落的小標題。該段的主要內(nèi)容是“如果晨練，你就更有可能會堅持一整天吃健康的食物”，故該段的主旨是“堅持健康飲食”；再結合本段中的“healthy food”“junk food”與A項中的diet相關，故選A。

[例2]
…
●Your metabolism (新陳代謝) gets a head start. __38__ If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie (卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep.
…
A．You will stick to your diet.
B．Your quality of sleep improves.
C．You prefer healthy food to fast food.
D．There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.
E．You can keep your head clear for 4－10 hours after exercise.
F．After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.
G．If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or you're doing it now, then listen up!
[分析]　設空處位于段中，屬于段中題。這一段說的是晨練有助于人體的新陳代謝，能讓你一整天都感受到晨練消耗卡路里帶來的好處。F項“晨練之后你還會在一天時間里繼續(xù)消耗卡路里”中的關鍵詞“throughout the day”與文中的“the whole day”呼應。故選F。

[例3]
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The large color decisions in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether you're looking at wallpaper or paint, the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant. __40__.
A．While all of them are useful
B．Whatever you're looking for
C．If you're experimenting with a color
D．Small color choices are the ones we're most familiar with
E．It's not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces
F．So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time
G．Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways
[分析]　該空位于段尾，應屬于總結句。根據(jù)空前的“the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant”可知，大型物品的顏色選擇所需要的時間、精力、費用很大，這恰與F項構成因果關系。

2022年普通高等學校招生全國統(tǒng)一考試（全國甲卷）
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Important Things to Know When Dining Out
Cultural dining etiquette (禮節(jié)) might surprise you with some of its important rules. ___36___. Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the world.
Chopstick Rules
The way you handle chopsticks is important to avoid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. ___37___.
Hands or Utensils (餐具)
In India and the Middle East, it’s considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. ___38___, instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.
Making Requests
___39___. In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don’t like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.
Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. ___40___, the more comfortable you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.
A. The more friends you make in your lifetime
B. The more time you spend in any given country
C. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils
D. Don’t get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant
E. It’s a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate
F. Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them
G. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal


第二步：由類型--定技法
主旨概括題
主旨概括題主要考查考生對文章或段落進行概括的能力，它要求考生在閱讀文章時，能夠提煉其中心思想，體會作者的寫作意圖，充分運用概括能力提取文章的主題、觀點以及作者的情感態(tài)度。這類題常以考查段落標題為主，設題位置一般在段首，有時總結性的語句也會出現(xiàn)在段中或段尾。這類題有時也會考查整篇文章的主旨大意，即文章的主題句，一般會在首段設空。概括起來講，命題人通常從兩個方面設題：①概括文章或段落的主題句或結論性語句；②段落標題。
解答主旨概括題通常采用瀏覽的方式，即重點搜索本段的主題線索詞并快速理清主旨大意，然后瀏覽選項，準確判定出與主旨大意匹配的選項。
[例]　
●__39__ Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited.
A．You will stick to your diet.
B．Your quality of sleep improves.
C．You prefer healthy food to fast food.
D．There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.
E．You can keep your head clear for 4－10 hours after exercise.
F．After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.
G．If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or you're doing it now, then listen up!
[分析]　設空位于段首，應為本段主題句。主題句一般是對上文或下文內(nèi)容的總結，快速瀏覽本段，本段提到slept better, difficult to relax, a peaceful sleep，依據(jù)這些關鍵詞匯可概括本段說的是晨練比晚上鍛煉更能改善睡眠，因此選B。
語段過渡題
語段過渡題所涉及的句子是過渡句，具有承上啟下的作用，該題型主要考查考生對篇章的理解能力和對上下文之間邏輯關系的分析能力。其設空位置比較靈活，可位于段尾、段首或段中。解這類題通?？刹捎梦恢门袛喾?。
如果設空位于段首，要前瞻后望找提示，即閱讀上一段結尾部分，通常正確答案與之銜接，并結合本段內(nèi)容，看所選的答案是否能將兩段內(nèi)容連貫起來。
如果設空位于段中，重點閱讀該空的前一句和后一句，找出它們之間的邏輯關系或根據(jù)意義的連貫性得出答案；如果還沒有把握，再分析該段的中心句。
如果設空位于段尾，在選項中找不出與前文之間的關聯(lián)時，可考慮與下一段開頭之間的銜接。仔細閱讀下一段開頭幾句，看是否能與所選選項緊密連接起來。
[例]　
Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves. __39__. They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones, and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.
A．While all of them are useful
B．Whatever you're looking for
C．If you're experimenting with a color
D．Small color choices are the ones we're most familiar with
E．It's not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces
F．So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time
G．Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways
[分析]　設空處在段中，所填句子應是過渡句。該空前一句主要內(nèi)容是“medium color choices”，是G項中“small ones”的升級。該空后一句介紹了兩種方式的顏色選擇，與G項中的“two major ways”相呼應，故選G。
2022年普通高等學校招生全國統(tǒng)一考試（全國乙卷）
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Friendship needs care and attention to keep it in good health. Here are five ways to sustain (保持) long-distance friendships.
·Set a regular date
Long-lasting friendships share the characteristic that both sides equally contact (聯(lián)系) and share with one another. With busy schedules, squeezing in phone calls can be a challenge. ___36___.
·More isn’t always merrier
Make sure you have communicated with your friend about how frequently each of you wants to be contacted and what method works best for you both. ___37___. There are alternatives to constant written communication, such as leaving voice messages or having a group chat.
·Practise empathy (共情)
___38___. The friend who is remaining needs to be sensitive to all the additional time demands placed on the friend who has moved. The one in the new environment should be sympathetic to the fact that your friend may feel abandoned.
· ___39___
Anniversaries and birthdays carry even more weight in long-distance friendships. Although technology might make day-to-day communication possible, extra effort goes a long way on special days. Simply keeping a diary that keeps track of friends’ birthdays and other important dates will make sure nothing slips by you.
·Don’t rely on technology alone
___40___, but long-distance friendships — even close ones — may require more conscious effort to sustain. Try to seek out chances to renew friendships. How to do it? Just spend face-to-face time together whenever possible.
A. Remember important dates
B. Compensate by writing letters
C. It is also helpful for you to be a friendship keeper
D. Try to find a time that works for both of you and stick to it
E. Friends need to talk about their preferred methods of communication
F. It is easy to have a sense of connectedness through social media
G. You may be the friend who left or the one who was left behind

細節(jié)線索題
細節(jié)線索類的試題要求考生更加注重文章中的細節(jié)，比如某個關鍵的單詞或數(shù)字等。解答這類試題經(jīng)常用到的方法有：詞匯復現(xiàn)法、詞匯同現(xiàn)法、代詞線索法、邏輯關系線索法等。
1．詞匯復現(xiàn)法
復現(xiàn)法是保證文章前后銜接而經(jīng)常使用的一種寫作手段，即在文章中不同的位置對同一個概念進行重復描述，從而使得同樣的意思在文章中不同的地方重復出現(xiàn)。復現(xiàn)的形式主要包括原詞復現(xiàn)、同(近)義詞復現(xiàn)、反義詞復現(xiàn)等?？忌衫梦恼碌倪@一特點，在解題時注意選項中出現(xiàn)的與正文意思相同、相近或相反的詞。
[例]
They're the little spots of color like throw pillows, mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms. Less tiring than painting your walls and less expensive than buying a colorful sofa, small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable.
A．While all of them are useful
B．Whatever you're looking for
C．If you're experimenting with a color
D．Small color choices are the ones we're most familiar with
E．It's not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces
F．So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time
G．Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways
[分析]　解此題可運用詞匯復現(xiàn)法，該空所在段最后一句中的“small color choices”是D項“Small color choices”的原詞復現(xiàn)。故選D。
2．詞匯同現(xiàn)法
詞匯同現(xiàn)是指屬于同一詞匯范疇或者某一領域的詞匯在文章中同時出現(xiàn)，達到語意銜接的目的。一般來說，上下文中詞匯的范疇越小，上下文的銜接關系越緊密。
[例]
I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness.__38__ Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner.My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.
A．This time there was no tent.
B．Things are going to be improved.
C．The trip they took me on was a rough one.
D．I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.
E．I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.
F．After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.
G．There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.
[分析]　解此題可運用詞匯同現(xiàn)法。該空前面的部分說明了作者被說服參加另一次野營活動，而空后則說這次野營活動有舒服的床和空調，因此空處的論述應該是在“住宿”這一范疇內(nèi)，幾個選項中只有A項合適。
3．代詞線索法
英語文章中代詞出現(xiàn)的頻率極高，代詞一般用來指代前面提及的名詞，考生如果能巧妙地利用這樣的指代關系或根據(jù)代詞的單復數(shù)就可以準確而快速地解題。
[例]
Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point. __37__， they can get a little complex. But good news is that there're really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones.
A．While all of them are useful
B．Whatever you're looking for
C．If you're experimenting with a color
D．Small color choices are the ones we're most familiar with
E．It's not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces
F．So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time
G．Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways
[分析]　解此題可運用代詞線索法。空格后的they指代上文中的techniques，且與A項中的all of them相呼應，代入A項“盡管它們都很有用”，符合語境，故選A。
4．邏輯關系線索法
一篇文章往往是一個有機的整體，各部分之間存在著一定的聯(lián)系。從邏輯意義上來看，句子與句子之間常常有并列、順承、遞進、轉折、總分、解釋、因果、過渡、例證等關系，有時甚至包含不止一種這樣的關系。因此，理解閱讀材料時一定要把握文章脈絡，弄清其中的邏輯關系。如果文中或選項中出現(xiàn)了邏輯關系詞，考生就可以利用其來進行推理判斷；如果文中或選項中未出現(xiàn)邏輯關系詞，這就需要考生全面理解文章大意，根據(jù)上下文語境弄清文章內(nèi)在的邏輯關系，作出正確的判斷。
[例1]　(2017·全國卷Ⅰ) If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily.Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags.They had nothing in common with me.__36__
The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer ...
I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness ...
...We have done a lot of it since ...
__40(E)__ It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature.I recommend that you find your way in style.
A．This time there was no tent.
B．Things are going to be improved.
C．The trip they took me on was a rough one.
D．I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.
E．I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.
F．After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.
G．There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.
[分析]　解此題可運用邏輯關系線索法。首句“如果三年前有人告訴我我會花大部分的周末時間去野營，我將會開懷大笑”使用了虛擬語氣，預示了后面的轉折關系。接著講述了作者過去對野營的看法。由下文可知作者起初和后來對野營的態(tài)度不一樣。D項表示“但是，從那時起我就學習了很多關于野營的知識”，however與上文構成轉折關系，因此是最佳選項。此題的關鍵是however這個邏輯關系詞，承上啟下，為下文內(nèi)容作鋪墊。
[例2]　
...
●Recall (回憶) your childhood memories
Our model of what a garden should be often goes back to childhood. Grandma's rose garden and Dad's vegetable garden might be good or bad, but that's not what's important. __39__ — how being in those gardens made us feel. If you'd like to build a powerful bond with your garden, start by taking some time to recall the gardens of your youth. 40(G). Then go outside and work out a plan to translate your childhood memories into your grown-up garden. Have fun.
A．Know why you garden
B．Find a good place for your own garden
C．It's our experience of the garden that matters
D．It's delightful to see so many beautiful flowers
E．Still others may simply enjoy being outdoors and close to plants
F．You can produce that kind of magical quality in your own garden, too
G．For each of those gardens, write down the strongest memory you have
[分析]　解此題可運用邏輯關系線索法?？崭袂罢f“但那不是重要的事情”，由此可推測空格處會指出什么才是重要的，前后為順承邏輯關系，C項“我們做園藝工作的體驗才是重要的”符合題意。故選C項。
[例3]　
...
Unfortunately, we've all been victims of betrayal. Whether we've been stolen from, lied to, misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply can't trust anymore. __37__ It's understandable, but if you're willing to build trust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there.
...
A．Learn to really trust yourself.
B．It is putting confidence in someone.
C．Stop regarding yourself as the victim.
D．Remember that you can expect the best in return.
E．They've been too badly hurt and they can't bear to let it happen again.
F．This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.
G．Seeing the positive side of things doesn't mean you're ignoring what happened.
[分析]　此題從行文邏輯上判斷屬因果關系。上句意為“有時候，人們簡直無法再信任(別人)了”，而本句應是解釋人們無法信任別人的原因。故E項符合題意。
2022年普通高等學校招生全國統(tǒng)一考試（新高考I卷）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled “Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner.” One reason was: “You’ll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym, ” while another read: “___36___” With a workout partner, you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle (微妙) competition.
So, how do you find a workout partner?
First of all, decide what you want from that person. ___37___ Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility? Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout partner.
You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably won’t result in a useful response. ___38___ If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.
My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age. It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her phone number. ___39___
You and your partner will probably have different skills. ___40___ Over time, both of you will benefit — your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit. The core (核心) of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other.
A. Your first meeting may be a little awkward.
B. A workout partner usually needs to live close by.
C. You’ll work harder if you train with someone else.
D. Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport?
E. How can you write a good “seeking training partner” notice?
F. Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other.
G. Any notice for a training partner should include such information.
2022年普通高等學校招生全國統(tǒng)一考試（新高考全國Ⅱ卷）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Writing an essay is a difficult process for most people. However, the process can be made easier if you learn to practice three simple techniques.
___16___ When you are first trying to think of ideas for an essay, put your pen to your paper and write nonstop for ten or fifteen minutes without letting your pen leave the paper. Stay loose and free. ___17___ Don’t worry about grammar or spelling. Even though this technique won’t work for everyone, it helps many people get a good store of ideas to draw on.
The next technique is to write your draft rapidly without worrying about being perfect. ___18___ Yet, by learning to live with imperfection, you will save yourself headaches and a wastepaper basket full of crumpled (弄皺) paper. Think of your first draft as a path cut out of the jungle—as part of an exploration, not as a complete highway.
The third technique is to try printing out a triple—spaced (三倍行距) copy to allow space for revision. ___19___ As a result, these writers never get in the habit of crossing out chunks (大塊) of their draft and writing revisions in the blank space. After you have revised your draft until it is too messy to work from anymore, you can enter your changes into your word processor. ___20___ The resulting blank space invites you to revise.
A. Make sure your handwriting is neat.
B. Let your pen follow the waves of thought.
C. The second draft of the essay should be better.
D. First of all, learn the technique of nonstop writing.
E. Too many writers try to get their drafts right the first time.
F. Many beginning writers don’t leave enough space to revise.
G. Then you can print out a fresh draft, again setting your text on triple-space.

閱讀七選五快捷解題技法——一序一忌看四點

掌握了解答閱讀七選五的關鍵是理清文章結構和句間邏輯。在考場上，我們不但要拼解題的準度，還要拼解題的速度，所以本講我們給考生介紹一種快捷的解題技法——一序一忌看四點。
一序：先看七、再讀文，快捷準確有針對
關于做題順序，是先讀文段，還是先看七個選項，大多數(shù)人傾向于先讀文段。但是，筆者還是建議先看七個選項，再讀短文。先確定哪個選項適合放在文章的什么位置。通常有三個位置：段首、段中、段尾。不同位置的句子有不同的特征，有時有的選項本身表述就是錯誤的，可以直接從備選項中清除，以降低難度。
一忌：“選一個、劃一個”，這個方法不足取
解答閱讀七選五題目最大的風險就是容易出現(xiàn)連環(huán)錯！假如做題時，我們選一個，劃掉一個，美其名曰：逐步縮小包圍圈。方法雖妙，但倘若前面我們錯選了一處，那么就會導致多處錯選。
因此我們做題時要特別忌諱“選出一個劃掉一個”，以避免造成一錯再錯，產(chǎn)生連環(huán)錯誤，特別是那些句子結構相同、句意相近的選項更是需要我們?nèi)级ā?br /> 看四點：體裁、指代、連貫詞，重復信息有價值
1．看文段體裁，用好鮮明特征
從近年高考所選材料來看，其體裁基本是說明文和記敘文。說明文的特征是主題鮮明、層次清晰，語篇特征非常明晰。記敘文則以故事發(fā)展脈絡為主線，為了有趣，常常會出現(xiàn)一些比較特別的記敘手法，因而會增加理解的難度。
2．看代詞指代，尋根還需溯源
英語是一門非常講究簡潔的語言，所以在篇章中代詞的運用很多，用于指代上文已經(jīng)提到過的人、物或者整個事件。追根溯源，找到指代與被替代關系，會大大加快我們解題的速度。
[例]　
“I adore dancing，” says Lester Bridges, the owner of a dance studio in Iowa. “I can't imagine doing anything else with my life.”Bridges runs dance classes for all ages.“Teaching dance is wonderful.__37__ It's great to watch them. For many of them, it's a way of meeting people and having a social life.”
?D.My older students say it makes them feel young.
[分析]　D項中的them指代my older students，空后的兩個them也指代my older students。
3．看上下連貫，捕捉文段脈絡
上下連貫是好的篇章的特點，常?？俊捌鸪修D合”來實現(xiàn)?！捌稹本褪情_端，或提出主題或吸引讀者關注主題；“承”就是承接上文加以申述；“轉”就是轉折，指出問題或困難；“合”則是給出解決問題的方法或建議。這些特征在說明文和議論文中尤為明顯。
[例]　)If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. __36__ Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit.
?G.If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or you're doing it now, then listen up!
[分析]　本空前文說在繁忙的生活中，我們很難找到時間鍛煉，后文說晨練的好處，故中間的銜接句應該表示“假設有時間鍛煉”之類的含義，因此G項符合語境。
4．看重復信息，把握內(nèi)在聯(lián)系
篇章是相對完整的一個語義體，自然而然會有很多割裂不開的內(nèi)在聯(lián)系。這些聯(lián)系常?？客x詞、近義詞、反義詞或者借助詞性的變化來重復體現(xiàn)，而這些重復信息的存在，又為我們提供了良好的解題契機。
[例]　 Interruptions are one of the worst things to deal with while you're trying to get work done.__36__， there are several ways to handle things.Let's take a look at them now.
?B.When you want to avoid interruptions at work
[分析]　本題上文有關鍵詞“Interruptions”和“get work done”，和選項B中的“avoid interruptions”和“at work”屬于同詞復現(xiàn)，再結合下文“there are several ways to handle things”，便可迅速判定本題答案為B。
以上介紹了閱讀七選五快捷解題技法，下面結合實例看一下“一序一忌看四點”在解題中的具體應用。
例練1
Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock. In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock.__36__ Here's how to make one.
·__37__ In order to make a change, you need to decide why it's important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family, get in some exercise, or just be better prepared for your day? Once you are clear about your reasons, tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.
·Rethink mornings.Now that you know why you want to wake up, consider re-arranging your morning activities. If you want time to have breakfast with your family, save some time the night before by setting out clothes, shoes, and bags.__38__That's a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.
·Keep your sleep/wake schedule on weekends. If you're tired out by Friday night, sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful. But compensating on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week, a recent study found.__39__
·Keep a record and evaluate it weekly. Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you've tried a new method for a week, take a look at your record.__40__ If not, take another look at other methods you could try.
A．Get a sleep specialist.
B．Find the right motivation.
C．A better plan for sleep can help.
D．And consider setting a second alarm.
E．If the steps you take are working, keep it up.
F．Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time, no matter the day.
G．Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the cafe to get coffee.
[方法運用]
“一序”：讀選項：七個選項的排列從最短句到最長句，呈梯形排列；最短的A、B、C、D四項涵蓋性強，具有主旨句的特點，故可優(yōu)先考慮放到段首位置。
讀文章：本文是一篇說明文，主要提出了關于睡眠以及如何調整生物鐘的幾個建議。
“一忌”：本文的難點在于選項中同一句式(祈使句)比較多，總共有六個，對于這類相同句式的出現(xiàn)，切忌“選一個、劃掉一個”，這樣極易造成“連環(huán)錯”。
“看四點”：答案解析過程。
36．選C　前句說要調節(jié)生物鐘，后句則提出要制定一個計劃——其中的代詞one就是指代C選項中的plan。
37．選B　本句所處位置在句首，根據(jù)說明文的特征，段首句一般多為主題句。結合本段中下文的問題，可知此處是說找到正確的動機。
38．選G　選項中的“the 15 minutes”是下句中的“a quarter-hour”的“重復信息”。
39．選F　本句所處位置在段末，根據(jù)文體特征，一般用于總結本段。而本段中出現(xiàn)的“Friday，Saturday，weekends”與F選項中的“no matter the day”為“重復信息”。
40．選E　結合下句的“If not ...”正好體現(xiàn)了上下連貫，最終歸“合”的典型語篇特征。
例練2
If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping. I would have laughed heartily.Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags.They had nothing in common with me.__36__
The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer.__37__We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom.This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor's bill for my son's food poisoning.
I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness.__38__ Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner.My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.
__39__We have done a lot of it since.Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set.There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator.The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.
__40__ It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature.I recommend that you find your way in style.
A．This time there was no tent.
B．Things are going to be improved.
C．The trip they took me on was a rough one.
D．I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.
E．I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.
F．After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.
G．There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.
[方法運用]
“一序”：讀選項：七個選項排列從短到長，呈梯形排列；D項中的“however”一詞應注意，此選項具有轉折作用，有可能用于總結前文并引起下文。F項中的“After the trip”有“承接”作用，有可能用于引領下文的相關內(nèi)容。
讀文章：本文是一篇記敘文，以主人公“我”的旅行及野營為主線索，講述了“我”參與野營活動的經(jīng)歷。
“一忌”：記敘文是比較靈活的一種呈現(xiàn)方式。本篇的重點是對事件發(fā)生時間順序的把握。可以說是極易“錯一時，而亂全局”，造成“連環(huán)錯”。特別是選項中的A、C、G和E、F兩組選項更具有較高的相似性。
“看四點”：答案解析過程。
36．選D　本句所處位置為段尾，常常用于總結前文，并引起下文。D選項中的“however”就起到了很好的轉折作用，既照應了上文對于野營毫無興趣的語境，又為下文態(tài)度的轉變做出了安排。
37．選C　后文“We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom.”正是對于C選項中的關鍵詞rough的最好詮釋，對C項內(nèi)容的承接和申述。
38．選A　前句的代詞“another”和選項A中的“This time”為重復信息，而下句的“Instead”又呈現(xiàn)了“轉”的意義，與前文構成呼應關系。
39．選F　選項E和F意義具有較高的相似性，試比較： “I have certainly come to enjoy camping”和“my family became quite interested in camping”。但F項中的“After the trip”就起到了很好的“承接”作用，而后文的所做之事又正好做了闡釋，前后連貫自然。
40．選E　此處位于最后一段的段首，應有總結全文之意。E選項中代詞I再次出現(xiàn)，恰好重申了作者的身份，而E項既是對文章首段作者態(tài)度變化過程的一個總結，也很好地銜接了后文，形成了一個很好的文段結尾。

閱讀七選五穩(wěn)準解題技法——畫→析→找→驗
　　[為什么]　
[是什么]
　　前面第二講提到，閱讀七選五最大的失分風險就是“連環(huán)錯”。一旦造成“連環(huán)錯”，失分就不在毫厘間，從而拉開考生間的分差。解答閱讀七選五如何既快又準且穩(wěn)，避免“連環(huán)錯”，本講在前兩講的基礎上，技法再延伸！


“畫→析→找→驗”解題示范
[例]　
[1]Before there was the written word, there was the language of dance. Dance expresses love and hate, joy and sorrow, life and death, and everything else in between.
[2]__36__ We dance from Florida to Alaska, from north to south and sea to sea. We dance at weddings, birthdays, office parties and just to fill the time.
[3]“I adore dancing，” says Lester Bridges, the owner of a dance studio in Iowa. “I can't imagine doing anything else with my life.” Bridges runs dance classes for all ages.“Teaching dance is wonderful.__37__ It's great to watch them. For many of them, it's a way of meeting people and having a social life.”
[4]__38__ “I can tell you about one young couple，” says Bridges.“They're learning to do traditional dances. They arrive at the class in low spirits and they leave with a smile.__39__”
[5]So, do we dance in order to make ourselves feel better, calmer, healthier? Andrea Hillier says，“Dance, like the pattern of a beating heart, is life. Even after all these years, I want to get better and better.__40__ I find it hard to stop! Dancing reminds me I'm alive.”
A．So why do we dance?
B．Dance in the U．S. is everywhere.
C．If you like dancing outdoors, come to America.
D．My older students say it makes them feel young.
E．I keep practicing even when I'm extremely tired.
F．Dancing seems to change their feeling completely.
G．They stayed up all night long singing and dancing.
第一步：畫出文章結構

段落大意及文章結構
行文脈絡
第一段
舞蹈的歷史及內(nèi)涵。
總述
總
↓
分
第二段
舞蹈的普及范圍。
分述
第三段
Lester Bridges對舞蹈的感受。
第四段
舞蹈學習者的收獲。
第五段
Andrea Hillier對舞蹈的看法。
第二步：析特征
1．析空格特征
36題
位于段首；該段點出了舞蹈遍布美國各地，貫穿各種活動
37題
位于段中；其上文點出作者喜歡舞蹈教學；下文是看到他們學習舞蹈，他感覺很美好
38題
位于段首；該段敘述了一對年輕夫婦學習舞蹈的經(jīng)歷——沮喪而來，高興而歸
39題
位于段尾，總結該段內(nèi)容。即通過這對年輕夫婦學習舞蹈的經(jīng)歷，來告知人們：舞蹈能讓人積極向上
40題
位于段中；上下文應為并列關系——Andrea Hillier對舞蹈的看法

2．析選項特征
A.So why do we dance？
問句引領，其下文應該為學習舞蹈原因，位于段首的可能性較大
B.Dance in the U．S. is everywhere.
該選項應涉及舞蹈在美國的流行程度，位于段首的可能性較大
C.If you like dancing outdoors, come to America.
該選項的重點為美國的戶外舞蹈，位于段尾的可能性較大
D.My older students say it makes them feel young.
該選項涉及舞蹈的好處：讓人感到年輕，位于段中的可能性較大
E.I keep practicing even when I'm extremely tired.
該選項涉及對舞蹈的癡迷程度，位于段中的可能性較大
F.Dancing seems to change their feeling completely.
該選項說明了舞蹈的效果，位于段尾的可能性較大
G.They stayed up all night long singing and dancing.
該段涉及對舞蹈的癡迷程度，位于段中的可能性較大

第三步：依據(jù)特征找空格與選項的契合點
36題
該題所在段落點出了“舞蹈遍布美國各地”，這與B項所反映出的“舞蹈在美國的流行程度”為例證關系，故選B。
37題
該題所在段落的下文是看到“他們”學習舞蹈，感覺很美好，這與D項中的“them”為同一指代，且D項也涉及舞蹈的好處，故選D。
38題
該題所在段落敘述了一對年輕夫婦學習舞蹈的經(jīng)歷，A項“那么我們?yōu)槭裁刺枘亍币I本段，其后的內(nèi)容正好是對這句話的例證和闡釋。故選A。
39題
該題為總結句，其前通過年輕夫婦學習舞蹈后，精神狀態(tài)發(fā)生了很大變化，故此句應落腳到“舞蹈的效果”上，這與F項中的“change their feeling completely”完全吻合。故選F。
40題
該題位于段中，其前的“I want to get better and better”和其后的“I find it hard to stop”都表明了“我”對舞蹈的癡迷程度，這與E項中所反映出的“我”對舞蹈的癡迷程度完全照應。故選E。

第四步：驗“正”析“誤”
1．根據(jù)第三步做出的初步判斷，把36.B　37.D　38.A　39.F　40.E代入原文后，五個答案皆符合上下文語境。
2．剩余的C、G兩項在原文中沒有提及相關內(nèi)容，故為錯誤選項。

運用“畫→析→找→驗”解答下題
[1]If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. __36__ Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being physically fit.
[2]●Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. __37__
[3]●Your metabolism (新陳代謝) gets a head start. __38__ If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie (卡路里) burning benefits for the whole day, not in your sleep.
[4]●__39__ Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited.
[5]●__40__ If you work out bright and early in the morning, you will be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.
[6]There are a lot of benefits to working out, especially in the mornings. Set your alarm clock an hour early and push yourself to work out! You will feel energized all day long.
A．You will stick to your diet.
B．Your quality of sleep improves.
C．You prefer healthy food to fast food.
D．There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.
E．You can keep your head clear for 4－10 hours after exercise.
F．After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.
G．If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or you're doing it now, then listen up!
第一步：畫出文章結構

段落大意及文章結構
行文脈絡
第一段
晨練除了強壯身體外的其他好處。
總述
總
↓
分
↓
總
第二段
好處一：提高效率。
分述
第三段
好處二：新陳代謝得到改善。
第四段
好處三：提高睡眠質量。
第五段
好處四：改善飲食習慣。
第六段
再次呼吁進行晨練。
總結
第二步：析特征
1．析空格特征
36題
位于段中，承接下文——晨練好處多
37題
位于段尾，是對主題句(提高效率)的例證
38題
位于段中，是對主題句(改善新陳代謝)的闡釋
39題
位于段首，為標題句。該段的主要內(nèi)容是與睡眠有關
40題
位于段首，為標題句。該段的主要內(nèi)容是與改善飲食習慣有關
2．析選項特征
A.You will stick to your diet.
句子簡短，標題的可能性大，與飲食有關
B.Your quality of sleep improves.
句子簡短，標題的可能性大，與睡眠質量有關
C.You prefer healthy food to fast food.
與飲食有關，選擇健康飲食而不是快餐
D.There is no reason you should exercise in the morning.
沒有理由晨練
E.You can keep your head clear for 4－10 hours after exercise.
晨練后能使頭腦清晰4到10小時，與效率有關
F.After you exercise, you continue to burn calories throughout the day.
晨練后一整天都會在減肥，與新陳代謝有關
G.If you are planning to do exercise regularly, or you're doing it now, then listen up！
發(fā)出呼吁，位于首段的可能性較大
第三步：依據(jù)特征找空格與選項的契合點(答案連線)

答案：36.G　37.E　38.F　39.B　40.A
第四步：驗“正”析“誤”
1．根據(jù)第三步做出的初步判斷，把答案代入原文后，皆符合上下文語境。
2．剩余兩項的錯誤原因：
C項與A項在內(nèi)容上有一定的相似性，但是C項和原文內(nèi)容相差較大；D項在原文中沒有提到。
2021 年普通高等學校招生全國統(tǒng)一考試（新高考 I 卷）
第二節(jié) （共 5 小題；每小題 2.5 分，滿分 12.5 分）
My husband and I just spent a week in Paris.____36____So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard. It was so tiny that we had to leave our suitcases in the hallway.
The place wasn’t entirely authentic, though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing ( 水 管 ) worked. ____37____Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that said, “Ouverture des portes,” in perfect French. That is the only French phrase I mastered, and it’s a shame I don’t have much use for it.
Parisians are different from you and me. They never look lazy or untidy. As someone noted in this paper a couple of weeks ago, they eat great food and never gain weight. ____38____ French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.
____39____ On our first morning in Paris, I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries. I bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon. My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $18!
In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency.
You can tell this by cafés life. French cafés are always crowded.____40____When do these people work? The French take their 35-hour workweek seriously — so seriously that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors can be on call.
A. Not all the customers are tourists.
B. The quality of life in France is equally excellent.
C. There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed.
D. The amazing food is mainly consumed by local farmers.
E. That’s not the only reason the French eat less than we do.
F. Our aim was to see if we could live, in some way, like real Parisians.
G. The food is so delicious that you don’t need much of it to make you happy.
2021年英語高考全國甲卷
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容, 從短文后的選項 選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Swap, Don’t shop!
You keep hearing about recycling, right? But it doesn't end with bottles, cans, and paper. Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources（資源）to make, and buying loads of new clothing（or throwing out old clothing）is not healthy for the environment. So what to do with all those perfectly-good-but-you're-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor? ____16____. It's the best way to get rid of your used clothes, score clothes from your friends, and have a party all at the same time.
A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes, the organization of the event, and, obviously, how much fun is had. It's really easy to do! Here are a few pointers.
●Invite 5—10 people so you have a nice selection. ____17____ , and there may not be enough things to choose from; more than that, and it becomes uncontrollable.
●____18____. They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their "new" clothes home.
●Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room.____19____. Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on. One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take them—things always look different when you put them on.
●Set a starting time. Maybe you say “go,” or turn on a certain song, or whatever. ____20____. And don't forget to put out some cookies and fruits. Remember, it's a party!
A. Less people than that
B. Hold a clothing swap
C. If two people are competing
D. Just keep music playing throughout
E. Donate whatever clothes are left over
F. Have everyone put their clothes in the right spots
G. Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition
2021年全國高考乙卷英語試題
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
According to Jessica Hagy, author of How to Be Interesting, it’s not difficult to make yourself interesting at a dinner party.
___36___, if you’re out of your comfort zone or if you’re wandering into somebody’s house for the first time. So the main thing is just to show up and be adventurous, trying different foods and talking to strangers.
People love to talk about themselves. If you can start the conversation with a question other than “What do you do for a living?”, you’ll be able to get a lot more interesting conversation out of whomever it is you’re talking to. ___37___, it can bring in “I have this old, broken-down vehicle” or “I rode the bus with these crazy people who were laughing at silly jokes in the back.” It just opens up conversation.
___38___? If you can’t take their wine away, you should certainly try to take away their soapbox （講臺）. If you’re the host, you can ask them to help you in the kitchen with something and just remove them from the situation.___39___.
And what about that other dinner-party killer: awkward silence? If you’re faced with an awkward silence at a dinner party, the only thing that always gets everyone talking again is to give the host a compliment（贊揚）. ___40___. Just quickly turn around and say, “This cake is extremely delicious and you have to tell me all about it.”
So being interesting at a dinner party isn’t that hard.
A. How do you know the host
B. The first step is to go exploring
C. If you ask the question “How did you get here?”
D. Be prepared to have awkward conversations with strangers
E. Or turn the conversation into a topic where they have little to say
F. What about that person who had too much to drink or won’t stop talking
G. He or she is the person who is feeling the weight of that awkwardness the most
2021年普通高等學校招生全國統(tǒng)一考試 北京卷
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的七個選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑．選項中有兩項為多余選項．
Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people． ____35____ The mental health benefits from music can't be argued．Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes．
____36____However，for the same reason，music can be very beneficial if one is in pain．By distracting （分心） the mind from the pain，music，people say，can lower stress and anxiety levels．This，of course，can lead to less pain．
Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed．____37____While the validity of the idea is still being assessed，the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure．Similarly, according to researchers，listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels， through the lowering of stress and anxiety．
When it comes to heart health，there is speculation （推測） that it's not the style of music， but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health．In one European study，participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure．____38____ On the other hand，when the music slowed，the participants' stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit．
____39____But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be beneficial for，which is what makes music so valuable．
A. This feeling can also result in many other health problems．
B. Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud．
C. This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing．
D. They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep．
E. The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive．
F. It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety．
G. Interestingly，the more cheerful the music was，the faster their heart rates were．
2021 年普通高等學校招生全國統(tǒng)一考試（新高考 I 卷）
第二節(jié)
My husband and I just spent a week in Paris.____36____So the first thing we did was rent a fantastically expensive sixth-floor apartment the size of a cupboard. It was so tiny that we had to leave our suitcases in the hallway.
The place wasn’t entirely authentic, though. Unlike a normal Parisian apartment, the plumbing ( 水 管 ) worked. ____37____Our building even had a tiny lift with a female voice that said, “Ouverture des portes,” in perfect French. That is the only French phrase I mastered, and it’s a shame I don’t have much use for it.
Parisians are different from you and me. They never look lazy or untidy. As someone noted in this paper a couple of weeks ago, they eat great food and never gain weight. ____38____ French strawberries do not taste like cardboard. Instead, they explode in your mouth like little flavor bombs.
____39____ On our first morning in Paris, I went around the corner to the food market to pick up some groceries. I bought a handful of perfectly ripe small strawberries and a little sweet melon. My husband and I agreed they were the best fruit we had ever eaten. But they cost $18!
In France, quality of life is much more important than efficiency.
You can tell this by cafés life. French cafés are always crowded.____40____When do these people work? The French take their 35-hour workweek seriously — so seriously that some labor unions recently struck a deal with a group of companies limiting the number of hours that independent contractors can be on call.
A. Not all the customers are tourists.
B. The quality of life in France is equally excellent.
C. There was a nice kitchen and a comfortable bed.
D. The amazing food is mainly consumed by local farmers.
E. That’s not the only reason the French eat less than we do.
F. Our aim was to see if we could live, in some way, like real Parisians.
G. The food is so delicious that you don’t need much of it to make you happy.

2021年普通高等學校招生全國統(tǒng)一考試（新高考全國II卷）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
If the only reading you ever do is the novel or magazine, the speed at which you read -probably does not matter very much. But if you have to read a great deal for study, you will appreciate the benefits of being able to read more quickly. ____16____
·Before you open the book, make sure that you are comfortable. You need a seat which supports your back and the book should be at the right distance from your eyes. ____17____
____18____ Look at the table of contents, the preface, the chapter heading,etc.This will help you to decide whether you really need to read the whole book or only certain parts of it. Ten minutes spent in this way could save you quite a lot of time in the long run.
If you decide that you need to read the whole book, decide how much you can read at a time. ____19____ A history book which may contain the facts in story form will be easier to read than one dealing with scientific subjects. In the former case you may be able to read a chapter. In the latter you may only be able to read one page.
Always keep a pencil and paper beside you. ____20____Note also the facts important for your purpose as well as anything which leads you to further research. You don't have to write these things in detail. It is enough to put the page number and one or two words as a reminder .
A. Stop to have a rest now and then.
B. Spend a few minutes looking through the book.
C. This depends on the type of book you are reading.
D. Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed.
E. Make a note of any page which is of special importance.
F. You may find yourself having to learn something by heart.
G. Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy.
2021年高考浙江卷
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項
You've got mail…and it's a postcard
Paulo Magalhaes, a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Rome's Colosseum. Or Africa's Victoria Falls. Or China's Great Wall. ___11___
"I often send postcards to family and friends." he says to China Daily, "but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it ___12___ ” Seeking other like-minded souls, however, Paulo started looking in a somewhat unlikely place: online. Many would say the Internet is a place for people who have given up on the traditional postal service, but Paulo's hunch（直覺）paid off.
Today his hobby has developed into the website postcrossing.com, a social network that has grown to 575,217 registered users in 214 countries and regions since he started it 10 years ago. ___13___ Running the website has almost turned into a full-time job.
Language is certainly a harrier for many people. For postcrossing to work worldwide, a common communication language is needed so that everyone can understand each other. As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese, the concept doesn't work if one doesn't understand it. ___14___ So a common language is required and in postcrossing that's English since it's widely spoken.
"Many people in China have limited exposure to English. ___15___ That said, we know of many postcrossing members, including Chinese, who have actually improved their English skills through their use of postcrossing," Paulo says.
A. And that's totally fine
B. That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it
C. He likes to think of sending postcards as a family-friendly hobby
D. Many love to make a connection with someone from across the world.
E. On August 5, the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million.
F. Similarly, if you speak only Chinese, receiving a card in Swedish takes part of the fun away.
G. In short, he loves postcards, and the excitement of getting a hand-written note from someone far away.