第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Responsibility is an admirable character that makes life better for everyone around you. It isn’t only about doing your homework or feeding the dog. ____36____ Showing responsibility isn’t always easy, but practicing and making an effort will help you improve over time.
Think of the consequences before speaking or acting. Bad decisions often lead to a lot of new problems. Many times, you can avoid these problems by thinking about what you’re about to do before you go through with it. Irresponsible people often make decisions without realizing how they are affecting others. ____37____
Pause and reflect on your actions to see what you can do better. Take a time out to look back on what you have said or done, especially after a difficult decision. ____38____ Consider what goes right, what goes wrong, and what you can do differently next time. Use what you learn to become wiser and more responsible.
____39____ If you’re honest, people will believe you are a responsible person. Try to be as honest as possible. Lying leads to deeper holes in the long run, so admit when you do something wrong. This can be very tough to do at times, but it’s something you can handle when you’re a responsible person.
Apologize for any mistake you make. No one is perfect, and no matter how responsible you try to be, you might mess up sometimes. ____40____ If you hurt someone, tell them you are sorry and will do better next time.
A. Tell the truth to be honest with others.
B. Instead of hiding your mistakes, own them.
C. Find solutions for problems instead of blaming others.
D. It’s also about making proper choices and doing what is right.
E. By reflecting, you give yourself a chance to make better decisions.
F. Avoid big lies hurting one’s feelings if you want people to trust you.
G. Most decisions affect other people, so be responsible for your choices.
【答案】36. D 37. G 38. E 39. A 40. B
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了责任感是一种令人赞美的品质，并在文章中主要讲了如何去做一个有责任感的人。
【36题详解】
根据上文Responsibility is an admirable character that makes life better for everyone around you. It isn’t only about doing your homework or feeding the dog.可知责任感是一种令人钦佩的品质，它能让你身边的每个人生活得更好。这不仅仅是关于做你的家庭作业或喂狗。由此可知，本句是在承接上文继续说明如何去成为负责任的人。故D选项“它也是做正确的选择和做正确的事”符合上下文语境，故选D。
【37题详解】
根据上文Irresponsible people often make decisions without realizing how they are affecting others.可知不负责任的人经常在没有意识到他们如何影响他人的情况下做出决定。由此可知，本句承接上文说明自己的决定会对他人产生影响，上文中decisions对应到G选项中choices。故G选项“大多数决定都会影响他人，所以要对自己的选择负责”符合上下文语境，故选G。
【38题详解】
根据上文Take a time out to look back on what you have said or done, especially after a difficult decision.可知花点时间回顾一下你的发言或所做的事情，尤其是在做出艰难决定之后。由此可知，本句承接上文说明要反思的原因，是因为反思会给你一个更明智的决定。上文中look back on可知对应到E选项中reflecting。故E选项“通过反思，你给了自己一个做出更好决定的机会。”符合上下文语境，故选E。
【39题详解】
根据后文If you’re honest, people will believe you are a responsible person.可知如果你是诚实的，人们会相信你是一个负责任的人。由此可知，本句为建议做一个更诚实的人。故A选项“说实话，对别人诚实”符合上下文语境，故选A。
【40题详解】
根据上文Apologize for any mistake you make. No one is perfect, and no matter how responsible you try to be, you might mess up sometimes. 可知对你犯的任何错误表示歉意。没有人是完美的，而且无论你有多么负责任，有时都可能会陷入困境。以及下文If you hurt someone, tell them you are sorry and will do better next time.可知如果你伤害了别人，告诉他们你很抱歉，下次会做得更好。由此可知，本句为倡导做错了事就去道歉，而不是隐瞒。故B选项“与其隐瞒错误，不如承认错误”符合上下文语境，故选B。
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Responsibility is an admirable character that makes life better for everyone around you. It isn’t only about doing your homework or feeding the dog. ____36____ Showing responsibility isn’t always easy, but practicing and making an effort will help you improve over time.
Think of the consequences before speaking or acting. Bad decisions often lead to a lot of new problems. Many times, you can avoid these problems by thinking about what you’re about to do before you go through with it. Irresponsible people often make decisions without realizing how they are affecting others. ____37____
Pause and reflect on your actions to see what you can do better. Take a time out to look back on what you have said or done, especially after a difficult decision. ____38____ Consider what goes right, what goes wrong, and what you can do differently next time. Use what you learn to become wiser and more responsible.
____39____ If you’re honest, people will believe you are a responsible person. Try to be as honest as possible. Lying leads to deeper holes in the long run, so admit when you do something wrong. This can be very tough to do at times, but it’s something you can handle when you’re a responsible person.
Apologize for any mistake you make. No one is perfect, and no matter how responsible you try to be, you might mess up sometimes. ____40____ If you hurt someone, tell them you are sorry and will do better next time.
A. Tell the truth to be honest with others.
B. Instead of hiding your mistakes, own them.
C. Find solutions for problems instead of blaming others.
D. It’s also about making proper choices and doing what is right.
E. By reflecting, you give yourself a chance to make better decisions.
F. Avoid big lies hurting one’s feelings if you want people to trust you.
G. Most decisions affect other people, so be responsible for your choices.
【答案】36. D 37. G 38. E 39. A 40. B
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了责任感是一种令人赞美的品质，并在文章中主要讲了如何去做一个有责任感的人。
【36题详解】
根据上文Responsibility is an admirable character that makes life better for everyone around you. It isn’t only about doing your homework or feeding the dog.可知责任感是一种令人钦佩的品质，它能让你身边的每个人生活得更好。这不仅仅是关于做你的家庭作业或喂狗。由此可知，本句是在承接上文继续说明如何去成为负责任的人。故D选项“它也是做正确的选择和做正确的事”符合上下文语境，故选D。
【37题详解】
根据上文Irresponsible people often make decisions without realizing how they are affecting others.可知不负责任的人经常在没有意识到他们如何影响他人的情况下做出决定。由此可知，本句承接上文说明自己的决定会对他人产生影响，上文中decisions对应到G选项中choices。故G选项“大多数决定都会影响他人，所以要对自己的选择负责”符合上下文语境，故选G。
【38题详解】
根据上文Take a time out to look back on what you have said or done, especially after a difficult decision.可知花点时间回顾一下你的发言或所做的事情，尤其是在做出艰难决定之后。由此可知，本句承接上文说明要反思的原因，是因为反思会给你一个更明智的决定。上文中look back on可知对应到E选项中reflecting。故E选项“通过反思，你给了自己一个做出更好决定的机会。”符合上下文语境，故选E。
【39题详解】
根据后文If you’re honest, people will believe you are a responsible person.可知如果你是诚实的，人们会相信你是一个负责任的人。由此可知，本句为建议做一个更诚实的人。故A选项“说实话，对别人诚实”符合上下文语境，故选A。
【40题详解】
根据上文Apologize for any mistake you make. No one is perfect, and no matter how responsible you try to be, you might mess up sometimes. 可知对你犯的任何错误表示歉意。没有人是完美的，而且无论你有多么负责任，有时都可能会陷入困境。以及下文If you hurt someone, tell them you are sorry and will do better next time.可知如果你伤害了别人，告诉他们你很抱歉，下次会做得更好。由此可知，本句为倡导做错了事就去道歉，而不是隐瞒。故B选项“与其隐瞒错误，不如承认错误”符合上下文语境，故选B。
