【解析】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讲了我们每天都在传播各种各样的错误的谬见。你一直坚信的一些谬见可能是不正确的。并列举了一些谬见。
36.上文There are varieties of false myths we spread from day to day.说我们每天都在传播各种各样的错误的谬见。下文 Otherwise, people will continue to believe such ridiculous myths undoubtedly.说否则，人们无疑会继续相信这些荒谬的谬见。该空承上启下，G选项“科学家们早就该成立一个专门揭露真相的部门了”切题，故选G。
37.上文Dr. Michael Jensen, an obesity specialist in Minnesota USA says that drinking beer makes liver burn alcohol instead of fat, leaving the latter to accumulate in the waist.说美国明尼苏达州的肥胖专家迈克尔·詹森博士说，喝啤酒会使肝脏燃烧酒精而不是脂肪，使脂肪堆积在腰部。下文 while the one of women’s accumulates in the hips and bottoms, as a result of different sexual characteristics.说而女性则由于不同的性别特征而在臀部和臀部堆积。该空承上启下，B选项“男人的脂肪储存在他们的肚子里”切题，故选B。 38.根据We are told that dogs see the world in black and white.（我们被告知狗看世界是黑白的。）可知这一段的标题是“狗眼中的世界是黑白的”，故选C。
39.这一段的标题是Carrots improve eyesight.（胡萝卜提高视力。）该空与标题相呼应，F选项 “我们同意吃胡萝卜对良好视力至关重要的观点”切题，故选F。
40.上文The myth about the amazing power of carrots was invented and spread by the media so that enemies would not learn about the fact.说有关胡萝卜神奇力量的谬论是媒体编造和传播的，这样敌人就不会知道这个事实。该空承接上文，E选项“最后，它传播到世界各地，人们仍然相信它”切题，故选E。
5.【广东省惠州市2019-2020学年高三上学期第一次调研】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。
How to Cultivate Confidence?
When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to appear at every corner maybe you'll hear this advice: \known as self-esteem. Confidence turns thoughts into action. It comes from the genes you are born with, the way people get used to treating you as well as the choices you make. While it isn't possible to completely separate these three factors, the personal choices we make obviously play a major role in confidence development. As a result, by keeping in mind certain practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence.
___17___lf you're looking for a long-term change, consider the way you think about your abilities and talents. Do you think they are fixed at birth, or that they can be developed? These beliefs mater because they can influence how you act in the face of setbacks. if you have a fixed mindset, meaning that your talents are locked in
pace, you might give up, assuming you've discovered something you're not good at. But if you have a growth mindset, and think your abilities can improve, a challenge will become an opportunity to learn and grow.
Neuroscience(神经学）supports the Jatter. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice.___18___ Practicing failure is a must. Failure happens.___19___. J.K. Rowling was rejected by twelve different publishers before one picked up Harry Potter. The Wright Brothers built on history's failed attempts at flight before designing a successful airplane. Studies show that those who fail regularly and keep trying anyway are better equipped to respond to challenges in a constructive way. ___20___So, think of a challenge you want to take on, realize it's not going to be easy, accept that you'll make mistakes, and be kind to yourself when you do. You'll feel the excitement, knowing that whatever the result, you'll have gained greater knowledge and understanding. A. But what is confidence?
B. So can confidence be easily cultivated? C. Everyone is possible to encounter failure. D. Being a talented person is quite necessary. E. They learn to try different strategies and persevere F. Believing in your abilities to improve is the first step.
G t also turns out that people with a growth mindset are better at dealing with challenges 【答案】16. A 17. F 18. G 19. C 20. E
【解析】这是一篇议论文。文章就如何培养自信给出了方法，首先要相信自己，其次要明白失败是人生常事。
16.根据上文中的 \及文章标题可知，此处是在讲述要自信，故接下来的话题也与自信相关。A项意为“但什么是自信?”，承接上文，符合语境。故选A项。 17.
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As a result, by keeping in mind certain practical tips, we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence. 和下文 lf you're looking for a longterm change, consider the way you think about your abilities and talents. 可知，有一些实用的小技巧来培养自信，如果你想寻求长期的改变，想想你对自己能力和才能的看法。F项意为“相信自己有能力提高是第一步”，承上启下，符合语境。故选F项。
18.根据上文 The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. 可知，你大脑中的联系会随着学习和实践而增强和增长，即成长型的思维模式会使人进步。G项意为“事实证明，具有成长型思维模式的人更善于应对挑战”，承接上文，符合语境。故选G项。
19.根据文章最后一段前两句 Practicing failure is a must. Failure happens. 可知，失败是常常发生的，故接下来也是关于失败的内容。C项意为“每个人都可能遭遇失败”，承接上文，符合语境。故选C项。 20.根据上文的
Studies show that those who fail regularly and keep trying anyway are better equipped to respond to challenges in a constructive way. 可知，那些经常失败并且坚持尝试的人，更有能力以建设性的方式应对挑战，故此处与坚持相关。E项意为“他们学会尝试不同的策略并持之以恒”，承接上文，符合语境，该句中的they指代前句的those who fail regularly and keep trying。故选E项。
6.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。
Treat Your Life Like A Road Trip
We’ve all heard “life is a journey”. In my opinion, it is the final road trip with your Life Map helping you. Here are five of the Life Map Guide definitions. The backseat drivers
The backseat drivers are people you have allowed to control you in some way. When you're driving, you have someone in the backseat telling you how to drive or which way to go. 36 Recognizing who the backseat drivers are will help you set boundaries and remain authentic. The passengers
The passengers are people who are by your side through thick and thin. They give you a shoulder to cry on. They help when things are tough. 37 That is because you know you aren't alone whatever you may be going through. Your GPS
38 That's your GPS kicking in to guide you. Your intuition(直觉) is powerful and it's there to help you move in the right direction. Fork in the road
When you have a tough decision to make, you meet a fork in the road. Then look back on other big decisions you've made and how you ended up coming to a conclusion. 39 It also helps to listen to your GPS as it can lead you to a wise decision. Refill your tank
We've all had times when we've felt low. When you're in that place it can be really challenging to pull yourself out of it. What really helps is being aware of what it takes to refill your tank. 40 A. They celebrate your successes and believe you.
B. Knowing who these people are gives you a sense of safety. C. You'll be surprised how you can come up with some brilliant ideas. D. Do you remember changing your direction in time to avoid an accident? E. It's no different when you have someone in your life telling you what to do. F. You know that feeling when something feels extremely right or extremely wrong? G. Think about what brings you joy and take action to put more of that into your life. 【答案】36—40 EBFCG
【解析】本文是一篇议论文，在文章作者把人生比作自驾车的公路之旅。与你同甘共苦的家人们就是你的乘客；你心灵的导航就好比汽车的导航，而且在行程中你要时不时地给自己加油，也就是要时常给自己激励。
36. E根据上句可知人们在驾驶汽车时会有别人给你指挥，告诉走哪条路，如何开车，而在人生中同样也有这样给你指路的，告诉你如何去做的人，和E选项内容衔接，故选E。
37. B根据前句中的they可知此处指复数概念的名词，和these people呼应；再根据后句解释的原因可知，知道有人陪伴人们会有安全感，故选B。
38. F根据后句内容可知此处指人们的直觉就是内心的导航，that指代单数名词，和that feeling呼应，故选F。
39. C根据上文内容可知，作者建议人们在人生的岔口，需要做出艰难的选择或者决定的时候，要回顾一下以前自己做出的选择，这样有助于解决目前的情况，想出好的办法，故选C。
40. G本段介绍当人们处于低谷的时候，应该要想想快乐的事情，给自己重新注入一些动力和活力，故选G。
2020年高考英语精选考点专项突破16 阅读填空（议论文）
