小练(1) Unit 1 Section 1 Reading and Thinking—Prereading-【赢在微点】轻松课堂2023-2024学年新教材高中英语选择性必修第二册（人教版）

小练(一)　UNIT 1　Section 1 熟练高考题型 阅读理解　A　体裁:说明文　主题语境:科学技术　难度:★★☆☆☆ 　In today􀆳s fast⁃paced world, it􀆳s no surprise that everyone is on the hunt for better ways to accomplish more with less online. Thanks to a select few remote collaboration apps, it􀆳s now easier than ever to realize the goal regardless of where they are located on the globe. 　　G Suite G Suite is a term used to describe Google􀆳s collection of productivity apps. They include Google Does (similar to Microsoft Word), Google Sheets (similar to Microsoft Excel), and Google Hangouts, which is a web⁃based meeting platform. Process Street Using Process Street helps keep everyone responsible. Those who use Process Street like the way it securely keeps all members aware of exactly what they need to do and by when. Team members can track activity from the dashboard and get noted when tasks are done. 　　Loom Loom is a web⁃based ad⁃hoc video platform that allows users to record their screens for quick replaying by others. This is great for how⁃to videos, webinars, and instructional guides. The best part about Loom is that it􀆳s free to use. 　　Skype Skype is the tried and trusted chatting/video conferencing platform that has stood the test of time over and over again. Skype, a Microsoft product, allows for fast communication with anyone else who has a login, and it even supports international calling with video. The only downside with Skype is that you need a Microsoft login in order to use it. 　　【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四款精选的远程协控应用程序。 好词　①accomplish v. 完成;实现;②track v. 跟踪;追踪;③over and over again反复;再三;④downside n.缺点;不利方面 1.Which app can keep a team well informed of assigned tasks? A. G Suite. B. Process Street. C. Loom. D. Skype. 答案与解析　B　细节理解题。根据Process Street中的“Those who use Process Street like the way it securely keeps all members aware of exactly what they need to do and by when.”可知,该软件帮助团队成员知晓任务的内容和截止时间,帮助他们了解任务。故选B。 2.What should one do before using Skype? A. Apply for a Microsoft login. B. Specialize in Microso