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限时规范练(三十六) UNIT 5 LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
It's a sunny afternoon near Boeung Keng Kang market in central Phnom Penh and a local barber shop is busy. Chea Sothea,a young hairdresser,puts the finishing touches on a new style for his client.“Today has been a busy day,” said Sothea. The 16yearold handles the steady flow of clients with confidence even though he's only been on the job for six months.
Nol Levin,the owner of the barber shop,smiled when speaking of Sothea.“He has learned some basic relevant skills and he has had a very good command of them,so it has been easy to teach him a wide variety of techniques to achieve whatever a client wants.” He also appreciates the cando attitude that Sothea has brought to his business.
Sothea is equally happy while working with Mr. Nol.“Mr. Nol is kind and easygoing. I'm inspired by Mr. Nol because he always shares his experience and gives me opportunities to practise my skills. I'm making much progress and I'm trying my best to improve every day.”
Neng Socheata,18 years old,has also recently started a new job—cooking in an Italian cafe at the heart of Phnom Penh.“When I was offered the job,I was so happy to use the skills and knowledge that I learned from Mith Samlanh. Working here is the starting point of my career and the first step towards achieving my dreams.”
Lim Chenda,who is Socheata's supervisor (主管) at the restaurant,admires Socheata's ability to learn the job quickly and how well she works with the team. She added,“Socheata works hard,is very punctual (守时的),and greets people with respect. I've even learned a few things from her.”
Actually,both Sothea and Socheata took part in a technical,vocational and education training (TVET) programme designed to provide young people with the skills they need to be successful in the workforce. Students can choose from 11 training areas: cooking,welding,beauty,sewing,electricity,electronics,car mechanics,motorbike mechanics,men's hairdressing,laundry and agriculture. It is delivered by Mith Samlanh through the Partnership Programme for Protection of Children.
1.Why can Chea Sothea learn hairdressing techniques quickly?
A.He has a solid skill foundation.
B.His boss is very serious and strict.
C.His clients are easy to deal with.
D.He has years of work experience.
2.What attitude does Lim Chenda hold towards Neng Socheata?
A.Indifferent. B.Ambiguous.
C.Doubtful. D.Positive.
3.What does the author want to do in the last paragraph?
A.Introduce a new topic for discussion.
B.Summarize the previous paragraphs.
C.Add some background information.
D.Provide some advice for the readers.
4.What message is the text mainly intended to convey?
A.It's never too late to learn new skills.
B.Personality is the key to a happy life.
C.Learning skills is difficult for the young.
D.Upskilling helps to unlock promising careers.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。16岁的Chea Sothea和18岁的Neng Socheata在参加了职业培训后能够很快适应新工作。
1.A [解析]细节理解题。根据第二段中的“He has learned some basic relevant skills and he has had a very good command of them,so it has been easy to teach him a wide variety of techniques to achieve whatever a client wants.”可知,Chea Sothea学过与理发相关的技能,并能熟练掌握。由此可知,Chea Sothea之所以能够很快学会理发技术是因为他有扎实的基础。故选A。
2.D [解析]推理判断题。根据第五段可知,Lim Chenda很欣赏Socheata的工作能力以及团队合作能力,并且Socheata勤奋守时,尊敬他人。由此可知,Lim Chenda对Socheata持肯定的态度。故选D。
3.C [解析]推理判断题。根据尾段中的“Actually,both Sothea and Socheata took part in a technical,vocational and education training (TVET) programme ... in the workforce.”可知,Chea Sothea和Neng Socheata都参加过专门为年轻人提供他们成功所需要的职业技术培训。所以,最后一段是为上文中对Chea Sothea和Neng Socheata能够很快适应工作作进一步的背景介绍。故选C。
4.D [解析]推理判断题。根据全文对Chea Sothea和Neng Socheata工作能力的介绍以及尾段中的“Actually,both Sothea and Socheata took part in a technical,vocational and education training (TVET) programme ... in the workforce.”可知,Chea Sothea和Neng Socheata之所以能够快速适应工作是因为接受了职业技术培训。由此可知,本文的目的是说明技能的提升有助于开启成功的职业生涯。故选D。
B
Facing the growing digital economy and new positions incubated (孵化) in the sector such as deliverymen and livestreaming hosts,young people,especially those born after 2000,are expressing a stronger willingness for flexible work relations with companies,and also wish to become “digital workers” with flexible work locations and schedules.
A report from Peking University's National School of Development released on Wednesday said that nearly 66 percent of surveyed employees born after 2000 prefer to work from home. The number is higher than surveyed people born after 1970,with about 54.4 percent of them preferring the new way.
“The Internet can do anything for me. I check emails from my clients and submit my proposals through apps,then we discuss plans via teleconference. I love working from home actually,” said Mi Lu,a 28yearold new media operator in Beijing.“It's a much more convenient and cooler thing. We work everywhere,perhaps in a cafe,or on a bullet train or even on the table of a restaurant.”
Hu Jiayin,an associate professor in Peking University's National School of Development,concluded that their survey shows that young people desire freedom in their jobs,but also wish for stability in their careers because of uncertainties brought by the fastchanging digital economy.
“But the development of the digital economy also brings great uncertainties and a sense of insecurity to the working population,so we've found some interesting things during our surveys that over 30 percent of job seekers we've surveyed wish to have a stable job at stateowned companies,” she added.
Li Qiang,vicepresident of Zhaopin,said that the greatest risk to those seeking flexible work is whether the company pays the salary fully and on time.“It's necessary for job seekers to set up a longterm development plan,rather than be shortsighted.” He added that companies may bear risks that flexible employees can't deliver highquality work in a limited time period,which requires the companies to establish a sound work delivery standard to help evaluate employee performance.
5.What attracts the young people to become “digital workers”?
A.The increasing network security.
B.The convenient transportation.
C.The flexible working style.
D.The bright prospects.
6.What do we know about Hu Jiayin's conclusion?
A.Digital economy is interesting and promising.
B.Young people pay little attention to instability in working.
C.30% of surveyed job seekers desire to work in government agencies.
D.The development of digital economy is a doubleedged sword for job seekers.
7.What does Li Qiang mean in the last paragraph?
A.Job seekers lack ambitions.
B.Employers are shortsighted.
C.Some companies require working overtime.
D.Flexible work conditions needs improving.
8.What is the author's attitude to the topic of the text?
A.Favorable. B.Objective.
C.Ambiguous. D.Disapproving.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了年轻人,尤其是00后喜欢弹性工作制。但弹性工作制也有需要改进的地方。
5.C [解析]细节理解题。根据第一段中的“and also wish to become ‘digital workers’ with flexible work locations and schedules”可知,年轻人更喜欢工作方式灵活的“数字工作者”的职业,即灵活的工作方式吸引年轻人成为“数字工作者”。故选C。
6.D [解析]推理判断题。根据第四段可知,数字经济带给求职者自由和灵活的同时,也带来了不确定性和不安全感。即数字经济的发展对求职者来说是一把双刃剑。故选D。
7.D [解析]推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“He added that companies may bear risks that flexible employees can't deliver highquality work in a limited time period,which requires the companies to establish a sound work delivery standard to help evaluate employee performance.”可知,李强的意思是弹性工作制需要进一步完善。故选D。
8.B [解析]推理判断题。根据第三段和第五段可知,文章提到年轻人喜欢弹性工作制,但也提及弹性工作制的缺陷及需要改进的地方。由此推断,作者对弹性工作制持客观态度。故选B。
Ⅱ.语法填空
Unless you're actually in sales,the very concept of selling yourself during a job interview can be frightening. You don't want to sound arrogant (傲慢的),or worse,desperate. But learning how to be a selfpromoter in 1.__________ convincing manner is what the job interview is all about. The following tips can help you close the sale on a job offer.
Dress 2.__________ (appropriate).Many hiring managers will form their first impression of you 3.__________ (base) on what you're wearing. The right interview clothing 4.__________ (depend) on the company you are applying for and the culture of the 5.__________ (organize).
Ask unique questions. The secret of distinguishing yourself 6.__________ other job candidates is simple: Ask good questions 7.__________ are valuable to the company. These pointed,yet uncommon questions mark you as an indepth,curious,persistent researcher.
Prepare meaningful anecdotes (轶事).No matter 8.__________ industry you're in,you can expect 9.__________ (ask) behavioral job interview questions. Normally,these questions require you to come up with examples from your past work experiences. Unfortunately,this is where a lot of job seekers stumble (支吾).To craft a fascinating anecdote,experts recommend 10.__________ (use) real feedback to highlight your contribution.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几条可以帮助你获得工作机会的建议。
1.a [解析]考查冠词。空处修饰名词manner,泛指“一种令人信服的方式”,convincing以辅音音素开头,应用不定冠词a。故填a。
2.appropriately [解析]考查副词。空处修饰动词Dress作状语,应用副词形式。故填appropriately。
3.based [解析]考查非谓语动词。句子已有谓语动词will form,所以空处应填非谓语动词,且此处动词base与其逻辑主语impression 之间为被动关系,应用过去分词based表被动。故填based。
4.depends [解析]考查动词的时态和主谓一致。本句描述的是一般事实,所以应用一般现在时,且要与主语The right interview clothing在人称和数上保持一致,应用depend的第三人称单数形式depends。故填depends。
5.organization [解析]考查名词。空处由定冠词the修饰,应填名词,与the company的数保持一致。故填organization。
6.from [解析]考查介词。“distinguish ...from ...”为固定搭配,表示“区分……与……”,符合语境。故填from。
7.that/which [解析]考查定语从句的关系词。空处引导一个限制性定语从句,先行词为questions,指物,关系词在从句中充当主语,用关系代词that或which均可。故填that/which。
8.what/which [解析]考查状语从句的引导词。空处为“no matter+疑问词”结构,引导让步状语从句;再结合句意可知,此处指的是无论身处哪个产业(什么产业),所以用what或which均可。故填what/which。
9.to be asked [解析]考查非谓语动词。expect to do为固定短语,表示“期待做”,且此处的动词ask与you之间为被动关系,应用不定式的被动语态。故填to be asked。
10.using [解析]考查非谓语动词。此处recommend doing sth.为固定搭配,表示“推荐做某事”。故填using。
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