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高三英语培优外刊阅读 班级：____________学号：____________姓名：____________ 外刊精选｜马斯克入主推特！为何先拿高管开刀？ 前几天，马斯克以440亿美元完成了对推特的收购，这场历时6个多月的大戏终于落下帷幕。刚一上任，马斯克就大刀阔斧地开始一系列的改革动作。马斯克具体采取了哪些改革措施？这些改革关系到哪些人？ Elon Musk Completes $44 Billion Deal to Own Twitter By Kate Conger and Lauren Hirsch After months of waffling, lawsuits, verbal mudslinging and the near miss of a full blown trial, Elon Musk now owns Twitter. The closing of the deal, which followed months of drama and legal challenges as Mr. Musk changed his mind about buying the company, sets Twitter on an uncertain course. Mr. Musk, a self-described "free speech absolutist," has said that he wants to make the social media platform a more freewheeling place for all types of commentary and that he would "reverse the permanent ban" of former President Donald J. Trump from the service. Mr. Musk has also promised other sweeping changes at Twitter, including new leadership, job cuts and the pursuit of new ways to make money. Twitter has had difficulties consistently growing its advertising-based business and attracting new users. The firings of the top company executives on Thursday were a sign that Mr. Musk intended to move swiftly. Mr. Musk, 51, will be remaking Twitter without having to disclose how it is performing every few months. By taking the company private, he does not need to regularly answer to shareholders and can make changes to the service away from the public's prying eyes. Mr. Musk has set some ambitious goals for Twitter, which he has said he will transform into an "everything app" called X. Twitter's performance will be vital as Mr. Musk balances investing in the company's future and paying off interest on the $12.5 billion in loans he took out to finance the deal. 【词汇过关】 请写出下面文单词在文章中的中文意思。 1.deal [diːl]n. ______________________________________ 2.waffle [ˈwɑːfl]v. ______________________________________ 3.freewheeling [ˈfriwiːlɪŋ]adj. ______________________________________ 4.commentary [ˈkɑːmənteri]n.______________________________________ 5.swiftly [ˈswɪftli]adv. ______________________________________ 6.disclose [dɪˈskloʊz]v. ______________________________________ 7.pry [praɪ]v. ______________________________________ 8.as [æz]conj. ______________________________________ 【词块学习】 请从文章中找到下面中文相对应的文词块。 1.______________________________________口头诽谤，言语中伤 2.______________________________________某事差一点发生 3.______________________________________全面庭审 4.______________________________________前途未卜，前景未明 5.______________________________________裁员（layoff） 6______________________________________在两者之间取得平衡 拓展练习阅读理解 Emma Patterson, an 88-year-old resident of Montgomery County, Maryland, has devoted her life to the extraordinary mission of fostering (收养) children. Her fostering journey began quite unexpectedly. As her own children grew up, they started bringing home friends who needed more than just a place to hang out — they needed care. These children were often hungry, lacked proper clothing, or faced neglect at home. Emma, with her generous spirit, didn’t hesitate to open her doors and her heart. What started with helping a few friends of her children quickly turned into a lifelong commitment to fostering. Over the years, Emma welcomed nearly 40 foster children into her home. At one point, she was caring for as many as 9 children simultaneously (同时). Each child brought their own set of challenges and needs, but Emma faced each situation with firm dedication. Her home became a shelter for those who had nowhere else to turn to, providing not just the basics of food and shelter but also the emotional support and stability that many of these children had never experienced. Despite these challenges, Emma committed to fostering each child until adulthood. She provided a stable home environment, guiding them through school and helping them achieve milestones they might have otherwise missed. As Emma continued her journey, her influence extended beyond her home. The children she fostered grew up and went on to lead successful lives, proof of the strong foundation she provided. Many of them stayed in touch, expressing their gratitude and acknowledging the crucial role Emma played in their lives. Her home was more than a temporary shelter. It was the starting point for a brighter future for many. Montgomery County honored her for her exceptional service and dedication, recognizing the countless hours and the boundless love she invested in each child she fostered. Emma’s story serves as an inspiration to others, showing that one person’s kindness and commitment can indeed change the world, one child at a time. 29．What motivated Emma to begin fostering children? A．Her own children’s school task. B．Her long wish to foster children. C．The demand of her community. D．Her witness to the children’s situation. 30．What did Emma provide for the fostered children? A．Only physical necessities. B．Help in developing hobbies. C．Material and spiritual support. D．Legal assistance for their cases. 31．What did Emma’s home mean to the fostered children? A．A promising future. B．A temporary shelter. C．Recognition of society. D．A guaranteed success. 32．Which of the following can best describe Emma? A．Generous and lonely. B．Responsible and committed. C．Wealthy and intelligent. D．Thoughtful and humorous. 外刊精选答案 【词汇过关】 请写出下面文单词在文章中的中文意思。 1.deal [diːl]n. 交易，案子 2.waffle [ˈwɑːfl]v. 犹豫不决，含糊其辞 3.freewheeling [ˈfriwiːlɪŋ]adj. 随心所欲的，无拘无束的 4.commentary [ˈkɑːmənteri]n. 评论，议论 5.swiftly [ˈswɪftli]adv. 快速地，迅速地 6.disclose [dɪˈskloʊz]v. 披露，公开 7.pry [praɪ]v. 窥探，窥视 8.as [æz]conj. 当......时；随着......的发生 【词块学习】 请从文章中找到下面中文相对应的文词块。 1.verbal mudslinging口头诽谤，言语中伤 2.near miss某事差一点发生 3.full blown trial全面庭审 4.set somebody on an uncertain course......前途未卜，前景未明 5.job cuts裁员（layoff） 6.balance A and B在两者之间取得平衡 【全文翻译】 埃隆·马斯克以440亿美元完成对推特的收购 经过数月的犹豫反复、诉讼程序以及打嘴仗，还差点儿要上演一场庭审大戏，现在，埃隆·马斯克终于拿下了推特。 此前，马斯克一度改变了对于收购推特的想法，随之而来的是长达数月的戏剧性事件和法律层面的质疑。现在，这笔交易的完成让推特走上了一条充满不确定的道路。马斯克自诩为“言论自由的绝对主义者”，他表示希望把“推特”这个社交媒体打造成一个更加自由的平台，允许出现各种类型的评论；并且，他还将撤销对前总统唐纳德·J·特朗普使用推特的“永久禁令”。 马斯克还承诺将对推特的其他方面也进行全面性的改革，包括更换领导层、裁员以及寻求新的盈利方式。目前，推特面临着的困难包括持续增长广告业务，以及不断吸引新用户。周四，马斯克已经解雇了多位公司高管，这就是他想快速采取行动的一个迹象。 51岁的马斯克将重塑推特，而且他无需每隔几个月披露一次公司业绩进展。通过将推特私有化，他无需定期回应股东的问题，并且还可以躲开公众的窥视，对推特的服务作出改变。 马斯克还为推特设定了一些宏大的目标，他表示将把推特改造成一个名为X的万能应用。 马斯克为此次收购案贷款125亿美元。他要平衡对公司未来的投资与偿还贷款利息，此时推特的业绩就变得至关重要了。 拓展练习阅读理解 29．D 30．C 31．A 32．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Emma Patterson收养近40名儿童的感人故事。 29．细节理解题。根据第二段“As her own children grew up, they started bringing home friends who needed more than just a place to hang out — they needed care. These children were often hungry, lacked proper clothing, or faced neglect at home. Emma, with her generous spirit, didn’t hesitate to open her doors and her heart.(当她自己的孩子长大后，他们开始把朋友带回家，他们需要的不仅仅是一个闲逛的地方——他们需要照顾。这些孩子经常挨饿，没有合适的衣服，或者在家里被忽视。艾玛，以她慷慨的精神，毫不犹豫地打开了她的门和她的心)”可知，对孩子们处境的见证促使艾玛开始收养孩子。故选D。 30．细节理解题。根据第四段“Her home became a shelter for those who had nowhere else to turn to, providing not just the basics of food and shelter but also the emotional support and stability that many of these children had never experienced.(她的家成为了那些无处可去的人的避难所，不仅提供了基本的食物和住所，还提供了许多孩子从未经历过的情感支持和稳定)”可知，艾玛为寄养的孩子提供了物质和精神支持。故选C。 31．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Her home was more than a temporary shelter. It was the starting point for a brighter future for many.(她的家不仅仅是一个临时的避难所。对于许多人来说，这是一个更光明未来的起点)”可知，艾玛的家对收养的孩子们来说意味着一个光明的未来。故选A。 32．推理判断题。根据第三段“What started with helping a few friends of her children quickly turned into a lifelong commitment to fostering.(从帮助孩子们的几个朋友开始，很快就变成了她一生的义务)”以及第四段“Each child brought their own set of challenges and needs, but Emma faced each situation with firm dedication. (每个孩子都有自己的挑战和需求，但艾玛以坚定的奉献精神面对着每一种情况)”可知，艾玛有责任心，有奉献精神。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$