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高三英语培优外刊阅读
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外刊精选|一句“在吗”,如何逼疯当代职场人?
“微信上被问‘在吗’,该如何回复”这个问题,曾经在中文互联网上引发热烈讨论。今天《华尔街日报》的这篇外刊告诉我们,这个问题也在困扰美国人,甚至已经成为职场沟通的新雷区。为什么以只打招呼、不说事情的方式开启对话,会令人非常反感?如果遇到这样的同事或工作伙伴,我们该如何应对?
The New Most Dreaded Word at Work: 'Hey'
By Anne Marie Chaker
Harrison Luongtran's three-letter missives strike fear into the hearts of his colleagues.
Hey.
"My mind goes to the worst places," says Atheina Hasbani, who works with Luongtran. There is no other information in the Slack instant message as she waits for the proverbial other shoe to drop. "It's like, 'Am I fired? Am I in trouble?'"
While the quick-drop salutation is often innocuous, it can leave recipients fearing the worst—or it can feel like a trap, its friendly tone masking that something else is being added to your already lengthy to-do list.
As workers feel pressure to do more at a faster clip, employees and bosses expect quick answers from colleagues, even when they're not together. That dynamic has supercharged real-time conversations online.
Unlike emails, which generally are longer and don't require an immediate response, instant messaging carries the weight of a real-time back and forth. And while workers have fine-tuned their email protocol, workplace instant-messaging is still the Wild West.
When colleagues communicate in a way that feels irksome, it's important to let them know how it makes you feel, says Constance Hadley, a professor at Boston University Questrom School of Business.
【词汇过关】
请写出下面文单词在文章中的中文意思。
1.dreaded英 [ˈdredɪd] 美 [ˈdredɪd]adj. ________________________________________
2.missive英 [ˈmɪsɪv] 美 [ˈmɪsɪv]n. ________________________________________
3.awe n. ________________________________________
4.while英 [waɪl] 美 [waɪl]conj. _______________________________
5.salutation n. _______________________________
6.drop v_______________________________
7.innocuous英 [ɪˈnɒkjuəs] 美 [ɪˈnɑːkjuəs]adj. _______________________________
8.recipient n. _______________________________
9.trap英 [træp] 美 [træp]n. _______________________________
10.tone英 [təʊn] 美 [toʊn]n. _______________________________
11.to-do list英 [təˈduː ˌlɪst] 美 [təˈduː ˌlɪst]n. _______________________________
12.dynamic英 [daɪˈnæmɪk] 美 [daɪˈnæmɪk]n._______________________________
13.supercharge英 [ˈsuːpətʃɑːdʒ] 美 [ˈsuːpərtʃɑːrdʒ]v. _______________________________
14.fine-tune英 [ˌfaɪnˈtʃuːn] 美 [ˌfaɪnˈtuːn]v. _______________________________
15.Wild West英 [ˌwaɪld ˈwest] 美 [ˌwaɪld ˈwest]n. _______________________________
16.irksome英 [ˈɜːksəm] 美 [ˈɜrːk.səm]adj. _______________________________
【词块学习】
请从文章中找到下面中文相对应的文词块。
1.the dreaded moment ___________________
2.the dreaded word ___________________
3.to strike fear into one's heart ___________________
4.to strike awe into one's heart ___________________
5.wait for the other shoe to drop ___________________
6.proverbial adj. ___________________
7.quick-drop salutation ___________________
8.leave somebody doing something ___________________
9.feel pressure to do something ___________________
10.at a faster clip ___________________
11.immediate response ___________________
12.instant messaging ___________________
13.carry the weight of something ___________________
14.email protocol ___________________
拓展练习阅读理解
Skincare experts and beauty lovers often say that we should be applying SPF (Sun Protection Factor) to our skin every day. When we apply sun cream it can reduce our risk of developing skin cancer, plus it also helps prevent skin ageing and age spots. But Dr. Karan Raj, a medical expert, weighed in with a slightly different take.
He says that some of us don't need to wear SPF every day — and explained why. Dr. Karan Raj said, “Your skin color will determine the degree or risk benefit relationship with sun expose and if you need to cream up those cheeks.”
Speaking about why some people should wear sun cream every day, Dr. Raj said, “It also depends why you're wearing sunscreen. Is it to lower your risk of skin cancer or to limit photo-ageing?”
He added, “If it's to limit photo-ageing you should probably wear sunscreen every day, no matter your skin tone. But if you're just concerned about lowering your risk of skin cancer, you can be more selective about wearing sunscreen.”
He commented, ""This is determined by your skin color and UV Index (紫外线指数) . Generally sunscreen is recommended when the UV Index is three and above. So if you've got pale, sun sensitive skin that turns you into a lobster (龙虾红) easily, or you've got darker white skin, olive or light brown skin and the UV Index is three and above, sunscreen should be part of your routine.”
The NHS doctor says that the UV Index of seven on a white male is a UV. less than minus (负的) one on a male with dark brown skin. He added: “So if you've got dark brown skin you probably don't need routine sunscreen unless you're going to be exposed to the sun for long periods of time, if the UV Index is way higher than expected, or specific medical indications.”
You can find out what the weather Index is each day by checking weather apps. In the UK, the UV Index rarely goes beyond 7. The doctor says those who are worried about their Vitamin D intake, all you need is 25 minutes of sun exposure a few times a week to “max out” your skin's natural Vitamin D product.
21.What does the underlined word “take” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.Way. B.Feature. C.Vie. D.Style.
22.According to Dr. Karan Raj, we should use sun cream every day .
A.to avoid skin ageing B.to prevent dust and dirt
C.to improve our makeup D.to reduce the risk of skin cancer
23.Which statement might Dr. Karan Raj agree with?
A.Sun rays won't cause the risk of skin cancer.
B.Dark color skin is not so sensitive to the UV.
C.The UV Index below 7 does no harm to skin.
D.Those lacking Vitamin D should use sun cream.
24.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.What benefits does the sun cream offer?
B.How can you avoid the harm of the sun rays?
C.What is the link between skin color and UV Index?
D.Why is it unnecessary for some to wear sun cream every day?
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.dreaded英 [ˈdredɪd] 美 [ˈdredɪd]adj. 令人畏惧的
2.missive英 [ˈmɪsɪv] 美 [ˈmɪsɪv]n. 公文,信函
3.awe n. 敬畏,惊叹
4.while英 [waɪl] 美 [waɪl]conj. 尽管,虽然
5.salutation n. 招呼,致意
6.drop v. 写
7.innocuous英 [ɪˈnɒkjuəs] 美 [ɪˈnɑːkjuəs]adj. 无害的
8.recipient n. 接收者
9.trap英 [træp] 美 [træp]n. 陷阱
10.tone英 [təʊn] 美 [toʊn]n. 调调,口吻
11.to-do list英 [təˈduː ˌlɪst] 美 [təˈduː ˌlɪst]n. 任务清单
12.dynamic英 [daɪˈnæmɪk] 美 [daɪˈnæmɪk]n. 互动方式
13.supercharge英 [ˈsuːpətʃɑːdʒ] 美 [ˈsuːpərtʃɑːrdʒ]v. 对……增压,使……过载
14.fine-tune英 [ˌfaɪnˈtʃuːn] 美 [ˌfaɪnˈtuːn]v. 微调
15.Wild West英 [ˌwaɪld ˈwest] 美 [ˌwaɪld ˈwest]n. 西部荒野
16.irksome英 [ˈɜːksəm] 美 [ˈɜrːk.səm]adj. 令人生气烦躁的
【词块学习】
请从文章中找到下面中文相对应的文词块。
1.the dreaded moment 令人恐怖的时刻
2.the dreaded word 令人胆寒的字眼
3.to strike fear into one's heart使人感到恐惧
4.to strike awe into one's heart 令人失魂丧胆
5.wait for the other shoe to drop提心吊胆地等待最后结果,事情悬而未决,人心惶惶不安
6.proverbial adj. 众所周知的,如谚语所言般的
7.quick-drop salutation简易快速的招呼
8.leave somebody doing something让某人做某事
9.feel pressure to do something感受到必须作某事的压力
10.at a faster clip以更快的速度
11.immediate response 及时回复,马上回复
12.instant messaging即时消息
13.carry the weight of something承担着某种重量;承受着某种压力
14.email protocol邮件协议
【全文翻译】
工作中让人闻风丧胆的词汇又添新成员:“嘿。”
哈里森·卢昂特兰(Harrison Luongtran) 的三字公文让他的同事们心生恐惧。
“嘿。”
和卢昂特兰一起工作的阿塞娜·哈斯巴尼(Atheina Hasbani)说:“我的脑中出现了最坏的想法”。她提心吊胆地等待着接下来的话,就像我们谚语中常说的“等另一只鞋子掉下来”,但是Slack即时信息框里没再出现其他信息。“我在想,‘我是不是被解雇了?’‘我是不是有麻烦了?’”
虽然这种突如其来的打招呼通常并无恶意,但它可以让接收信息的人产生最坏的联想并感到担忧;它也可能让人感觉是个陷阱,在貌似友好的语气之下藏着又一项新任务,将被添加到你那已经很长的“待办清单”里。
打工人迫于压力不得不以更快的速度完成更多的工作,因此员工和老板都希望从同事那里得到快速回复,即使不在一起时也是如此。这让线上实时对话越发地高速运转。
电子邮件通常篇幅较长,也不需要立即回复;而即时信息则不同,它需要实时互动,有来必回。此外还有一点不同,工作中使用电子邮件时人们会注意礼仪规范,但用于工作的即时信息仍然是没有任何规范的“西部荒野”。
波士顿大学凯斯特罗姆商学院教授康斯坦丝·哈德利(Constance Hadley)说,当同事的交流方式让你感到不快,要告诉对方你的感受,这很重要。
拓展练习阅读理解
21.C 22.A 23.B 24.D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一位英国医生对于使用防晒霜的一些看法,他指出在紫外线指数超过3的情况下或者浅色皮肤的人需要涂防晒霜,而皮肤黑或者紫外线不强烈的情况下可以不使用防晒霜。
21.词义猜测题。第一段介绍了人们每天要涂防晒霜。根据第二段“He says that some of us don’t need to wear SPF every day — and explained why. Dr. Karan Raj said, “Your skin color will determine the degree or risk benefit relationship with sun expose and if you need to cream up those cheeks.”(他说,我们中的一些人不需要每天都涂防晒霜,并解释了原因。卡兰·拉杰博士说:“你的肤色将决定晒太阳的程度或风险收益关系,以及你是否需要在脸颊上涂防晒霜。”)”可知, Dr. Karan Raj有一个不同的观点。由此可推知,画线词意为“观点”,与C项意思一致。故选C。
22.细节理解题。根据第四段 “He added, “If it’s to limit photo-ageing you should probably wear sunscreen every day, no matter your skin tone.(他补充说:“如果要防止皮肤老化,不管你的肤色如何,你都应该每天涂防晒霜。”) ”可知,每天使用防晒霜是为了避免皮肤老化。故选A。
23.推理判断题。根据第六段“He added: “So if you’ve got dark brown skin you probably don’t need routine sunscreen.(他补充说:“所以如果你是深棕色皮肤,你可能不需要常规的防晒霜”)”可知,深色皮肤对紫外线不那么敏感。故选B。
24.主旨大意题。根据首段中的“When we apply sun cream it can reduce our risk of developing skin cancer, plus it also helps prevent skin ageing and age spots.( 当我们使用防晒霜时,它可以降低我们患皮肤癌的风险,而且它还有助于防止皮肤老化和老年斑。)”以及下文中介绍的一位英国医生对于使用防晒霜的一些看法可知,在紫外线指数超过3的情况下或者浅色皮肤的人需要涂防晒霜,而皮肤黑或者紫外线不强烈的情况下可以不使用防晒霜,标题“为什么有些人不需要每天都涂防晒霜呢?”概括了本文的主题,适合作为本文的最佳标题。故选D。
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