Unit 4 Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas(Ⅰ)-【创新教程】2025-2026学年高中英语选择性必修第四册五维课堂课时作业word

[主题阅读] Ⅰ.阅读理解 A Last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 55 million people in the U．S.are “gig workers” which is more than 35 percent of the U．S.workforce.That number is projected to jump to 43 percent by 2020. People are drawn to gig work(零工)because it brings in a little extra income without a major time commitment.And recent technologies like Skype, Slack, and Dropbox have made the gig life a reality, giving you maximum freedom, an ideal work­life balance, and the chance to pursue your passions. If you're thinking of joining the gig economy, it's never been easier.One of the great things about the gig economy is that you don't have a boss_breathing_down_your_neck.As a freelancer, you no longer have to cater to a company culture or work schedule that might cause physical or emotional stress.Instead, you get to choose the type of work you do and who you work with.But this degree of freedom requires a corresponding amount of discipline.With no boss to make sure you're on task, it's all on you. A lot of gig workers start their careers by hopping on a project because the employer is desperate and in need of help.On the employer's end, it's tough to take on people for higher management positions when the pool of talent is full of gig workers who haven't been given an opportunity to improve their skills.Businesses have to evolve to learn how to account for an influx(涌入)of temporary workers.It is harder for gig workers to become skilled and get promoted. The workforce is becoming more advanced and educated by the day.You have to keep learning and keep up with industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.This is true even for people in traditional office settings, but it's critical if you're your own boss. 1．What made the gig life a reality? A．Greater work­life balance. B．New technologies. C．A little extra money. D．Maximum freedom. 2．What does the underlined phrase “breathing down your neck” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Making you unable to breathe freely. B．Standing very close behind you. C．Threatening you by saying something. D．Monitoring you closely. 3．What can we infer from the last but one paragraph? A．Employers should invest in training the temporary workers. B．Gig workers start their jobs out of passion. C．It's hard for employers to employ people for higher positions. D．It's hard for gig workers to develop skills. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Gig Economy B．The Challenges of the Gig Economy C．The Increase of the Gig Economy D．The Reason for the Gig Economy [语篇解读]　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了零工经济的优势和劣势。 1．B　[细节理解题。根据第二段中的“And recent technologies like Skype, Slack, and Dropbox have made the gig life a reality”可知，是新的技术使它成为现实的。故选B项。] 2．D　[词义猜测题。根据第三段内容尤其该段最后一句“With no boss to make sure you're on task, it's all on you.”可知，没有老板能确保你完成任务，一切都由你来决定。由此可推知，第三段中划线短语“breathing down your neck”意为“密切监视你”。故选D项。] 3．A　[推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第二句“On the employer's end, it's tough to take on people for higher management positions when the pool of talent is full of gig workers who haven't been given an opportunity to improve their skills.”可知，从雇主的角度来说，当人才库中满是没有机会提高技能的工作人员时，很难让他们担任更高的管理职位。由此可推知，从倒数第二段我们可以推断出雇主应投资培训临时工。故选A项。] 4．A　[主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其第三段第二句“One of the great things about the gig economy is that you don't have a boss breathing down your neck.”和倒数第二段最后一句“It is harder for gig workers to become skilled and get promoted.”可知，本文介绍了零工经济的优势和劣势。故选A项。] B Having a smartphone may not be as smart as you think.They may let you surf the Internet，listen to music and take photos wherever you are...but they also turn you into a workaholic(工作狂)，it seems. A study suggests that，by giving you access to emails at all times，the smartphone adds as much as two hours to your working day.Experts found that British people work an additional 460 hours a year on average as they are able to respond to emails on their mobiles.The study shows the average UK working day is between 9 and 10 hours，but 2 more hours is spent responding to or sending work emails，or making work calls. Almost one in ten admits spending up to three hours outside their normal working day checking work emails.Some workers say they are on call almost 24 hours a day.Nearly two­thirds say they often check work emails just before they go to bed and as soon as they wake up, while over a third have replied to one in the middle of the night.The average time for first checking emails is between 6 a．m and 7 a．m, with more than a third checking their first email in the period, and a quarter checking them between 11 p．m.and midnight. Ghadi Hobeika，marketing director of Pixmania，said：“The ability to access millions of Apps has made smart phone invaluable for many people.However，there are disadvantages.Many companies expect their employees to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week，and smartphones mean that people cannot get away from work.The more frequently in contact we become，the more is expected of us in a work capacity.” 5．With a smartphone the average UK working day is_________. A．11 to 12 hours　　　　 B．9 to 10 hours C．8 hours D．2 hours 6．We can learn from the text that the British people_________. A．prefer to check emails in the morning B．are crazy about different smart phone C．work more hours with smart phones D．shorten their normal working hours 7．What does the underlined word “invaluable” mean? A．useless B．necessary C．expensive D．cheap 8．What does Ghadi Hobeika feel about smart phones? A．They are unimportant for most of people. B．They have disadvantages for some companies. C．They are useful to improve a work ability. D．They make it impossible for people to rest. [语篇解读]　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍使用智能手机也许并不像你想的那样明智。使用智能手机可以让你随时随地上网、听音乐、拍照片……但也可能让你变成工作狂。最新调查显示，智能手机能让你随时查收邮件，因此这种花哨的手机会让你每天的工作时间延长多达两个小时。 5．C　[细节理解题。根据文章第二段的The study shows the average UK working day is between 9 and 10 hours, but 2 more hours is spent responding to or sending work emails, or making work calls.可知英国的平均工作日，使用智能手机11到12小时。故选A。] 6．C　[细节理解题。根据文章第二段的A study suggests that, by giving you access to emails at all times, the smartphone adds as much as two hours to your working day.可知，英国人在智能手机上比工作时间更长。故选C。] 7．B　[词义猜测题。根据文章最后一段其后两句However, there are disadvantages.Many companies expect their employees to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and smart phones mean that people cannot get away from work.可知，其也有缺点，许多公司希望他们的员工能够随时等待电话通知，使得人们工作离不开智能手机。从而可以猜测出invaluable为“极为重要的”之意。故选B。] 8．D　[推理判断题。根据文章最后一段However, there are disadvantages.Many companies expect their employees to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and smartphones mean that people cannot get away from work.The more constantly in touch we become, the more is expected of us in work.可知，Ghadi Hobeika认为智能手机让人们很难得到休息。故选D。] Ⅱ.阅读七选五 How to Start a Business Unemployment rate is so high in present society that many young people are thinking about starting their own business.However, setting up on your own will by no means be easy.___1___. Make a business plan. If you decide to start a business, the first thing you must do is to draw up a realistic business plan－this is a working document that describes the business, its objectives, its financial forecasts and so on.___2___. ___3___. Once you have a detailed business plan and enough evidence to believe that your idea is viable(可行的), it is time to go and see the bank manager.It is important to shop around to find which bank offers the best deal and who you feel most comfortable with.Make sure what you're getting is right for you and your business. Develop a survival strategy. ___4___.One of the biggest stumbling blocks to people starting a business can be understanding all the legislation.That can be tax, employment, trade, health and safety or environment.It can be confusing if you have never run your own business. Get yourself noticed. In order to make your business a success, you must ensure that consumers know it exists.___5___.For example, if you are running a local plumbing company, then delivering leaflets in your area would be the best option. A．So it is really important to make a business plan B．The tips below may help you to start a business C．A bank would not consider lending money unless you show a detailed business plan D．Be sure to attract much attention E．Choosing how to advertise depends on the type of the business F．Get access to finance G．Make sure you are running your business correctly by the law [语篇解读]　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要给自主创业的人们提出了一些建议。 1．B　[本空总括文章第一段的内容并用来引起下文中的建议。故选B项。] 2．C　[根据小标题“做一个创业计划”可知下文肯定要说创业计划的重要性，C项“如果没有详细的创业计划，银行是不会考虑给你贷款的”符合题意。故选C项。] 3．F　[根据下文的内容“找银行贷款”可知是要 “获得资金支援”。 故选F项。] 4．G　[根据下文“can be understanding all the legislation”可知G项“确保你是依法经营”符合题意。故选G项。] 5．E　[根据小标题可知，这个段落是讲如何把自己宣传出去，让消费者知道你的企业的存在。空后举了一个具体事例进行说明，故选E项。] 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $