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Section 1 Topic Talk
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第Ⅰ卷 语言基础训练
(一)单词拼写(5分)
(1)The architect (建筑师) is drawing up plans for the new offices.
(2)The affair was settled to the complete satisfaction of the client (客户).
(3)In her younger days, Mary was a successful saleswoman (女推销员).
(4)It is reported that they put on a brilliant (极好的)performance in the theatre last night.
(5)To my surprise, I was transferred to the book department (部) last month.
(二)单句语法填空(16分)
(6)They started looking for ways to increase their profits and called in a consultant (consult).
(7)Critics say that the new system may be more economical (economy) but will lead to a decline in programme quality.
(8)She asked her assistant (assist) to prepare the documents for the meeting.
(9)There's something different about this technology: it is persuasive (persuade).
(10)She may be slow but at least she's reliable (rely).
(11)Good management (manage) involves not only setting clear goals but also inspiring the team to achieve them.
(12)The most impressive (impress) thing about him is his calm acceptance of whatever comes his way.
(13)The fascination (fascinate) of the game lies in trying to guess what your opponent is thinking.
(三)选词填空(10分)
come to one's assistance, on credit, be responsible for, get on well with, leave an impression on
(14)We left_an_impression_on the audience that we were determined to win.
(15)Credit cards enable holders to obtain goods and services on_credit.
(16)They're very different, yet they seem to get_on_well_with each other.
(17)Despite his cries, no one came_to_his_assistance.
(18)We must be_responsible_for the environment and take measures to protect it.
第Ⅱ卷 语篇综合训练
(一)阅读理解
During my life in high school, a work-study program changed me a lot.It was not just an opportunity; it was a life-changing experience.It provided me with the chance to learn not only from textbooks but also from life itself.
The program is designed to mix academic studies with work experience, allowing us to apply what we learn in a practical setting.It's a chance to explore potential careers, to understand the world, and to develop a strong work ethic (职业道德).
I remember my first day on the job, filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness.I was arranged to work in the school's administrative office, a busy place with a lot of activities.My tasks were simple at first: filing documents, answering phones, and assisting with basic office duties.But as I grew more comfortable, my responsibilities increased.
I learned the importance of time management, of meeting deadlines, and of working as part of a team.I discovered that the skills I was learning in my business classes were directly applicable to my work.It was amazing to see the theory come to life.
But the work-study program wasn't just about work.It was about learning to balance responsibilities.Balancing schoolwork and a job was challenging, but it taught me the importance of rules and the value of hard work.I learned to manage my time skillfully.
The most important lesson, however, was about the meaning of labor.Whether it was cleaning the school halls or assisting in the library, every task was important, and every role was valued.The program taught me that no job is small if it's done with effort and pride.
The work-study program has been an important part of my high school experience.It's not just about earning a paycheck; it's about earning a sense of self-worth and a glimpse into the future.It's a stepping stone towards adulthood, a bridge between the world of learning and the world of work.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者参加勤工俭学项目的经历与收获。
1.Why is the work-study program set up?
A.To offer students a source of earning money.
B.To change students' learning experiences.
C.To teach students how to manage an office.
D.To prepare students for a specific job path.
解析:选B 推理判断题。根据第二段中“The program is designed to mix academic studies with work experience, allowing us to apply what we learn in a practical setting.”可知,设立勤工俭学项目旨在改变学生的学习体验,让他们通过实践将理论付诸实践。
2.How did the work-study program help the author balance responsibilities?
A.By allowing him to leave his schoolwork alone.
B.By providing a relaxed work environment.
C.By teaching him the value of hard work.
D.By giving him a lot of free time.
解析:选C 细节理解题。根据第五段中“Balancing schoolwork and a job was challenging, but it taught me the importance of rules and the value of hard work.”可知,勤工俭学项目通过教授作者努力工作的价值来帮助他平衡责任。
3.What is the main lesson the author learned from the work-study program?
A.Every task has importance and value.
B.Effort and pride make jobs colorful.
C.Library work is meaningful.
D.Practice is better than ideas.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The most important lesson, however, was about the meaning of labor ... every task was important, and every role was valued.”可知,作者从勤工俭学项目中学到的主要教训是每一项任务都有重要性和价值。
4.Which of the following words can best describe the author?
A.Proud and creative.
B.Curious and powerful.
C.Doubtful and careful.
D.Positive and thoughtful.
解析:选D 推理判断题。根据文章整体内容,尤其是最后一段可知,作者讲述了勤工俭学项目对自己的影响,认为这个项目对自己来说不仅仅是为了赚钱,更是为了获得自我价值感和对未来的一瞥。这是通往成年世界的垫脚石,是学习和工作世界之间的桥梁。这表明作者是积极的、深思熟虑的。
(二)阅读七选五
Recently, I sat in a lecture hall with a couple of hundred final-year undergraduate students.__5__. When I was about to graduate, the future seemed unclear.I didn't have a place on a company graduate programme like many of my classmates.Decades on, I realized that what seemed like obvious career ladders weren't so simple.
In the UK at least, the job market for today's graduates seems good.The annual report by the Institute of Student Employers found that graduate recruitment could increase by 5% this year.Companies struggled to recruit in areas such as digital, engineering and finance.__6__ — with an average of 86 applications for every opening.
__7__. The Chartered Institution of Personnel and Development's good work survey found that only 35% of people said their job offered good opportunities for career advancement.
There are a few reasons why people find it difficult to advance on the career ladder.One of them many people struggle is that career ladders are becoming smaller.As large organizations have slimmed down, so have the internal paths for promotion.__8__. As work gets outsourced to gig workers, there are few opportunities for developing new skills and stepping up.
Another issue is that increasing numbers of people just aren't interested in climbing the ladder.The recent iteration (迭代) of the world values survey found millennials and generation Z placed less value on work than they used to.A decade ago, 41% of millennials thought work should come first while that number is 14% today.__9__.
A.Despite this strong demand, each position was hotly contested
B.Looking around, I thought about my own uncertainty at their age
C.It seems many of us no longer see ourselves defined by our work
D.Career setbacks such as unsuccessfully applying for a promotion are often painful
E.Once today's generation of graduates find a job, only some will find opportunities to advance
F.This means careers have been replaced with jobs, and jobs have increasingly been replaced with tasks
G.Like the students sitting in that lecture hall, many of us only see a small portion of the paths for career development life might offer
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者对于毕业生就业的一些看法。
5.选B 后文提到了作者毕业时感到未来不明朗,由此推测作者看到其他学生时,也想到了自己当时的情况。故B项“环顾四周,我想到了自己在他们这个年纪时的不确定”符合语境。
6.选A 后文提到了平均每个职位有86人申请,说明竞争很激烈,故A项“尽管需求强劲,但每个职位都竞争激烈”衔接下文,符合语境。
7.选E 后文的调查表明大部分人的工作没有提供良好的职业发展机会。故E项“现在这一代的毕业生一旦找到工作,只有一部分人能找到晋升的机会”符合语境。
8.选F 根据上文可知,本句承接上文,说明大型机构精简,内部晋升渠道也在缩减背后的意义。故F项“这意味着职业已经被工作所取代,而工作也越来越多地被任务所取代”符合语境。
9.选C 上文提到“认为工作应该放在第一位”的比例大幅降低,说明人们不再认为工作是第一位的,故C项“我们中的许多人似乎不再认为自己是由工作来定义的”符合语境。
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