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Section 5 Career Skills
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第Ⅰ卷 语言基础训练
(一)单词拼写(6分)
(1)This insurance guarantees (保证) you against loss in case of fire.
(2)I largely work with people who already are motivated (积极的).
(3)The trend (趋势) at the moment is for a more natural and less made-up look.
(4)The key to his success is his logical (合乎逻辑的) mind.
(5)Rumours began to circulate about his financial (财务的) problems.
(6)Is this test a good measure of reading comprehension (理解)?
(二)单句语法填空(10分)
(7)Given parental motivation (motivate), we are optimistic about the ability of people to change.
(8)My professional training has taught me to look at things logically (logical).
(9)Such projects are not financially (financial) feasible without government funding.
(10)Specifically, their questions became more comprehensive (comprehension) at the new exhibit.
(11)The store guarantees to_refund (refund) if you're not satisfied.
(三)完成句子(8分)
(12)I often have_difficulty_in_concentrating when there is too much noise.
当有太多噪声时,我经常在集中注意力方面有困难。
(13)Tom is a stubborn boy, so it_is_no_use_debating with him.
汤姆是个倔强的孩子,所以和他争论是没有用的。
(14)He started to walk faster and the children had to run to keep_up_with_him.
他开始走得更快了,孩子们不得不跑着跟上他。
(15)There_is_a_growing_trend_towards later retirement.
推迟退休有增加的趋势。
第Ⅱ卷 语篇综合训练
(一)阅读理解
My mom spent years as a stay-at-home mom so that my brothers and I could focus on our education.However, I could tell from her curiosity of and attitudes toward working women that she envied their financial freedom and the self-esteem that must come with it.When I asked her about working again, she would tell me to focus on achieving my dream.I knew she had once dreamed for herself.
For years, I watched her effortlessly light up conversations with both strangers and family.Her empathy and ability to reach the heart could make anyone laugh, even when the story itself did not apply to them at all.“Mom, have you ever thought about being a stand-up comedian?” “It is too late for me, son,” she responded, laughing at the idea.I could not bear to watch her struggle between ambition and doubt.
Her birthday was coming up.Although I had already bought her a present, I knew what I actually wanted to give her.I placed little notes of encouragement inside the present.I asked my family and her friends to do the same.Eventually I had collected 146 notes, and each with the same sentiment, “You are humorous, full of life, and ready to take on the stage.”
On the day of her birthday, my mom unwrapped my present.She was not surprised as she had been hinted at it for long.But then she saw those little notes.She started to weep with her hands full of notes.She could not believe the support was real.
Within two months, my mom gave her first performance in a New York comedy club.I have read the notes countless times with my mom.They are framed and line the walls of her new office space that she rented with the profits she made from working as a professional comedian.For many parents, their children's careers are their greatest accomplishment, but for me my mom's is mine.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在看到母亲对职业女性的憧憬和羡慕之后,在母亲生日这天,送给了母亲一个特别的礼物,母亲很感动,也很受鼓舞,最终母亲实现了自己的梦想。
1.What was the attitude of the author's mother to working women?
A.She was curious about their income.
B.She admired what work brought them.
C.She felt indifferent to working women.
D.She appreciated their ambitions in finance.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“she envied their financial freedom and the self-esteem that must come with it”可知,作者的母亲对职业女性很好奇,她很羡慕职业女性因工作所带来的财政自由和自尊。
2.According to the author, what makes his mother a good comedian?
A.Her effort in making friends.
B.Her talent to bring people joy.
C.Her curiosity about working women.
D.Her desire for financial independence.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Her empathy and ability to reach the heart could make anyone laugh”可知,作者的母亲在与人交流和逗笑他人方面有天赋,这是母亲成为一名优秀的喜剧演员的原因。
3.How did the author's mother feel when reading the notes on her birthday?
A.Amazed and hesitant.
B.Sad and disappointed.
C.Moved and encouraged.
D.Delighted and proud.
解析:选C 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“She started to weep with her hands full of notes.She could not believe the support was real.”可推知,当作者的母亲读到她的生日小纸条时,很感动并受到鼓舞。
4.What can be the best title for this article?
A.My Mom's Greatest Success
B.My Mom's Comedy Career
C.A Special Birthday Gift
D.A Journey to Independence
解析:选C 标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其是第三段可知,文章主要讲述了作者在看到母亲对职业女性的憧憬和羡慕之后,决定帮助母亲,于是在母亲生日这天,送给了母亲一个特别的礼物,即自己从家人和朋友那里收集的146张鼓励母亲的小纸条,母亲很感动,也很受鼓舞,最终母亲实现了自己的梦想。故C项“特别的生日礼物”适合作文章标题。
(二)阅读七选五
Living a balanced life can help you be happier.Finding balance is an art and there's no one correct balance that will work for everyone. __5__ However, finding the right balance for you can help you make the most out of life.
Reduce the amount of work you do at home whenever possible.__6__ Try to keep your job, including your work computer, documents, and anything else from your office, away from your personal living space.If you work from home, set up distinct work and home spaces.Try to unplug technology when you are home from work.__7__ Spend time doing activities off the computer, like crafting or cooking.
__8__ Even if you have a flexible schedule, it's important to communicate when you are and aren't available to handle work-related issues.Let your boss and co-workers know if you cannot or will not respond to a 3:00 a.m.text asking for a report by 6:00 a.m.Your personal social circles should have a similar boundary (界限) during your workday.Let them know that between 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m., your first duty is your job.Catch up with them during a break or during your lunch if you want to chat during the workday.
Talk to your office about renegotiating your work duties if necessary.If you find your job makes it difficult to have the work-life balance, talk to your boss about new terms.You don't need to provide a lot of detail, but be prepared to provide some context for your request.Most jobs won't give you a new schedule for no reason.__9__
A.Avoid taking work-related calls.
B.It will take some time and need practice.
C.Have your personal social circles help you with your work.
D.Set boundaries for both your work and personal social circles.
E.You can set aside certain times that are specifically for learning new skills.
F.But they may be more willing to let you work a new schedule if you list some necessary reasons.
G.Having a physical boundary between your work life and your home life can help enhance a healthy work-life balance.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了保持工作和生活平衡的一些建议。
5.选B 根据上下文可知,此处讲述找到正确的平衡不容易,但是找到平衡有助于你充分利用生活。由此可知,B 项“寻找平衡需要时间和练习”承上启下,符合语境。
6.选G 根据上文“Reduce the amount of work you do at home whenever possible.”可知,本段讲述要保持工作和家庭的平衡。由此可知,G项“在你的工作生活和家庭生活之间有一个物理的界线可以帮助提高健康的工作与生活的平衡”符合语境。
7.选A 根据空前“Try to unplug technology when you are home from work.”和空后“Spend time doing activities off the computer, like crafting or cooking.”可知,此处讲述了具体的做法。由此可知,A项“避免接与工作有关的电话”符合语境。
8.选D 根据下文举的例子可知,本段介绍要为你的工作和个人社交圈设定界限。由此可知,D项“为你的工作和个人社交圈设定界限”符合语境。
9.选F 前文讲述了如果不能保持工作和生活平衡,可以给出一些理由和老板商谈。由此可知,F项“但如果你列出了必要的理由,那么他们可能更愿意让你按新的时间表工作”与上文构成转折关系,符合语境。
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