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Section Ⅰ“Reading and Thinking”的课文习读环节 [课时跟踪检测] Ⅰ.阅读理解 A With graduation drawing near, I have to make some decisions about my future. Do I want to spend another four years studying at university? Am I ready for the world of work? The only thing that's clear to me is that my vague dreams of making films or singing in a band are becoming more and more unlikely. It's probably nothing unusual, but I've just come to the realization that, although I'm good at lots of things as an ordinary girl, I'm not brilliant at anything. My parents, trying desperately not to influence my choice, have so far offered limited guidance. My dad, who went into construction straight from school and doesn't regret a thing, talks about being passionate about whatever you do. My mum, a teacher, holds the same view. However, on balance, she feels that qualifications gave her more options when she was ready to decide. Most of my friends seem to be in the same position as me. One or two have decided on degrees in medicine or law. Six months ago we might have laughed at them. Saving someone's life in an operating theater or giving speeches in court seemed so grown－up! Now I'm actually jealous of their plans. Forgetting about the hard work for the moment, their futures are more or less decided: a degree, training and then work. In ten years, they'll all have respectable careers. But what about me? Well, I've been writing this blog for a year now and some of you seem to enjoy reading my posts. Perhaps journalism is my “thing”. I've already applied to several local newspapers for some work experience and I was able to use this website as useful proof that journalism isn't just a sudden idea I've had. No replies as yet, but I'm hopeful. It's a competitive industry, I know, so I'd have to do some more studying first. I've been researching relevant courses, though the thought of borrowing thousands to pay for a full degree is depressing. However, a realistic approach to my future is good progress, I feel. 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者对自己未来职业选择的迷茫，以及为选择职业所作出的努力。 1．What does the author mainly want to show in paragraph 1? A．She has little idea about her future plans. B．She is proud that she has so much talent. C．She thinks most teenagers want to become famous. D．She believes she has a chance of becoming famous. 解析：选A　推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Do I want to spend another four years studying at university? Am I ready for the world of work？”这些提问可知，作者对自己的未来没有规划。 2．What do the author's parents agree is important to her career choice? A．Seeking further qualifications. B．Considering financial rewards. C．Avoiding the mistakes they made. D．Finding where her enthusiasm lies. 解析：选D　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“My dad, who ... talks about being passionate about whatever you do. My mum, a teacher, holds the same view.”可知，作者的父母一致认为选工作时一定要考虑自己的兴趣所在。 3．The author feels law and medicine . A．require too much tuition B．are physically demanding C．have a predictable career path D．are careers she can take seriously 解析：选C　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“their futures are more or less decided: a degree, training and then work”可知，作者认为选择学习医学或法律，按照常规需要经历三个阶段：攻读学位、进行实习和参加工作，这是可以预见的。 4．What action has the author taken towards planning for her future? A．She's got some work experience. B．She's saved some money for a course. C．She's applied for a course in journalism. D．She's shown her blog to some local newspapers. 解析：选D　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“I've already applied to several local newspapers ... use this website as useful proof”可知，作者为了展示自己对新闻专业的兴趣及自己的写作能力，向当地几家报社出示了自己比较受欢迎的博客。 B Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the nature of work. To succeed in this AI－driven era, adopting a skills－first mindset has become essential for both employees and employers. For workers, this approach requires redefining your jobs as a collection of tasks rather than fixed titles. As AI advances, these tasks will change. Categorizing them into those that AI can take over, those it can enhance, and those that require human skills helps employees identify which skills to develop to stay competitive. Studies show that 25% of job skills have changed since 2015, and this figure is expected to reach 65% by 2030. Apart from AI literacy, human skills like problem－solving, strategic thinking, and time management are gaining importance. Notably, 92% of US bosses emphasize that human skills are more critical than ever. The rise of AI has made it even more important for employers to prioritize a skill－focused approach to hiring and talent development. The number of people with AI skills is nine times larger than it was in 2016. And there is a hunger to put these newly developed skills into practice: job posts on an online job platform mentioning AI have seen 17% higher application growth. With such a trend, leaders focusing on skills rather than degrees will unlock potential. Employers will increasingly become educators, training employees through onboarding (入职培训), practical projects, and academies. The year 2024 marks a turning point in human－AI cooperation. Core human skills — including active listening, empathy, and teamwork — are becoming central to career success, while interpersonal cooperation drives company success. Thus, AI should be seen as a tool enabling people to work more effectively and focus on valuable aspects of their jobs. For example, AI can automate routine tasks such as drafting job postings, enabling recruiters (招聘人员) to focus on strategic activities like building relationships with candidates. Similarly, software engineers use AI for repetitive coding, freeing time for creative innovation. The future of work will emphasize adaptability. Employees must continuously update their skills, while employers act as educators, preparing workers for evolving roles. By fostering a culture of lifelong learning and prioritizing human－AI partnerships, we can create a more fulfilling and human－centered work environment. 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文，主要探讨人工智能(AI)是如何改变工作性质的，强调员工要培养以技能为核心的能力，雇主要转变人才培养策略，推动人机协作以应对未来职场挑战。 5．What is emphasized for employees in the AI era? A．Career－first reputation. B．Categorized career tasks. C．Task－based people skills. D．Advanced academic degrees. 解析：选C　细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，未来员工需将任务分类以确定需发展的技能，从而保持竞争力，除AI素养外，解决问题等人际技能愈发重要，由此可知，人工智能时代强调员工需具备基于任务的人际技能。 6．What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A．Challenges in AI talent acquisition. B．Employers' shift to skill－focused mindset. C．Rising demand for AI technical skills. D．Online job platforms' influence on AI－centered hiring. 解析：选B　段落大意题。根据第三段第一、三句可知，人工智能兴起使雇主更需优先考虑以技能为核心的招聘和人才培养，且雇主将更多扮演教育者角色。由此可知，第三段主要讲雇主向以技能为核心的思维模式转变。 7．What can we infer from paragraph 4? A．AI concentrates more on the value of a job. B．Interpersonal cooperation alone is sufficient for career success. C．Software developers value coding more than innovation. D．AI equips recruiters to connect with applicants more attentively. 解析：选D　推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句可知，人工智能可自动化日常任务，使招聘人员专注于与候选人建立关系等战略性活动。由此可推知，人工智能使招聘人员能更专注地与求职者建立联系。 8．What is the author's attitude towards applying AI to the working field? A．Favorable.　　　　　 B．Neutral. C．Indifferent. D．Dismissive. 解析：选A　观点态度题。根据倒数第一、二段内容可知，人工智能是能让人更高效工作、专注工作的价值方面的工具，且能通过相关方式创造更优工作环境。由此可推知，作者对人工智能在工作领域的应用持支持态度。 Ⅱ.阅读七选五 If you're currently studying in senior high school, chances are that you've started thinking about what your career options might be for the future. 9 If you use a step－by－step plan，you can avoid choosing a college major that turns out to be nothing like you expected and head down a career path with more confidence and eventual success. Start with an Aptitude (能力) Test 10 Other people find reading, writing and learning languages easy. Taking an aptitude test, also known as a career test or career quiz, will help you determine where your study skills will help you best. You shouldn't pigeonhole (搁置一边) yourself into a profession just because a career test says it's right for you. 11 However, aptitude tests often help you identify professions you might not have considered. Take a Personality Test Personality tests can help you figure out if you're a natural leader or more of a follower. 12 How do you handle conflict? What about dealing with bullies or gossips? A personality test will help you decide if you might be comfortable working for a large corporation in a team environment, or as an entrepreneur (创业者) launching your own business. List Jobs That Interest You Write a list of jobs that interest you. 13 Be realistic, based on where you live and what your finances are.For example, if you want to start a restaurant, you'll need hundreds of thousands of dollars.Working in a restaurant as a prep cook or taking cooking classes will help you see what the restaurant business is like and whether or not it might be right for you. A．It's never too early for you to do so. B．Are you good at singing or drawing? C．Many people end up doing what they don't like. D．For some people, subjects like math and science come easily. E．Do you like to work in groups, or are you better on your own? F．You shouldn't avoid a career because a test says it's not a good fit. G．They can be jobs you know nothing about but are fun or challenging. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了高中生如何确定未来的职业道路。 9．选A　上文说明你可能在高中就已经考虑职业选择了，选项A“对你来说，这样做永远不会嫌早”承接上文，强调提前做好职业规划的重要性，符合语境。 10．选D　空后一句提到了其他人的能力情况，选项D“对一些人来说，像数学和科学这样的科目很容易掌握”符合语境，选项中some people和下文中Other people相呼应，easily呼应后文的easy。 11．选F　上文提到不应该轻率地根据职业测试的结果选定职业，选项F“你不应该因为一项测试说某职业不适合你而避开它”和上文话题一致，且都是以You shouldn't开头，它们是并列关系。 12．选E　上文说明性格测试能帮助你弄清楚你适合干什么，选项E“你喜欢团队工作，还是更喜欢独立工作？”承接上文，继续探讨你适合什么样的工作，且与空后的两个问句呼应。 13．选G　上文建议列出你感兴趣的工作，选项G“它们可能是你一无所知，但很有趣或具有挑战性的工作”承接上文，介绍这些列出的工作的特点。选项中They指代上文中的jobs。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $