UNIT 5 单元主题训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Tips for Writing a Cover Letter
If you are applying for an internship, you will likely have to submit a cover letter as part of your application.Read below for tips on writing an internship cover letter.
Use the Business Letter Format
Use the proper business letter format when sending a cover letter by mail.Include your contact information at the top, the date, and the contact information of the employer.Be sure to provide a proper salutation (称呼语), and sign your name at the bottom.
Individualize Your Cover Letter
Make sure to write a unique cover letter for each internship for which you apply.Highlight skills and abilities you have that relate to the specific internship.The main emphasis of your cover letter should be convincing the reader that you will be a qualified intern.
Emphasize Your Academic Experience
In the letter, you can mention your academic experience, if applicable.Especially if you have limited work experience, you might use examples from school to demonstrate that you have particular skills.For example, if the internship requires you to work as part of a team, provide an example of an assistant at the library or a successful team project you worked on during one of your college courses.
Include Extracurricular Experience
You can also include details about your relevant experience from extracurricular activities or volunteer work.For example, a reporter for a college newspaper can point to interviewing and writing skills; a history of volunteering at a shelter can provide an example of strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
Proofread and Edit
Be sure to thoroughly proofread your cover letter for spelling and grammar errors.Many internships are very competitive, and any error can hurt your chances of getting an interview.Also, avoid using too many words to convey your information and intention.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了求职信的五种写作技巧。
1．What can you do to personalize your internship cover letter
A．Use the proper business letter format.
B．Employ more convincing expressions.
C．Promise a good performance in the internship.
D．Stress your own abilities related to the requirements.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段前两句可知，强调自己具备与实习要求相关的能力，才能让你的求职信更加个性化，故D项正确。
2．The academic experience included in the cover letter can ________.
A．make up for the lack of work experience
B．prove you'll be an outstanding organiser
C．show you have a good academic performance
D．multiply the chance of working on a team project
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段前两句可知，求职信中包含的学术经历可以弥补工作经验的不足，所以A项正确。
3．According to the text, a cover letter should be ________.
A．emotional and simplified
B．informal and detailed
C．targeted and brief
D．qualified and academic
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，求职信要个性化，突出与所申请实习职位相关的技能，即求职信要有针对性；再根据最后一段中的“avoid using too many words to convey your information and intention”可知，求职信应该简洁，故C项正确。
B
Yo-Yo Ma is an American cellist (大提琴家) born in Paris to Chinese parents.His musical career is a testament to his belief in culture's power to generate trust and understanding.Whether performing works, engaging unexpected musical forms, or working with communities and institutions to explore culture's role in society, he works to create a better world that begins with culture.
Expanding upon this belief, in 1998 he established Silkroad, a collective of artists worldwide creating music that engages many traditions.In addition to presenting performances, Silkroad cooperates with museums and universities to develop training programs for teachers, musicians, and learners of all ages.Through his work with Silkroad, he frequently performs lesser-known music.
Besides, he partners with communities and institutions to develop programs that champion culture's power to transform lives and create a more connected world.Among his many roles, he is artistic director of the annual Youth Music Culture Guangdong Festival, a UN Messenger of Peace, and the first artist ever appointed to the World Economic Forum's board of trustees.
When the pandemic began, Yo-Yo began an online series titled “Songs of Comfort” to ease anxieties.His short, self-shot videos soon reached over 18 million people.On March 13, 2021, after receiving the 2nd COVID-19 shot, he transformed a clinic into a temporary concert hall, in a moment that residents called a symbolic representation of “the light at the end of the tunnel”．
Yo-Yo Ma once said every generation has a chance to do better, to create a world that works for all.To him, doing better begins with culture — the point at which the arts, sciences, and society cross.
语篇解读：本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了音乐家马友友在音乐生涯中的理念——从文化开始创造一个更美好的世界，及他所做出的努力和获得的成就。
4．The underlined word “testament” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “________”．
A．thought B．proof
C．invitation D．reaction
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据第一段最后一句并结合画线句可知，马友友致力于文化的传播，因此，他的音乐生涯是他理念的证明，此处画线词与proof“证明”意思相近。
5．What do we know about Silkroad from the text
A．It offered music trainings independently.
B．It was set up by museums and universities.
C．It benefited traditional and unpopular music.
D．It was intended to create more musical forms.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句及本段最后一句可知，“丝绸之路”使得传统音乐和不受欢迎的音乐受益。
6．Which of the following best describes Yo-Yo Ma
A．Fair and determined.
B．Humorous and smart.
C．Generous and traditional.
D．Open-minded and positive.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句可以看出马友友是一个思想开明的人；根据最后一段第一句可以看出马友友是一个积极乐观的人。
7．What's the best title for the text
A．Music Knows No Boundaries
B．Music Matters to Build a Connected World
C．Yo-Yo Ma: Dream and Hope Make One Artist Innovator
D．Yo-Yo Ma: Pathway to a Better World Begins with Culture
解析：选D 标题归纳题。根据第一段最后一句及最后一段最后一句并结合全文内容可知，本文讲述了音乐家马友友在音乐生涯中的理念——从文化开始创造一个更美好的世界，及他所做出的努力和获得的成就。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Do you like the idea of running your own business from home Most of you do, and the first things you say you like about it are being your own boss, having flexible hours and working in your pajamas (睡衣)．__8__
Being your own boss is definitely one big advantage.__9__ You must commit to work on your business regularly to make profits.If not, you will find that your income becomes non-existent.So, set office hours when you productively work on building your business.
__10__ Doctors' appointments and family commitments can simply be worked into your schedule.Again, you need to arrange your appointments carefully and try to book them together.This way you can get all of your running around done in one day.
Working in your pajamas may seem appealing initially.But it can also prevent you from actually getting your work done.__11__ After that, just walk into your office and start your day's work.Being too casual means getting less work done on a regular basis.
In order to run a successful business from home you need to have a good mindset.__12__ Taking off too many hours each week will damage your financial stability and long-term success.Set goals and limits on your time.Build your business first, before taking advantage of what working from home offers.
A．But it can also become your downfall without care.
B．Flexible hours are another huge plus of working from home.
C．Once it's achieved, you'll have more opportunities to develop business contacts.
D．You may find it more efficient to get up, exercise, then shower and dress for work.
E．This includes realizing that only you are responsible for your own income.
F．One of the biggest drawbacks is that it is so easy to allow yourself to have excuses.
G．While these benefits sound great, the reality of working from home can be a little different.
语篇解读：本文主要讲述了在家开展自己的事业的好处和需要注意的事项，包括做自己的老板有好处但你也要有规律地投入工作，你拥有弹性时间但也得仔细规划时间等。
8．选G 空前一句提到在家开展自己的事业的三个好处，而下文一一分析了这三方面需要注意的事项，故G项承上启下，符合语境。
9．选A 该空前一句表述做自己的老板肯定是一大好处。下文说你必须有规律地投入工作否则会没有收入，表述做自己的老板的坏处。前后是转折关系。而A项“但是，如果不注意的话，它也会成为你事业下滑的开始”符合语境，故选A项。
10．选B 根据该段中的“your schedule” “arrange your appointments” “in one day”可知，该段主要讲时间安排的问题，再根据文章结构可知，第二段、第四段的内容分别对应第一段第二句提到的在家开展自己的事业的第一个和第三个好处——being your own boss; working in your pajamas (睡衣)，故此处应对应第二个好处(having flexible hours)。故B项“弹性时间是在家工作的另一大优势”符合语境，故选B项。
11．选D 空前说穿睡衣工作可能一开始看起来有吸引力，却让你无法把工作做完。而空后说在那之后，直接走进工作室开始工作，该段最后一句总结说太过随意意味着工作效率低下。故D项“你可能会发现起床、锻炼、洗澡和穿衣服上班更有效率”符合语境，故选D项。
12．选E 空前一句说为了在家开展成功的事业，你需要有好的思维模式，空处应说明好的思维模式的具体内容，故选项E“这包括意识到只有你对你自己的收入负责”符合语境。
Ⅲ.完形填空
When middle-aged Alex quitted his job and made up his mind to become a freelance writer, no one could tell for sure whether he would succeed or not. He found a cold storage room in a building, __13__ a used typewriter and settled down to work.
After a year or so, however, Alex began to __14__ himself. He found it was difficult to earn his living by __15__ what he wrote. But Alex determined to put his dream to the test even if it meant living with uncertainty and fear of __16__.
One day Alex got a(n) __17__， “We need an assistant, and we're paying $6,000 a year.” $6,000 was __18__ money in 1960. It would enable Alex to get a nice apartment, a used car and more. As the dollars were dancing in Alex's head, something __19__ his senses. He had dreamed of being a __20__ full time. “Thanks but no，” Alex said __21__， “I'm going to stick it out and write.”
After Alex got off the phone, he __22__ everything he had: two cans of vegetables and 18 cents. Alex put the cans and cents into a paper bag, saying to himself, “There's __23__ you've made of yourself so far.”
Finally his work was __24__ in 1970.Instantly he had the kind of fame and success that few writers __25__ experience.
Then one day, Alex found the paper bag. Suddenly he __26__ himself working in that cold storage room. It reminds Alex, and anyone with a dream, of the __27__ and perseverance it takes to stay the course in the shadowland.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了Alex放弃了自己的工作，克服困难，坚持写作的故事，告诉我们成功需要勇气和坚持不懈。
13．A.gave out B．came in
C．passed down D．set up
解析：选D 根据上下文可知，Alex放弃了自己的工作，决定做一个自由职业者，所以他在一幢大楼里找到一间冷藏室，架好一台旧打字机，就安顿下来开始工作。set up“安装，装配”。
14．A.doubt B．check
C．teach D．hate
解析：选A 根据下文“He found it was difficult to earn his living by ...”可知，那时的Alex不自信了，对自己产生怀疑(doubt)。
15．A.collecting B．selling
C．reading D．purchasing
解析：选B 根据上文“He found it was difficult to earn his living”可知，作者很难靠卖(selling)作品为生。
16．A.failure B．difficulty
C．loss D．danger
解析：选A 此空应选一个与“uncertainty”相呼应的词，failure表示“失败”，符合语境。
17．A.email B．message
C．note D．call
解析：选D 根据下文的“After Alex got off the phone”可知，他接到了一个电话(call)。
18．A.certain B．real
C．right D．high
解析：选B 根据下文的“It would enable Alex to get a nice apartment, a used car and more.”可知，$6 000可以买很多东西，是一笔可观的钱。real表示“可观的”。
19．A.cleared B．controlled
C．attracted D．struck
解析：选A 根据上文的“As the dollars were dancing ...”可知，某个想法打消了他去上班的念头。clear意为“清除”。
20．A.writer B．dancer
C．driver D．salesman
解析：选A 根据文章第一段中的“made up his mind to become a freelance writer”可知，此处是信息词writer的词汇复现。
21．A.happily B．slowly
C．firmly D．peacefully
解析：选C 根据空后的“I'm going to stick it out and write.”可知，他很坚定地(firmly)说。
22．A.handed out B．laid out
C．gave away D．put forward
解析：选B 此处表示他摆出了一切他拥有的东西。lay out意为“摆出”。
23．A.nothing B．anything
C．something D．everything
解析：选D 根据上文“everything he had: two cans of vegetables and 18 cents”可知，此处是信息词everything的词汇复现。
24．A.published B．completed
C．cheered up D．come out
解析：选A 根据下文的“Instantly he had the kind of fame and success”可知，他的作品出版(published)了。come out是不及物短语，意为“出版”。
25．A.even B．ever
C．gently D．actually
解析：选B 此处表示为数不多的作家曾经(ever)能够享有的名誉和成功。
26．A.guaranteed B．told
C．described D．pictured
解析：选D 根据语境，Alex看到了多年前的东西，想到(pictured)了多年前的画面。
27．A.honesty B．intelligence
C．courage D．humor
解析：选C Alex的成功充分说明勇气 (courage)和坚持不懈的重要性。
Ⅳ.语法填空
Li Mingyong, __1__ high school dropout who taught himself while working to pay off family debts, has made the headlines after graduating with a doctorate and __2__ (land) a teaching job at a university.
Li owed his success __3__ strong determination to achieve his target.He had to quit school at the age of 16 after his family members fell ill, despite always being in the top three of his class.
In 1999, Li worked as a security guard at Guizhou Normal College and __4__ (influence) by the campus atmosphere, he decided to resume his studies.
For about two years, he found time to study during the class and continued after 11：30 pm, when he was __5__ (official) off duty.He gained an opportunity for an associate degree course, __6__ did not require full-time study.
In 2007, Li __7__ (admit) to a master's programme of aesthetics at Guizhou University after two failed __8__ (try), working part-time as a tutor to support __9__ (he)．
Li got access to a doctorate programme at Central China Normal University in 2015, and he graduated last summer.He __10__ (choose) to go back to Guizhou Normal College to be a teacher, where his destiny was changed.
语篇解读：李明勇作为一名坚持不懈的追梦人，传播了时代的正能量。
1．a 考查冠词。空格处介绍主语Li Mingyong的身份，作其同位语；空后的核心词dropout为可数名词的单数形式，故此处用不定冠词泛指一个。
2．landing 考查非谓语动词。根据句意可知，空处作非谓语和graduating并列作介词after的宾语。after后跟v.-ing形式，land在此处意为“谋得”。
3．to 考查介词。owe ...to表示“把……归功于”，此处表示他把成功归因于为了实现目标坚持不懈的决心。
4．influenced 考查非谓语动词。连词and前后已经有两个独立的句子，再次出现的动词应该是非谓语，influence和本句主语he之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故填过去分词作状语。
5．officially 考查副词。此处应用副词修饰和be动词构成的系表结构的介词短语。
6．which 考查定语从句。分析句子可知，空处引导定语从句，并在从句中作主语，故应用which引导非限制性定语从句。
7．was admitted 考查动词的时态和语态。此处表示“被录取”，故句子结构用被动语态的形式，注意admit需要双写t加-ed。
8．tries 考查名词复数。try在此处作名词，且由空前的two可知，应用其复数形式。
9．himself 考查代词。此处support这一动作的主语和宾语所指为同一人，故用反身代词。
10．chose 考查动词的时态。根据上文可知，此处描述的是过去的事情，故用一般过去时。
Ⅴ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你打算暑假期间找一份兼职工作，请给笔友Mike 写一封信，告诉他这一计划，并请他给出建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Dear Mike，
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Mike，
How's it going I've just finished my final exams. I'm going to get a part-time job during the summer holiday. However, I don't know what job I should do. What do you think of me working as a waiter in a restaurant As far as I know, you've done a lot of part-time jobs before, so I hope you can give me some advice on the possible jobs I can do and tell me what benefits I can gain from them.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
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1UNIT 5 单元主题训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Tips for Writing a Cover Letter
If you are applying for an internship, you will likely have to submit a cover letter as part of your application.Read below for tips on writing an internship cover letter.
Use the Business Letter Format
Use the proper business letter format when sending a cover letter by mail.Include your contact information at the top, the date, and the contact information of the employer.Be sure to provide a proper salutation (称呼语), and sign your name at the bottom.
Individualize Your Cover Letter
Make sure to write a unique cover letter for each internship for which you apply.Highlight skills and abilities you have that relate to the specific internship.The main emphasis of your cover letter should be convincing the reader that you will be a qualified intern.
Emphasize Your Academic Experience
In the letter, you can mention your academic experience, if applicable.Especially if you have limited work experience, you might use examples from school to demonstrate that you have particular skills.For example, if the internship requires you to work as part of a team, provide an example of an assistant at the library or a successful team project you worked on during one of your college courses.
Include Extracurricular Experience
You can also include details about your relevant experience from extracurricular activities or volunteer work.For example, a reporter for a college newspaper can point to interviewing and writing skills; a history of volunteering at a shelter can provide an example of strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
Proofread and Edit
Be sure to thoroughly proofread your cover letter for spelling and grammar errors.Many internships are very competitive, and any error can hurt your chances of getting an interview.Also, avoid using too many words to convey your information and intention.
1．What can you do to personalize your internship cover letter
A．Use the proper business letter format.
B．Employ more convincing expressions.
C．Promise a good performance in the internship.
D．Stress your own abilities related to the requirements.
2．The academic experience included in the cover letter can ________.
A．make up for the lack of work experience
B．prove you'll be an outstanding organiser
C．show you have a good academic performance
D．multiply the chance of working on a team project
3．According to the text, a cover letter should be ________.
A．emotional and simplified
B．informal and detailed
C．targeted and brief
D．qualified and academic
B
Yo-Yo Ma is an American cellist (大提琴家) born in Paris to Chinese parents.His musical career is a testament to his belief in culture's power to generate trust and understanding.Whether performing works, engaging unexpected musical forms, or working with communities and institutions to explore culture's role in society, he works to create a better world that begins with culture.
Expanding upon this belief, in 1998 he established Silkroad, a collective of artists worldwide creating music that engages many traditions.In addition to presenting performances, Silkroad cooperates with museums and universities to develop training programs for teachers, musicians, and learners of all ages.Through his work with Silkroad, he frequently performs lesser-known music.
Besides, he partners with communities and institutions to develop programs that champion culture's power to transform lives and create a more connected world.Among his many roles, he is artistic director of the annual Youth Music Culture Guangdong Festival, a UN Messenger of Peace, and the first artist ever appointed to the World Economic Forum's board of trustees.
When the pandemic began, Yo-Yo began an online series titled “Songs of Comfort” to ease anxieties.His short, self-shot videos soon reached over 18 million people.On March 13, 2021, after receiving the 2nd COVID-19 shot, he transformed a clinic into a temporary concert hall, in a moment that residents called a symbolic representation of “the light at the end of the tunnel”．
Yo-Yo Ma once said every generation has a chance to do better, to create a world that works for all.To him, doing better begins with culture — the point at which the arts, sciences, and society cross.
4．The underlined word “testament” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “________”．
A．thought B．proof
C．invitation D．reaction
5．What do we know about Silkroad from the text
A．It offered music trainings independently.
B．It was set up by museums and universities.
C．It benefited traditional and unpopular music.
D．It was intended to create more musical forms.
6．Which of the following best describes Yo-Yo Ma
A．Fair and determined.
B．Humorous and smart.
C．Generous and traditional.
D．Open-minded and positive.
7．What's the best title for the text
A．Music Knows No Boundaries
B．Music Matters to Build a Connected World
C．Yo-Yo Ma: Dream and Hope Make One Artist Innovator
D．Yo-Yo Ma: Pathway to a Better World Begins with Culture
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Do you like the idea of running your own business from home Most of you do, and the first things you say you like about it are being your own boss, having flexible hours and working in your pajamas (睡衣)．__8__
Being your own boss is definitely one big advantage.__9__ You must commit to work on your business regularly to make profits.If not, you will find that your income becomes non-existent.So, set office hours when you productively work on building your business.
__10__ Doctors' appointments and family commitments can simply be worked into your schedule.Again, you need to arrange your appointments carefully and try to book them together.This way you can get all of your running around done in one day.
Working in your pajamas may seem appealing initially.But it can also prevent you from actually getting your work done.__11__ After that, just walk into your office and start your day's work.Being too casual means getting less work done on a regular basis.
In order to run a successful business from home you need to have a good mindset.__12__ Taking off too many hours each week will damage your financial stability and long-term success.Set goals and limits on your time.Build your business first, before taking advantage of what working from home offers.
A．But it can also become your downfall without care.
B．Flexible hours are another huge plus of working from home.
C．Once it's achieved, you'll have more opportunities to develop business contacts.
D．You may find it more efficient to get up, exercise, then shower and dress for work.
E．This includes realizing that only you are responsible for your own income.
F．One of the biggest drawbacks is that it is so easy to allow yourself to have excuses.
G．While these benefits sound great, the reality of working from home can be a little different.
Ⅲ.完形填空
When middle-aged Alex quitted his job and made up his mind to become a freelance writer, no one could tell for sure whether he would succeed or not. He found a cold storage room in a building, __13__ a used typewriter and settled down to work.
After a year or so, however, Alex began to __14__ himself. He found it was difficult to earn his living by __15__ what he wrote. But Alex determined to put his dream to the test even if it meant living with uncertainty and fear of __16__.
One day Alex got a(n) __17__， “We need an assistant, and we're paying $6,000 a year.” $6,000 was __18__ money in 1960. It would enable Alex to get a nice apartment, a used car and more. As the dollars were dancing in Alex's head, something __19__ his senses. He had dreamed of being a __20__ full time. “Thanks but no，” Alex said __21__， “I'm going to stick it out and write.”
After Alex got off the phone, he __22__ everything he had: two cans of vegetables and 18 cents. Alex put the cans and cents into a paper bag, saying to himself, “There's __23__ you've made of yourself so far.”
Finally his work was __24__ in 1970.Instantly he had the kind of fame and success that few writers __25__ experience.
Then one day, Alex found the paper bag. Suddenly he __26__ himself working in that cold storage room. It reminds Alex, and anyone with a dream, of the __27__ and perseverance it takes to stay the course in the shadowland.
13．A.gave out B．came in
C．passed down D．set up
14．A.doubt B．check
C．teach D．hate
15．A.collecting B．selling
C．reading D．purchasing
16．A.failure B．difficulty
C．loss D．danger
17．A.email B．message
C．note D．call
18．A.certain B．real
C．right D．high
19．A.cleared B．controlled
C．attracted D．struck
20．A.writer B．dancer
C．driver D．salesman
21．A.happily B．slowly
C．firmly D．peacefully
22．A.handed out B．laid out
C．gave away D．put forward
23．A.nothing B．anything
C．something D．everything
24．A.published B．completed
C．cheered up D．come out
25．A.even B．ever
C．gently D．actually
26．A.guaranteed B．told
C．described D．pictured
27．A.honesty B．intelligence
C．courage D．humor
Ⅳ.语法填空
Li Mingyong, __1__ high school dropout who taught himself while working to pay off family debts, has made the headlines after graduating with a doctorate and __2__ (land) a teaching job at a university.
Li owed his success __3__ strong determination to achieve his target.He had to quit school at the age of 16 after his family members fell ill, despite always being in the top three of his class.
In 1999, Li worked as a security guard at Guizhou Normal College and __4__ (influence) by the campus atmosphere, he decided to resume his studies.
For about two years, he found time to study during the class and continued after 11：30 pm, when he was __5__ (official) off duty.He gained an opportunity for an associate degree course, __6__ did not require full-time study.
In 2007, Li __7__ (admit) to a master's programme of aesthetics at Guizhou University after two failed __8__ (try), working part-time as a tutor to support __9__ (he)．
Li got access to a doctorate programme at Central China Normal University in 2015, and he graduated last summer.He __10__ (choose) to go back to Guizhou Normal College to be a teacher, where his destiny was changed.
Ⅴ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你打算暑假期间找一份兼职工作，请给笔友Mike 写一封信，告诉他这一计划，并请他给出建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Dear Mike，
Yours，
Li Hua
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