Unit 1 Looking forwards
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共27.5分)
A
Life in the Future
What life will be like in the future is difficult to predict.It is,however,possible to use models to make forecasts about future developments.One way to catch a glimpse of the future is to examine some of the major trends in contemporary society.
Transportation
Current trends indicate that transportation is becoming cleaner,faster and safer.Public transportation is already well developed in most urban areas of China.New technology is being used to make sure that the cars,taxis,buses and trains we use do not pollute the air.A good example of how transportation is changing is the new maglev train,which is environmentally-friendly,energy-saving and travels at an amazing speed.To ensure safety,the train is controlled by an advanced computer system.Scientists are also developing new fuels and engines that will let us travel without worrying about whether we are polluting the environment.
Business
It will not be business as usual in the future.Many companies and consumers have already begun reforming the way they do business.E-commerce,or business done on the Internet,is becoming more and more popular as people discover the advantages of online shopping.The Internet also makes it easier for companies to keep in touch with customers and companies in other countries.For people who do go out for shopping,shopping is no longer just a necessity.It has become a form of entertainment.Instead of searching a crowded store for basic goods,such as food and clothes,people want to go to a pleasant mall and combine shopping with fun.
( )1.Which of the following is the feature of future transportation
[A] It will be more entertaining.
[B] It will be safer.
[C] It will be funnier.
[D] It will be cheaper.
( )2.What’s the definition of e-commerce
[A] It is business done on the Internet.
[B] It is business related to electricity.
[C] It is business related to electronics.
[D] It is business done by electricians.
( )3.What will the future mall be like
[A] The future mall will be as large as a small city.
[B] In the mall people can not only shop but also have fun.
[C] People can do anything in the future mall.
[D] The future mall will offer everything people need.
B
I major in Mechanical Engineering and Political Science.When someone hears what I study,I’m usually met with two reactions.First is a small smile with the word “overachiever” on the tip of their tongue.The second is a look of confusion,followed by an exaggerated (夸张的) “Why ”.The short answer:I want to be a problem solver,and engineering teaches me how to become that type of person.In addition,I also want to be able to look at the bigger picture.
It’s the beginning of a new year,and a lot of first-years have plans for double or triple majors.However,as most of us quickly realise after that first fall semester,college is a lot! We are unavoidably forced to make choices—do we keep trying to make our double or triple majors work or do we completely switch gears The thing I wished someone told me on day one is if you’re passionate about something,it’s not going to feel like work.Political Science can be challenging,but to me,it’s fun to read laws and see the impact each word has on our interpretation.
This may sound hard to accept,but if you are double or triple majoring because you think you’re in a race with your peers,you’re only running yourself into the ground.Don’t double or triple major if you are doing it for a mark on your resume,because then your life will be a living hell for the next four years.What is going to make you impressive is the passion that you have—whether it be in your study,career,or something else your career and study will enable you to do.
Always think about your “why” when it comes to the schedule a double or triple major entails.Because at the end of the day,it’s going to be you doing the homework—so try to enjoy what you’re doing along the ride for what it’s worth.
( )4.How do people tend to feel about the author’s majors
[A] Impressed or puzzled.
[B] Ashamed or challenged.
[C] Satisfied or confused.
[D] Amazed or concerned.
( )5.What enables the author to enjoy learning Political Science
[A] The value of studying the laws.
[B] The influence of learning engineering.
[C] His career planning for the future.
[D] His enthusiasm for the major.
( )6.According to the author,what causes multiple majors’ hard situation in college
[A] Adjusting the schedule for majors constantly.
[B] Pursuing multiple majors out of competitive motivation.
[C] Making random choices without sufficient consideration.
[D] Estimating the difficulty of multiple majoring inaccurately.
( )7.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
[A] To promote the concept of multiple majoring.
[B] To explain the reasons for choosing a double major.
[C] To stress the significance of passion in multiple majoring.
[D] To compare the gains and losses of multiple majoring.
C
A normal way to launch a career was what I call the straight-line approach:Finish an undergraduate programme,enter a master’s programme or a Ph.D programme right away,then move into the workforce.Nothing is wrong with that approach.My own career journey,
however,has never followed a straight-line approach.I have transferred institutions during my undergraduate experience,worked full-time during college,taught in a public school before graduate school and switched disciplines (学科) from maths education to instructional design along the way.
In addition to personal choices and challenges,external factors like different needs and values can influence how we progress in our career goals.I once carried guilt about not progressing in my career the same way that my friends and colleagues were.I think of a friend who started in the same Ph.D programme at the same time as I did who has blossomed (崭露头角) in her career,while I have often felt as if I were moving in place.What has helped me break free from my guilt has been to stop comparing myself to others and realise that my career journey is a story,and it’s my story.
If we imagine standing on the shore at one point along a pond,and we see a person we want to talk with directly across from us,we have a few choices.Yes,the fastest way to the other side is going across the pond — through the water to the other side.Some will choose that way and have the skills,abilities,privileges and so forth to do well.Others choose not to go that way,while still others cannot choose that option.Many of us will pick a side of the pond to walk around.Some will walk off into the woods and take a longer route to get there.Others may only be able to use paved paths to the destination.
The same can be true about our career paths.I encourage us to recognise that moving ahead is not always a straight-line action,and that progress is still progress,even if we take a longer path to make it.
( )8.What did the author once do on her career journey
[A] She gave up her major in maths education.
[B] She received training before graduate school.
[C] She failed to complete the degree requirements.
[D] She studied how the straight-line approach worked.
( )9.What does the author want to tell us by talking about a particular friend
[A] Don’t judge others by their success.
[B] Don’t be guilty about your failure.
[C] Don’t compare yourself to others.
[D] Don’t mind others’ opinions.
( )10.What does the underlined word “privileges” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
[A] Goals. [B] Options.
[C] Challenges. [D] Advantages.
( )11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
[A] Career Planning
[B] More than One Way to Meet Career Goals
[C] Normal Ways to Launch a Career
[D] Future Career Prospects
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
Last year,I started the journey of being a remote product designer.The thought of a
1 schedule,a comfortable home office,and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly 2 .The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of 3 .
However,the 4 of working from home gradually set in.I had started my day with the best intentions,promising myself quick breaks and regular 5 .But deadlines,endless emails,and virtual meetings 6 me to my computer throughout the day,leaving me little time to 7 .Gone were the short walks to a colleague’s desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex.Finally,my world was 8 to the walls of my home,my steps
9 in mere metres rather than kilometres.
One day,I tried 10 one of my favourite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist at all.Glancing at myself in the mirror,I saw a 11 person carrying extra weight,
rather than someone enjoying freedom.The 12 of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine.
This incident marked the 13 of a journey of self-discovery.I made up my mind that I needed a(n) 14 not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being.It was a promise to prioritise my physical and mental health,and a commitment that I could 15 control over my life and my body.
( )1.[A] tight [B] regular
[C] full [D] flexible
( )2.[A] appealing [B] amusing
[C] challenging [D] disturbing
( )3.[A] direction [B] security
[C] freedom [D] responsibility
( )4.[A] duties [B] rewards
[C] problems [D] expectations
( )5.[A] visits [B] emails
[C] updates [D] stretches
( )6.[A] tied [B] inspired
[C] guided [D] introduced
( )7.[A] reply [B] relax
[C] react [D] read
( )8.[A] extended [B] limited
[C] related [D] exposed
( )9.[A] counted [B] repeated
[C] watched [D] followed
( )10.[A] tidying up [B] putting aside
[C] fitting into [D] getting back
( )11.[A] lazy [B] tired
[C] rude [D] mad
( )12.[A] mix [B] success
[C] balance [D] value
( )13.[A] distance [B] memory
[C] beginning [D] training
( )14.[A] promise [B] excuse
[C] answer [D] change
( )15.[A] maintain [B] ease
[C] remove [D] regain
Unit 1 Looking forwards
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共27.5分)
A
Life in the Future
What life will be like in the future is difficult to predict.It is,however,possible to use models to make forecasts about future developments.One way to catch a glimpse of the future is to examine some of the major trends in contemporary society.
Transportation
Current trends indicate that transportation is becoming cleaner,faster and safer.Public transportation is already well developed in most urban areas of China.New technology is being used to make sure that the cars,taxis,buses and trains we use do not pollute the air.A good example of how transportation is changing is the new maglev train,which is environmentally-friendly,energy-saving and travels at an amazing speed.To ensure safety,the train is controlled by an advanced computer system.Scientists are also developing new fuels and engines that will let us travel without worrying about whether we are polluting the environment.
Business
It will not be business as usual in the future.Many companies and consumers have already begun reforming the way they do business.E-commerce,or business done on the Internet,is becoming more and more popular as people discover the advantages of online shopping.The Internet also makes it easier for companies to keep in touch with customers and companies in other countries.For people who do go out for shopping,shopping is no longer just a necessity.It has become a form of entertainment.Instead of searching a crowded store for basic goods,such as food and clothes,people want to go to a pleasant mall and combine shopping with fun.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要从交通和商业两方面预测了未来生活的样子。
( )1.Which of the following is the feature of future transportation
[A] It will be more entertaining.
[B] It will be safer.
[C] It will be funnier.
[D] It will be cheaper.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Transportation部分中的第一句可知,目前的趋势表明,交通运输正在变得更清洁、更快速和更安全。故选B。
( )2.What’s the definition of e-commerce
[A] It is business done on the Internet.
[B] It is business related to electricity.
[C] It is business related to electronics.
[D] It is business done by electricians.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句可知,随着人们发现网上购物的优势,电子商务或网上交易正变得越来越流行。由此可知,电子商务的定义就是通过互联网做生意。故选A。
( )3.What will the future mall be like
[A] The future mall will be as large as a small city.
[B] In the mall people can not only shop but also have fun.
[C] People can do anything in the future mall.
[D] The future mall will offer everything people need.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可推知,在未来的购物中心里,人们不仅可以购物,还可以玩得很开心。故选B。
B
I major in Mechanical Engineering and Political Science.When someone hears what I study,I’m usually met with two reactions.First is a small smile with the word “overachiever” on the tip of their tongue.The second is a look of confusion,followed by an exaggerated (夸张的) “Why ”.The short answer:I want to be a problem solver,and engineering teaches me how to become that type of person.In addition,I also want to be able to look at the bigger picture.
It’s the beginning of a new year,and a lot of first-years have plans for double or triple majors.However,as most of us quickly realise after that first fall semester,college is a lot! We are unavoidably forced to make choices—do we keep trying to make our double or triple majors work or do we completely switch gears The thing I wished someone told me on day one is if you’re passionate about something,it’s not going to feel like work.Political Science can be challenging,but to me,it’s fun to read laws and see the impact each word has on our interpretation.
This may sound hard to accept,but if you are double or triple majoring because you think you’re in a race with your peers,you’re only running yourself into the ground.Don’t double or triple major if you are doing it for a mark on your resume,because then your life will be a living hell for the next four years.What is going to make you impressive is the passion that you have—whether it be in your study,career,or something else your career and study will enable you to do.
Always think about your “why” when it comes to the schedule a double or triple major entails.Because at the end of the day,it’s going to be you doing the homework—so try to enjoy what you’re doing along the ride for what it’s worth.
[语篇导读] 本文是议论文。文章主要论述了大学生不要盲目地为了竞争而选择多个专业,而是要出于热爱去进行选择。
( )4.How do people tend to feel about the author’s majors
[A] Impressed or puzzled.
[B] Ashamed or challenged.
[C] Satisfied or confused.
[D] Amazed or concerned.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第三、第四句可知,当人们听到作者的专业时,有些人会感到佩服,有些人会感到困惑。故选A。
( )5.What enables the author to enjoy learning Political Science
[A] The value of studying the laws.
[B] The influence of learning engineering.
[C] His career planning for the future.
[D] His enthusiasm for the major.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段的最后一句和第三段的最后一句可知,是热爱使得作者喜欢学习政治学。故选D。
( )6.According to the author,what causes multiple majors’ hard situation in college
[A] Adjusting the schedule for majors constantly.
[B] Pursuing multiple majors out of competitive motivation.
[C] Making random choices without sufficient consideration.
[D] Estimating the difficulty of multiple majoring inaccurately.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知,在作者看来,选择多个专业让大学生们处在糟糕的状况的原因是,他们只是为了跟同龄人竞争才选择多个专业的。故选B。
( )7.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
[A] To promote the concept of multiple majoring.
[B] To explain the reasons for choosing a double major.
[C] To stress the significance of passion in multiple majoring.
[D] To compare the gains and losses of multiple majoring.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“What is going to...that you have”并结合全文可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是建议大学生要出于热爱去选择专业,强调热爱在多专业中的重要性。故选C。
C
A normal way to launch a career was what I call the straight-line approach:Finish an undergraduate programme,enter a master’s programme or a Ph.D programme right away,then move into the workforce.Nothing is wrong with that approach.My own career journey,
however,has never followed a straight-line approach.I have transferred institutions during my undergraduate experience,worked full-time during college,taught in a public school before graduate school and switched disciplines (学科) from maths education to instructional design along the way.
In addition to personal choices and challenges,external factors like different needs and values can influence how we progress in our career goals.I once carried guilt about not progressing in my career the same way that my friends and colleagues were.I think of a friend who started in the same Ph.D programme at the same time as I did who has blossomed (崭露头角) in her career,while I have often felt as if I were moving in place.What has helped me break free from my guilt has been to stop comparing myself to others and realise that my career journey is a story,and it’s my story.
If we imagine standing on the shore at one point along a pond,and we see a person we want to talk with directly across from us,we have a few choices.Yes,the fastest way to the other side is going across the pond — through the water to the other side.Some will choose that way and have the skills,abilities,privileges and so forth to do well.Others choose not to go that way,while still others cannot choose that option.Many of us will pick a side of the pond to walk around.Some will walk off into the woods and take a longer route to get there.Others may only be able to use paved paths to the destination.
The same can be true about our career paths.I encourage us to recognise that moving ahead is not always a straight-line action,and that progress is still progress,even if we take a longer path to make it.
[语篇导读] 本文是议论文。文章就实现职业目标的路不止一条进行了论述。
( )8.What did the author once do on her career journey
[A] She gave up her major in maths education.
[B] She received training before graduate school.
[C] She failed to complete the degree requirements.
[D] She studied how the straight-line approach worked.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知,作者曾放弃了数学教育专业,转而学习教学设计。故选A。
( )9.What does the author want to tell us by talking about a particular friend
[A] Don’t judge others by their success.
[B] Don’t be guilty about your failure.
[C] Don’t compare yourself to others.
[D] Don’t mind others’ opinions.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可推知,作者之所以提到那位朋友,是想告诉读者不要拿自己和别人作比较。故选C。
( )10.What does the underlined word “privileges” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
[A] Goals. [B] Options.
[C] Challenges. [D] Advantages.
【答案】 D
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词所在句和下文内容可知,画线词应是和skills,abilities一样都是做好某件事所需要具备的,advantages(优势)符合语境。故选D。
( )11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
[A] Career Planning
[B] More than One Way to Meet Career Goals
[C] Normal Ways to Launch a Career
[D] Future Career Prospects
【答案】 B
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据全文内容,尤其是最后一段可知,本文主要论述了实现职业目标的路不止一条。因此B项最适合作为文章标题。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
Last year,I started the journey of being a remote product designer.The thought of a
1 schedule,a comfortable home office,and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly 2 .The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of 3 .
However,the 4 of working from home gradually set in.I had started my day with the best intentions,promising myself quick breaks and regular 5 .But deadlines,endless emails,and virtual meetings 6 me to my computer throughout the day,leaving me little time to 7 .Gone were the short walks to a colleague’s desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex.Finally,my world was 8 to the walls of my home,my steps
9 in mere metres rather than kilometres.
One day,I tried 10 one of my favourite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist at all.Glancing at myself in the mirror,I saw a 11 person carrying extra weight,
rather than someone enjoying freedom.The 12 of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine.
This incident marked the 13 of a journey of self-discovery.I made up my mind that I needed a(n) 14 not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being.It was a promise to prioritise my physical and mental health,and a commitment that I could 15 control over my life and my body.
[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲的是作者从事远程工作后所遇到的问题以及作者下定决心要做出改变的事情。
( )1.[A] tight [B] regular
[C] full [D] flexible
【答案】 D
【解析】 作者从事远程产品设计师的工作,所以工作时间应该是比较灵活的(flexible)。
故选D。
( )2.[A] appealing [B] amusing
[C] challenging [D] disturbing
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据生活常识可知,舒适的家庭办公室,以及远离拥挤的公共交通,这些都是非常吸引人的(appealing)。故选A。
( )3.[A] direction [B] security
[C] freedom [D] responsibility
【答案】 C
【解析】 作者作为远程产品设计师,工作时间很灵活,还有舒适的家庭办公室,因此最初的几个星期充满了久违的自由(freedom)感。故选C。
( )4.[A] duties [B] rewards
[C] problems [D] expectations
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据转折连词However,再结合下文的“deadlines,endless emails,and virtual meetings”可知,作者在家里工作的问题(problems)出现了。故选C。
( )5.[A] visits [B] emails
[C] updates [D] stretches
【答案】 D
【解析】 作者答应自己快速休息一下,并定期做伸展运动(stretches)。故选D。
( )6.[A] tied [B] inspired
[C] guided [D] introduced
【答案】 A
【解析】 截止日期、没完没了的邮件和虚拟会议让作者一直待在电脑跟前,也就是被束缚(tied)在电脑前。故选A。
( )7.[A] reply [B] relax
[C] react [D] read
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据语境再结合生活常识可知,截止日期、没完没了的邮件和虚拟会议让作者一直在电脑前忙着,应是没时间去放松(relax)自己。故选B。
( )8.[A] extended [B] limited
[C] related [D] exposed
【答案】 B
【解析】 作者的世界被限制(limited)在家里的墙壁之内。故选B。
( )9.[A] counted [B] repeated
[C] watched [D] followed
【答案】 A
【解析】 作者只能在家里有限的空间内活动,所以作者的步数是以米来计算(counted)的。故选A。
( )10.[A] tidying up [B] putting aside
[C] fitting into [D] getting back
【答案】 C
【解析】 有一天,作者要试穿裙子,此处fit into 意为“进入……中”。故选C。
( )11.[A] lazy [B] tired
[C] rude [D] mad
【答案】 B
【解析】 作者看着镜子里的自己,是一个疲惫的(tired)人。故选B。
( )12.[A] mix [B] success
[C] balance [D] value
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文内容可知,作者在家里工作,因此工作和个人生活是混在一起(mix)的。故选A。
( )13.[A] distance [B] memory
[C] beginning [D] training
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据“I made up my mind that”可知,作者下定决心要做出改变,因此这件事应是标志着作者自我发现之旅的开始(beginning)。故选C。
( )14.[A] promise [B] excuse
[C] answer [D] change
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文可知,作者下定决心要做出改变(change)。故选D。
( )15.[A] maintain [B] ease
[C] remove [D] regain
【答案】 D
【解析】 作者决定优先考虑自己的身心健康,并重新获得(regain)对自己的生活和身体的控制。故选D。
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Unit 1 Looking forwards
选择性必修 第四册
题组训练
(限时35分钟 总分42.5分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共27.5分)
A
Life in the Future
What life will be like in the future is difficult to predict.It is,however,
possible to use models to make forecasts about future developments.One way to catch a glimpse of the future is to examine some of the major trends in contemporary society.
Transportation
Current trends indicate that transportation is becoming cleaner,faster and safer.Public transportation is already well developed in most urban areas of China.New technology is being used to make sure that the cars,taxis,buses and trains we use do not pollute the air.A good example of how transportation is changing is the new maglev train,which is environmentally-friendly,energy-saving and travels at an amazing speed.To ensure safety,the train is controlled by an advanced computer system.Scientists are also developing new fuels and engines that will let us travel without worrying about whether we are polluting the environment.
Business
It will not be business as usual in the future.Many companies and consumers have already begun reforming the way they do business.E-commerce,or business done on the Internet,is becoming more and more popular as people discover the advantages of online shopping.The Internet also makes it easier for companies to keep in touch with customers and companies in other countries.For people who do go out for shopping,shopping is no longer just a necessity.It has become a form of entertainment.Instead of searching a crowded store for basic goods,such as food and clothes,people want to go to a pleasant mall and combine shopping with fun.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要从交通和商业两方面预测了未来生活的样子。
( )1.Which of the following is the feature of future transportation
[A] It will be more entertaining.
[B] It will be safer.
[C] It will be funnier.
[D] It will be cheaper.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Transportation部分中的第一句可知,目前的趋势表明,交通运输正在变得更清洁、更快速和更安全。故选B。
( )2.What’s the definition of e-commerce
[A] It is business done on the Internet.
[B] It is business related to electricity.
[C] It is business related to electronics.
[D] It is business done by electricians.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句可知,随着人们发现网上购物的优势,电子商务或网上交易正变得越来越流行。由此可知,电子商务的定义就是通过互联网做生意。故选A。
( )3.What will the future mall be like
[A] The future mall will be as large as a small city.
[B] In the mall people can not only shop but also have fun.
[C] People can do anything in the future mall.
[D] The future mall will offer everything people need.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可推知,在未来的购物中心里,人们不仅可以购物,还可以玩得很开心。故选B。
B
I major in Mechanical Engineering and Political Science.When someone hears what I study,I’m usually met with two reactions.First is a small smile with the word “overachiever” on the tip of their tongue.The second is a look of confusion,followed by an exaggerated (夸张的) “Why ”.The short answer:
I want to be a problem solver,and engineering teaches me how to become that type of person.In addition,I also want to be able to look at the bigger picture.
It’s the beginning of a new year,and a lot of first-years have plans for double or triple majors.However,as most of us quickly realise after that first fall semester,college is a lot! We are unavoidably forced to make choices—do we keep trying to make our double or triple majors work or do we completely switch gears The thing I wished someone told me on day one is if you’re passionate about something,it’s not going to feel like work.Political Science can be challenging,but to me,it’s fun to read laws and see the impact each word has on our interpretation.
This may sound hard to accept,but if you are double or triple majoring because you think you’re in a race with your peers,you’re only running yourself into the ground.Don’t double or triple major if you are doing it for a mark on your resume,because then your life will be a living hell for the next four years.What is going to make you impressive is the passion that you have—whether it be in your study,career,or something else your career and study will enable you to do.
Always think about your “why” when it comes to the schedule a double or triple major entails.Because at the end of the day,it’s going to be you doing the homework—so try to enjoy what you’re doing along the ride for what it’s worth.
[语篇导读] 本文是议论文。文章主要论述了大学生不要盲目地为了竞争而选择多个专业,而是要出于热爱去进行选择。
( )4.How do people tend to feel about the author’s majors
[A] Impressed or puzzled.
[B] Ashamed or challenged.
[C] Satisfied or confused.
[D] Amazed or concerned.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第三、第四句可知,当人们听到作者的专业时,有些人会感到佩服,有些人会感到困惑。故选A。
( )5.What enables the author to enjoy learning Political Science
[A] The value of studying the laws.
[B] The influence of learning engineering.
[C] His career planning for the future.
[D] His enthusiasm for the major.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段的最后一句和第三段的最后一句可知,是热爱使得作者喜欢学习政治学。故选D。
( )6.According to the author,what causes multiple majors’ hard situation in college
[A] Adjusting the schedule for majors constantly.
[B] Pursuing multiple majors out of competitive motivation.
[C] Making random choices without sufficient consideration.
[D] Estimating the difficulty of multiple majoring inaccurately.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知,在作者看来,选择多个专业让大学生们处在糟糕的状况的原因是,他们只是为了跟同龄人竞争才选择多个专业的。故选B。
( )7.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
[A] To promote the concept of multiple majoring.
[B] To explain the reasons for choosing a double major.
[C] To stress the significance of passion in multiple majoring.
[D] To compare the gains and losses of multiple majoring.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“What is going to...that you have”并结合全文可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是建议大学生要出于热爱去选择专业,强调热爱在多专业中的重要性。故选C。
C
A normal way to launch a career was what I call the straight-line approach:Finish an undergraduate programme,enter a master’s programme or a Ph.D programme right away,then move into the workforce.Nothing is wrong with that approach.My own career journey,however,has never followed a straight-line approach.I have transferred institutions during my undergraduate experience,worked full-time during college,taught in a public school before graduate school and switched disciplines (学科) from maths education to instructional design along the way.
In addition to personal choices and challenges,external factors like different needs and values can influence how we progress in our career goals.
I once carried guilt about not progressing in my career the same way that my friends and colleagues were.I think of a friend who started in the same Ph.D programme at the same time as I did who has blossomed (崭露头角) in her career,while I have often felt as if I were moving in place.What has helped me break free from my guilt has been to stop comparing myself to others and realise that my career journey is a story,and it’s my story.
If we imagine standing on the shore at one point along a pond,and we see a person we want to talk with directly across from us,we have a few choices.
Yes,the fastest way to the other side is going across the pond — through the water to the other side.Some will choose that way and have the skills,abilities,
privileges and so forth to do well.Others choose not to go that way,while still others cannot choose that option.Many of us will pick a side of the pond to walk around.Some will walk off into the woods and take a longer route to get there.
Others may only be able to use paved paths to the destination.
The same can be true about our career paths.I encourage us to recognise that moving ahead is not always a straight-line action,and that progress is still progress,even if we take a longer path to make it.
[语篇导读] 本文是议论文。文章就实现职业目标的路不止一条进行了论述。
( )8.What did the author once do on her career journey
[A] She gave up her major in maths education.
[B] She received training before graduate school.
[C] She failed to complete the degree requirements.
[D] She studied how the straight-line approach worked.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知,作者曾放弃了数学教育专业,转而学习教学设计。故选A。
( )9.What does the author want to tell us by talking about a particular friend
[A] Don’t judge others by their success.
[B] Don’t be guilty about your failure.
[C] Don’t compare yourself to others.
[D] Don’t mind others’ opinions.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可推知,作者之所以提到那位朋友,是想告诉读者不要拿自己和别人作比较。故选C。
( )10.What does the underlined word “privileges” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
[A] Goals. [B] Options.
[C] Challenges. [D] Advantages.
D
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词所在句和下文内容可知,画线词应是和skills,abilities一样都是做好某件事所需要具备的,advantages(优势)符合语境。故选D。
( )11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
[A] Career Planning
[B] More than One Way to Meet Career Goals
[C] Normal Ways to Launch a Career
[D] Future Career Prospects
B
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据全文内容,尤其是最后一段可知,本文主要论述了实现职业目标的路不止一条。因此B项最适合作为文章标题。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
Last year,I started the journey of being a remote product designer.The thought of a 1 schedule,a comfortable home office,and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly 2 .The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of 3 .
However,the 4 of working from home gradually set in.I had started my day with the best intentions,promising myself quick breaks and regular 5 .But deadlines,endless emails,and virtual meetings 6 me to my computer throughout the day,leaving me little time to 7 .Gone were the short walks to a colleague’s desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex.Finally,my world was 8 to the walls of my home,my steps 9 in mere metres rather than kilometres.
One day,I tried 10 one of my favourite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist at all.Glancing at myself in the mirror,I saw a
11 person carrying extra weight,rather than someone enjoying freedom.
The 12 of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine.
This incident marked the 13 of a journey of self-discovery.I made up my mind that I needed a(n) 14 not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being.It was a promise to prioritise my physical and mental health,and a commitment that I could 15 control over my life and my body.
[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲的是作者从事远程工作后所遇到的问题以及作者下定决心要做出改变的事情。
( )1.[A] tight [B] regular
[C] full [D] flexible
D
【解析】 作者从事远程产品设计师的工作,所以工作时间应该是比较灵活的(flexible)。故选D。
( )2.[A] appealing [B] amusing
[C] challenging [D] disturbing
A
【解析】 根据生活常识可知,舒适的家庭办公室,以及远离拥挤的公共交通,这些都是非常吸引人的(appealing)。故选A。
( )3.[A] direction [B] security
[C] freedom [D] responsibility
C
【解析】 作者作为远程产品设计师,工作时间很灵活,还有舒适的家庭办公室,因此最初的几个星期充满了久违的自由(freedom)感。故选C。
( )4.[A] duties [B] rewards
[C] problems [D] expectations
C
【解析】 根据转折连词However,再结合下文的“deadlines,endless emails,
and virtual meetings”可知,作者在家里工作的问题(problems)出现了。
故选C。
( )5.[A] visits [B] emails
[C] updates [D] stretches
D
【解析】 作者答应自己快速休息一下,并定期做伸展运动(stretches)。
故选D。
( )6.[A] tied [B] inspired
[C] guided [D] introduced
A
【解析】 截止日期、没完没了的邮件和虚拟会议让作者一直待在电脑跟前,也就是被束缚(tied)在电脑前。故选A。
( )7.[A] reply [B] relax
[C] react [D] read
B
【解析】 根据语境再结合生活常识可知,截止日期、没完没了的邮件和虚拟会议让作者一直在电脑前忙着,应是没时间去放松(relax)自己。故选B。
( )8.[A] extended [B] limited
[C] related [D] exposed
B
【解析】 作者的世界被限制(limited)在家里的墙壁之内。故选B。
( )9.[A] counted [B] repeated
[C] watched [D] followed
A
【解析】 作者只能在家里有限的空间内活动,所以作者的步数是以米来计算(counted)的。故选A。
( )10.[A] tidying up [B] putting aside
[C] fitting into [D] getting back
C
【解析】 有一天,作者要试穿裙子,此处fit into 意为“进入……中”。故选C。
( )11.[A] lazy [B] tired
[C] rude [D] mad
B
【解析】 作者看着镜子里的自己,是一个疲惫的(tired)人。故选B。
( )12.[A] mix [B] success
[C] balance [D] value
A
【解析】 根据上文内容可知,作者在家里工作,因此工作和个人生活是混在一起(mix)的。故选A。
( )13.[A] distance [B] memory
[C] beginning [D] training
C
【解析】 根据“I made up my mind that”可知,作者下定决心要做出改变,因此这件事应是标志着作者自我发现之旅的开始(beginning)。故选C。
( )14.[A] promise [B] excuse
[C] answer [D] change
D
【解析】 根据下文可知,作者下定决心要做出改变(change)。故选D。
( )15.[A] maintain [B] ease
[C] remove [D] regain
D
【解析】 作者决定优先考虑自己的身心健康,并重新获得(regain)对自己的生活和身体的控制。故选D。
