第7周·周末双休精读作业
A
I am a firm believer that the pain is almost gone but the feeling of success will stay forever. I was among the 38,000 runners who participated in the marathon, the largest event of its kind in Asia.
What made me decide to participate in the marathon was due to the insistence of my wife, who had run the half marathon previously. This year, she wanted me to participate along with her. Unexpectedly, her application got rejected while mine got accepted.
Though I had been into fitness training before, it seemed to be a daunting task to run 21km. I started training about 10 weeks before the day. I had made up my mind to finish the run. So I tried my best to accommodate training into my busy schedule whenever I could.
What's more, I remembered that four weeks into my training, my shoes were worn. I searched and hunted and literally spent a fortune on a new pair of shoes. However, right on the first day of running with them, I felt that they were not for me. I preserved, thinking that my discomfort was because the shoes were new. Eventually, I gave up on them. I even tried looking for another new pair of shoes, but couldn't find the shoes that were as comfortable as my old ones.
Finally, on 16th January 2011, I ran and completed the half marathon. And I did it in my old shoes. Now, when I think about it, it all seems so easy. All I had to do was to picture completing the run in good time in my mind.
What I have learned from the experience is that completing a marathon is like any other goal in life — largely a_mind over matter_phenomenon. In other words, unless you believe you can reach your goal, you've lost even before you begin. No doubt, factors such as hard work, experience and talent help to a greater or lesser degree. But without your belief that you will get there, every goal remains difficult to achieve.
一、阅读理解
1.Why did the author participate in the marathon at first?( )
A.It was the largest event of its kind.
B.He had run the half marathon before.
C.His coach inspired him to have a try.
D.His wife insisted on him participating.
2.What can we learn from the text?( )
A.The author went all out to do his training.
B.The author was the best competitor.
C.The author's fitness was of little help to him.
D.The author's old shoes were very expensive.
3.What does the underlined phrase “a mind over matter phenomenon” mean in paragraph 6?( )
A.Winning a marathon depends on strict rules rather than shoes.
B.Confidence is the key factor in a marathon in the author's view.
C.It would be easy to win a marathon if you have essential shoes.
D.Belief can ensure you to succeed in a marathon sooner or later.
4.What kind of person is the author according to the text?( )
A.Humorous and cautious.
B.Perseverant and thoughtful.
C.Considerate and modest.
D.Ambitious and adaptable.
二、语言运用
Ⅰ.语境辨义(选出下列句中加黑词的含义)
1.So I tried my best to accommodate training into my busy schedule whenever I could.( )
A.为……提供住宿 B.容纳 C.适应
2.I searched and hunted and literally spent a fortune on a new pair of shoes.( )
A.运气 B.大笔的钱 C.财富
3.All I had to do was to picture completing the run in good time in my mind.( )
A.想象 B.绘画 C.拍摄
Ⅱ.完成句子
1.________________________ it is respect that ensures a good relationship.(firm believer)
我坚信只有尊重才能确保良好的关系。
2.I couldn't read his expression, but_____________________ something like confusion.(seem to be)
我看不出他的表情,但似乎有点困惑。
B
When a new product totally fails, companies typically try to move on as quickly as possible and put all of their energy into developing fresh ideas that they hope will catch on. But the Museum of Failure never forgets. This traveling exhibition, which was first launched in Sweden in 2017, has arrived in New York City.
By focusing on more than 150 commercial ideas that didn't succeed for various reasons, the exhibition aims to stimulate discussion about accepting and learning from failure, for example, limeade flavored cookies, and a “hula chair” for exercise.
The exhibition is organized by Samuel West, a clinical psychologist who specializes in organizational science. He hopes it could help normalize and interpret the concept of failure, which he sees as a critical learning opportunity.
“My research is focused on helping organizations to be more innovative,” West says. “And one of the big problems of innovation is the fear of failure.” Indeed, many of the brands featured in the Museum of Failure haven't let one or two frustrated efforts stand in their way. “People feel liberated when they see big well known brands and companies that have a lot of money and skills and experience still fail when trying new things,” West says. “People feel liberated, like ‘big boys’ can fail, so why can't we?”
The exhibition has interactive features like a “Share Your Failure” wall, where visitors can write their own mistakes on sticky notes. West says, “We want people to take meaningful risks and learn from them. That's where the action is, when it comes to innovation: People trying something new, accepting the level of risk that comes with it and learning from it if the new thing fails. You fail but you gain insight, build on it, try a different version, tinker (修补) and come back again with something better.”
一、阅读理解
1.What is the second paragraph mainly about?( )
A.The fame of big brands.
B.The difficulty of innovation.
C.The purpose of the exhibition.
D.The importance of fresh ideas.
2.What does Samuel West think of failure?( )
A.Costly. B.Relative.
C.Unavoidable. D.Valuable.
3.What do Samuel West's words in paragraph 4 show?( )
A.His exhibition is easy for people to understand.
B.Big companies are supportive of the exhibition.
C.The exhibition can help reduce people's fear of failure.
D.Innovation spirit is of great importance to big companies.
4.What did Samuel West suggest people do in terms of innovation?( )
A.Try to avoid risks.
B.Learn from failure.
C.Refer to big brands' ideas.
D.Put all your energy into it.
二、语言运用
Ⅰ.语境辨义(选出下列句中加黑词的含义)
1.When a new product totally fails, companies typically try to move on as quickly as possible.( )
A.使失望 B.衰竭 C.失败
2.He hopes it could help normalize and interpret the concept of failure, which he sees as a critical learning opportunity.( )
A.解释 B.口译 C.把……理解为
Ⅱ.完成句子
1.That year I discovered I could do a lot of things if I __________________________.(put ... into)
那一年,我发现如果我投入精力,我可以做很多事情。
2.Since this event __________________________________________________________, the staff, all the students and their parents as well as anyone fond of it are welcome.(aim)
由于这次活动旨在帮助更多的人了解中国传统文化,我们欢迎工作人员、所有的学生和他们的家长以及任何喜欢它的人。
3.__________________________________, we often let the seniors eat first to show respect for them.(when it comes to)在餐桌礼仪方面,我们经常让长辈先吃,以示对他们的尊重。
第7周·周末双休精读作业
A篇
一、阅读理解
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者参加半程马拉松赛跑的经历,并从中领悟到了关于实现人生目标的重要道理:信念和心态在实现目标中起着至关重要的作用。
1.选D 细节理解题。根据第二段的“What made me decide to participate in the marathon was due to the insistence of my wife, who had run the half marathon previously.”可知,作者参加马拉松赛跑的原因是妻子坚持要他参与。
2.选A 细节理解题。根据第三段的“So I tried my best to accommodate training into my busy schedule whenever I could.”可知,作者在繁忙的日程中尽可能挤出时间全力以赴进行训练。
3.选B 词义猜测题。根据最后一段的“What I have learned from the experience is that completing a marathon is like any other goal in life — largely a mind over matter phenomenon.” 可知,作者认为完成马拉松赛跑主要是精神层面的挑战,即信念和心态起着关键作用。故B项“在作者看来,信心是马拉松赛跑中的关键因素”最符合“a mind over matter phenomenon”的含义。
4.选B 推理判断题。根据第三段的“I had made up my mind to finish the run. So I tried my best to accommodate training into my busy schedule whenever I could.”以及最后一段的“No doubt, factors such as hard work, experience and talent help to a greater or lesser degree. But without your belief that you will get there, every goal remains difficult to achieve.”可知,作者下定决心要完成马拉松赛跑,并且认为努力、经验和才能等因素在一定程度上有所帮助。由此可推断出作者是一个有毅力又有思想的人。
二、语言运用
Ⅰ.1~3 CBA
Ⅱ.1.I am a firm believer that 2.it seemed to be
B篇
一、阅读理解
语篇解读:本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了“失败博物馆”展览及其意义。
1.选C 段落大意题。第二段提到,该展览聚焦于150多个因各种原因未能成功的商业创意,旨在激发人们关于接受失败并从失败中学习的讨论,例如青柠口味的曲奇饼干以及一款用于锻炼的呼啦椅。由此可知,第二段主要讲的是展览的目的。
2.选D 推理判断题。根据第三段“He hopes it could help normalize and interpret the concept of failure, which he sees as a critical learning opportunity.”可知,Samuel West认为失败是有价值的。
3.选C 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段Samuel West的话“‘People feel liberated ... so why can't we?’”可知,这个展览可以帮助减少人们对失败的恐惧。
4.选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段“People trying something new, accepting the level of risk that comes with it and learning from it if the new thing fails.”可知,Samuel West在创新方面建议人们从失败中学习。
二、语言运用
Ⅰ.1~2 CA
Ⅱ.1.put my energy into them
2.aims to help more people learn about the traditional Chinese culture
3.When it comes to table manners
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