Period Four Writing
【单元主题表达】
【主题词汇和短语】
1.advice 2.overcome 3.effective 4.solve 5.arrange
6.worry 7.temper 8.regret 9.anger 10.angry
11.positive 12.normal 13.strictly 14.difficulty
15.confident 16.blue 17.down 18.negative
19.control one’s temper 20.lose one’s temper 21.get rid of
22.be optimistic about 23.lift one’s spirits 24.let…out 25.remind sb to do sth 26.make a big difference 27.be informed of 28.take…into consideration 29.play an important part in 30.approve of 31.complain about
32.look down on 33.be faced with 34.meet the challenge of
35.be filled with
【高级句式】
1.it is right for us to set specific and achievable goals
2.Not only should you; but you should also seek feedback from
3.to practise mindfulness and self-reflection
4.surrounding yourself with supportive and encouraging individuals
5.thus improving your efficiency
【连贯成文】
1.everyone will have a period when things seem to be wrong
2.to learn to control your temper 3.letting your anger out without hurting others or yourself 4.an effective way to get rid of anger 5.be of help in lifting your spirits
【活学活用】
One possible version:
Dear Sophia,
I am glad to hear from you. To be honest, I sometimes have the same experience as you. But you have to know that procrastination is the thief of time. The following advice may help you overcome it soon.
The most effective means to solve this problem is to make a “to-do” list. For example, you can write “finish homework before Saturday night” on your list. Reward yourself if you manage to finish it. What’s more, you can find someone to remind you to finish work at any time. Remember to arrange your most important work at proper time, and follow it strictly. Last but not least, just put your digital equipment beyond your reach. Such a small action can make a big difference in avoiding procrastination, thus improving your efficiency.
In a word, don’t spoil yourself. Good luck!
Yours,
AbbyPeriod Four Writing
Ⅰ.A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Andy Kong创业的过程。
1.B 推理判断题。根据第二段的“English wasn’t his parents’ strong suit, and that’s where he was able to assist his family the most.”可知,Andy很小的时候就在父母的店里工作是因为他的父母英语不流利。故选B。
2.C 段落大意题。根据第三段的“Unfortunately, the store eventually got shut down because he was impatient with the growth.”可知,第三段主要讲的是Andy事业上的困难。故选C。
3.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Learning to sacrifice whether that’s family, friends, or soccer games for a single goal is the only way to succeed, rather than attempting multiple things.”可知,Andy认为一次只专注于一件事促成了他的成功。故选D。
4.B 推理判断题。根据第三段的“Instead of considering it a failure, he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his mistakes.”可知,他是积极的,即motivated;再根据倒数第三段的“He pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved ones discouraged it.”可知,他是坚持不懈的,即persistent。故选B。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。研究表明,干一份低于你技能水平的工作会影响你以后找到一份更适合你且高薪的工作。
5.C 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Many often find themselves considering jobs below their skill level in worsening employment markets.”可知,许多人考虑低于自己技能水平的工作是由于他们面临着严峻的经济形势。故选C项。
6.C 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Sociologist David Pedulla at the University of Texas conducted a study to examine how jobs below a person’s skill level affect future employability. He tailored 2,420 applications and submitted them to 1,210 job listings posted in five major cities across the US. He varied the applications by gender, and also by employment status in the previous year. Then he used computer models to analyse and compare the results.”(得克萨斯大学的社会学家David Pedulla进行了一项研究来调查低于个人技能水平的工作如何影响未来的就业能力。他专门制作了2420份申请,然后按照美国五个大城市发布的1210条职位信息进行投递。他根据性别和前一年的就业状况对申请进行了调整。然后他使用计算机模型来分析和比较结果。)可知,研究人员通过比较来进行第一项研究。故选C项。
7.B 词义猜测题。根据画线词前文“These results should serve as a warning to anyone considering taking a job below their skill level. While it might pay the bills in the short term…”(这些结果应该给任何考虑接受低于自己技能水平的工作的人敲响警钟。虽然它可能在短期内支付开销……)及后文“…one’s ability to return to the relevant skill level and pay grade at a later date.”可知,干低于自己技能水平的工作虽然可以挣到钱,但会减弱一个人日后恢复高水平以及找到高薪工作的能力。由此猜测hammer意为“减弱,削弱”,与weaken意思相近。故选B项。
8.C 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“The results show that employers believe that men who are employed in positions below their skill level are less committed and less competent than men in other employment situations. Those surveyed also believed that women working below their skill level were less competent than others, but did not believe them to be less committed.”(结果表明,雇主认为,在低于他们技能水平的岗位上工作的男性比在其他岗位上工作的男性不敬业,不称职。接受调查的雇主还认为,从事低于自己技能水平的工作的女性不如其他女性能干,但并不认为她们不够投入。)可推知,雇主的想法是,女性在干低于自己的技能水平的工作时比男性表现更好。故选C项。
Ⅱ.第一节
One possible version:
Dear Mr White,
Delighted to know that you’ll give us a lecture on continuation writing, I can’t wait to share my difficulties with it and my suggestions on the lecture content.
To start with, I often struggle with the main idea of a text, which prevents me from quickly organizing my ideas and effectively developing the story. Besides, I find it challenging to think of appropriate words to make my writing vivid and lively. Therefore, I hope you’d instruct us how to rapidly grab the general idea of a text by analysing some examples of continuation writing. Also, it’s advisable to provide us with strategies for expanding vocabulary and properly using it in our writing.
I’d appreciate it if my suggestions could be considered.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者原本被选定出演公主的角色,但由于表现不佳,被老师调整角色,不得不担任讲解员。在作者心情郁闷之时,作者的母亲一如既往地用自己的智慧,以花园里的玫瑰和雏菊打比方,来宽慰作者的心,帮助作者顺利完成演出,让作者在后来的人生道路上充满信心。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“‘你将成为一个美丽的讲解员,’她安慰道。”可知,第一段可描写母亲安抚作者的情绪,给作者勇气,让作者重拾信心去参加演出。
②由第二段首句内容“演出当晚,在后台我仍然感到紧张。”可知,第二段可描写作者克服紧张情绪及雏菊对作者以后的人生的影响。
2.续写线索: 母亲开解—母亲帮助练习—感到紧张—鼓励自己—重拾信心—演出成功—雏菊对作者的影响
One possible version:
“You will be a beautiful narrator,” she comforted. Upon hearing her comforting words, I held back my bitter tears, lost in deep thought. Hardly had she noticed the sadness on my face soften a little when she stroked my hair, adding, “No one is born to be a princess. Why not take advantage of narrator’s part ” With mother’s encouragement, I began to accept that the narrator’s part was of vital significance. In the following weeks, every lunchtime with my mother witnessed my mighty effort to practise my part of lines. So fast did time pass that the performance day arrived.
Backstage on the night of the performance, I still felt nervous. Sweat leaking from my palms, it was at that very moment that I found a daisy in my pocket. In a flash, I realized my mother had passed the flower to me, which meant to be in company with me. Consumed with courage and confidence, I concentrated on my part and the performance turned out to be a great success, the audience standing up and bursting into thunderous applause. After the play, I put the daisy into my dictionary, which was a reminder of our precious lunchtimes, bathed in the soft midday light.Period Four Writing
写一份反思(Writing a reflection)
【写作点拨】
本单元的主题语境为人与自我中的完善自我。写作部分是有关完善自我并改变自我的建议。
【主题词汇和短语】
1. n. 建议
2. vt. 克服
3. adj. 有效的
4. vt. 解决
5. v. 安排
6. n. 担心;烦恼 v. 担心;(使)烦恼
7. n. 脾气;怒气
8. n. 遗憾,后悔 v. 感到遗憾;惋惜;懊悔
9. n. 怒火;怒气 vt. 使发怒;激怒
10. adj. 生气的
11. adj. 积极乐观的
12. adj. 正常的;一般的 n. 常态;通常标准
13. adv. 严格地
14. n. 困难
15. adj. 有信心的
16. adj. 忧郁的;悲伤的
17. adj. 情绪低落的;沮丧的
18. adj. 消极的
19. 控制脾气
20. 发脾气
21. 摆脱;丢弃;扔掉
22. 对……乐观
23. 振作精神
24. 释放……;发泄……
25. 提醒某人做某事
26. 有大的影响
27. 得知;知悉
28. 把……考虑在内
29. 在……中起重要作用
30. 同意
31. 抱怨……
32. 看不起
33. 面对……
34. 迎接……的挑战
35. 充满
【高级句式】
1.To attain self-improvement,
to work towards.
为了实现自我完善,我们应该制订具体的、可实现的目标去努力完成。
2. continuously acquire new skills or knowledge through reading, courses, or workshops, others to identify areas for improvement.
你不仅应该通过阅读、课程或研讨会不断获得新的技能或知识,还应该寻求他人的反馈,以确定需要改进的地方。
3.The important thing is to increase self-awareness.
重要的是练习正念和自我反思,以增强自我意识。
4.You will find is the sensible choice you have made sooner or later. 你迟早会发现,与支持和鼓励自己的人在一起是你做出的明智选择。
5.Such a small action can make a big difference in avoiding procrastination, .
这样一个小行为可以在避免拖延方面产生很大的影响,从而提高你的效率。
【经典例题】
为了帮助中学生健康成长,某中学英文报开设了“HEART—TO—HEART”专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie,收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰:近日容易发脾气,使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。内容要点如下:
1. 表示理解并给予安慰;
2. 提出建议并说明理由。
注意:1. 词数80个左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:脾气,情绪 temper
【连贯成文】
Hi Worried,
I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the moment.The truth is that 1. (每个人都会有一个情况似乎不对劲的时期), so you don’t have to worry so much. The important thing is 2. (学会控制你的脾气) so that you may not do or say anything you’ll regret. Here are three useful tips:
Firstly, talk to someone you trust about how you feel. This is a good way of 3. (发泄你的愤怒而不会伤害其他人和你自己). Secondly, go outdoors and play team games with your friends, as physical exercise is 4. (消除愤怒的一个有效方法). And thirdly, remain optimistic about your future. Such a positive attitude towards life can 5. (有助于提升你的情绪).
I hope you’ll soon feel calmer and carry on as normal.
Yours,
Jamie
【活学活用】
假设你是Abby,是学校英文报社“知心学长”栏目的主编。一位叫Sophia的学妹来信反映自己有“拖延”的坏习惯。即使有很多重要的事要做,如完成作业、弹钢琴等,她也总是不自觉地把时间花在看电视、玩手机等琐事上,为此她非常苦恼。请用英文给她写一封回信,提一些建议。内容包括:
1. 拖延的本质;
2. 改正的建议。
注意:1. 词数80个左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 文章的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:拖延,耽搁 procrastination
Dear Sophia,
I am glad to hear from you.
In a word, don’t spoil yourself. Good luck!
Yours,
AbbyPeriod Four Writing
●Ⅰ 阅读理解
A
[2024·福建福州第二中学高二期末]
Andy Kong has worked very hard to get to where he is today. He credits becoming a millionaire by 20 to his strict Asian parents who tutored him at a young age by working for the family.
Kong, of Danville, Virginia, started working when he was only nine. English wasn’t his parents’ strong suit, and that’s where he was able to assist his family the most. After school and on weekends he would help out at their family-owned restaurant and nail salons. Not only did he do the labour work, but he was also involved in creating online ads. This was his introduction to the world of online business.
Andy started his Amazon business in the eighth grade. When he learned about Amazon drop shipping (直接代发货) from a kid he saw on Instagram, he got inspired and decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the store eventually got shut down because he was impatient with the growth. Instead of considering it a failure, he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his mistakes. Meanwhile, his parents never stopped trying to talk him into focusing on school and their retail business.
“The biggest challenge when you’re starting a business is getting someone to believe in you,” Andy says. He pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved ones discouraged it.
In 2019, Andy met his now business partners, and together, they created an Amazon management company called Project Wi-Fi. This Project has proven to be extremely successful. They currently help over 55 clients run their online businesses, and plan to help many more in the future.
When asked about the secret to his success, Andy says, “Learning to sacrifice whether that’s family, friends, or soccer games for a single goal is the only way to succeed, rather than attempting multiple things. If it’s worth doing then it’s worth doing well with no short cuts.”
( )1.Why did Andy work in his parents’ shops at a young age
A.Because he could earn some pocket money.
B.Because his parents weren’t fluent in English.
C.Because his parents could help with his study.
D.Because he could get access to the Internet.
( )2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A.A new online business model.
B.Results of working impatiently.
C.Difficulties in Andy’s career.
D.Andy’s tense family relationship.
( )3.In Andy’s opinion, what contributes to his success
A.His early working experiences.
B.Lessons learned from his failures.
C.Gaining other people’s trust.
D.Focusing on the thing you choose.
( )4.Which of the following can best describe Andy Kong’s personality
A.Committed and generous.
B.Motivated and persistent.
C.Creative and faithful.
D.Hard-working and sociable.
B
[2024·山东济南高二期末]
Many often find themselves considering jobs below their skill level in worsening employment markets. But it turns out that working in a job below your skill level harms your later chances of getting hired for a better-paying job more appropriate to your qualifications.
Sociologist David Pedulla at the University of Texas conducted a study to examine how jobs below a person’s skill level affect future employability. He tailored 2,420 applications and submitted them to 1,210 job listings posted in five major cities across the US. He varied the applications by gender, and also by employment status in the previous year. Then he used computer models to analyse and compare the results. The results show that applicants who were positioned as working below their skill level, regardless of gender had the lowest chances of getting called for a job interview.
These results should serve as a warning to anyone considering taking a job below their skill level. While it might pay the bills in the short term, it can significantly hammer one’s ability to return to the relevant skill level and pay grade at a later date.
Why might this be the case Pedulla conducted a follow-up study with 903 employers. He asked them about their ideas of applicants with each kind of employment history, and how likely they would be to recommend each kind of candidate to an interview. The results show that employers believe that men who are employed in positions below their skill level are less committed and less competent than men in other employment situations. Those surveyed also believed that women working below their skill level were less competent than others, but did not believe them to be less committed.
The results of studies suggest that working below skill level signals to employers men’s incompetence and a lack of commitment. This is a disturbing reminder that the sword of gender bias (偏见) does in fact cut both ways.
( )5.Why do many people choose jobs below their skill level
A.They fear bearing duties.
B.They lack self-confidence.
C.They face a tough economy.
D.They pursue better-paying jobs.
( )6.How does the researcher carry out the first study
A.By conducting interviews.
B.By researching examples.
C.By making comparisons.
D.By doing surveys.
( )7.Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “hammer” in Paragraph 3
A.Ensure.
B.Weaken.
C.Test.
D.Exercise.
( )8.What is the employers’ idea according to the follow-up study
A.Men are more likely to get promoted.
B.Women are more devoted and capable.
C.Women behave better in jobs below their skill level.
D.Men show talents in work of the relevant level.
●Ⅱ 写作
第一节 应用文写作
假定你是李华,学校将邀请外教 Mr White做有关英语读后续写(continuation writing)的讲座,现就讲座内容征求学生的建议。请你给Mr White写封邮件, 内容包括:
1.你在读后续写方面遇到的困难;
2.你的建议。
注意: 写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Mr White,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
[2024·湖南岳阳高二期末]
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I look back on my childhood, the first image that springs to my mind is the daisy (雏菊) kept in my dictionary, which always reminds me of my lunchtimes with my mother.
When I was in the third grade, I was picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother helped me practise my lines (台词) with all her heart. But no matter how easily I delivered them at home, as soon as I stepped onstage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside. She explained that she had written a narrator’s (旁白) part to the play, and asked me to switch roles.
I didn’t tell my mother what had happened when I went home for lunch that day. But she sensed my pain, and instead of suggesting we practise my lines, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard.
It was a lovely spring day and the rose vine (藤蔓) was turning green. Under the huge trees, we could see yellow daisies popping through the grass in bunches, as if a painter had touched our landscape with a little bit of gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one of the daisies. “I think I’m going to dig up all these weeds,” she said, suddenly pulling a flower up by its roots. “From now on, we’ll have only roses in this garden.”
“But I like daisies,” I protested. “All flowers are beautiful——even daisies.” My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every flower has its own beauty, doesn’t it ” she asked thoughtfully. I nodded, feeling pleased that I had won her over. “And that is true of people too,” she added. “Not everyone can be a princess. Hence, there is no shame in that.”
Relieved that she had sensed my pain, I started to cry when I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
“You will be a beautiful narrator,” she comforted.
Paragraph 2:
Backstage on the night of the performance, I still felt nervous.
(共52张PPT)
Period Four
Writing
单元主题表达
练习册
写一份反思(Writing a reflection)
【写作点拨】
本单元的主题语境为人与自我中的完善自我。写作部分是有关完善自我并
改变自我的建议。
【主题词汇和短语】
1._________ n. 建议
2._____________ vt. 克服
3.___________ adj. 有效的
4.________ vt. 解决
5.___________ v. 安排
6.________ n. 担心;烦恼 v. 担心;(使)烦恼
advice
overcome
effective
solve
arrange
worry
7.__________ n. 脾气;怒气
8._________ n. 遗憾,后悔 v. 感到遗憾;惋惜;懊悔
9.________ n. 怒火;怒气 vt. 使发怒;激怒
10.________adj. 生气的
11.___________ adj. 积极乐观的
12.__________ adj. 正常的;一般的 n. 常态;通常标准
13._________adv. 严格地
temper
regret
anger
angry
positive
normal
strictly
14.____________ n. 困难
15._____________ adj. 有信心的
16._______adj. 忧郁的;悲伤的
17.________ adj. 情绪低落的;沮丧的
18.____________adj. 消极的
19.__________________________ 控制脾气
20._______________________ 发脾气
21._____________摆脱;丢弃;扔掉
difficulty
confident
blue
down
negative
control one's temper
lose one's temper
get rid of
22._________________________ 对……乐观
23.____________________ 振作精神
24.___________释放……;发泄……
25.__________________________ 提醒某人做某事
26.____________________________有大的影响
27.____________________ 得知;知悉
28.______________________________把……考虑在内
29._________________________________ 在……中起重要作用
be optimistic about
lift one's spirits
let…out
remind sb to do sth
make a big difference
be informed of
take…into consideration
play an important part in
30._______________同意
31.____________________抱怨……
32.___________________看不起
33.__________________面对……
34.____________________________迎接……的挑战
35.__________________充满
approve of
complain about
look down on
be faced with
meet the challenge of
be filled with
【高级句式】
1.To attain self-improvement, ______________________________________
___________________________________ to work towards.
为了实现自我完善,我们应该制订具体的、可实现的目标去努力完成。
it is right for us to set specific and achievable goals
2.___________________________continuously acquire new skills or
knowledge through reading, courses, or workshops,
___________________________________________________others to identify
areas for improvement.
你不仅应该通过阅读、课程或研讨会不断获得新的技能或知识,还应该寻求他人
的反馈,以确定需要改进的地方。
Not only should you
but you should also seek feedback from
3.The important thing is ___________________________________________
___________ to increase self-awareness.
重要的是练习正念和自我反思,以增强自我意识。
to practise mindfulness and self-reflection
4.You will find _____________________________________________________
____________________________ is the sensible choice you have made
sooner or later. 你迟早会发现,与支持和鼓励自己的人在一起是你做出的明
智选择。
surrounding yourself with supportive and encouraging individuals
5.Such a small action can make a big difference in avoiding
procrastination,______________________________________.
这样一个小行为可以在避免拖延方面产生很大的影响,从而提高你的效率。
thus improving your efficiency
【经典例题】
为了帮助中学生健康成长,某中学英文报开设了“HEART—TO—HEART”
专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie,收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中
该同学向你诉说了自己的困扰:近日容易发脾气,使正常的学习和生活受到了影
响。请用英文给该同学写一封回信。内容要点如下:
1.表示理解并给予安慰;
2.提出建议并说明理由。
注意:1. 词数80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:脾气,情绪 temper
【连贯成文】
Hi Worried,
I'm sorry to know that you're having such a bad time at the
moment. The truth is that 1._______________________________________
_______________________________________(每个人都会有一个情况似乎不对
劲的时期), so you don't have to worry so much. The important
thing is 2.________________________________________(学会控制你的脾气)
so that you may not do or say anything you'll regret. Here are
three useful tips:
everyone will have a period when things seem to be wrong
to learn to control your temper
Firstly, talk to someone you trust about how you feel. This is a
good way of 3._____________________________________________________
_______________________(发泄你的愤怒而不会伤害其他人和你自己).
Secondly, go outdoors and play team games with your friends, as
physical exercise is 4.____________________________________________
(消除愤怒的一个有效方法). And thirdly, remain optimistic about your future. Such a positive attitude towards life can 5.________________________________________(有助于提升你的情绪).
letting your anger out without hurting others or yourself
an effective way to get rid of anger
be of help in lifting your spirits
I hope you'll soon feel calmer and carry on as normal.
Yours,
Jamie
【活学活用】
假设你是Abby,是学校英文报社“知心学长”栏目的主编。一位叫Sophia
的学妹来信反映自己有“拖延”的坏习惯。即使有很多重要的事要做,如完成作
业、弹钢琴等,她也总是不自觉地把时间花在看电视、玩手机等琐事上,为此她
非常苦恼。请用英文给她写一封回信,提一些建议。内容包括:
1.拖延的本质;
2.改正的建议。
注意:1. 词数80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.文章的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
参考词汇:拖延,耽搁 procrastination
Dear Sophia,
I am glad to hear from you._______________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
In a word, don't spoil yourself. Good luck!
Yours,
Abby
One possible version:
Dear Sophia,
I am glad to hear from you. To be honest, I sometimes have
the same experience as you. But you have to know that
procrastination is the thief of time. The following advice may help
you overcome it soon.
The most effective means to solve this problem is to make a
“to-do” list. For example, you can write “finish homework before
Saturday night” on your list. Reward yourself if you manage to
finish it. What's more, you can find someone to remind you to
finish work at any time. Remember to arrange your most important
work at proper time, and follow it strictly. Last but not least, just
put your digital equipment beyond your reach. Such a small action
can make a big difference in avoiding procrastination, thus
improving your efficiency.
In a word, don't spoil yourself. Good luck!
Yours,
Abby
练 习 册
Ⅰ阅读理解
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[2024·福建福州第二中学高二期末]
Andy Kong has worked very hard to get to where he is today.
He credits becoming a millionaire by 20 to his strict Asian parents
who tutored him at a young age by working for the family.
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Kong, of Danville, Virginia, started working when he was only
nine. English wasn't his parents' strong suit, and that's where he
was able to assist his family the most. After school and on
weekends he would help out at their family-owned restaurant and
nail salons. Not only did he do the labour work, but he was also
involved in creating online ads. This was his introduction to the
world of online business.
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Andy started his Amazon business in the eighth grade. When
he learned about Amazon drop shipping (直接代发货) from a kid he
saw on Instagram, he got inspired and decided to give it a try.
Unfortunately, the store eventually got shut down because he was
impatient with the growth. Instead of considering it a failure, he
viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his
mistakes. Meanwhile, his parents never stopped trying to talk him
into focusing on school and their retail business.
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“The biggest challenge when you're starting a business is
getting someone to believe in you,” Andy says. He pushed
through and did things for himself even when his loved ones
discouraged it.
In 2019, Andy met his now business partners, and together,
they created an Amazon management company called Project Wi-Fi.
This Project has proven to be extremely successful. They currently
help over 55 clients run their online businesses, and plan to help
many more in the future.
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When asked about the secret to his success, Andy says,
“Learning to sacrifice whether that's family, friends, or soccer
games for a single goal is the only way to succeed, rather than
attempting multiple things. If it's worth doing then it's worth doing
well with no short cuts.”
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Andy Kong创业的过程。
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( ) 1.Why did Andy work in his parents' shops at a young age
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A.Because he could earn some pocket money.
B.Because his parents weren't fluent in English.
C.Because his parents could help with his study.
D.Because he could get access to the Internet.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据第二段的“English wasn't his parents' strong
suit, and that's where he was able to assist his family the most.”可
知，Andy很小的时候就在父母的店里工作是因为他的父母英语不流利。故选B。
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( ) 2.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
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A.A new online business model.
B.Results of working impatiently.
C.Difficulties in Andy's career.
D.Andy's tense family relationship.
[解析] 段落大意题。根据第三段的“Unfortunately, the store eventually
got shut down because he was impatient with the growth.”可知，
第三段主要讲的是Andy事业上的困难。故选C。
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( ) 3.In Andy's opinion, what contributes to his success
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A.His early working experiences.
B.Lessons learned from his failures.
C.Gaining other people's trust.
D.Focusing on the thing you choose.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Learning to sacrifice whether
that's family, friends, or soccer games for a single goal is the only
way to succeed, rather than attempting multiple things.”可知，
Andy认为一次只专注于一件事促成了他的成功。故选D。
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( ) 4.Which of the following can best describe Andy Kong's
personality
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A.Committed and generous. B.Motivated and persistent.
C.Creative and faithful. D.Hard-working and sociable.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据第三段的“Instead of considering it a failure,
he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his
mistakes.”可知，他是积极的，即motivated；再根据倒数第三段的“He
pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved
ones discouraged it.”可知，他是坚持不懈的，即persistent。故选B。
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B
[2024·山东济南高二期末]
Many often find themselves considering jobs below their skill
level in worsening employment markets. But it turns out that
working in a job below your skill level harms your later chances of
getting hired for a better-paying job more appropriate to your
qualifications.
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Sociologist David Pedulla at the University of Texas conducted
a study to examine how jobs below a person's skill level affect
future employability. He tailored 2,420 applications and submitted
them to 1,210 job listings posted in five major cities across the US.
He varied the applications by gender, and also by employment
status in the previous year. Then he used computer models to
analyse and compare the results. The results show that applicants
who were positioned as working below their skill level, regardless
of gender had the lowest chances of getting called for a job
interview.
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These results should serve as a warning to anyone considering
taking a job below their skill level. While it might pay the bills in
the short term, it can significantly hammer one's ability to return
to the relevant skill level and pay grade at a later date.
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Why might this be the case Pedulla conducted a follow-up
study with 903 employers. He asked them about their ideas of
applicants with each kind of employment history, and how likely
they would be to recommend each kind of candidate to an
interview. The results show that employers believe that men who
are employed in positions below their skill level are less committed
and less competent than men in other employment situations.
Those surveyed also believed that women working below their skill
level were less competent than others, but did not believe them to
be less committed.
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The results of studies suggest that working below skill level
signals to employers men's incompetence and a lack of
commitment. This is a disturbing reminder that the sword of
gender bias (偏见) does in fact cut both ways.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，干一份低于你技能水平的工作会
影响你以后找到一份更适合你且高薪的工作。
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( ) 5.Why do many people choose jobs below their skill level
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A.They fear bearing duties.
B.They lack self-confidence.
C.They face a tough economy.
D.They pursue better-paying jobs.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Many often find themselves
considering jobs below their skill level in worsening employment
markets.”可知，许多人考虑低于自己技能水平的工作是由于他们面临着严峻
的经济形势。故选C项。
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( ) 6.How does the researcher carry out the first study
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A.By conducting interviews. B.By researching examples.
C.By making comparisons. D.By doing surveys.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Sociologist David Pedulla at the
University of Texas conducted a study to examine how jobs below
a person's skill level affect future employability. He tailored 2,420
applications and submitted them to 1,210 job listings posted in
five major cities across the US. He varied the applications by
gender, and also by employment status in the previous year.
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Then he used computer models to analyse and compare the
results.” (得克萨斯大学的社会学家David Pedulla进行了一项研究来调查低
于个人技能水平的工作如何影响未来的就业能力。他专门制作了2420份申请，
然后按照美国五个大城市发布的1210条职位信息进行投递。他根据性别和前
一年的就业状况对申请进行了调整。然后他使用计算机模型来分析和比较结
果。)可知，研究人员通过比较来进行第一项研究。故选C项。
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( ) 7.Which of the following can best replace the underlined
word “hammer” in Paragraph 3
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A.Ensure. B.Weaken. C.Test. D.Exercise.
[解析] 词义猜测题。根据画线词前文“These results should serve as a
warning to anyone considering taking a job below their skill level.
While it might pay the bills in the short term…”(这些结果应该给任何
考虑接受低于自己技能水平的工作的人敲响警钟。虽然它可能在短期内支付开
销……)及后文“…one's ability to return to the relevant skill level
and pay grade at a later date.”可知，干低于自己技能水平的工作虽然可
以挣到钱，但会减弱一个人日后恢复高水平以及找到高薪工作的能力。由此猜
测hammer意为“减弱，削弱”，与weaken意思相近。故选B项。
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( ) 8.What is the employers' idea according to the follow-up
study
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A.Men are more likely to get promoted.
B.Women are more devoted and capable.
C.Women behave better in jobs below their skill level.
D.Men show talents in work of the relevant level.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“The results show that
employers believe that men who are employed in positions below
their skill level are less committed and less competent than men in
other employment situations. Those surveyed also believed that
women working below their skill level were less competent than
others, but did not believe them to be less committed.”(结果表明，
雇主认为，在低于他们技能水平的岗位上工作的男性比在其他岗位上工作的男
性不敬业，不称职。接受调查的雇主还认为，从事低于自己技能水平的工作的
女性不如其他女性能干，但并不认为她们不够投入。)可推知，雇主的想法是，
女性在干低于自己的技能水平的工作时比男性表现更好。故选C项。
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Ⅱ写作
第一节 应用文写作
假定你是李华，学校将邀请外教 Mr White做有关英语读后续写
(continuation writing)的讲座，现就讲座内容征求学生的建议。请你给Mr
White写封邮件, 内容包括:
1.你在读后续写方面遇到的困难；
2.你的建议。
注意: 写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Mr White,
_____________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Dear Mr White,
Delighted to know that you'll give us a lecture on continuation
writing, I can't wait to share my difficulties with it and my
suggestions on the lecture content.
To start with, I often struggle with the main idea of a text,
which prevents me from quickly organizing my ideas and
effectively developing the story. Besides, I find it challenging to
think of appropriate words to make my writing vivid and lively.
Therefore, I hope you'd instruct us how to rapidly grab the general
idea of a text by analysing some examples of continuation writing.
Also, it's advisable to provide us with strategies for expanding
vocabulary and properly using it in our writing.
I'd appreciate it if my suggestions could be considered.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
[2024·湖南岳阳高二期末]
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完
整的短文。
When I look back on my childhood, the first image that
springs to my mind is the daisy (雏菊) kept in my dictionary, which
always reminds me of my lunchtimes with my mother.
When I was in the third grade, I was picked to be the princess
in the school play, and for weeks my mother helped me practise
my lines (台词) with all her heart. But no matter how easily I
delivered them at home, as soon as I stepped onstage, every word
disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside. She
explained that she had written a narrator's (旁白) part to the play,
and asked me to switch roles.
I didn't tell my mother what had happened when I went home
for lunch that day. But she sensed my pain, and instead of
suggesting we practise my lines, she asked if I wanted to walk in
the yard.
It was a lovely spring day and the rose vine (藤蔓) was turning
green. Under the huge trees, we could see yellow daisies popping
through the grass in bunches, as if a painter had touched our
landscape with a little bit of gold. I watched my mother casually
bend down by one of the daisies. “I think I'm going to dig up all
these weeds,” she said, suddenly pulling a flower up by its roots.
“From now on, we'll have only roses in this garden.”
“But I like daisies,” I protested. “All flowers are beautiful——
even daisies.” My mother looked at me seriously. “Yes, every
flower has its own beauty, doesn't it ” she asked thoughtfully. I
nodded, feeling pleased that I had won her over. “And that is true
of people too,” she added. “Not everyone can be a princess.
Hence, there is no shame in that.”
Relieved that she had sensed my pain, I started to cry when I
told her what had happened. She listened and smiled.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1：
“You will be a beautiful narrator,” she comforted. ____________
Paragraph 2：
Backstage on the night of the performance, I still felt nervous.
____________________________________________________________________________
【思路点拨】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者原本被选定出演公主的角色，
但由于表现不佳，被老师调整角色，不得不担任讲解员。在作者心情郁闷之时，
作者的母亲一如既往地用自己的智慧，以花园里的玫瑰和雏菊打比方，来宽慰
作者的心，帮助作者顺利完成演出，让作者在后来的人生道路上充满信心。
【详解】
1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“‘你将成为一个美丽的讲解员，’她安慰道。”可
知，第一段可描写母亲安抚作者的情绪，给作者勇气，让作者重拾信心去参加
演出。
②由第二段首句内容“演出当晚，在后台我仍然感到紧张。”可知，第二
段可描写作者克服紧张情绪及雏菊对作者以后的人生的影响。
2.续写线索: 母亲开解—母亲帮助练习—感到紧张—鼓励自己—重拾信心—演
出成功—雏菊对作者的影响
One possible version:
“You will be a beautiful narrator,” she comforted. Upon
hearing her comforting words, I held back my bitter tears, lost in
deep thought. Hardly had she noticed the sadness on my face
soften a little when she stroked my hair, adding, “No one is born
to be a princess. Why not take advantage of narrator's part ”
With mother's encouragement, I began to accept that the narrator's
part was of vital significance. In the following weeks, every
lunchtime with my mother witnessed my mighty effort to practise
my part of lines. So fast did time pass that the performance day
arrived.
Backstage on the night of the performance, I still felt nervous.
Sweat leaking from my palms, it was at that very moment that I
found a daisy in my pocket. In a flash, I realized my mother had
passed the flower to me, which meant to be in company with me.
Consumed with courage and confidence, I concentrated on my part
and the performance turned out to be a great success, the
audience standing up and bursting into thunderous applause. After
the play, I put the daisy into my dictionary, which was a reminder
of our precious lunchtimes, bathed in the soft midday light.
