2019年高中英语课时跟踪练（六）Warmup.docx

课时跟踪练(六) Warmup & Lesson 1Prereading.阅读理解AFive people are talking about working from home.Chris: Im a language graduate and Ive been translating from Italian to English for most of my career. Weve been in Milan for nearly 20 years and Ive been working from home for 12 years, since my first child was born. Ive found that my worklife balance has been easier to manage since I started working from home and it needs to be easy to manage when youve got children!Miranda: Im a writer and Ive been working from home for the last 18 months. I must say its been pretty difficult. For one thing Ive been paying a lot more for heating. And Ive missed the office gossip. To be honest, its quite lonely. I almost wish I could go back to my old job.Jordan: Working from home has really changed my life. I love it.I love being my own boss. Ive been working from home as a website designer since I left my last job in 2004. I have a bit more time these days. Ive bought myself a new guitar and Ive been taking guitar lessons for the last six months.Ahmed：Its not for everyone, but I like working from home. I do contract (合同) work in design. The best thing is that I dont have to commute (通勤) to work on crowded trains. Ive had lots more time and Ive been learning a new language since I started working from home in January. Ive always wanted to learn Spanish.Rageh: Im German but Ive been living abroad for five years, Ive been working in marketing for a pharmaceutical (制药的) company near London and Ive been working from home part of the time since January. I work from home three days a week and commute to the office twice a week. I was very lucky to get this opportunity. When I work from home I get up late and work late in the evenings. Ive never been a morning person.语篇解读：本文是应用文。五名不同职业者讲述了他们对在家工作的看法。1What is Chris?AA designer.BA translator.CA novel writer. DAn Internet seller.解析：选B细节理解题。由第二段中的“a language graduate . translating from Italian to English for most of my career”可知，Chris是一名翻译。2What is Mirandas opinion about working from home?AIts boring and costly.BIts free and comfortable.CIt leads to poor quality of work.DIt helps to keep workplay balance.解析：选A推理判断题。由第三段中的“Ive been paying a lot more for heating. And Ive missed the office gossip. To be honest, its quite lonely. I almost wish I could go back to my old job.”可知，Miranda觉得在家工作得交很多暖气费，而且她觉得孤单，怀念办公室里同事们闲谈的日子。3What do we know about Rageh?AHe is a night owl.BHe is a music lover.CHe works in Germany.DHe has strict working timetables.解析：选A细节理解题。由最后一段中的“When I work from home I get up late and work late in the evenings. Ive never been a morning person.”可知，Rageh是一个夜猫子，喜欢熬夜，他从来不是一个早起的人。 BWell, the hours are very long and I have to work shifts (轮班), but I like my workmates and I enjoy the variety of the work. Every day is different. I suppose the main reason I like the job is the connection with patients. I like to help people, and my workmates are great, so that makes the job very rewarding. Its certainly not the pay thats terrible！MartinI really enjoy my job, although there can be a lot of paperwork and I have to attend a lot of meetings. Preparing cases takes up a lot of my time, and can be very difficult. The best parts of the job are meeting clients (客户) and going to court. I work for a big international firm so there are good opportunities for promotion (提拔) and I get to travel quite a lot, which is nice.BillIts an interesting job, but actually its very hard work as well. Theres also not much job safety. The pay is good, but sometimes I dont work for a few weeks, so that can be a worry. I suppose I enjoy the travel, but sometimes theres a lot of waiting around for photographers and stylists, which can be really boring.JaneSome parts of the job are not very interesting, like filling shelves. Also, changing the window displays gets a bit repetitive. I like dealing with people on the phone and face to face. My boss is a lovely person but hes so badly organized. He usually gets me to deal with problem customers. Some people think Im a workaholic, and its true I do a lot of overtime, but I like to do a job well and Im proud of my work. Its a big chain so I hope Ill become assistant manager next year.JustineWhat I particularly like is that its a very flexible (灵活的) job. I can work from home some of the time. I find it exciting, meeting and interviewing different people. Its also satisfying when you finish a long article and its published. Ive got a book coming out next year as well. One thing about working on a monthly magazine is that I have a lot of tight deadlines (截止日期). That makes the job very stressful.Emily语篇解读：本文是议论文。五位不同职业者讲述了他们各自工作中的喜恶。4What does Martin like about his job?AHigh pay.BLots of travel.CPaid vacations.DChances of helping others.解析：选D细节理解题。由第一段中的“I suppose the main reason I like the job is the connection with patients. I like to help people”可知，Martin喜欢他的工作的主要原因是他能帮助病人。5What worries Jane in her work?ALonghour work.BA feeling of uncertainty.CDisregard for her creativity.DReduced chances of promotion.解析：选B细节理解题。由第三段中的“sometimes I dont work for a few weeks, so that can be a worry”可知，令Jane担忧的是她有时候好几个星期不工作。6What can we infer about Justine?AShe is not fully appreciated.BShe thinks highly of her boss.CShe is dissatisfied with her iob.DShe is hardworking and determined.解析：选D推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“Some people think Im a workaholic, and its true I do a lot of overtime . I hope Ill become assistant manager next year.”可知，Justine是一个工作狂，她经常加班工作，并且充满抱负，希望明年成为副经理。7What does the underlined word“tight”in the last paragraph mean?ANormal. BClear.CStrict. DUncertain.解析：选C词义猜测题。由最后一段中的“That makes the job very stressful.”可知，Emily是一名月刊杂志新闻记者，工作中很多严格的截稿日期使得她倍感压力。CThe term “laughing stock” refers to a person, thing or situation that is ridiculed.Although the exact origin of this term is unknown, its believed to have been derived from (起源于) the stocks in which criminals were placed to be subjected to public ridicule.During the time this phrase was first seen in print, one of the preferred methods of punishment for less serious crime was putting individuals in stocks. Stocks were wooden structures that would hold a person immobile for long periods of time, usually by securing the persons head and hands in the holes cut between two boards that were mounted on a pole. The physical aspect of being held in stocks caused pain, and they were commonly placed in public areas so passersby could ridicule those who were being punished. It was common for people who were in stocks to be hit with mud, rotten foods and even animal excrement (粪便) that was thrown by the passersby. This could have led to the use of “laughing stock” in old English sayings.Another theory behind the phrase is a more literal interpretation (字面解释). The word “stock” can mean a block of wood that provides support. A stock also can be the butt end (根端) of a structure or tool, such as a gun. When a person or an action becomes the base of a joke, it can be said they are the butt of the joke, or the “laughing stock.”The term is often used in modern times. If an idea can be laughed at, the idea can be the “laughing stock”. This term is seen in print media and heard on radio and television, and it has found a way into most dictionaries and other reference books that list common expressions.Although the term might be derived from the public humiliation (羞辱) of actual criminals, the act of putting people in stocks is sometimes done in modern times for fun and public benefit. For example, at some fundraising events or carnivals, a volunteer or willing worker might be placed in stocks, and other people can pay for the special right of throwing water balloons, cream pies or other soft, wet things at the face of the person in the stocks. This is done to raise money and draw laughter, making the person in the stocks a true “laughing stock”语篇解读：本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了“笑柄”这一词的来源及意义。8In old times, stocks were used _.Ato attract passersbyBto punish criminalsCin public ceremoniesDfor entertainment purposes解析：选B细节理解题。由第二段中的“one of the preferred methods of punishment for less serious crime was putting individuals in stocks”可知，从前颈手枷是用作刑具，用来惩罚罪犯的。9If we say a person is a “laughing stock”， he is _.Asilly BstrangeCguilty Dcareless解析：选A推理判断题。由第一段中的“The term laughing stock refers to a person, thing or situation that is ridiculed.”以及第三段中的“When a person . becomes the base of a joke . the laughing stock.”可知，“笑柄”指的是被人嘲笑的人或事，由此可知，如果一个人被称为“笑柄”，那他一定是做了可笑的事情。10What do we learn about the term “laughing stock” in Paragraph 4?AIt developed very fast.BIt refers to a funny idea.CIt is widely used and accepted.DIt has different meanings now.解析：选C推理判断题。由第四段中的“This term is seen in print media . most dictionaries and other reference books that list common expressions.”可知，在现代，“笑柄”这一词已被广泛使用，并且被列入字典和参考书中。11What is the aim of putting people in stocks in modern times?ATo humiliate them.BTo enrich peoples experiences.CTo explain what a laughing stock is. DTo collect money and bring pleasure.解析：选D细节理解题。由最后一段中的“for fun and public benefit”和“This is done to raise money and draw laughter”可知，这样做是为了募捐，并且给人们带来欢笑。.阅读七选五Three tips for customer satisfactionHaving bad customer service is bad for business. _1_. In the article, “The 3 Best Ways to Love Your Customers，” featured on The Huffington Posts website, contributor Brian de Haaff shares three ways new and veteran (资格老的) business owners can keep customers happy：Give. _2_. When you are generous with your customers, they will remember this generosity and most likely return to your business as a result.Respond immediately. “Have you ever stood at a counter waiting to be served, wondering if you might be invisible (看不见的)? _3_， ” says de Haaff in the article. Even if you are busy, make sure you and your employees are giving customers your full and immediate attention.Get real. _4_. Whether answering the phone quickly or always keeping a smile on your face and a pep (活力) in your step when serving customers, this matters and will help ensure a strong, repeat customer bas