高优指导高三英语一轮复习 考点规范练26 Module 2 A Job Worth Doing 外研版必修5.doc

考点规范练26(module 2).阅读理解awith a million 18-25s unemployed,its not an easy time for young people looking to get on the job ladder.however,through the statistic i saw an opportunity that i decided to take.throughout the past years i have worked hard to develop a number of projects to help young people gain an advantage in their careers and in life.with the support of levi roots,who created reggae sauce,i founded unite computing in 2011 and since then i have enjoyed working with clients(客户) such as google uk,the university of australia and others.though this journey has had its ups and downs,i am proud of how far we have come.the main issue i have faced so far in my business life has been gaining the trust of others.if you are 19,not very many people believe you when you say you run a number of businesses.in fact i have been laughed at and even told to get a job by some.this was a major obstacle i had to face.to overcome it i simply established a professional and positive reputation among colleagues,friends and in the media in order to build credibility for myself and my businesses.age should not limit your ability to succeed and i have gained more respect due to my willingness to give back and reward the communities which support me.one of the young business people i personally support is ryan farquharson who runs l.he says,“to anybody that has an urge to run their own business i would absolutely say go for it,anyone can do it!”this go-getting attitude that i firmly believe needs to be encouraged and developed among todays young people.the“one million unemployed youth”statistic is a key drive for change and an opportunity to get up and make something of yourself;you simply have to go for it and pick up support.that is what my journey and my story aims to inspire.【语篇导读】本文是记叙文。面对很多年轻人找不到工作的现状,同样身为年轻人的作者从中嗅得商机并创办了自己的公司,帮助其他年轻人赢在起跑线上。1.the author established the company because he .a.failed to find a satisfying jobb.enjoyed working for himselfc.followed levi roots adviced.spotted a chance of success答案:d解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“through the statistic i saw an opportunity that i decided to take.i founded unite computing”可知答案。2.the underlined word“obstacle”in paragraph 2 means .a.pressureb.difficultyc.frustrationd.disappointment答案:b解析:词义猜测题。由于年龄小,作者不能取得别人的信任,因此如何取得别人的信任成为作者在创业途中碰到的最大“难题”。3.by mentioning ryan farquharson,the author wants to .a.show the achievement ryan farquharson has madeb.encourage young people to turn to him for supportc.explain what is the most important thing to succeedd.introduce the right attitude young people should have答案:d解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“this go-getting attitude that i firmly believe needs to be encouraged and developed among todays young people”可以看出,作者提ryan farquharson主要是想引出他说的话。作者认为当今年轻人都应该有他的这种态度。4.which of the following words can best describe the author?a.determined and generous.b.considerate and optimistic.c.sympathetic and productive.d.adventurous and responsible.答案:a解析:推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知,面对别人的质疑,作者并未放弃,而是通过努力让别人改变对自己的看法,由此可以看出作者很有决心;再根据第二段中的“my willingness to give back and reward the communities which support me”不难看出,作者非常慷慨。bresumedouglas v.fernettiaddress:636 rugar street joliet,illinois 60451date of birth:june 5,1960height:6weight:195 lbs.health:excellentphone:309 876-0012married:helenson:jim(2)experience1978 to 1983:joliet bridge company,joliet,illinois.began as a learner and became an accomplished journey-man pattern maker.1983 to present:joliet bridge company,joliet,illinois.promoted to forman,pattern division.responsibilities include the supervision of fourteen personnel,maintaining work schedules and making assignments,maintaining stock inventories,and supervising two learners.personal activitiesfrom 1979 to 1983 attended evening school in order to complete high school education.received h.s.diploma from the state university of illinois in 1983.since 1983 have attended evening classes at joliet community college.have completed eighteen semester hours credit with nine hours in personnel management.other activities include regular church attendance,member of elks,and help with little league.personal statementalthough i have been very happy at joliet bridge and have had the excellent opportunity,it is necessary that i move my family due to my sons allergies.in this respect,desire a position in the southwest united states.i am willing to consider a position as a pattern maker,tool-and-die maker,or as a supervisor.my major attributes are my reliability and loyalty to my company and my ability to work with others.referencesreferences are available upon request.【语篇导读】本文介绍了douglas的基本情况、工作经验、个人活动、个人陈述等。5.what does douglas do at present in joliet bridge company?a.pattern maker.b.leader of pattern division.c.member of elks.d.learner.答案:b解析:细节理解题。由题干信息可知,答案应定位于experience部分的最后一段“promoted to forman,pattern division.responsibilities include the supervision of fourteen personnel,maintaining work schedules and making assignments,maintaining stock inventories,and supervising two learners.”据此可知,douglas目前在joliet bridge company是pattern division的领导。故选b项。6.what was douglas doing in 1982?a.working in joliet bridge company.b.studying at joliet community college.c.helping with little league.d.a,b and c.答案:a解析:细节理解题。由题干中的1982可将答案定位于experience部分的第一句“1978 to 1983:joliet bridge company,joliet,illinois.”和personal activities部分的第一句“from 1979 to 1983 attended evening school in order to complete high school education.”据此可知,在1982年,douglas已经在joliet桥梁公司工作了,还上了夜校。故选a项。7.why does douglas want to leave joliet bridge company?a.because he is not satisfied with his present job.b.because he has not been successful in the company.c.because he does not get along well with his colleagues.d.because his son is not used to the weather in illinois.答案:d解析:细节理解题。由题干信息可知,答案应定位于personal statement部分的第一句“although i have been very happy at joliet bridge and have had the excellent opportunity,it is necessary that i move my family due to my sons allergies.”据此可知,douglas辞职的原因是自己的儿子不适应伊利诺伊州的天气。故选d项。8.if you want to know the age of douglas son,what can you do?a.write to 636 rugar street.b.telephone 309 876-0012.c.ask his wife helen.d.find it in the resume.答案:d解析:细节理解题。由题干中的douglas son可将答案定位于“son:jim(2)”可知,douglas的儿子2岁了,这是在简历中提到的。故选d项。.七选五how opening doors changed this teens lifebullying(欺负) is a serious problem.according to family first aid,nearly 30 percent of teens in the u.s.are involved in school bullying,whether theyre being bullied or doing the bullying.josh yandt,who lives in london,ontario,was no exception.and after being bullied for years,he decided to make one simple change when he transferred schools:1.“the first few weeks when i started doing it they were kind of shocked,”he explains in a video for westjets above & beyond,a series that shares the stories of inspirational canadians.“not many people hold doors,right?but after that,people started to open up to me.2. its also about putting yourself out there,getting to know people,making them feel comfortable,and making them feel welcome.3.”holding the door for his classmates changed everything for yandt,and now he has more friends than he can count.“people just love what i do.every day people always saythank you,people smile,and its really great,”he told canadas cbc news as classmates clapped him on the back,said thanks,or gave a hello as they passed by in the hallway.4. yandt has taken on speaking engagements(演讲),sharing his story with younger students.“i never thought he would be a public speaker because he used to be so shy,”his mom said.“5.”a.the story doesnt end there.b.he was bullied by the older boys at school.c.opening a door is more than a physical act.d.he started opening doors for his classmates.e.it is difficult for him to deliver a public speech.f.but he took to public speaking like a duck to water.g.opening doors gives people hope and shows that people care.答案与解析:【语篇导读】本文是记叙文。一个男孩帮同学开门给自己的生活带来了巨大的改变。1.d解析:由下文的“not many people hold doors,right?”可知,yandt作出的改变就是帮同学们开门。2.c解析:c项与下文的“its also about.”相呼应。3.g解析:g项与上文的“putting yourself out there,getting to know people,making them feel comfortable,making them feel welcome”相呼应,都是讲为同学开门的好处。4.a解析:上文讲述了yandt为同学们开门使得同学关系变得和谐融洽;下文讲述了他学会了公开演讲。故此处应是过渡句a项。5.f解析:f项与上文的“i never thought he would be a public speaker because he used to be so shy”形成对比,突出小小的开门之举却给yandt带来了巨大的改变。.语篇填空(2015郑州第二次质检)two weeks before christmas,two little girls were walking down the street 1. they saw old harry,who was on his knees pulling weeds around a tree.he wore a pair of worn gloves.his fingers were sticking out 2. the ends,blue from the cold.they stopped to talk to him.harry told them he 3.(get) the yard in shape as a christmas gift for his mother,who had died several years before.“my mother was all i had.she loved her yard and trees,so i do this for her every christmas.”his words touched the girls and soon they 4.(join) him,pulling weeds.when they finished,harry pressed a coin into each of their hands.“i wish i could pay you more,but thats all ive got right now,”he said.the girls had often passed his house,and they remembered that it had always been 5. poor condition.no decorations to add cheeriness were anywhere in sight.as they walked on,the coin in one little girls hand seemed to burn a hole of 6.(guilty).the next day she called her friends 7.they agreed to put their coins in a jar mar