1、温馨提示: 此套题为Word版,请按住Ctrl,滑动鼠标滚轴,调节合适的观看比例,答案解析附后。关闭Word文档返回原板块。专题检测卷(三十四) 阅读理解第二节(建议用时:20分钟)Passage 1(2013宁波模拟)A.Be brave in your requests.B.You get what you tolerate.C.Dont feel guilty of your requests.D.Dont think others are mind readers.E.Dont make a“no”mean more than it does.F.Be specific about w
2、hat you want and when you want it.Be Bold:Ask for What You Really Want!Have you ever been in a situation that is causing you to feel annoyed,frustrated,or unappreciated?We all experience them,but often we dont have the courage to change them or ask for what we really want.Complaining about your prob
3、lems never solves them.Only when you get clear about what you want,and are willing to ask for it,will you experience not only a lot less stress in your life,but greater success in your relationship,career and life.Here are five tips to help you on your way.1.We often think our bosses,colleagues and
4、even our friends can understand our thoughts even without being told.So when they dont act as wed like,we feel hurt and upset.For any relationship to develop,both parties have to communicate their needs.Whether its how youd like your colleague to communicate with you about a work project,or how youd
5、 like your boss to assess your work,its necessary to convey what you want.2.When asking for what you really want,you will seldom,if ever,be given more than what you have the courage to ask for.So dont weaken your requests to avoid being turned down.Think about what your ideal outcome would be and th
6、en confidently,courageously,ask for it.While you may not always get as much as you asked for,you will get more than you would have otherwise.3.In the workplace,the biggest reason for unmet expectations is a lack of understanding of exactly what is expected.A request that holds water needs to make cl
7、ear not just what you want,but also the time limit within which you want it.That is,both a clear“what”and“when”.For example,“Could you please get the monthly sales report to me by midday Friday?”4.Whether its asking your friend to show up on time,or asking your colleague to stop making jokes in your
8、 presence,every day,through what you say and do,you teach others how to treat you.Letting others know what you will(and will not)put up with and what you expect from them,is important to your well-being and successat home and work.5.In reality you wont always get what you ask for.Your boss wont alwa
9、ys give you the pay raise youd like and your parents may not agree to mind your three kids every second weekend.When people say no,you can take it really personally and decide never to speak to them againor you can accept it graciously and move on.At least now you know where you stand and can plan a
10、ccordingly.Asking for less than you really wantfrom yourself,from others and from lifedoesnt serve anyone.Remember that fortune favors the bold.So make bigger,better,bolder requests,and ask for what you really want.Who knows.you might just get it!Passage 2A.Short-term schedule.B.Attend class.C. A da
11、ily schedule.D.Your materials and time.E.Long-term schedule.F.Both long-term and short-term schedules.1.You should prepare for the semester.Buy your books early and take some time to explore their format(版式).Gather other needed materials such as paper,pens and a calendar.Time management is creating
12、and following a schedule.This allows you to make a plan for school,family,and other responsibilities.Scheduling should be both long term and short term.2.Use your school calendar,look ahead and organize all your course assignments.Note all test dates and large assignment due dates.Fill in all unusua
13、l outside obligations that take up time.For example,your childs school holiday calendar is present.And dentist appointments are often made months ahead.3.When you create your weekly calendar,include fixed commitments(责任; 义务)such as classes,appointments,family responsibilities,etc.Learning should be
14、a priority(优先),but one should also allow enough time for other activities.The university expects a student to spend about two hours a week on outside study.Having regular study time will help the students develop a“study habit”.4.Write down all the things you have to do that day and then prioritize
15、your list.Decide when you will do each item and put your plan in action,completing the list and crossing off each item as you go.Take advantage of the“waiting time”or“dead time”we experience each day,such as at the doctors office or waiting for kids.Carry notes and texts around with you so you might
16、 use those minutes.5.Professors plan the semesters work for their students.They do not repeat lectures or give“make-up”lessons.Talk to your professor if an absence is unavoidable.It is your responsibility to obtain notes and assignments that you miss.You should attend all your classes,participate in
17、 class discussions,and ask questions.You should attempt to answer questions asked by your instructor,even if your answer is uncertain.You should pay attention to the discussions and questions of others.答案解析Passage 1【文章大意】我们都经历过烦恼、挫折、不被欣赏的情况,单纯的抱怨解决不了问题,只有我们清楚自己的想法并且大胆地说出来,我们才能获得人际关系、职业生涯和生活的成功。1.【解析
18、】选D。根据both parties have to communicate their needs和its necessary to convey what you want可知,不要认为别人会看透你的心思,能读懂你的思想或者你的想法。2.【解析】选A。本段中的confidently,courageously,ask for it是关键词。3.【解析】选F。在工作场所,期望没有得到满足的最大的原因是不了解你确切的期望,所以要明确说明你想要什么,以及什么时候要。4.【解析】选B。put up with(容忍,忍受)是关键词。5.【解析】选E。当别人拒绝你的要求时,你可以当成自己的私事不再提起,
19、你也可以优雅地接受拒绝,就此罢休,所以,对于别人的拒绝不用考虑过多。Passage 2【文章大意】本文讲述了新学期开始,我们要准备好需要的东西和制订好长期或短期的规划。有了每天的时间表,还要注意怎样在每一节课上有所收获。1.【解析】选D。根据“Buy your books early and take some time to explore their format.Gather other needed materials such as paper,pens and a calendar.”可知要准备的是材料,根据“Time management”可知这段讲的是材料和时间安排,故选D项。2.【解析】选E。本段说到了“school calendar”,也说到了安排所有的课程以及假期等课余生活方面,所以应该是一个长期的规划。3.【解析】选A。相对于上一段的“months”,本段中出现的“weekly”及“two hours a week”可知本段讲的是制订短期规划。故选A。4.【解析】选C。根据本部分的第一句可知每天也要有时间表,故选C项。5.【解析】选B。根据本部分中“You should attend all your classes.”可知选B项。关闭Word文档返回原板块