1、课时分层作业(十三).单词拼写1The ball bounced(弹起) crazily over his shoulder into the net.2He folded the papers and stuck them in his desk drawer(抽屉)3The president beat his breast(胸部) and called that deal a mistake.4Hydrogen(氢) combines chemically with oxygen to form water.5The people went up to the bridegroom(新郎
2、) and the bride to bless them.6I feel that geometry(几何学) is a difficult subject.7An industrial estate(工业区) will help to promote the business of that city.8The teachers system of punishments appealed to the childrens sense of justice(公平)9She practically accused(控告) me of starting the fire!10She was t
3、oo full of wonder and desire to be greedy(贪婪).阅读理解AWhen Jen Harris was laid off from her job at MPC Computers in Idaho last October,she tweeted the message “just been laid off from MPC”,“By the time I left the parking lot,I had a job offer from a friend that had a Web development company in town,” s
4、he told CNNMoney.Its difficult to know how many people are actually finding work this way.But its obvious from interviews with jobseekers,employers,coaches and managers that the Twitter phenomenon is fundamentally changing the way people search for jobs.“A lot of companies arent advertising jobs in
5、traditional ways,” says Jason Rivera,a graphic artist who teamed up with other San Francisco Twiners “to lead the pinkslip party (失业聚会) movement” for the networking messes.Rivera says Twitter allows companies to easily “follow” potential candidates online,while giving job hunters a backdoor peek at
6、companies where they may be interested in applying for a job.“Its a great way to get uptotheminute information about a company and its latest products,” Rivera says,“as well as give you a shot at actually talking to a hiring manager on Twitter,as opposed to having your emailed resume end up as the 5
7、00th in his inbox.At the same time,Twitter gives managers faster,more efficient ways to get through the mess,and that save them money.”Paul Mabray knows that firsthand.As a chief strategy officer for Napabased VinTank,a wine industry think tank(智囊团),he used Twitter to spot and then practically “foll
8、ow” the 23yearold job candidate and gifted Twitter,Ashley Bellview.“We got to learn about her personality,her work ethic and her thought process by the information shed linked to in her tweets and by how she communicated with other people on Twitter,” Mabray says.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了Twitter正在成为求职者找工作的
9、重要工具。1Jen Harris is mentioned in the first paragraph to show that ATwitter is becoming an important tool for job seekersBmore people lose their jobs recentlyCits easier for IT workers to find jobsDthere are less jobs than we have expectedA推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,去年10月被解雇时,詹哈里斯在推特上发了一条失业信息,于是她就很快就收到了一份工作邀请(获
10、得了一份新的工作),再结合第二段可知,推特正在从根本上改变人们找工作的方式,由此可知,第一段提到詹哈里斯就是为了证明推特正在成为求职者找工作的重要工具,故A项正确。2Twitter can give job hunters a chance to Avisit the companiesBlearn more about the companiesCreceive training about the computer operationDhave a facetoface talk with the managersB细节理解题。根据第三段中的“while giving job hunter
11、s a backdoor peek at companies where they may be interested in applying for a job.”可知,推特为求职者提供了一个后门,让他们得以窥探自己可能有兴趣申请工作的公司,由此可知,推特为求职者提供了一个更多地了解自己感兴趣的公司的机会,故选B。3We can know from the last paragraph that Ashley Bellview Ahas a large circle of online friendsBproves to be a gifted actressCis not experien
12、ced in wine makingDis considered a gifted candidateD细节理解题。根据最后一段中作为葡萄酒行业智囊团Napabased VinTank的首席战略官,保罗马布里利用推特发现并“跟踪”23岁的求职者非常有天赋的阿什利,由此可知,阿什利被认为是个有天赋的候选人,故选D。4What would be the best title for the text?AThe Popularity of TwitterBTwitter Helps Find JobsCThe Ways People Search for Jobs Are ChangingDHow
13、to Get Jobs on TwitterB标题归纳题。通读全文,特别是根据第二段中的“the Twitter phenomenon is fundamentally changing the way people search for jobs.”可知,推特正在从根本上改变人们找工作的方式,由此可知,本文主要介绍的是推特正在成为求职者找工作的重要工具(推特帮助人们找工作),所以这篇文章最好的题目是“推特帮助找工作”,故选B。BWhat would you like to be when you grow up?A teacher?A doctor?An astronaut?What do
14、you need to do to achieve your dream job?Perhaps you think that studying well and then going on to work hard will get you the successful career you want.We are constantly taught that our hard work will eventually pay off.But a government survey has shown that hard work is not the only thing that wil
15、l help you to move up the ladder.Two thirds of people believe that who you know matters more than what you know when it comes to social activity.So are the connections that you have more important than your education?Seventysix percent of the people in the survey believed that family background is i
16、mportant in influencing your chances of success.They believe that if you are privileged from birth,you are more likely to have a successful career,especially if your family is wealthy.Even if you dont have a privileged background,the people you know can still make a difference to your career.Network
17、ing is a skill which is encouraged by many career advisers.Some companies run networking workshops to try and encourage staff to meet other people,to communicate and build relationships.Its a valuable skill.But the survey also showed something quite interesting.Although most people believed that net
18、works are more important than education,many people put their own career success down to talent,rather than background.41% of the people said that their parents income had influenced their life,but at the same time,another 41% believed that they had achieved their own success.So which is more import
19、ant,what you know or who you know?It seems that by working hard and making lots of connections,the answer may be that both are very important.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。影响人们成功的根本因素是什么?根据政府的一项调查显示,对于这个问题人们持不同的观点,文章的结论是,要想获得成功,自身努力和良好的社会关系都很重要。5Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined part?A
20、Practice makes perfect.BNothing is impossible.CHope for the best.DNo pains,no gains.D句意猜测题。此处与上一句 “.studying well and then going on to work hard will get you the successful career you want.” 意思应一致,即:好好学习然后努力工作会使你得到成功的事业。四个选项中,A项意为“熟能生巧”,B项意为“没有什么不可能”,C项意为“从最好的方面着想”,D项意为“没有付出就没有收获”,故选D。6Which of the
21、following is NOT true according to the passage?A76% of the people think social relationship matters most.B41% of the people believe parents income is most important.C76% of the people think family background ranks first.D41% of the people believe they gained their own success.A细节理解题。第四段开头说,76%的人认为家庭
22、背景重要。A选项不符合文章意思,故选A。7From the passage we can infer that the writer writes the article to Astress the importance of educationBchallenge the traditional beliefCmake lots of social connectionsDencourage people to work hardB推理判断题。文章第二段提出了传统观念认为的“努力工作就能获得成功”,紧接着第三段通过一项调查结果指出更多人认为“社会关系和家庭背景才是成功的关键”,并由此展开讨
23、论。由此推测,作者写作的意图是挑战传统观念。故选B。8Which of the following is the best title for the passage?AThe Way to SuccessBKeep your Dream in MindCA Wealthy and Smooth CareerDA Survey on Peoples DreamsA标题归纳题。文章开头提出了传统观念认为的“努力工作就能获得成功”,紧接着通过一项调查结果指出更多人认为“社会关系和家庭背景才是成功的关键”,并由此展开讨论。无论是哪种观点,都是在谈论取得成功的方法,故选A。.阅读七选五Are you
24、one of the increasing number of students who are struggling for college education online?Follow these tips to help you be a successful online learner.Many students assume that online classes require less work and are easier than traditional classes. 1 Arrangement according to class schedule is impor
25、tant.Log on to your course according to the required schedule.Manage your time just as you would in a traditional course. 2 You may not be able to turn in papers,view videos,or participate in groups if you dont have the proper technology.Make sure that you have the proper Internet connection and sof
26、tware programs installed.During class,you are advised to be focused.Read and practice everything. 3 Dont run through a course skipping videos,animations (动画),and ungraded selfassessment activities.Be comfortable communicating through text.Most communication in an online course occurs through the wri
27、tten word.Discussion board posts,written assignments,and email are all common modes of communication in online courses. 4 Be prepared to read and write a lot in online courses.Remember to be active.If you have questions or dont understand an assignment,tell your instructor. 5 Dont wait until after y
28、ouve turned in an assignment to let the instructor know that you have struggled.If you email or call the instructor before an assignment,quiz,or exam,youll prevent the struggle,and avoid having your grade suffer.AGo through every screen.BOnline classes require less work.CYoull understand the instruc
29、tor better.DBe sure you have the required software and hardware.EYour instructor can help you better if you tell him or her.FIn reality,theyre designed just as demanding as traditional courses.GThis is different from traditional classes,where a lot of communication is oral.【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何成为一个成
30、功的在线学习者提供了一些建议。1F根据上文可知,很多学生认为在线学习要求的工作更少,比传统课程更容易,与F项In reality,theyre designed just as demanding as traditional courses(事实上,它们和传统课程一样要求很高)承接自然,上下文构成明显的转折关系,traditional classes和traditional courses是关键词,故选F。2D根据Make sure that you have the proper Internet connection and software programs installed(确保你
31、有网络连接和安装了相应的软件程序)可知,本段主要讲述要有适当的网络和软件程序。D项Be sure you have the required software and hardware.(确保你有要求的软件和硬件。)可以作为本段中心句,故选D。3A根据上文可知,在上课期间,你应该集中注意力,阅读和练习每一个知识。与A项Go through every screen.(浏览每一个视频。)承接自然,上下文都是关于上网课要集中注意力,不要错过任何一个环节,everything和every screen是关键词,故选A。4G根据上文可知,讨论版帖子、书面作业和电子邮件都是在线课程中常见的交流方式。与G
32、项This is different from traditional classes,where a lot of communication is oral.(这与传统课堂不同,传统课堂上很多交流都是口头上的)承接自然,选项中的This指代上文所说的几种在线课程交流方式,communication是关键词,故选G。5E根据上文可知,如果你有问题或不理解作业,告诉你的老师,与E项Your instructor can help you better if you tell him or her.(如果你告诉她/他,你的指导老师可以更好地帮助你)承接自然,instructor是关键词,故选E。