1、课时提升练(十四).单词拼写1It _ (使烦恼) me that he doesnt seem to notice. 2It was said that the doctor o_ on the injured man yesterday. 3She started singing to the baby and was _ (回报)with a smile. 4In fact I only paid ten dollars for the book though he c_ 15 dollars for it. 5It is our _ (require)that all of you s
2、hould get there ahead of time. 6The socalled expert presented a wrong _ (predict) that the earth would be destroyed by some secret power. 7Many basketball players from all parts of the world dream of being one member of the American National Basketball _ (协会). 8Mr. Bushs son has a serious weakness t
3、hat he never _ (聚精会神) in class. 9The clerks _ (personal) makes him get on well with all new comers. 10We must take life _ (positive) and seriously.【答案】1.bothers2.operated3.rewarded4.charged5requirement6.prediction7.Association8.concentrates9.personality10.positively .完成句子1他一到达郑州就来拜访我们。(instant)_， he
4、 came to visit us.2我发现和那个年轻人一起工作很愉快。(it)I _ to work with the young man.3不是他同学而是他爸爸帮他做作业的。(not.but.)_ helps him finish the homework.4不论你做什么，你都应该做好。(whatever)_， you should do it well. 5他们花了六年时间还清债务。(pay off)It took them six years _ their debts.【答案】1.The instant he arrived in Zhengzhou2.find it a pleas
5、ure3.Not his classmates but his father4.Whatever you do5.to pay off.阅读理解AThere is no point destroying your peace of mind and happiness by taking the wrong job. Society may pressure you into grabbing whatever you can get. If you do not have a set path that must be taken, then you have the opportunity
6、 to choose something you will not only be paid for doing, but enjoy.One of the best ways of finding a suitable career is to determine your personality type. It may seem obvious that the creative type does not really find much pleasure in a job as a butcher or dry cleaning assistant, and that a weak
7、character may not find happiness in a career based on teaching or leading a team.To find the best job for your personality type, the first step is to know what and who you really are. If you already know your style, you can search for suitable employment; however, if you are uncertain, there are way
8、s that will help you discover who and what you are. For example, an employment centre, a career adviser, or an online quiz can help you.Taking my own situation for example, I am definitely a creative type. Besides, I prefer to be my own boss or, if I cannot, at least I want to rely on a boss I truly
9、 both respect and admire. I do not like telling people what to do, or being told what to do. I do not relate well to regular 95 hours. I do not feel satisfied being paid a high wage for a bad job. I feel much happier at home. Combining my creativity, independence, and desire to stay at home, my idea
10、l career would be running a homeoperated business involving creativity. I actually happen to have chosen this solution; I am a writer, poet, author and publisher. I have suited my career to my personality type.语篇解读文章主要介绍了在找工作时个性的重要作用，应该考虑个性，选择适当的工作。1The first paragraph is used as a(n)_. AexampleBint
11、roductionCconclusion Dcontrast【解析】推理判断题。文章重点说明在找工作时个性的作用，第一段重点在于引入这个话题。【答案】B2The author thinks in order to find the right job we should first know about _. Asomething about employment centreBonline job marketsCour personality typesDthe economic situation【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知作者认为找到合适的职业的最好的方式之一是确定自己的个
12、性类型。【答案】C3Which of the following statements about the author is TRUE?AHe prefers to rely on his colleagues.BHe dislikes homeoperated businesses.CHe likes giving orders to others and doesnt like facing orders.DHe doesnt like the usual way of doing things.【解析】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段不难看出作者是一个不愿意按通常方式做事的人，他更喜欢做自
13、己的老板，不想告诉别人做什么或被别人告知做什么。【答案】D4What is the main idea of the passage?ACreativity and chances of success.BJobs and your peace of mind.CFollowing the set path and making life easier.DFinding the right job for your personality type.【解析】主旨大意题。全文围绕找工作时个性类型所发挥的作用来展开，故D项准确地概括了文章的主旨。【答案】DBBrave Frenchman Foun
14、d Halfway Around the World(NEW YORK)A French tourist was highly praised for rescuing a twoyearold girl in Manhattan said he didnt think twice before diving into the freezing East River.Tuesdays Daily News said 29yearold Julien Duret from France is the man who left the spot quickly after the rescue l
15、ast Saturday.He lifted the little girl out of the water after she fell off the bank at the South Street Seaport museum. He handed the girl to her father，David Anderson，who had dived in after him.“I didnt think at all，” Duret told the Daily News. “It happened very fast. I reacted very fast.”Duret，an
16、engineer on vacation，was walking with his girlfriend along the pier (码头) when he saw something falling into the water. He thought it was a doll，but realized it was a child when he approached the river. In an instant，he took off his coat and jumped into the water.When he reached the girl，she appeared
17、 lifeless，he said. Fortunately, when she was out of the water，she opened her eyes.Anderson said his daughter slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his camera. An ambulance came later for her，said Duret，who was handed dry clothes from onlookers. Duret caught a taxi with his girlfriend shortly af
18、ter.The rescue happened on the day before he left for France. Duret said he didnt realize his tale of heroism had greatly moved New York until he was leaving the city the next morning.“I dont really think Im a hero，”said Duret. “Anyone would do the same thing.”语篇解读本文是一则报道。Duret和女朋友在码头散步时救了一个落水的小女孩。1
19、Why was Duret in New York?ATo meet his girlfriend.BTo work as an engineer.CTo spend his holiday.DTo visit the Andersons.【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段第一句中的信息Duret，an engineer on vacation可知，他到纽约度假来了。【答案】C2What did Duret do shortly after the ambulance came?AHe was interviewed by a newspaper.BHe asked his girlfriend
20、for his dry clothes.CHe went to the hospital in the ambulance.DHe disappeared from the spot quickly.【解析】细节理解题。根据倒数第三段内容可知，救护车来后不久Duret就和他的女友乘出租车离开了现场，从第二段也可看出救人后他很快就离开了现场，所以答案选D项。【答案】D3Who dived after Duret into the river to save the little girl?ADavid Anderson.BA passerby.CHis girlfriend.DA taxi dr
21、iver.【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段的最后一句“He handed the girl to her father，David Anderson，who had dived in after him.”可知，跟在他(Duret)后面跳进河里救小女孩的是女孩的父亲David Anderson。【答案】A4When was Duret most probably found to be the very hero?AThe day when he was leaving for home.BA couple of days after the girl was rescued.CThe firs
22、t day when he was in New York.DThe same day when he was interviewed.【解析】推理判断题。因为营救那个女孩后Duret很快就离开了现场，所以当天没有人知道他到底是谁，记者不可能在当天采访他，排除D项；事情发生在他准备离开纽约的前一天，故排除C项；根据倒数第二段可知，Duret直到离开才意识到自己的英雄主义故事对纽约感动之大，但看不出是在动身回家的当天人们就知道他是救人英雄的，再结合第二段内容可知人们很可能是过了几天后才发现Duret是救人英雄的。【答案】B.阅读填句Our Fears Can Change the Reality
23、 of the SituationAt times, our worries and anxieties can defeat us. In addition, our worries can change our understanding of what is reality and what is not. Here is a brief list of techniques that you can use to help gain a better viewpoint on things during your anxious moments._1_ A person should
24、take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.Remember that our fearful thoughts are made to seem worse and can make
25、the problem worse._2_ When unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. Be smart in how you deal with your fears and anxieties. Do not try to deal with everything all at once. Whe
26、n facing a current or upcoming task that makes you anxious, break the task into a series of smaller steps._3_Remember that all the worrying in the world will not change anything. Most of what we worry about never comes true._4_ Everything else you can leave in the hands of God.It is not easy to deal
27、 with all of our fears and worries. When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, try to calm down and then get the facts of the situation. The key is to take it slow. All you can do is do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it easy._5_ATake it one step
28、at a time and things will work out. BWhen feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing.CThis will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety.DInstead of worrying about something that probably wont happen, concentrate on what you are able to do.EThe next time you feel
29、 depressed, review your list and think about the good things that you have in your life.FA good way to manage your worry is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. GCompleting these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and incr
30、ease your chances of success.【答案】15BFGDA.短文改错It was my birthday last Friday. I invite some friends to have dinner with me in one of my favorite restaurants. It was complete full when we went in, but we had to wait. Luckily, after what seemed ten minutes, a group of tourist at a corner table got up a
31、nd leaving. As we sat down at a table, I noticed a larger envelope on one of the chairs. I picked up. It felt very heavy. Probably it was full of important papers. I handed the envelope to one of the waiters, whom hurried down to the street after the tourists and managed to catch up with them before they were disappeared.