1、Unit 14 单元主题语篇训练 （课时作业三）.阅读理解ARequirements for foreigners to be employed in ChinaIn accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, any foreigners seeking employment in China must meet the following conditions：(1) be 18 years of age or older and in good health；(2) have the professional skills
2、 and job experience required for the intended employment；(3) have no criminal record；(4) propose to work for a clearlydefined employer；(5) have a valid passport or other international travel document in lieu (代替) of a passport.Procedures for foreigners working in China(1) Foreigners who want to work
3、 in China should first get in touch with a valid Chinese employer who has an employment license for foreigners issued by a labor administrative bureau.(2) Foreigners with permission to work in China should apply for employment visas at the Chinese embassies.(3) Employers of foreigners should get wor
4、k permits for their foreign employees within 15 days after their entry into China by providing related documents.(4) Foreign employees who have received their work permit should, within 30 days after their entry, apply for a residence permit from their local public security bureau.The term of validi
5、ty of the residence certificate may be determined in accordance with that of the Work Permit.If a foreigners residence is canceled for violating Chinese laws or the contract is terminated, his or her employment permit will be canceled.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了外国人在中国就业的相关要求以及外国人申请在中国工作的程序。1The foreigner _
6、cannot be employed in China.Awith a valid passportBwith criminal recordCin good healthDwith experiences and skills解析：选B细节理解题。根据Requirements for foreigners to be employed in China部分中的“ (3) have no criminal record”可知，如果外国人有犯罪记录，就不能在中国就业。故选B。2Where should foreigners apply for employment visas?AIn the l
7、ocal public bureau.BIn a labor administrative bureau.CIn the security bureau.DAt the Chinese embassies.解析：选D细节理解题。根据Procedures for foreigners working in China部分中的“ (2) Foreigners with permission to work in China should apply for employment visas at the Chinese embassies.”可知，获准来华工作的外国人，须到中国驻外使馆申请办理工作
8、签证。故选D。3A foreigners employment permit will be canceled for _.Aviolating Chinese lawsBlack of moneyCstaying in China for over five yearsDbeing short of experience解析：选A细节理解题。根据Procedures for foreigners working in China部分中的“(4) If a foreigners residence is canceled for violating Chinese laws . his or
9、her employment permit will be canceled.”可知，外国人如果违反中国法律，就会被取消居留资格或合同解除，其就业证也将被取消。故选A。BAmericas first transcontinental railroad, completed 150 years ago today at Promontory Summit in Utah, connected the vast United States and brought America into the modern age.Chinese immigrants contributed greatly t
10、o this notable achievement, but the historical accounts that followed often ignored their role.Between 1863 and 1869, as many as 20,000 Chinese workers helped build the dangerous western part of the railroad, a winding ribbon of track known as the Central Pacific.At first, the Central Pacific Railro
11、ads directors wanted a whitesonly workforce.When not enough white men signed up, the railroad began hiring Chinese men for the backbreaking labor.Company leaders were skeptical of the new recruits ability to do the work, but they proved themselves not only capable but even superior to the other work
12、ers.Chinese workers cut through dense forests, filled deep narrow steepsided valley, constructed long trestles (高架桥) and built enormous retaining walls (防护墙) some of which remain complete and undamaged today.All work was done by hand using carts, shovels and picks but no machinery.However, progress
13、came at great cost: an estimated 1,200 Chinese laborers died along the Central Pacific route.Despite these facts, Chinese workers were often left out of the official story because of their identity of foreigners.On the transcontinental railroads 100th birthday, the Chinese workers were still not hon
14、ored.It was another fifty years later that their role was gradually highlighted.To celebrate the railroads 150th anniversary in 2019, the California assembly passed a resolution in 2017 to recognize and honor the Chinese railroad workers by designating May 10, 2017, and every May 10 thereafter, as C
15、alifornia Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial Day.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了中国移民对美国第一条横贯大陆的铁路作出的巨大贡献。4What might be the best title for the text?AThe Birth of the Central Pacific Cost DearlyBMay 10 A Special Day for Chinese ImmigrantsCChinese Workers Contributions Gained RecognitionDThe 150th anniversary of
16、 the Central Pacific Railroad解析：选C标题归纳题。文章主要讲述了中国移民对美国第一条横贯大陆的铁路作出的巨大贡献，但随后的历史叙述忽视他们的作用。150年后，最终中国工人做出的贡献得以被认可。故C项“中国工人的贡献得到了认可”为最佳标题。5What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to?AChinese laborers.BWhite workers.CCompany leaders. DRailroad directors.解析：选A代词指代题。根据画线词上文“the railroad b
17、egan hiring Chinese men for the backbreaking labor”可知，画线词they指代上文提到的中国劳动力。故选A。6Why does the author make such detailed descriptions in Paragraph 3?ATo prove Chinese workers superior skills.BTo stress the danger and difficulty of the work.CTo describe the grand scenery along the railroad.DTo show nota
18、ble achievements made by Chinese workers.解析：选B推理判断题。通读第三段可知，本段详细描述修建铁路的工作过程是为了强调工作的危险和困难。故选B。7What does the text intend to tell us?ANone so blind as those who wont see.BNo pains, no gains.CTruth will come to light sooner or later.DDoing is better than saying.解析：选C推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可推断，尽管历史一直不认可中国工人对美国
19、第一条横贯大陆的铁路的贡献，但是最终在2017年他们的奉献得以被承认。所以文章想告诉我们真相迟早会大白。.短文改错Among all the European cities, I love Paris more. Paris is known to the world center of culture and fashion. You may find many famous museum there, the most famous of them is Louvre (卢浮宫)Louvre dated back to the 12th century, which used to be
20、a royal palace. It is said that it has a collection of roughly 400 thousand of artworks, paintings and sculptures including. In front of museum is a glass pyramid designed by Bei Yuming. What makes Louvre worldfamous is Leonardo da Vincis Mona Lisa.It is a pity that not all the collections are openl
21、y to the public, and Louvre is well worth paying a visit to.答案：第一句：moremost第二句：toas第三句：museummuseums; themwhich第四句：dateddates第五句：去掉第二个of; includingincluded第六句：museum前加the第八句：openlyopen; andbut.书面表达假定你是李华，你从某网站上得知陕西省博物馆正在招募暑假英语讲解员，请你根据以下提示给博物馆负责外国游客接待的Mr Charles写一封英文自荐信。内容包括：1表达意愿；2自荐理由；3恳请获准。注意：1.词数
22、100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：讲解员 interpreterDear Mr Charles，Yours，Li Hua参考范文：Dear Mr Charles，Im Li Hua, a high school student.I am writing to apply for the position you advertised on the website.First of all, with fluent oral English, Im convinced that I have no difficulty in communicating with forei
23、gn visitors.Furthermore, not only am I familiar with the history and traditions of Shaanxi Province but also I have a strong affection for them, which enable me to provide visitors with more professional service.More importantly, what I am talented for is to make friends with various people in no time.I believe my thoughtful and excellent service will live up to foreign visitors expectations.Id appreciate it if you could give me the chance to serve as an interpreter.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours，Li Hua
