1、UNIT 5 单元主题训练.阅读理解ATips for Writing a Cover LetterIf you are applying for an internship, you will likely have to submit a cover letter as part of your application.Read below for tips on writing an internship cover letter.Use the Business Letter FormatUse the proper business letter format when sendin
2、g a cover letter by mail.Include your contact information at the top, the date, and the contact information of the employer.Be sure to provide a proper salutation (称呼语), and sign your name at the bottom.Individualize Your Cover LetterMake sure to write a unique cover letter for each internship for w
3、hich you apply.Highlight skills and abilities you have that relate to the specific internship.The main emphasis of your cover letter should be convincing the reader that you will be a qualified intern.Emphasize Your Academic ExperienceIn the letter, you can mention your academic experience, if appli
4、cable.Especially if you have limited work experience, you might use examples from school to demonstrate that you have particular skills.For example, if the internship requires you to work as part of a team, provide an example of an assistant at the library or a successful team project you worked on
5、during one of your college courses.Include Extracurricular ExperienceYou can also include details about your relevant experience from extracurricular activities or volunteer work.For example, a reporter for a college newspaper can point to interviewing and writing skills; a history of volunteering a
6、t a shelter can provide an example of strong interpersonal and organisational skills.Proofread and EditBe sure to thoroughly proofread your cover letter for spelling and grammar errors.Many internships are very competitive, and any error can hurt your chances of getting an interview.Also, avoid usin
7、g too many words to convey your information and intention.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了求职信的五种写作技巧。1What can you do to personalize your internship cover letter?AUse the proper business letter format.BEmploy more convincing expressions.CPromise a good performance in the internship.DStress your own abilities r
8、elated to the requirements.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段前两句可知，强调自己具备与实习要求相关的能力，才能让你的求职信更加个性化，故D项正确。2The academic experience included in the cover letter can _.Amake up for the lack of work experienceBprove youll be an outstanding organiserCshow you have a good academic performanceDmultiply the chance of working
9、on a team project解析：选A细节理解题。根据第四段前两句可知，求职信中包含的学术经历可以弥补工作经验的不足，所以A项正确。3According to the text, a cover letter should be _.Aemotional and simplifiedBinformal and detailedCtargeted and briefDqualified and academic解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，求职信要个性化，突出与所申请实习职位相关的技能，即求职信要有针对性；再根据最后一段中的“avoid using too many words
10、 to convey your information and intention”可知，求职信应该简洁，故C项正确。BYo-Yo Ma is an American cellist (大提琴家) born in Paris to Chinese parents.His musical career is a testament to his belief in cultures power to generate trust and understanding.Whether performing works, engaging unexpected musical forms, or wo
11、rking with communities and institutions to explore cultures role in society, he works to create a better world that begins with culture.Expanding upon this belief, in 1998 he established Silkroad, a collective of artists worldwide creating music that engages many traditions.In addition to presenting
12、 performances, Silkroad cooperates with museums and universities to develop training programs for teachers, musicians, and learners of all ages.Through his work with Silkroad, he frequently performs lesser-known music.Besides, he partners with communities and institutions to develop programs that ch
13、ampion cultures power to transform lives and create a more connected world.Among his many roles, he is artistic director of the annual Youth Music Culture Guangdong Festival, a UN Messenger of Peace, and the first artist ever appointed to the World Economic Forums board of trustees.When the pandemic
14、 began, Yo-Yo began an online series titled “Songs of Comfort” to ease anxieties.His short, self-shot videos soon reached over 18 million people.On March 13, 2021, after receiving the 2nd COVID-19 shot, he transformed a clinic into a temporary concert hall, in a moment that residents called a symbol
15、ic representation of “the light at the end of the tunnel”Yo-Yo Ma once said every generation has a chance to do better, to create a world that works for all.To him, doing better begins with culture the point at which the arts, sciences, and society cross.语篇解读：本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了音乐家马友友在音乐生涯中的理念从文化开始创造一个更美好的
16、世界，及他所做出的努力和获得的成就。 4The underlined word “testament” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “_”Athought BproofCinvitation Dreaction解析：选B词义猜测题。根据第一段最后一句并结合画线句可知，马友友致力于文化的传播，因此，他的音乐生涯是他理念的证明，此处画线词与proof“证明”意思相近。5What do we know about Silkroad from the text?AIt offered music trainings independently.BIt
17、 was set up by museums and universities.CIt benefited traditional and unpopular music.DIt was intended to create more musical forms.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第二段第一句及本段最后一句可知，“丝绸之路”使得传统音乐和不受欢迎的音乐受益。6Which of the following best describes Yo-Yo Ma?AFair and determined.BHumorous and smart.CGenerous and traditional.D
18、Open-minded and positive.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第三段第一句可以看出马友友是一个思想开明的人；根据最后一段第一句可以看出马友友是一个积极乐观的人。7Whats the best title for the text?AMusic Knows No BoundariesBMusic Matters to Build a Connected WorldCYo-Yo Ma: Dream and Hope Make One Artist InnovatorDYo-Yo Ma: Pathway to a Better World Begins with Culture解析：选
19、D标题归纳题。根据第一段最后一句及最后一段最后一句并结合全文内容可知，本文讲述了音乐家马友友在音乐生涯中的理念从文化开始创造一个更美好的世界，及他所做出的努力和获得的成就。.阅读七选五Do you like the idea of running your own business from home? Most of you do, and the first things you say you like about it are being your own boss, having flexible hours and working in your pajamas (睡衣)_8_Be
20、ing your own boss is definitely one big advantage._9_ You must commit to work on your business regularly to make profits.If not, you will find that your income becomes non-existent.So, set office hours when you productively work on building your business._10_ Doctors appointments and family commitme
21、nts can simply be worked into your schedule.Again, you need to arrange your appointments carefully and try to book them together.This way you can get all of your running around done in one day.Working in your pajamas may seem appealing initially.But it can also prevent you from actually getting your
22、 work done._11_ After that, just walk into your office and start your days work.Being too casual means getting less work done on a regular basis.In order to run a successful business from home you need to have a good mindset._12_ Taking off too many hours each week will damage your financial stabili
23、ty and long-term success.Set goals and limits on your time.Build your business first, before taking advantage of what working from home offers.ABut it can also become your downfall without care.BFlexible hours are another huge plus of working from home.COnce its achieved, youll have more opportuniti
24、es to develop business contacts.DYou may find it more efficient to get up, exercise, then shower and dress for work.EThis includes realizing that only you are responsible for your own income.FOne of the biggest drawbacks is that it is so easy to allow yourself to have excuses.GWhile these benefits s
25、ound great, the reality of working from home can be a little different.语篇解读：本文主要讲述了在家开展自己的事业的好处和需要注意的事项，包括做自己的老板有好处但你也要有规律地投入工作，你拥有弹性时间但也得仔细规划时间等。8选G空前一句提到在家开展自己的事业的三个好处，而下文一一分析了这三方面需要注意的事项，故G项承上启下，符合语境。9选A该空前一句表述做自己的老板肯定是一大好处。下文说你必须有规律地投入工作否则会没有收入，表述做自己的老板的坏处。前后是转折关系。而A项“但是，如果不注意的话，它也会成为你事业下滑的开始”符合
26、语境，故选A项。10选B根据该段中的“your schedule” “arrange your appointments” “in one day”可知，该段主要讲时间安排的问题，再根据文章结构可知，第二段、第四段的内容分别对应第一段第二句提到的在家开展自己的事业的第一个和第三个好处being your own boss; working in your pajamas (睡衣)，故此处应对应第二个好处(having flexible hours)。故B项“弹性时间是在家工作的另一大优势”符合语境，故选B项。11选D空前说穿睡衣工作可能一开始看起来有吸引力，却让你无法把工作做完。而空后说在那之
27、后，直接走进工作室开始工作，该段最后一句总结说太过随意意味着工作效率低下。故D项“你可能会发现起床、锻炼、洗澡和穿衣服上班更有效率”符合语境，故选D项。12选E空前一句说为了在家开展成功的事业，你需要有好的思维模式，空处应说明好的思维模式的具体内容，故选项E“这包括意识到只有你对你自己的收入负责”符合语境。.完形填空When middle-aged Alex quitted his job and made up his mind to become a freelance writer, no one could tell for sure whether he would succeed
28、or not. He found a cold storage room in a building, _13_ a used typewriter and settled down to work.After a year or so, however, Alex began to _14_ himself. He found it was difficult to earn his living by _15_ what he wrote. But Alex determined to put his dream to the test even if it meant living wi
29、th uncertainty and fear of _16_.One day Alex got a(n) _17_， “We need an assistant, and were paying $6,000 a year.” $6,000 was _18_ money in 1960. It would enable Alex to get a nice apartment, a used car and more. As the dollars were dancing in Alexs head, something _19_ his senses. He had dreamed of
30、 being a _20_ full time. “Thanks but no，” Alex said _21_， “Im going to stick it out and write.”After Alex got off the phone, he _22_ everything he had: two cans of vegetables and 18 cents. Alex put the cans and cents into a paper bag, saying to himself, “Theres _23_ youve made of yourself so far.”Fi
31、nally his work was _24_ in 1970.Instantly he had the kind of fame and success that few writers _25_ experience.Then one day, Alex found the paper bag. Suddenly he _26_ himself working in that cold storage room. It reminds Alex, and anyone with a dream, of the _27_ and perseverance it takes to stay t
32、he course in the shadowland.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了Alex放弃了自己的工作，克服困难，坚持写作的故事，告诉我们成功需要勇气和坚持不懈。13A.gave outBcame inCpassed down Dset up解析：选D根据上下文可知，Alex放弃了自己的工作，决定做一个自由职业者，所以他在一幢大楼里找到一间冷藏室，架好一台旧打字机，就安顿下来开始工作。set up“安装，装配”。14A.doubt BcheckCteach Dhate解析：选A根据下文“He found it was difficult to earn his living
33、 by .”可知，那时的Alex不自信了，对自己产生怀疑(doubt)。15A.collecting BsellingCreading Dpurchasing解析：选B根据上文“He found it was difficult to earn his living”可知，作者很难靠卖(selling)作品为生。16A.failure BdifficultyCloss Ddanger解析：选A此空应选一个与“uncertainty”相呼应的词，failure表示“失败”，符合语境。17A.email BmessageCnote Dcall解析：选D根据下文的“After Alex got of
34、f the phone”可知，他接到了一个电话(call)。18A.certain BrealCright Dhigh解析：选B根据下文的“It would enable Alex to get a nice apartment, a used car and more.”可知，$6 000可以买很多东西，是一笔可观的钱。real表示“可观的”。19A.cleared BcontrolledCattracted Dstruck解析：选A根据上文的“As the dollars were dancing .”可知，某个想法打消了他去上班的念头。clear意为“清除”。20A.writer Bda
35、ncerCdriver Dsalesman解析：选A根据文章第一段中的“made up his mind to become a freelance writer”可知，此处是信息词writer的词汇复现。21A.happily BslowlyCfirmly Dpeacefully解析：选C根据空后的“Im going to stick it out and write.”可知，他很坚定地(firmly)说。22A.handed out Blaid outCgave away Dput forward解析：选B此处表示他摆出了一切他拥有的东西。lay out意为“摆出”。23A.nothing
36、 BanythingCsomething Deverything解析：选D根据上文“everything he had: two cans of vegetables and 18 cents”可知，此处是信息词everything的词汇复现。24A.published BcompletedCcheered up Dcome out解析：选A根据下文的“Instantly he had the kind of fame and success”可知，他的作品出版(published)了。come out是不及物短语，意为“出版”。25A.even BeverCgently Dactually解
37、析：选B此处表示为数不多的作家曾经(ever)能够享有的名誉和成功。26A.guaranteed BtoldCdescribed Dpictured解析：选D根据语境，Alex看到了多年前的东西，想到(pictured)了多年前的画面。27A.honesty BintelligenceCcourage Dhumor解析：选CAlex的成功充分说明勇气 (courage)和坚持不懈的重要性。.语法填空Li Mingyong, _1_ high school dropout who taught himself while working to pay off family debts, has
38、made the headlines after graduating with a doctorate and _2_ (land) a teaching job at a university.Li owed his success _3_ strong determination to achieve his target.He had to quit school at the age of 16 after his family members fell ill, despite always being in the top three of his class.In 1999,
39、Li worked as a security guard at Guizhou Normal College and _4_ (influence) by the campus atmosphere, he decided to resume his studies.For about two years, he found time to study during the class and continued after 11：30 pm, when he was _5_ (official) off duty.He gained an opportunity for an associ
40、ate degree course, _6_ did not require full-time study.In 2007, Li _7_ (admit) to a masters programme of aesthetics at Guizhou University after two failed _8_ (try), working part-time as a tutor to support _9_ (he)Li got access to a doctorate programme at Central China Normal University in 2015, and
41、 he graduated last summer.He _10_ (choose) to go back to Guizhou Normal College to be a teacher, where his destiny was changed.语篇解读：李明勇作为一名坚持不懈的追梦人，传播了时代的正能量。1a考查冠词。空格处介绍主语Li Mingyong的身份，作其同位语；空后的核心词dropout为可数名词的单数形式，故此处用不定冠词泛指一个。2landing考查非谓语动词。根据句意可知，空处作非谓语和graduating并列作介词after的宾语。after后跟v.-ing形式，
42、land在此处意为“谋得”。3to考查介词。owe .to表示“把归功于”，此处表示他把成功归因于为了实现目标坚持不懈的决心。4influenced考查非谓语动词。连词and前后已经有两个独立的句子，再次出现的动词应该是非谓语，influence和本句主语he之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故填过去分词作状语。5officially考查副词。此处应用副词修饰和be动词构成的系表结构的介词短语。6which考查定语从句。分析句子可知，空处引导定语从句，并在从句中作主语，故应用which引导非限制性定语从句。7was admitted考查动词的时态和语态。此处表示“被录取”，故句子结构用被动语态的形式，注
43、意admit需要双写t加-ed。8tries考查名词复数。try在此处作名词，且由空前的two可知，应用其复数形式。9himself考查代词。此处support这一动作的主语和宾语所指为同一人，故用反身代词。10chose考查动词的时态。根据上文可知，此处描述的是过去的事情，故用一般过去时。.应用文写作假定你是李华，你打算暑假期间找一份兼职工作，请给笔友Mike 写一封信，告诉他这一计划，并请他给出建议。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2请按如下格式作答。Dear Mike， Yours，Li Hua参考范文：Dear Mike，Hows it going? Ive just finished
44、 my final exams. Im going to get a part-time job during the summer holiday. However, I dont know what job I should do. What do you think of me working as a waiter in a restaurant? As far as I know, youve done a lot of part-time jobs before, so I hope you can give me some advice on the possible jobs I can do and tell me what benefits I can gain from them.Looking forward to your reply.Yours，Li Hua9
