1、专题提升训练二十任务型读写.阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空白处填入恰当的词。每个空格只填一个词。Job interviews never seem easy. To get a job, you may have more interviews than you can count. To succeed in an interview, you should pay attention to the following common mistakes.Lack of proper preparation. Failure to gather information on the
2、 company and the job before the interview makes a very poor impression on interviewers; it suggests that you really are not that interested in the position.Inappropriate personal appearance. Consider the nature of the position and dress accordingly. When in doubt, dress somewhat more formally than y
3、ou think would be expected for the job. Be conservative (保守的)and pay attention to details, such as shiny shoes, neat hair, etc. First impressions are very important.Poor nonverbal communication. In addition to what you are saying, your nonverbal behavior is very important in an interview. Are you ma
4、king eye contact? Are you listening attentively when the interviewer is speaking? Are you giving a firm handshake when greeted by the interviewer(s)? Are you nervous during the interview? Practice with a friend or in front of a mirror to assess these factors.Poor attitude. Selfcentered behavior (i.e
5、. a “whats in it for me” attitude) is very poorly received by interviewers. Ask yourself what you can contribute to the company? What skills and experience would you bring to the job?Failure to ask questions. Employers will assess your interest in the company and the position by the types of questio
6、ns you ask. Proper research prior to the interview will help ensure that the questions you ask are intelligent ones.Being disorganized. Make sure you arrive at the interview a few minutes early so that you have time to get calm and check your appearance. Arriving late is simply unacceptable, so plan
7、 for the unexpected. Always bring an extra copy of your resume (简历) and references to an interview.Over or underanswering questions. For most interview questions a “Yes” or “No” answer is not appropriate. Provide more details for an employer and cite (引用) examples from personal experience wherever p
8、ossible. Do not, however, talk endlessly and feel that you have to keep speaking if theres a silence. When you have said what you want to say, stop talking. If you do not understand a question, seek clear explanation before responding.Failure to send a thankyou note or card following the interview.
9、Take the time to send a thankyou card，which can make an important impact on an employer. Not only does it show your sincere interest in the position, but it also helps make you different from other interview candidates.Common mistakes in interviewsWhat you should do for a(n)_1_interview._2_preparati
10、ons_3_enough information on the company and the job.Inappropriate personal appearanceDress _4_to the nature of the position.Poor nonverbal communicationNonverbal communication, such as making eye contact, listening attentively, shaking hands _5_，etc is very important.Poor attitude_6_on yourself will
11、 make a very bad impression on interviewers. Think about what you can do for the company instead.Failure to ask questionsDo proper research before the interview, which helps make _7_you wont ask stupid questions.Being disorganizedArrive a few minutes early to plan for the unexpected and bring an ext
12、racopy of your resume and references to an interview.Over or underanswering questionsWhen answering questions, provide more details or cite examples when needed, instead of talking without _8_. Failure to express your _9_Do remember to send a thankyou card which shows your interest in the position a
13、nd your _10_.【语篇解读】 本文介绍了求职过程中尽量避免常见的错误，以及需要注意的若干事项。1解析由首段的To succeed in an interview可知答案。答案successful2解析由Lack of proper preparation.可知答案。答案Improper/Inappropriate/Poor/Bad3解析由第二段的Failure to gather information on the company and the job可知答案。答案Collect/Gather4解析由第三段的Consider the nature of the position
14、and dress accordingly.可知答案。答案according5解析由Are you giving a firm handshake when greeted by the interviewer(s)可知答案。答案firmly6解析由Selfcentered behavior.可知答案。答案Centering/Focusing7解析由Proper research prior to the interview will help ensure that the questions you ask are intelligent ones.可知答案。答案sure8解析由Do no
15、t, however, talk endlessly and.可知答案。答案end9解析由Failure to send a thankyou note or card following the interview可知答案。答案thanks10解析由末段的but it also helps make you different from other interview candidates.可知答案。答案difference.阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空白处填入恰当的词。每个空格只填一个词。When were learning a foreign language, maki
16、ng sense of what we hear is the first step toward fluency. It sounds obvious, but until recently, we didnt know much about how listening works. New research shows that effective listening involves more than simply hearing the words that float past our ears. Rather, its an active process of analysing
17、 information and making meaning.Studies of skilled language learners have identified specific listening strategies that lead to excellent comprehension. In addition to that benefit, research has shown that learners who adopt these strategies become better listeners.So what are listening strategies?
18、Skilled learners go into a listening activity with a sense of what they want to get out of it. They set a goal for their listening, and they make predictions about what the speaker will say. Before the talking begins, they review what they already know about the subject, and form an intention to “li
19、sten out for”whats important. Once they begin listening, these learners maintain their focus; if their attention wanders, they bring it back to the words being spoken. They dont allow themselves to be thrown off by confusing or unfamiliar details. Instead, they take note of what they dont understand
20、 and later make inferences(推测)about what those things might mean, based on other clues available to them: their previous knowledge of the subject, the identity of the speaker, and so on. All the while, skilled learners are evaluating what theyre hearing and their own understanding of it. Theyre chec
21、king their inferences to see if theyre correct.Such strategies are all about thinking, and they produce a variety of benefits. Research indicates that such learners are better at analysing and storing new information, better at finding the best ways to practice what they have learned. Last year, for
22、 example, University of Ottawa researcher Larry Vandergrift published his study of 106 undergraduates who were learning French as a second language. Half of the students were taught in a traditional fashion, listening to and practicing texts spoken aloud. The other half, dealing with the same skill
23、level and taught by the same teacher, were given clear instruction on how to listen. In the journal Language Learning, Vandergrift reported the results: The second group “significantly outperformed(胜过)” the first one on a test of comprehension. In a 2006 study by researchers from Singapore, Chinese
24、speakers who were learning English as a second language reported increased motivation and confidence after they were taught metacognitive strategies.Though listening is often treated as a way to make others feel appreciated, its also one of the most powerful tools we have to gain information and ins
25、ight(洞察力).General idea of paragraphsDetailed information_11_of effective listeningIt includes our hearing the words and _12_of the information to get the meaning.The _13_of specific listening strategiesIt will lead to excellent comprehension. Learners _14_them can become better listeners. Listening
26、strategiesReview the _15_fact about the subject. Set a goal for listening._16_the speakers information.Maintain the _17_on the words being spoken.Take note of the confusing details for later inferences.Evaluate the information being heard, the understanding of it and its _18_.The results of the expe
27、rimentLearners are more _19_and confident._20_Listening can make others feel appreciated and help the listeners gain information and insight.【语篇解读】 学外语练听力基本策略。11解析右栏是下定义。答案Definition12解析由Rather, its an active process of analysing information and making meaning可见答案。答案analysis13解析第二段讲的是优点，由In addition
28、 to that benefit可见答案。答案benefits14解析由research has shown that learners who adopt these strategies become better listeners.可知答案。答案adopting15解析由Before the talking begins, they review what they already know about the subject可知答案。答案known16解析由.later make inferences(推测)about what those things might mean可知答案
29、。答案Predict17解析由Once they begin listening, these learners maintain their focus可知答案。答案focus18解析由All the while, skilled learners are evaluating what theyre hearing.to see if theyre correct.可知答案。答案accuracy19解析由倒数第二段的Chinese speakers.reported increased motivation.可知答案。答案motivated20解析最后一段是总结。答案Conclusion.
30、阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空白处填入恰当的词。每个空格只填一个词。You work hard for your money so why not keep it? Nothing is more disappointing than working hard all week just to have nothing to spend on the weekends or even worse, having to sit at home on vacation. Try these simple tips to help gain back your financial in
31、dependence.1Educate yourself. Write down what you have spent. Look closely at where your money has been going the last few months. Are you spending a lot more money on morning coffee than you want to? Just by adding up what youre spending and where youre spending it each month will help you make bet
32、ter decisions about the purchases you make.2Keep your change. Instead of spending your change, make a habit of putting it all in a special jar or “piggy bank” at home. You will be surprised how quickly your change adds up. Want to go on a family vacation next summer but dont think you can afford it?
33、 Try having everyone in the family contribute their change to a “vacation jar”. Your family will enjoy pitching in and your children will learn valuable lessons in saving money and enjoying the reward.3Be a host! Like to go out with your friends for a good time? Sure, everyone does, but no one likes
34、 getting the bill at the end of the night. Going out to eat and have a few drinks can really put the strain on your wallet. Try going to the grocery store and purchasing food and drinks that can be made at home and inviting everyone over. Yes it can be expensive to play the host every time, but if y
35、ou take turns going to friends, houses you can keep the cost down and still have a good time while enjoying the same food and drinks.4Plan your groceries. Grocery shopping can be dangerous in many ways. One way is to go shopping when you are hungry. Think about it, when you are hungry and want somet
36、hing to eat, you are more likely to put everything in your cart that you just dont need. Impulse(冲动)shopping brings us to the next point. Make a list(and check it twice)Plan out your meals for the coming week and list all the ingredients you need at the store.Saving money can be easy and even funny
37、when you see how much you are able to save. Start by educating yourself and your family as to where the money goes every month and then set goals. Make games out of saving your change and look forward to the reward.Title：Save your moneyProblemYou work hard but end up having no money at last.Tips1.Ed
38、ucate yourself：Write down your _21_.Check where your money has been going and you can _22_more wisely on what to buy.2.Keep your change.Make a habit.Encourage your _23_to join in your plan.3.Be a host：Invite your friends to dinner by making food and drinks by _24_.Play the host in _25_.4.Plan your g
39、roceries：Just _26_impulse shopping._27_what you need for your meals.ConclusionYour awareness of your _28_to save money will make you happy. Keep the tips in mind and set _29_.Saving money should be seen as a _30_and be hopeful for the reward.【语篇解读】 精打细算，规化日常支出。21解析由第二段的Write down what you have spent
40、可知答案。答案spending22解析由第二段的.will help you make better decisions about the purchases you make.可知答案。答案decide23解析由第三段的Try having everyone in the family contribute their change to a “vacation jar”可知答案。答案family24解析由Try going to the grocery store and purchasing food and drinks that can be made at home and in
41、viting everyone over.可知答案。答案yourself25解析由if you take turns going to friends houses you can keep.可知答案。答案turn26解析由Impulse(冲动)shopping brings us to the next point.可知答案。答案avoid27解析由Make a list(and check it twice)可知答案。答案List28解析由末段首句的when you see how much you are able to save可知答案。答案ability29解析由末段第二句可知答案。答案goals30解析由末段末句可知答案。答案game
