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1、名校名 推荐Unit 1 A land of diversity Grammar课时作业阅读理解AIn many developed countries, people who have high degrees begin to work longer than those who don t. About 65% of American men aged 6274 with a professional degree are in the workforce ( 劳动人口 ), compared with 32% of men who only finish high school. Th
2、is gap is part ofa deepening divide between the well- educated wealthy and the unskilled poor. Rapid technological advance has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while squeezing those of the unskilled. The consequences, for individuals and society, are profound.The world is facing an astonishi
3、ng rise in the number of old people, and they will live longerthan ever before. Over the next 20 years the global population of those aged 65 or more will almostdouble, from 600 million to 1.1 billion. The experience of the 20th century, when greater longevity(长寿 ) translated into more years in reti
4、rement rather than more years at work, has persuaded manyobservers that this shift (变化 ) will lead to slower economic growth, whilethe swelling ( 渐增的 )ranks of pensioners will create government budget problems.Policies are partly responsible. Many European governments have abandoned policies that us
5、ed to encourage people to retire early. Even the better-off must work longer to have a comfortable retirement. But the changing nature of work also plays a big role. Pay has risen sharply for the highly educated, and those people continue to reap ( 获得 ) rich rewards into old age because these days t
6、he educated elderly are more productive than the preceding ( 先前的 ) generation. Technological change may well reinforce ( 强化 ) that shift: the skills that complement ( 补充 ) computers, from management know- how to creativity, do not necessarily decline with age.语篇解读： 本文主要讲述了在发达国家有专业技能的人的工作年限更长及其原因分析。1
7、What is the common phenomenon in the workforce in rich countries?A Younger people are replacing the elderly.B Well- educated people tend to work longer.C People with no college degree cannot find any job.D Unemployment rates are decreasing year after year.解析： 选 B 细节理解题。根据文章第一段的第一句 “In many developed
8、 countries, people who have high degrees begin to work longer than those who don t”可知，在发达国家，受过良好教育的人的工作年限更长，故选B。2In view of the experience of the 20th century, many observers predict that _.A economic growth will slow downB government budgets will decrease- 1 -名校名 推荐C more people will try to receive
9、 higher educationD there will be more competition in the job market解析： 选 A细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句“ The experience of the 20th century .slower economic growth, while the swelling ( 渐增的 ) ranks of pensioners will create government budget problems” 可知，选 A 。3According to the text, what is the result of policy
10、changes in European countries?A Unskilled workers may choose to retire early.B More and more people have to go abroad to hunt for jobs.C People may be able to use computers to do more complicated work.D Even wealthy people must work longer to live comfortably in retirement.解析：选 D细节理解题。 根据最后一段的第三句“Ev
11、en the better-off must work longer tohave a comfortable retirement ” 可知，欧洲国家政策的变化导致富有的人也必须工作更长时间才能过上舒服的退休生活，故选D。4The underlined word “ know- how” in the last paragraph probably refers to “ _”A a completely different environmentB practical knowledge and technical skillsC a better understanding of pol
12、icy changesD the courage to face difficulties and dangers解析： 选 B词义猜测题。根据最后一段的最后一句“ Technologicalchange may wellreinforce(强化 ) that shift:the skillsthat complement(补充 ) computers, frommanagementknow- how to creativity, do not necessarily decline with age ” 可知，know- how 是对 skills 的限定修饰，由此可推知，know- how
13、 指相应的技能和知识，故选B 。BThe principles about applying for jobs have altered greatly lately. In the past, people preferred a hand written application letter. However, nowadays it is becoming more and more common to apply for a job through the Internet. You can find information on the Internet about how to a
14、pply for jobs. Information can be found about how to fulfill your application letter, the clothes that you should wear and how to carry out the interview itself.The importance of body language is often mentioned, but doesn t always get the attention it deserves. After all, before a word has even bee
15、n spoken, your body language will have already given people their first impression of you. Additionally, your body language will also give out a lotmore information. Based on your body language it can be seen if you are self- confident. It can also show if you are a busy or a quiet type and it helps
16、 give an impression of whether you are speaking truthfully or not. Body language can show how enthusiastic you are and if you are a nice person.- 2 -名校名 推荐Someone who will take his work seriously, but also someone who has a sense of humor and can enjoy a joke from time to time. The members of the ap
17、plication committee will ask you questions, but your answers won t only be oral. The committee will not only pay attention to what you say, butalso to how you say it ！ Body language will determine first if it clicks, and sometimes all it takes is just a few seconds. Everybody uses body language, but
18、 it takes place mostly at a subconscious ( 下意识的 ) level.Using body language appropriately, you can definitely increase your chances of getting ajob.语篇解读： 申请一份工作，是随处可见的事情。进入互联网时代，网上提供了很多这方面的知识，使如何申请一份工作发展成为一门艺术。本文着重说了体态语言在求职现场所起到的重要作用。5What kind of people is the text mainly meant for?A Interviewers.B
19、people.C EmployersDworkers.解析： 选 B写作意图题。既然文章谈的是求职方略，当然是写给寻找工作的人看的。6We can learn from the first paragraph that_.A letters are not used in finding a jobB the more expensive clothes interviewees wear, the betterC body language is more important than spoken wordsD the Internet is of significance in appl
20、ying for a job解析：选 D推理判断题。 从第一段我们知道，现代人求职不再只是交上一封求职信就了事，互联网给求职者提供了更大的便利。7Using body language well in a job interview will probably help_.A get rid of the interviewers prejudiceB determine what position one will getC increase the possibility of getting the wanted jobD remove nervousness解析： 选 C细节理解题。顺
21、承全文的意思，体态语言使用得当会给求职者加分。8Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A Those using body language are usually confident.B Body language is often used on purpose in job hunting.C Body language is a mirror to reflect one s personality.D People enjoying jokes are preferred in a job
22、 interview.解析： 选 C细节理解题。在职场上，体态语言使用得当，往往会收到意想不到的效果。体态语言很能反映一个人的性格和处理事件的能力，所以用人单位很在乎求职者这方面的表- 3 -名校名 推荐现。CThere are many ways to find a job. It can be as easy as walking into a neighborhood store tolook at its announcement board. Local stores often have areas where people can put small signstelling w
23、hat kind of service they need or can provide. Such services include caring for children orcleaning houses. Or, job searchers can look in the newspaper. Local newspapers have employmentannouncements placed by companies seeking workers.Another popular tool for finding jobs is the Internet. For example
24、, people in four hundred and fifty cities around the world can use the Craigslist Website to buy objects, meet people or find a job. Craigslist says that it receives two million new job listings each month.Another useful way to find a job is through a college or university. For example, students at
25、the University of Texas in Austin can go to the Career Exploration Center to get help in finding a job. Of course, looking for a job requires knowing what kind of work you want to do.For example, there is a book called What Color is Your Parachute ( 降落伞 )? by Richard Bolles. This book has been helpi
26、ngpeople choose a career (职业 ) since it was first published in nineteen seventy.Some experts also help people find jobs. Susan W. Miller owns a company called California Career Services in Los Angeles.She says her company helps people find jobs by first helping them understand their strengths, goals
27、 and interests. Then she provides them with methods and resources to help them find the right job.语篇解读： 本文介绍了找工作的一些方法。9What is the passage mainly about?A Finding a job.B College studentsjobs.C Craigslist Website.D The relation between study and work.解析： 选 A主旨大意题。本文主要讲了找工作的一些方法。所以选A 。10 By logging on
28、 the Craigslist Website, you can_.A sell your old thingsB do some shopping onlineC create your own announcement boardD get useful information about 450 cities解析： 选 B细节理解题。根据第二段的内容可知，登录Craigslist Website 这个网站，人们可以买东西、交友或者找工作。故选B。11 What Color is Your Parachute? is a book which gives tips to those who
29、 want to_.A work on the airplane- 4 -名校名 推荐B buy a parachuteC publish a bookD find a suitable job解析：选 D细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知，这本书是帮助人们找工作的。故选D 。12 Susan W. Miller thinks it is the first step to_when you want to get a job.A get trainingB have enough moneyC have a good backgroundD know about yourself解析： 选 D细节理解题。根据最后一段的“She says her company helps people find jobs byfirst helping them understand their strengths, goals and interests. ”可知，Susan W. Miller 在帮助人找工作时，首先要让人了解自己的长处、目标和兴趣。由此可知选D 。- 5 -