题目内容

Recently I spoke to some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had.

Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised to find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without “outside help”. “What kind of help is that?” I asked, expecting them to tell me that they would need a relative or family friend to help them out.

“Surgery(外科手术)”, one replied. I was pretty alarmed by that response. It seems that the graduates of today are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to getting a job. One girl told me that she was considering surgery to increase her height. “They break your legs, put in special extending screws, and slowly expand the gap between the two ends of the bone as it regrows, you can get at least 5cm taller!”

At that point, I was shocked. I am short, I can’t deny that, but I don’t think I would put myself through months of agony(痛苦) just to be a few centimeters taller. I don’t even bother to wear shoes with thick soles, as I’m not trying to hide the fact that I am just not tall!

It seems to me that there is a trend toward wanting “perfection”, and that is an ideal that just does not exist in reality.

No one is born perfect, yet magazines, TV shows and movies present images of thin, tall, beautiful people as being the norm. Advertisements for slimming aids, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery clinics fill the pages of newspapers, further creating an idea that “perfection” is a requirement, and that it must be purchased, no matter what the cost. In my opinion, skills, rather than appearance, should determine how successful a person is in his chosen career.

1.We can know from the passage that the author works as ______.

A.a doctor          B.a model           C.a teacher          D.a reporter

2.Many graduates today turn to cosmetic surgery to______.

A.marry a better man\woman               B.become a model

C.get an advantage over others in job-hunt     D.attract more admirers

3.According to the passage, the author believes that ______.

A.everyone should purchase perfection, whatever the cost

B.it’s right for graduates to ask for others to help them out in hunting for jobs

C.media are to blame for misleading young people in their seeking for surgery

D.it is one’s appearance instead of skills that really matters in one’s career

4.What does the author think of his height?

A.He hates to be called a short man.

B.He tries to increase his height through surgery.

C.He always wears shoes with thick soles to hide the fact.

D.He just accepts it as it is

 

【答案】

1.C

2.C

3.C

4.D

【解析】

试题分析:本文介绍了现在的一种社会现象—学生毕业后希望通过外科手术改变形象,从而在工作的时候有优势,作者对此现象进行分析,也给出自己的观点。

1.推理题:从文章第一段的句子:Recently I spoke to some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated,可知作者是老师。选C

2.细节题:从第三段的句子:It seems that the graduates of today are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to getting a job.可知现在的学生希望通过外科手术在找工作的时候可以有优势。选C

3.推理题:从文章的最后一段,可知媒体误导学生做外科手术。选C

4.细节题:从第五段的句子:I don’t even bother to wear shoes with thick soles, as I’m not trying to hide the fact that I am just not tall!可知作者接受自己个子矮的事实。选D

考点:考查社会现象类短文阅读

点评:本文介绍了一种社会现象—学生毕业后希望通过外科手术帮助自己找工作,这篇文章要先看问题,再带着问题仔细阅读短文,理解了全文内容,很容易选出正确答案。阅读短文时,常常会遇到一些生词。这时,要沉着,冷静,细心思考。首先要把整段、整篇文章看完。通过对全篇短文的理解,就很有可能猜测出生词的大意。

 

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假如你是某报的记者,对近来大学生所持的就业观点向有关专家进行了采访。请根据下列要点为报社写一篇报道。词数100左右,可适当添加细节使行文流畅。

一、学生观点:

1.部分学生想找一份薪金丰厚(well paid)的工作。2.部分人持观望态度,等待良机。3.少数想自己创业(start one’s own business)。

二、专家意见:

1.不应该坐等时机,要尽快找一份工作,理由是:1.积累经验。2.赚钱养活自己。3.明年就业形势或许会更严峻。

三、自己的看法。

Recently I’ve had an interview with some experts and college students about their opinions on job hunting.

                                                                             

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

                                                                                

根据短文内容,从下框的A~F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。

A. Be well- organised.                 

B. Close with a Q & A.

C. Don’t be contradictory.              

D. Bring it to a specific end

E. Speak slowly and pause.             

F. Drop unnecessary words

Speaking to a group can be difficult, but listening to a bad speech is truly a tiresome task—especially when the speaker is confusing. Don’t want to confuse your audience? Follow these suggestions:

51.            

When it comes to understanding new information, the human brain needs a little time. First, we hear the words; then, we compare the new information to what we already know. If the two are different, we need to pause and think. But a breathless speaker never stops to let us think about what he or she is saying and risks confusing us. Slow it down. And breathe.

52. .                

Sometimes we all start a sentence one way and then switch directions, which is very difficult to follow. When you confuse your listeners with opposing information, you leave the audience wondering what part of the information is right and what part they should remember. Instead of relying and keeping correcting yourself, work to get the facts clear and straight.

53. .                 

Jumping from point to point as it comes to your mind puts the onus (责任)on your listeners to make up for your lack of organisation. And it’s confusing for them to listen, reorganise, and figure out what you’re saying all at once. But going smoothly from one point to the next helps them understand information more easily. You can arrange things from beginning to end, small to large, top to bottom or by some other order. Just be sure to organise. 

54.  .               

Repeated use of um, ah, like, you know and some other useless noises can drive an audience crazy. It makes the speaker sound uncertain and unprepared, and it can leave listeners so annoyed that they can’t pay attention. Recently I attended a speech that was marked by so many ums that audience members were rolling their eyes. Was anybody grasping the intended message? Um, probably not.

55. .               

Many speakers finish up their speeches with question-and-answer (Q & A) sessions, but some let the Q & A go on without a clear end. The audience is often left confused about whether the meeting is over and when they can get up and leave. Do your listeners a favour by setting a time limit on questions, and close your speech with a specific signal—even if it’s something simple like, “If you have any more questions, you know where to reach me.”Or even more to the point, conclude your speech with “Thanks for your time. ”

 

第二节:读写任务(共1小题,满分 25分)

阅读下面的一封信,然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Recently I took part in an English speech contest and successfully went into the final. That day, I thought I had done a good job. At that moment I even had a strong feeling of being the champion. But my dream was soon shattered when my final score was announced. I stood in the hall, feeling empty-minded and puzzled. My memory went back to when I was in junior middle school. I took part in a similar speech contest. I was too proud of myself. I was not well prepared, so it ended up as a total failure. But this time should be different! I had spent a lot of time tailoring each word. Why was it all in vain and I had to be a loser again? Very frustrated, I swore not to take part in this kind of competition again.

I was just about to leave when a well-known TV host suddenly said to me he did appreciate my speech. On hearing this, I was filled with mixed feelings---partly surprised, partly excited, partly sad, but there was one thing I am certain about---I did feel something warm and comforting floating inside my body. I never knew a few words and a kind smile could be so inspiring that I suddenly realized that frustration, sorrow, happiness and inspiration are treasures to make life more meaningful. It is these elements that make life real.

【写作内容】

1. 以约30词概括原文的内容要点;

2. 以约120词描写一次你失败的经历,至少包含以下的内容要点:

a) 叙述你曾经经历的一件失败的事;

b) 因事情的结果导致的当时的心情;

c) 最后自己的感悟。

【写作要求】      

(1) 你可以使用实例或自行组织故事,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子; (2) 标题自定。

【评分标准】             概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯。

 

Recently I was invited to attend a party that helps children seriously injured in the big earthquake that happened this May. I went because I  31 .

At the party, all the children were given paints in bright, beautiful colors. After a short time, as I  32 , I saw blue clouds, orange sunrises and purple flowers. The 33 were all bright.

The boy sitting next to me was painting a heart, but it was  34  and lifeless. It lacked (缺乏) the bright colors that his fellow (同伴) “_35_” had used.

I thought maybe he took the only paint that was  36  and it just happened to be dark. But when I asked him about it, he said his  37  was that color. I asked him why and he told me that he was very  38 . He looked straight into my eyes and said, “There is  39  anyone can do that will help.”

I certainly  40  why he was sad. I said, “It isn’t  41  that there is nothing anyone can do to help. Other people may not be  42  to make you recover better…but we can do things  43  giving bear hugs (拥抱), which will  44  when you are feeling sad.” I also told him that I’d be happy to give him one  45  he could see what I meant. He immediately gave me a huge hug and I thought my own heart would burst with the  46  I felt for this sweet boy.

As the day was coming to an end, I was getting ready to  47  home. I turned around and found that standing there with  48  on his face was the little boy. He said, “My heart is  49  colors. It is getting brighter. Those  50  really do work.” On my way home I felt my own heart had changed to a brighter color, too.

1.

A.moved

B.touched

C.hated

D.cared

 

2.

A.looked up

B.looked down

C.looked over

D.looked around

 

3.

A.pictures

B.walls

C.pencils

D.lights

 

4.

A.bright

B.dark

C.active

D.brave

 

5.

A.artists

B.writers

C.teachers

D.visitors

 

6.

A.used

B.chosen

C.allowed

D.left

 

7.

A.hand

B.heart

C.skin

D.memory

 

8.

A.wise

B.silly

C.sick

D.healthy

 

9.

A.anything

B.something

C.everything

D.nothing

 

10.

A.understood

B.doubted

C.noticed

D.liked

 

11.

A.wrong

B.true

C.reasonable

D.clear

 

12.

A.happy

B.anxious

C.able

D.willing

 

13.

A.to

B.after

C.like

D.for

 

14.

A.use

B.help

C.cheer

D.enjoy

 

15.

A.so that

B.as if

C.even if

D.in case

 

16.

A.feeling

B.love

C.sense

D.impression

 

17.

A.reach

B.be

C.settle

D.go

 

18.

A.a surprise

B.anger

C.a smile

D.fear

 

19.

A.changing

B.having

C.developing

D.drawing

 

20.

A.words

B.smiles

C.hugs

D.photos

 

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