1、届高三英语二轮专题强化训练 任务型阅读真题+模拟2014届高三二轮专题强化训练:任务型阅读(真题+模拟) (一)(2013江苏)Quiet Virtue: The ConscientiousThe everyday signs of conscientiousness (认真尽责)being punctual, careful in doing work, selfdisciplined, and scrupulous (一丝不苟的) in attending to responsibilitiesare typical characteristics of the model organiz
2、ational citizen, the people who keep things running as they should. They follow the rules, help out, and are concerned about the people they work with. Its the conscientious worker who helps newcomers or updates people who return after an absence, who gets to work on time and never abuses stick leav
3、es, who always gets things done on deadline.Conscientiousness is a key to success in any field. In studies of job performance, outstanding effectiveness for almost all jobs,from semiskilled labor to sales and management, depends on conscientiousness. It is particularly important for outstanding perf
4、ormance in jobs at the lower levels of an organization: the secretary whose message taking is perfect, the delivery truck driver who is always on time.Among sales representatives for a large American car manufacture, those who were most conscientious had the largest volume of sales. Conscientiousnes
5、s also offers a buffer (缓冲) against the threat of job loss in todays constantly changing market, because employees with this quality are among the most valued. For the sales representatives, their level of conscientiousness mattered almost as much as their sales in determining who stayed on.There is
6、 an air around highly conscientious people that makes them seem even better than they actually are. Their reputation for dependability influences managers evaluations of their work, giving them higher evaluations than objective measures of their performance would predict.But conscientiousness in the
7、 absence of social skills can lead to problems. Since conscientious people demand so much of themselves, they can hold other people to their own standards, and so be overly judgmental when others dont show the same high levels of model behavior. Factory workers in Great Britain and the United States
8、 who were extremely conscientious, for example, tended to criticize coworkers even about failures that seemed unimportant to those they criticized, which damaged their relationships.When conscientiousness takes the form of living up to expectations, it can discourage creativity. In creative professi
9、ons like art or advertising, openness to wild ideas and spontaneity (自发性) are scarce and in demand. Success in such occupations calls for a balance, however, without enough conscientiousness to follow through, people become mere dreamers, with nothing to show for their imaginativeness.答案:1strict2hel
10、pful/good3Functions/Roles/Importance/Significance4running/working/going/operating/functioning5performance(s)6fired/dismissed/jobless7problems/troubles8higher/subjective/unfair/prejudiced9tense/damaged/poor/bad10discourage/affect/damage(二)(2012安徽)Traveling to all corners of the world gets easier and
11、easier. We live in a global village,but this doesnt mean that we all behave in the same way.How should you behave when you meet someone for the first time? An American shakes your hand firmly while looking you straight in the eye. In many parts of Asia, there is no physical contact (接触)at all. In Ja
12、pan, you should bow, and the more respect you want to show, the deeper you should bow. In Thailand, people greet each other by pressing both hands together at the chest. In both countries, eye contact is avoided as a sign of respect.Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldnt wear.
13、In Muslim countries, you shouldnt reveal (显露)the body, especially women, who should wear long blouses and skirts.In Korea, you should take off your shoes when entering a house. Remember to place them neatly together where you came in.In Spain, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day, and can last
14、 two or three hours. For this reason many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner. In Mexico, lunch is the time to relax,and many people prefer not to discuss business as they eat. In Britain, its not unusual to have a business meeting over breakfast.In most countries, an exchange of business
15、 cards is necessary for all introductions. You should include your company name and your position. If you are going to a country where your language is not widely spoken, you can get the back side of your card printed in the local language. In China,you may present your card with the writing facing
16、the person you are giving it to.答案:1. behavior2. Greeting3. Bowing4. Muslim/Moslem5. door/entrance6. lunch7. Britain/England/UK8. introducing9. with10. abroad/about/around/worldwide题型2 高考模拟题组(三)(2013安庆市三模)There are many TV programs on Chinese food, but few are like China at Your Tongue Tips. The lat
17、est sevenpart documentary (纪录片) offers insights into the geographical, historical and cultural aspects of what Chinese eat.Made by Chen Xiaoqing, an awardwinning documentary maker, China at Your Tongue Tips is filled with varieties of food, which tells us the beautiful process of foodmaking. The pro
18、gram is sure to attract both food experts and ordinary audiences.Television is filled with food programs these days, especially introductions of top chefs and close looks at the complicated and refined (精制的) cooking processes of a feast (盛宴), but how to create dishes is only one aspect of food cultu
19、re, according to Chen.“The program tries to bring something new by presenting more cultural elements related to dishes, like eating habits of eating.”The surprise is that the show is not only about dishes. Every part focuses on different people, who tell stories about their adventures with food.“As
20、a saying goes, You are what you eat.” Chen says. “Food is always connected with people. Behind the documentary, they are stories that reflect peoples living situations and attitudes. Thats another section which makes it special.”To get enough good stories, the production team spent three months doin
21、g researches and interviews in about 60 cities before they started shooting in last July. Filming lasted about nine months.China at Your Tongue Tips shows social changes while presenting food culture, such as showing the elderly are in their hometowns while other members of this family work outside.
22、 In those cases, food serves as reminders of happy times and centerpieces of reunions.Title: A Hit about Chinese Food1._The program consists of seven parts.It shows Chinese food in terms of history, culture as well as 2._Characteristics of China at Your Tongue TipsExperts and ordinary people are 3._
23、 by the program 4._ of delicious food.5._ elements are presented to bring something new.Every part draws our 6._ to persons who tell stories about their adventure with food.Stories can 7._ peoples living situations and attitudes.Background and significance of the programIt took the production team 3
24、 months to go to about 60 cities to do 8._ and interviews before shooting.9._ lasted more than nine months.The program shows social 10._.答案:1Introduction(s)2.geography3.attracted4.full5.Cultural6.attention7.reflect8.research9.Filming10changes(四)(2013合肥市第三次质检)Relationships make or break us. From the
25、quality of our family time to our interactions at work, our relationships are largely responsible for our career success or failure. Here are some guidelines.People who focus on themselves when interacting with others rarely build positive lasting relationships. Instead,they should become good liste
26、ners and encourage others to talk about themselves.All the skills and education in the world will never impress anyone as much as sincere, heartfelt care for them. Plus, few things have a more positive effect on others than finding out and remembering things about them. Knowing a lot about people is
27、 a real display of your care for them,and it creates a lasting bond.Give your relationship something positive when you meet,such as ideas,opportunities,and resources. Besides giving, be willing to receive from the other person. In fact, one of the best ways to start a relationship is to ask for advi
28、ce or a favor. Everyone loves to show his expert knowledge and authority on a subject, because it makes him feel honored and respected.Try to use conflict as a tool,not a weapon. The presence of conflict in a relationship is natural and healthy. Damage only occurs when we react inappropriately to it
29、. To learn more about the other person and find a solution that serves both of you, relationships could become stronger and deeper.Relationships break up quickly when others cant count on you, so say what you mean and stick to your word. Few things damage a friendship more severely than breaking a t
30、rust.If people know more about the value of good relationships, they can achieve both personal satisfaction and professional success. If you arent naturally gifted in this area, dont worry. You can learn to improve them in your life and career.Title:Develop positive interpersonal 1._ skillsTipsConte
31、ntBe a good listenerTaking the 2._ off yourself Encouraging others to talk about themselvesCare for othersCaring about others to 3._ them greatly 4._ your care by knowing a lot about othersGive and receiveBringing something 5._ while meeting 6._ to others to make them feel neededUse conflictHandling conflict in an 7._ manner Finding best solutions to help 8._ relationshipsBe 9._Saying what you mean and keeping your wordConclusion:Good relationships benefit people both personally and 10._.答案:1relationship2focus/concentration/center3impress4Displaying/Showing5positive6Turning/Referri
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