1、13年职称英语新增简- Page 1- 阅读判断 第一篇Taking Pictures of the World Meet Annie Griffiths Belt, a National Geographic photographer. Belt has worked for National Geographic since 1978 ,and has taken pictures on almost every continent in the world. In fact, Antarctica is the only continent Belt hasnt seen yet. Be
2、lts photographs are well known for their beauty and high quality. They also reflect very different cultures and regions of the world. Belt has photographed the ancient city of Petra, Jordan, as well as the green landscapes of the Lake District in England. Recently,her pictures appeared in a book abo
3、ut undeveloped natural places in North America. Everywhere that Belt goes, she takes pictures of people. Belt has found ways to connect with people of all ages and nationalities even when she does not speak their language. “The greatest privilege of my job is being allowed into peopled lives,” she h
4、as said. “The camera is like a passport, and I am often overwhelmed by1 how quickly people welcome me!” Knowing how to break the ice has helped to make Belt a successful photographer, but experts say that anyone can learn to connect with new people. When people speak the same language, greetings and
5、 small talk can make strangers feel more comfortable with each other. When people dont speak the same language, a smile is very helpful. Having something in common can also help break the ice. For example, Belt has traveled with her two children, so when she takes pictures of children or their paren
6、ts ,they all have that family connection in common. Even bad weather can help people to connect when they are experiencing it together. Belt has some advice if you are thinking about a career in photography. You can volunteer to take pictures for a local organization that cant afford to hire a profe
7、ssional photographer. You can also take a good, honest look at your best photographs. If youre a real photographer, your photos are good because of your personal and technical skills. Belt also recommends studying and learning from photos taken by professional photographers. Remember, the next time
8、you look at a beautiful photograph, you might be looking at the work of Annie Griffiths Belt. And the next time you meet a new person, dont be afraid to break the ice. The connection you make could be very rewarding. 词汇: landscape n.风景,风景画 rewarding adj.值得的,有益的,有报酬的 privilege n.特权,优惠 nationality n 国
9、籍,民族 think about 考虑 overwhelm vt. 征服;使受不了,使不知所措 注释: 1. I am often overwhelmed by .我常常被搞得不知所措。 2. Having something in common can also help break the ice.彼此的共同点也有助于打 开话题。 练习: 1. Belt has never traveled to England. 2012-12-31 第 1 页,共 15 页 - Page 2- A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 2. Belt has never t
10、raveled to Antarctica. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 3. Belt has worked for a number of magazines. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 4. Petra is a very old city in Jordan. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 5. Belt can only connect with English-speakers. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 6. P
11、eople can connect with each other in bad weather. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 7. Volunteering is one way to begin a photography career. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 答案与题解: 1. B 在第二段第三行,作者提到贝尔特曾经为英格兰湖区的美景拍过照片,那她自 然就去过英格兰。因此,这一题题干的表述(贝尔特从没去过英格兰)明显是错误 的。 2. A 第一段第三行说到南极洲是贝尔特唯一没亲眼见过的大洲,那么她必
12、然没去 过南极洲。 所以这一题题干的表述(贝尔特从没去过南极洲)是正确的。 3. C 第一段第一行提到贝尔特从 1978 年就开始为国家地理杂志工作,但是并 无其他信息,所以我们无从得知在 1978 年之前,贝尔特是否还为其他杂志工作过。 所以我们既没法说贝尔特只为国家地理一家杂志工作过,也没法说贝尔特在很 多家杂志工作过。因而,我们无法在文中找到这一题题干所表述的信息(贝尔特在很 多家杂志工作过),答案只能是C 。 4. A 在第二段第二行,作者提到贝尔特曾经在约旦的古城佩特拉进行过拍摄,这 迎合题干的表述(佩特拉是一座古老的约旦城市)。所以答案为A 。 5. B 在第三段第一行第二句话,作
13、者提到:在语言不通的情况下,贝尔特找到了和 不同年龄、不同民族的人沟通的方法。而题干中的表述(贝亦特只能和会说英语的人 沟通)和文中的信息完全不符,所以答案为B 。 6. A 在第四段第七行,作者提到:一起体验坏天气可以帮助人们增进相互间的交 流。这和题干的表述(人们在坏天气下可以相互沟通)基本一致,所以答案为A 。 7. A 第五段第一行提到贝尔特为希望从事摄影行业的人提供了一些建议:当个志 愿者为没钱请专业摄影师的地方机构拍摄照片。这和题干的表述(做一名志愿者是 开始摄影生涯的一种方式)基本吻合,所以答案为A 。 参考译文: 第一篇 镜头中的世界 让我们来认识摄影师艾妮格里菲斯贝尔特。贝尔
14、特从1978 年以来就一直在为国 家地理杂志拍摄照片,她的拍摄足迹几乎遍布世界上的所有大洲。事实上,南极 洲是贝尔特唯一没亲眼见过的大洲。 贝尔特的拍摄作品因美轮美奂和质量上乘而广为人知,它们也反映了世界上不同的 文化和地区。贝尔特曾经为约旦古城佩特拉和英格兰湖区的美景拍过照片。最近, 在一本介绍北美未开发的自然区域的书中出现了她的摄影作品。 无论去哪里,贝尔特都在所到之处拍下人物照片。贝尔特已经找到在语言不通的情 况下和不同年龄、不同民族的人进行沟通的方法。“我的工作的最大优势就是可以走 2012-12-31 第 2 页,共 15 页 - Page 3- 进人们的生活,”她说,“照相机就像通
15、行证一样,而且我常常由于人们迅速地接纳 我而被搞得手足无措!” 知道如何打开话题帮助贝尔特成为了一名成功的摄影师,但是专家们声称任何人都 能学会如何同陌生人打交道。当语言相通时,打招呼和相互寒暄能使陌生人之间感 到更舒适。当语言不通时,微笑就会变得很有用。彼此的共同点也有助于打开话题。 比如,贝尔特常和她的两个孩子一起旅行,所以当她为孩子们或孩子们的父母拍照 时,他们就有了相同之处:家庭联系。甚至一起体验坏天气也可以帮助人们增进相 互间的交流。 如果你正在考虑从事摄影行业,贝尔特对此有一些建议。你可以当个志愿者为没钱 请专业摄影师的地方机构拍摄照片。你也可以用诚实的态度仔细端详自己最好的摄 影
16、作品。如果你是一位真正的摄影师,你的作品会因为你的个人特色和精湛的技艺 而变得出类拔萃。贝尔特也推荐向专业摄影师的作品学习。 记住,当你下一次看到漂亮的照片时,也许你看的正是艾妮格里菲斯贝尔特的作品。 当你下一次遇见陌生人时,不要害怕打开话题。你为沟通所做的一切都是非常值得 的。 2012-12-31 第 3 页,共 15 页 - Page 4- 阅读判断 第十二篇 Starting a New Tradition Shantelle Davis is a nine-year-old girl in New York. On a cold night in December, her fami
17、ly is standing around the kitchen table while she lights a candle. The table is decorated with baskets of fruits and vegetables and ears of com for Shantelle and her two brothers. “This candle represents umoja, an African word that means being together,” Shantelle says. “Thats the most important thi
18、ng for a family.” Tonight is the first night of Kwanzaa, and Shantelle is spending the holiday with her family. More than 5 million African Americans celebrate Kwanzaa every year from December 26 until January I. Its a time when they get together with their families to think about their history and
19、their ancestors in Africa. Kwanzaa is very unusual because it was started by one man. In 1966, an American named Maulana Karenga wanted a holiday for African-Americans to honor their culture and traditions. So he used words and customs from Africa to create a new celebration. He took the name Kwanza
20、a from the words for “first fruits” in Swahili, an African language. At first, a few American families had small celebrations at home. Now there are also Kwanzaa events in schools and public places , and Kwanzaa has spread to other countries like Canada and Jamaica. The main symbol of Kwanzaa is a c
21、andleholder with seven candles, one for each of the principles of Kwanzaa. Each night, a family member lights one of the candles and talks about the idea it represents : being together, being yourself, helping each other, sharing, having a goal , creating, and believing. The candles are red, black,
22、and green, the colors of Kwanzaa. The parents also pour drinks to honor family members who have died. On the last night of Kwanzaa, there is a big dinner with African food, and children receive small presents. Today people can buy Kwanzaa greeting cards and special Kwanzaa clothes. Stores sell Kwanz
23、aa candles and candleholders. Some people dont believe that Kwanzaa is a real holiday , because its so new. But other people say that customs and celebrations are always changing and that Kwanzaa shows what is important in peoples lives. Shantelle Davis says she likes Kwanzaa because its fun. “But I
24、 also learn new things every year, she says. 词汇: ancestor n.祖宗,祖先 be decorated with 由所装饰 honor vt. 尊敬,使荣幸; n.荣誉,尊敬 ears of com 玉米穗 candleholder n.烛台 注释: 1. Its a time when they get together with their families to think about their history and their ancestors in Africa.这段时间里他们和家人待在一起缅怀他们的历史和非洲的祖 先。 2
25、. . shows what is important in peoples lives. 展现了人们生活中重要的东西。 练习: 2012-12-31 第 4 页,共 15 页 - Page 5- 1. Kwanzaa is celebrated at the end of the year. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 2. Kwanzaa is a holiday for African-Americans. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 3. Kwanzaa is a very old holiday. A
26、. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 4. People in Africa celebrate Kwanzaa. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 5. People spend a lot of time with their families during Kwanzaa. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 6. Children receive presents at the end of Kwanzaa. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 7. E
27、veryone thinks Kwanzaa is an important holiday. A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned 答案与题解: 1. A 在第三段第二行我们可以发现:超过 500 万的非洲裔美国人每年从 12 月26 日到1 月 1 日庆祝宽扎节。所以题干的表述(人们在年底庆祝宽扎节)是正确的,答案 为A 。 2. A 从第四段前四行所述的内容中我们可以发现:为了向自己的文化和传统致 敬,1966 年美国人马拉那卡林加为非洲裔美国人创立了宽扎节。因此,题干的表述(宽 扎节是为非洲裔 美国人创立的节日)是正确的,答案为A 。 3. B 在第二题
28、中我们知道宽扎节创立于 1966 年,并且文中第六段第三行也提到: 一些人认为宽扎节的历史并不久远。所以,从以上两点我们可以得出结论:题干的 表述(宽扎节的历史非常悠久)是错误的,答案为B 。 4. C 从整篇文章中我们知道宽扎节最初是为非洲裔美国人创立的,之后宽扎节的传 统又流传到诸如加拿大、牙买加等其他国家(这一信息可以从第四段最后一行得到)。 但是文中并未提及非洲人民是否也庆祝宽扎节,因此这一题的题干信息(非洲人民 庆祝宽扎节)并没在文中给出答案为C 。 5. A 在段最后两行中,作者提到:这段时间里非洲裔美国人和家人待在一起緬怀 历史和非洲的祖先。所以题干中的表述 ( 宽扎节期间人民花
29、很多时间和家人待在一 起)是正确的,答案为A 。 6. A 在第五段最后两行中,作者提到:在宽扎节的最后一夜会有一顿非洲风味的 大餐,并且孩子们会收到小礼物。所以,题干的表述(孩子们在宽扎节即将结束时收到 礼物)是正确的,答案为A 。 7. B 在第六段第二行末尾,作者提到:由于宽扎节的历史并不久远,一些人认为它 并不是一个真正的节日。从这里我们可以看出题干的表述(每个人都认为宽扎节是一 个重要的节日)不正确,故答案为B 。 参考译文 第十二篇 开始新的传统 珊特尔戴维斯是一位九岁的纽约小女孩。12 月的一个寒夜,珊特尔戴维斯的家人 都围站在餐桌边看着她点亮一支蜡烛。水果蔬菜篮子和玉米穗装饰着
30、这个餐桌,这 些都是给珊特尔和她的两个兄弟的。 “这支蜡烛代表umoja ,在非洲这个词意味着在一起,”珊特尔说,“这是家庭中最重 要的事。” 2012-12-31 第 5 页,共 15 页 - Page 6- 今晚是宽扎节的第一个晚上,珊特尔正和她的家人待在一起。超过 500 万的非洲裔 美国人每年从 12 月26 日到1 月1 日庆祝宽扎节。这段时间里他们和家人聚在一起 缅怀他们的历史和非洲的祖先。 宽扎节非常独特,因为它是由一个人创立的。在 1966 年,一个名叫马拉那卡林加 的美 国人想要为非洲裔美国人创立一个节日来向他们的文化和传统致敬。因此他利 用非洲的语言和习俗来创造一个新的传统。他将节日命名为宽扎节,这个词来源于 非洲语言斯瓦西里语;在斯瓦西里语中,宽扎节的意思是“最初的果实。” 一开始, 只有少数一些美国家庭在家进行小规模庆祝。现如今学校和
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