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Unit 3　Careers and skills
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共27.5分)
A
Arts or Science Streaming is a step that one must take in adolescence.Certainly,the answer to this decision does not come easy to most people.The most important thing to do is to identify where your interests lie.You may also consider future jobs,through which you can find what you love.The little known but interesting jobs below are for your reference.
Little-known but interesting jobs in the science sector: Little-known but interesting jobs in the arts sector:
1.Perfumer A creative perfumer mixes several scented chemicals to make the perfect fragrance,using his or her knowledge of chemicals.It can take many trials and much consumer testing to get that perfect scent. 1.Museum Curator A museum curator safeguards collections of heritage.He or she is a content-specialist charged with an institution’s collections and involved with the interpretation of heritage material.
2.Orthotist It is a job that helps those who have lost some part of their limbs(四肢).An orthotist helps patients with partial or total absence of limbs by creating a custom-designed device. 2.Glass blower Glass blowers are creative people who design,produce and decorate glass.They are the ones who are behind the exquisitely-designed glass giftware,tableware and mirrors.
3.Sonographer Sonographers perform procedures such as sonograms and ultrasounds.Essentially,they enable us to see what is inside the body without performing surgeries. 3.Jewelry Designer A jewelry designer designs and makes jewelry using a variety of materials,including gold,silver and stones.The jewelry they make may not be wearable,but used as decorative artefacts instead.
(　　)1.Which of the following can be an ideal candidate for a job as a perfumer
[A] A medical student. [B] A chemistry student.
[C] A history student. [D] A law student.
(　　)2.Which job can serve as an aid to a medical diagnosis
[A] Perfumer. [B] Orthotist. [C] Glass blower. [D] Sonographer.
(　　)3.Who is the passage intended for
[A] Job-hunters. [B] University graduates.
[C] High school students. [D] Employers.
B
As a child,John always wondered how the human body worked and how he could keep it healthy.His interest in medicine grew stronger when he volunteered at a children’s hospital during high school.The never-give-up spirit of young patients battling against various illnesses massively affected him.Initially,he chose nursing in college,believing it would lead him to work closely with children.But after his first half year,he recognised nursing wasn’t fit for him.
Switching to biology helped him discover his passion for learning about the complexities of human body and using that knowledge to help children.Although the thought of the lengthy education and residency required for pediatrics (儿科学) made him hesitant,a heart-to-heart conversation with his brother changed his mind.His brother convinced John that his passion should motivate him rather than scare him.It was then that John decided to become a pediatrician because of the simple fact that he would work with children every day,and would make a positive impact on their lives and their families.
Pediatrics is not just about regular check-ups,it also includes making sick kids feel better and helping them heal.This brings so much joy to John’s heart.To him,he is not only a doctor but also a teacher,offering a safe space for the little ones to open up and share their fears or concerns.Plus,he really enjoys being a friendly and easy-to-talk-to person in their lives.
Being a pediatrician gives John the rewarding experience of helping and interacting with children daily and making those little ones’ tough times easier.Also,the changing world of healthcare means he’ll always be learning new things and facing exciting challenges.With his future plans,he wants to get into the field of being a physician assistant — a stepping stone that keeps him involved in pediatric care while still engaged in direct interaction with young patients.It allows him to do lots of the same things as a pediatrician,as well as helps him improve skills that are vital for making kids healthier.
(　　)4.What can we learn about John from the first paragraph
[A] He began to have an interest in medicine during high school.
[B] He decided to work on nursing after graduation from college.
[C] He got inspired by young patients when volunteering at a hospital.
[D] He was curious about how the doctors work to keep people healthy.
(　　)5.Why did John choose the career as a pediatrician
[A] To learn about the complexities of human body.
[B] To bring about improvements in children’s lives.
[C] To get rewarding experience of helping children.
[D] To face the challenges making him hesitant and scared.
(　　)6.Which of the following best describes John’s feeling towards being a pediatrician
[A] Excited but tired. [B] Worthy but stressful.
[C] Proud and delighted. [D] Concerned and moved.
(　　)7.What’s the text mainly about
[A] John’s journey of pursuing a career in pediatrics.
[B] John’s challenges and rewards as a pediatrician.
[C] A comparison between pediatricians and nurses.
[D] The importance of improving the health of children.
C
Early in my career,I was easily overwhelmed.My responsibilities,commitments and ambitions piled up into this mass that I felt immeasurably large—until,one day,when I worked in federal contracting corporation,my manager gave me something that is still on the bulletin board over my desk 26 years later,even as I’ve now transformed my career:It’s a postcard picture of Earth.
He wanted me to look at Earth and think about the significance of what I was trying to accomplish,and the stress I was feeling,and to do so in the context of what others around the world faced.I started to do this during late nights in my office,when I hadn’t seen my family in days,as I lived on caffeine and cheese nabs.I imagined the good happening to people around the globe.I also imagined the bad and then weighed my situation.I would say a prayer for them,and I would remember that my time on Earth was limited.
With this perspective and my manager’s encouragement,I went back to school,then took a job with a Fortune 500 firm as a contracts manager and rose to become a director and VP.I have recently started my own consulting business to mentor small companies entering federal contracting.I’ve found that many folks feel they must make a good impression or prove themselves,and that to do so,they cannot admit when they need help.But I can see it in their eyes or hear it in their voices.I tell them what my manager told me:Step away for a few minutes,prioritise your actions,and focus on what your best can be in that moment.
That is how I hope to make a difference in their lives.And who knows,maybe beyond what I see,my presence ripples (传开) out to their circles of influence,which reaches others’— creating waves again to those that make up all that blue in my picture of Earth.
(　　)8.What’s the function of Paragraph 1
[A] To arouse readers’ interest.
[B] To show the author’s strong emotion.
[C] To introduce the author’s current status of work.
[D] To illuminate the author’s ups and downs in his career.
(　　)9.Why does the author still keep the postcard picture of Earth
[A] Because he needs its navigation when at a loss.
[B] Because he has gained a favored job with its help.
[C] Because he was required by his manager to value it.
[D] Because he views it as a reminder of thinking overall.
(　　)10.What does the underlined word “mentor” in Paragraph 3 mean
[A] Instruct. [B] Absorb. [C] Invest. [D] Encourage.
(　　)11.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
[A] The Influence of My Manager
[B] The Ripples of the Big Earth Picture
[C] The Stress Coming from Responsibilities
[D] The Good and the Bad Happenings in My Career
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
I grew up in an extremely strict environment where music became my refuge (避难所) from my teenage anxiety.Despite knowing deep within my heart that music was my 　1　,I chose to 　2　 the journey to medical school.Being a doctor meant a lot to me:a life of security,　3　 stability and social status.However,the stress and the lack of “me” time saw me deeply 　4　 in a decade.
　5　 with the assistance of a young producer,I wrote and recorded a six-song demo.
This was my first experience in a professional recording studio,and it was 　6　!Finally,after all those years of 　7　 my passion,I wanted to be a songwriter.
I　8　 to a professional musician and asked if he would listen to some of my songs 　9　 the events of my life,of grief and pain,new relationships,and love lost and found.Thirty minutes later,he looked at me with a bright smile and said,“You’re ready to 　10　 an album (唱片).” His words gave me the 　11　 I needed.
One year later,my first full-length CD was officially 　12　,and is now 　13　 to users on some common apps.
My life feels 　14　 and I know I have done what I was meant to do.So you too can 　15　 it is indeed possible,whatever your life circumstances,to make your dream come true.
(　　)1.[A] nature [B] passion [C] concern [D] weakness
(　　)2.[A] begin [B] break [C] restart [D] continue
(　　)3.[A] temporary [B] political [C] internal [D] financial
(　　)4.[A] absorbed [B] trapped [C] interested [D] experienced
(　　)5.[A] Definitely [B] Suddenly [C] Fortunately [D] Undoubtedly
(　　)6.[A] moving [B] puzzling [C] exciting [D] embarrassing
(　　)7.[A] pursuing [B] keeping [C] arousing [D] killing
(　　)8.[A] looked up [B] reached out [C] stood up [D] hung on
(　　)9.[A] detailing [B] purifying [C] predicting [D] justifying
(　　)10.[A] sell [B] collect [C] record　 [D] donate
(　　)11.[A] defence [B] criticism [C] sympathy [D] confidence
(　　)12.[A] released [B] delivered [C] rejected [D] sponsored
(　　)13.[A] attractive [B] available [C] special [D] suitable
(　　)14.[A] pitiful [B] balanced [C] complete [D] demanding
(　　)15.[A] believe [B] imagine [C] recall　 [D] explain
Unit 3　Careers and skills（解析版）
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共27.5分)
A
Arts or Science Streaming is a step that one must take in adolescence.Certainly,the answer to this decision does not come easy to most people.The most important thing to do is to identify where your interests lie.You may also consider future jobs,through which you can find what you love.The little known but interesting jobs below are for your reference.
Little-known but interesting jobs in the science sector: Little-known but interesting jobs in the arts sector:
1.Perfumer A creative perfumer mixes several scented chemicals to make the perfect fragrance,using his or her knowledge of chemicals.It can take many trials and much consumer testing to get that perfect scent. 1.Museum Curator A museum curator safeguards collections of heritage.He or she is a content-specialist charged with an institution’s collections and involved with the interpretation of heritage material.
2.Orthotist It is a job that helps those who have lost some part of their limbs(四肢).An orthotist helps patients with partial or total absence of limbs by creating a custom-designed device. 2.Glass blower Glass blowers are creative people who design,produce and decorate glass.They are the ones who are behind the exquisitely-designed glass giftware,tableware and mirrors.
3.Sonographer Sonographers perform procedures such as sonograms and ultrasounds.Essentially,they enable us to see what is inside the body without performing surgeries. 3.Jewelry Designer A jewelry designer designs and makes jewelry using a variety of materials,including gold,silver and stones.The jewelry they make may not be wearable,but used as decorative artefacts instead.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了几个小众但有趣的工作。
(　　)1.Which of the following can be an ideal candidate for a job as a perfumer
[A] A medical student. [B] A chemistry student.
[C] A history student. [D] A law student.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Perfumer中的“A creative perfumer mixes...or her knowledge of chemicals.”可知,调香师工作的理想人选是化学专业的学生。故选B。
(　　)2.Which job can serve as an aid to a medical diagnosis
[A] Perfumer. [B] Orthotist. [C] Glass blower. [D] Sonographer.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据Sonographer中的内容可知,超声波检验师可以帮助进行医学诊断。故选D。
(　　)3.Who is the passage intended for
[A] Job-hunters. [B] University graduates.
[C] High school students. [D] Employers.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“The most important thing to do...but interesting jobs below are for your reference.”可知,这篇文章是给求职者写的。故选A。
B
As a child,John always wondered how the human body worked and how he could keep it healthy.His interest in medicine grew stronger when he volunteered at a children’s hospital during high school.The never-give-up spirit of young patients battling against various illnesses massively affected him.Initially,he chose nursing in college,believing it would lead him to work closely with children.But after his first half year,he recognised nursing wasn’t fit for him.
Switching to biology helped him discover his passion for learning about the complexities of human body and using that knowledge to help children.Although the thought of the lengthy education and residency required for pediatrics (儿科学) made him hesitant,a heart-to-heart conversation with his brother changed his mind.His brother convinced John that his passion should motivate him rather than scare him.It was then that John decided to become a pediatrician because of the simple fact that he would work with children every day,and would make a positive impact on their lives and their families.
Pediatrics is not just about regular check-ups,it also includes making sick kids feel better and helping them heal.This brings so much joy to John’s heart.To him,he is not only a doctor but also a teacher,offering a safe space for the little ones to open up and share their fears or concerns.Plus,he really enjoys being a friendly and easy-to-talk-to person in their lives.
Being a pediatrician gives John the rewarding experience of helping and interacting with children daily and making those little ones’ tough times easier.Also,the changing world of healthcare means he’ll always be learning new things and facing exciting challenges.With his future plans,he wants to get into the field of being a physician assistant — a stepping stone that keeps him involved in pediatric care while still engaged in direct interaction with young patients.It allows him to do lots of the same things as a pediatrician,as well as helps him improve skills that are vital for making kids healthier.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了从小对人体的运作和健康感兴趣的约翰,最终决定成为儿科医生,为孩子们的生活带来积极影响。
(　　)4.What can we learn about John from the first paragraph
[A] He began to have an interest in medicine during high school.
[B] He decided to work on nursing after graduation from college.
[C] He got inspired by young patients when volunteering at a hospital.
[D] He was curious about how the doctors work to keep people healthy.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The never-give-up spirit...massively affected him.”可知,从第一段中可了解到约翰在医院做义工时受到年轻病人的启发。故选C。
(　　)5.Why did John choose the career as a pediatrician
[A] To learn about the complexities of human body.
[B] To bring about improvements in children’s lives.
[C] To get rewarding experience of helping children.
[D] To face the challenges making him hesitant and scared.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It was then that John decided to...impact on their lives and their families.”可知,约翰选择了儿科医生的职业是因为他想改善儿童的生活。故选B。
(　　)6.Which of the following best describes John’s feeling towards being a pediatrician
[A] Excited but tired. [B] Worthy but stressful.
[C] Proud and delighted. [D] Concerned and moved.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“This brings so much joy to John’s heart.”以及第四段第一句可知,约翰对成为一名儿科医生的感受是自豪和喜悦的。故选C。
(　　)7.What’s the text mainly about
[A] John’s journey of pursuing a career in pediatrics.
[B] John’s challenges and rewards as a pediatrician.
[C] A comparison between pediatricians and nurses.
[D] The importance of improving the health of children.
【答案】 A
【解析】 主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“It was then that John decided to...impact on their lives and their families.”并结合全文内容可知,文章主要讲述了约翰从小对人体的运作和健康感兴趣,高中时在儿童医院参加的志愿服务增强了他的医学热情,最终他成为儿科医生,为孩子们的生活带来积极影响。A项具有高度概括性,故选A。
C
Early in my career,I was easily overwhelmed.My responsibilities,commitments and ambitions piled up into this mass that I felt immeasurably large—until,one day,when I worked in federal contracting corporation,my manager gave me something that is still on the bulletin board over my desk 26 years later,even as I’ve now transformed my career:It’s a postcard picture of Earth.
He wanted me to look at Earth and think about the significance of what I was trying to accomplish,and the stress I was feeling,and to do so in the context of what others around the world faced.I started to do this during late nights in my office,when I hadn’t seen my family in days,as I lived on caffeine and cheese nabs.I imagined the good happening to people around the globe.I also imagined the bad and then weighed my situation.I would say a prayer for them,and I would remember that my time on Earth was limited.
With this perspective and my manager’s encouragement,I went back to school,then took a job with a Fortune 500 firm as a contracts manager and rose to become a director and VP.I have recently started my own consulting business to mentor small companies entering federal contracting.I’ve found that many folks feel they must make a good impression or prove themselves,and that to do so,they cannot admit when they need help.But I can see it in their eyes or hear it in their voices.I tell them what my manager told me:Step away for a few minutes,prioritise your actions,and focus on what your best can be in that moment.
That is how I hope to make a difference in their lives.And who knows,maybe beyond what I see,my presence ripples (传开) out to their circles of influence,which reaches others’— creating waves again to those that make up all that blue in my picture of Earth.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在职业生涯中如何从压力中找到出路,并通过自己的经验去帮助他人的事。
(　　)8.What’s the function of Paragraph 1
[A] To arouse readers’ interest.
[B] To show the author’s strong emotion.
[C] To introduce the author’s current status of work.
[D] To illuminate the author’s ups and downs in his career.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段的内容可知,作者描述了自己早期职业生涯中的困扰和压力,以及他的经理给他的一张地球的明信片照片,这张照片在他的职业生涯中起到了重要的作用。这段的目的是引发读者的兴趣,让读者想要了解这张照片如何影响作者的职业生涯。故选A。
(　　)9.Why does the author still keep the postcard picture of Earth
[A] Because he needs its navigation when at a loss.
[B] Because he has gained a favored job with its help.
[C] Because he was required by his manager to value it.
[D] Because he views it as a reminder of thinking overall.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段第一句以及“I imagined the good happening to people...and then weighed my situation.”可推知,作者保留这张地球的照片是因为它提醒他要全局思考。故选D。
(　　)10.What does the underlined word “mentor” in Paragraph 3 mean
[A] Instruct. [B] Absorb. [C] Invest. [D] Encourage.
【答案】 A
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据文章第三段中的“I have recently started my own consulting business”以及“entering federal contracting”可推知,作者最近开始了自己的咨询业务,以指导进入联邦合同的小公司。mentor在这里意为“指导”。故选A。
(　　)11.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
[A] The Influence of My Manager
[B] The Ripples of the Big Earth Picture
[C] The Stress Coming from Responsibilities
[D] The Good and the Bad Happenings in My Career
【答案】 B
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据最后一段的内容可知,作者讲述了他如何通过一张地球的照片找到职业生涯的方向,并通过自己的经验去帮助他人,产生了影响力的涟漪。因此,B项最能概括文章的主题。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
I grew up in an extremely strict environment where music became my refuge (避难所) from my teenage anxiety.Despite knowing deep within my heart that music was my 　1　,I chose to 　2　 the journey to medical school.Being a doctor meant a lot to me:a life of security,　3　 stability and social status.However,the stress and the lack of “me” time saw me deeply 　4　 in a decade.
　5　 with the assistance of a young producer,I wrote and recorded a six-song demo.
This was my first experience in a professional recording studio,and it was 　6　!Finally,after all those years of 　7　 my passion,I wanted to be a songwriter.
I　8　 to a professional musician and asked if he would listen to some of my songs 　9　 the events of my life,of grief and pain,new relationships,and love lost and found.Thirty minutes later,he looked at me with a bright smile and said,“You’re ready to 　10　 an album (唱片).” His words gave me the 　11　 I needed.
One year later,my first full-length CD was officially 　12　,and is now 　13　 to users on some common apps.
My life feels 　14　 and I know I have done what I was meant to do.So you too can 　15　 it is indeed possible,whatever your life circumstances,to make your dream come true.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因为现实因素选择学医,放弃了自己真正喜爱的音乐事业,但最终作者重新找回自己的音乐激情,并成功发行了专辑。
(　　)1.[A] nature [B] passion [C] concern [D] weakness
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“I grew up in...from my teenage anxiety.”可知,音乐是作者的激情(passion)所在。故选B。
(　　)2.[A] begin [B] break [C] restart [D] continue
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据后文“Being a doctor meant a lot to me”可知,作者选择开始(begin)学医之旅。故选A。
(　　)3.[A] temporary [B] political [C] internal [D] financial
【答案】 D
【解析】 此处指成为一名医生对作者来说意味着很多:一种安全的生活,经济(financial)稳定和社会地位。故选D。
(　　)4.[A] absorbed [B] trapped [C] interested [D] experienced
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文“the stress and the lack of ‘me’ time”可知,压力和缺乏“自我”时间让作者深深陷入了没有音乐的十年。trapped“被困的”,符合题意。故选B。
(　　)5.[A] Definitely [B] Suddenly [C] Fortunately [D] Undoubtedly
【答案】 C
【解析】 此处指幸运的是(Fortunately),在一位年轻制作人的帮助下,作者创作并录制了一张六首歌的小样。故选C。
(　　)6.[A] moving [B] puzzling [C] exciting [D] embarrassing
【答案】 C
【解析】 此处指这是作者在专业录音室的第一次经历,这是令人兴奋的(exciting)!故选C。
(　　)7.[A] pursuing [B] keeping [C] arousing [D] killing
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文“in a song-less decade”可知,作者学医扼杀(killing)了自己对音乐的激情。故选D。
(　　)8.[A] looked up [B] reached out [C] stood up [D] hung on
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据后文“to a professional musician...some of my songs”可知,此处指作者联系上(reached out)了一位专业的音乐家,故选B。
(　　)9.[A] detailing [B] purifying [C] predicting [D] justifying
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据后文“the events of my life,of grief and pain,new relationships,and love lost and found”可知,这些歌曲里详细描述(detailing)了作者生活中的各种经历。故选A。
(　　)10.[A] sell [B] collect [C] record　 [D] donate
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据后文“my first full-length CD”可知,音乐家说作者已经准备好可以录制(record)专辑了。故选C。
(　　)11.[A] defence [B] criticism [C] sympathy [D] confidence
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文音乐家说作者可以录制专辑可知,音乐家的肯定给了作者自信(confidence)。故选D。
(　　)12.[A] released [B] delivered [C] rejected [D] sponsored
【答案】 A
【解析】 此处指一年后,作者的第一张专辑正式发行(released),用户可以在一些常用应用软件上买到。故选A。
(　　)13.[A] attractive [B] available [C] special [D] suitable
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据后文“to users on some common apps”可知,此处指用户可以在一些常用软件上买到这张专辑。短语be available to表示“可被……得到的”。故选B。
(　　)14.[A] pitiful [B] balanced [C] complete [D] demanding
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据后文“I know I have done what I was meant to do”可知,作者觉得自己完成了自己应该做的事情,所以感到生命完整(complete)。故选C。
(　　)15.[A] believe [B] imagine [C] recall　 [D] explain
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据后文“it is indeed possible...to make your dream come true”以及作者最终实现了自己的音乐梦可知,此处是在告诉我们要相信(believe)无论你的生活环境如何,梦想都是有可能实现的。故选A。
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Unit 3　Careers and skills
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Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共27.5分)
A
Arts or Science Streaming is a step that one must take in adolescence.
Certainly,the answer to this decision does not come easy to most people.The most important thing to do is to identify where your interests lie.You may also consider future jobs,through which you can find what you love.The little known but interesting jobs below are for your reference.
Little-known but interesting jobs in the science sector: Little-known but interesting jobs in the arts sector:
1.Perfumer A creative perfumer mixes several scented chemicals to make the perfect fragrance,using his or her knowledge of chemicals.It can take many trials and much consumer testing to get that perfect scent. 1.Museum Curator A museum curator safeguards collections of heritage.He or she is a content-specialist charged with an institution’s collections and involved with the interpretation of heritage material.
2.Orthotist It is a job that helps those who have lost some part of their limbs (四肢).An orthotist helps patients with partial or total absence of limbs by creating a custom-designed device. 2.Glass blower Glass blowers are creative people who design,produce and decorate glass.They are the ones who are behind the exquisitely-designed glass giftware,tableware and mirrors.
3.Sonographer Sonographers perform procedures such as sonograms and ultrasounds.Essentially,they enable us to see what is inside the body without performing surgeries. 3.Jewelry Designer A jewelry designer designs and makes jewelry using a variety of materials,including gold,silver and stones.
The jewelry they make may not be wearable,
but used as decorative artefacts instead.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了几个小众但有趣的工作。
(　　)1.Which of the following can be an ideal candidate for a job as a perfumer
[A] A medical student. [B] A chemistry student.
[C] A history student. [D] A law student.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Perfumer中的“A creative perfumer mixes...or her knowledge of chemicals.”可知,调香师工作的理想人选是化学专业的学生。故选B。
(　　)2.Which job can serve as an aid to a medical diagnosis
[A] Perfumer. [B] Orthotist. [C] Glass blower. [D] Sonographer.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据Sonographer中的内容可知,超声波检验师可以帮助进行医学诊断。故选D。
(　　)3.Who is the passage intended for
[A] Job-hunters. [B] University graduates.
[C] High school students. [D] Employers.
A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“The most important thing to do...but interesting jobs below are for your reference.”可知,这篇文章是给求职者写的。故选A。
B
As a child,John always wondered how the human body worked and how he could keep it healthy.His interest in medicine grew stronger when he volunteered at a children’s hospital during high school.The never-give-up spirit of young patients battling against various illnesses massively affected him.Initially,he chose nursing in college,believing it would lead him to work closely with children.But after his first half year,he recognised nursing wasn’t fit for him.
Switching to biology helped him discover his passion for learning about the complexities of human body and using that knowledge to help children.Although the thought of the lengthy education and residency required for pediatrics (儿科学) made him hesitant,a heart-to-heart conversation with his brother changed his mind.His brother convinced John that his passion should motivate him rather than scare him.It was then that John decided to become a pediatrician because of the simple fact that he would work with children every day,and would make a positive impact on their lives and their families.
Pediatrics is not just about regular check-ups,it also includes making sick kids feel better and helping them heal.This brings so much joy to John’s heart.To him,he is not only a doctor but also a teacher,offering a safe space for the little ones to open up and share their fears or concerns.
Plus,he really enjoys being a friendly and easy-to-talk-to person in their lives.
Being a pediatrician gives John the rewarding experience of helping and interacting with children daily and making those little ones’ tough times easier.Also,the changing world of healthcare means he’ll always be learning new things and facing exciting challenges.With his future plans,he wants to get into the field of being a physician assistant — a stepping stone that keeps him involved in pediatric care while still engaged in direct interaction with young patients.It allows him to do lots of the same things as a pediatrician,as well as helps him improve skills that are vital for making kids healthier.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了从小对人体的运作和健康感兴趣的约翰,最终决定成为儿科医生,为孩子们的生活带来积极影响。
(　　)4.What can we learn about John from the first paragraph
[A] He began to have an interest in medicine during high school.
[B] He decided to work on nursing after graduation from college.
[C] He got inspired by young patients when volunteering at a hospital.
[D] He was curious about how the doctors work to keep people healthy.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The never-give-up spirit...
massively affected him.”可知,从第一段中可了解到约翰在医院做义工时受到年轻病人的启发。故选C。
(　　)5.Why did John choose the career as a pediatrician
[A] To learn about the complexities of human body.
[B] To bring about improvements in children’s lives.
[C] To get rewarding experience of helping children.
[D] To face the challenges making him hesitant and scared.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It was then that John decided to...impact on their lives and their families.”可知,约翰选择了儿科医生的职业是因为他想改善儿童的生活。故选B。
(　　)6.Which of the following best describes John’s feeling towards being a pediatrician
[A] Excited but tired. [B] Worthy but stressful.
[C] Proud and delighted. [D] Concerned and moved.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“This brings so much joy to John’s heart.”以及第四段第一句可知,约翰对成为一名儿科医生的感受是自豪和喜悦的。故选C。
(　　)7.What’s the text mainly about
[A] John’s journey of pursuing a career in pediatrics.
[B] John’s challenges and rewards as a pediatrician.
[C] A comparison between pediatricians and nurses.
[D] The importance of improving the health of children.
A
【解析】 主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“It was then that John decided to...impact on their lives and their families.”并结合全文内容可知,文章主要讲述了约翰从小对人体的运作和健康感兴趣,高中时在儿童医院参加的志愿服务增强了他的医学热情,最终他成为儿科医生,为孩子们的生活带来积极影响。A项具有高度概括性,故选A。
C
Early in my career,I was easily overwhelmed.My responsibilities,
commitments and ambitions piled up into this mass that I felt immeasurably large—until,one day,when I worked in federal contracting corporation,my manager gave me something that is still on the bulletin board over my desk 26 years later,even as I’ve now transformed my career:It’s a postcard picture of Earth.
He wanted me to look at Earth and think about the significance of what I was trying to accomplish,and the stress I was feeling,and to do so in the context of what others around the world faced.I started to do this during late nights in my office,when I hadn’t seen my family in days,as I lived on caffeine and cheese nabs.I imagined the good happening to people around the globe.I also imagined the bad and then weighed my situation.I would say a prayer for them,and I would remember that my time on Earth was limited.
With this perspective and my manager’s encouragement,I went back to school,then took a job with a Fortune 500 firm as a contracts manager and rose to become a director and VP.I have recently started my own consulting business to mentor small companies entering federal contracting.
I’ve found that many folks feel they must make a good impression or prove themselves,and that to do so,they cannot admit when they need help.But I can see it in their eyes or hear it in their voices.I tell them what my manager told me:Step away for a few minutes,prioritise your actions,and focus on what your best can be in that moment.
That is how I hope to make a difference in their lives.And who knows,
maybe beyond what I see,my presence ripples (传开) out to their circles of influence,which reaches others’— creating waves again to those that make up all that blue in my picture of Earth.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在职业生涯中如何从压力中找到出路,并通过自己的经验去帮助他人的事。
(　　)8.What’s the function of Paragraph 1
[A] To arouse readers’ interest.
[B] To show the author’s strong emotion.
[C] To introduce the author’s current status of work.
[D] To illuminate the author’s ups and downs in his career.
A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段的内容可知,作者描述了自己早期职业生涯中的困扰和压力,以及他的经理给他的一张地球的明信片照片,这张照片在他的职业生涯中起到了重要的作用。这段的目的是引发读者的兴趣,让读者想要了解这张照片如何影响作者的职业生涯。故选A。
(　　)9.Why does the author still keep the postcard picture of Earth
[A] Because he needs its navigation when at a loss.
[B] Because he has gained a favored job with its help.
[C] Because he was required by his manager to value it.
[D] Because he views it as a reminder of thinking overall.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段第一句以及“I imagined the good happening to people...and then weighed my situation.”可推知,作者保留这张地球的照片是因为它提醒他要全局思考。故选D。
(　　)10.What does the underlined word “mentor” in Paragraph 3 mean
[A] Instruct. [B] Absorb. [C] Invest. [D] Encourage.
A
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据文章第三段中的“I have recently started my own consulting business”以及“entering federal contracting”可推知,作者最近开始了自己的咨询业务,以指导进入联邦合同的小公司。mentor在这里意为“指导”。故选A。
(　　)11.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
[A] The Influence of My Manager
[B] The Ripples of the Big Earth Picture
[C] The Stress Coming from Responsibilities
[D] The Good and the Bad Happenings in My Career
B
【解析】 标题归纳题。根据最后一段的内容可知,作者讲述了他如何通过一张地球的照片找到职业生涯的方向,并通过自己的经验去帮助他人,产生了影响力的涟漪。因此,B项最能概括文章的主题。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
I grew up in an extremely strict environment where music became my refuge (避难所) from my teenage anxiety.Despite knowing deep within my heart that music was my 　1　,I chose to 　2　 the journey to medical school.Being a doctor meant a lot to me:a life of security,　3　 stability and social status.However,the stress and the lack of “me” time saw me deeply
　4　 in a decade.
　5　 with the assistance of a young producer,I wrote and recorded a six-song demo.This was my first experience in a professional recording studio,
and it was 　6　!Finally,after all those years of 　7　 my passion,I wanted to be a songwriter.
I　8　 to a professional musician and asked if he would listen to some of my songs 　9　 the events of my life,of grief and pain,new relationships,
and love lost and found.Thirty minutes later,he looked at me with a bright smile and said,“You’re ready to 　10　 an album (唱片).” His words gave me the 　11　 I needed.
One year later,my first full-length CD was officially 　12　,and is now
　13　 to users on some common apps.
My life feels 　14　 and I know I have done what I was meant to do.So you too can 　15　 it is indeed possible,whatever your life circumstances,to make your dream come true.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因为现实因素选择学医,放弃了自己真正喜爱的音乐事业,但最终作者重新找回自己的音乐激情,并成功发行了专辑。
(　　)1.[A] nature [B] passion [C] concern [D] weakness
B
【解析】 根据上文“I grew up in...from my teenage anxiety.”可知,音乐是作者的激情(passion)所在。故选B。
(　　)2.[A] begin [B] break [C] restart [D] continue
A
【解析】 根据后文“Being a doctor meant a lot to me”可知,作者选择开始(begin)学医之旅。故选A。
(　　)3.[A] temporary [B] political [C] internal [D] financial
D
【解析】 此处指成为一名医生对作者来说意味着很多:一种安全的生活,经济(financial)稳定和社会地位。故选D。
(　　)4.[A] absorbed [B] trapped [C] interested [D] experienced
B
【解析】 根据上文“the stress and the lack of ‘me’ time”可知,压力和缺乏“自我”时间让作者深深陷入了没有音乐的十年。trapped“被困的”,符合题意。故选B。
(　　)5.[A] Definitely [B] Suddenly [C] Fortunately [D] Undoubtedly
C
【解析】 此处指幸运的是(Fortunately),在一位年轻制作人的帮助下,作者创作并录制了一张六首歌的小样。故选C。
(　　)6.[A] moving [B] puzzling [C] exciting [D] embarrassing
C
【解析】 此处指这是作者在专业录音室的第一次经历,这是令人兴奋的(exciting)!故选C。
(　　)7.[A] pursuing [B] keeping [C] arousing [D] killing
D
【解析】 根据上文“in a song-less decade”可知,作者学医扼杀(killing)了自己对音乐的激情。故选D。
(　　)8.[A] looked up [B] reached out [C] stood up [D] hung on
B
【解析】 根据后文“to a professional musician...some of my songs”可知,此处指作者联系上(reached out)了一位专业的音乐家,故选B。
(　　)9.[A] detailing [B] purifying [C] predicting [D] justifying
A
【解析】 根据后文“the events of my life,of grief and pain,new relationships,
and love lost and found”可知,这些歌曲里详细描述(detailing)了作者生活中的各种经历。故选A。
(　　)10.[A] sell [B] collect [C] record　 [D] donate
C
【解析】 根据后文“my first full-length CD”可知,音乐家说作者已经准备好可以录制(record)专辑了。故选C。
(　　)11.[A] defence [B] criticism [C] sympathy [D] confidence
D
【解析】 根据上文音乐家说作者可以录制专辑可知,音乐家的肯定给了作者自信(confidence)。故选D。
(　　)12.[A] released [B] delivered [C] rejected [D] sponsored
A
【解析】 此处指一年后,作者的第一张专辑正式发行(released),用户可以在一些常用应用软件上买到。故选A。
(　　)13.[A] attractive [B] available [C] special [D] suitable
B
【解析】 根据后文“to users on some common apps”可知,此处指用户可以在一些常用软件上买到这张专辑。短语be available to表示“可被……得到的”。故选B。
(　　)14.[A] pitiful [B] balanced [C] complete [D] demanding
C
【解析】 根据后文“I know I have done what I was meant to do”可知,作者觉得自己完成了自己应该做的事情,所以感到生命完整(complete)。故选C。
(　　)15.[A] believe [B] imagine [C] recall　 [D] explain
A
【解析】 根据后文“it is indeed possible...to make your dream come true”以及作者最终实现了自己的音乐梦可知,此处是在告诉我们要相信(believe)无论你的生活环境如何,梦想都是有可能实现的。故选A。

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